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Welcome to CMYC...dinghy Sailing club in Sussex
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The Mariners have a well deserved reputation
for being a very friendly club with a relaxed atmosphere, so if you're interested
in sailing, do feel free to come and visit us for a chat. Organised events
take place on most weekends from March to December, or take advantage of a free trial
sail on one of our Open days |
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The Commodores Blog.....
No, nothing in life is ever quite that easy nor achieved without effort. I refer to those glossy pictures beloved of sailing magazines of high performance dinghies three sail reaching with the front half of the boat well clear of the waves. Throw in some brilliant sunshine, a smiling crew and a few more magazines leave the shelves. The first day of the second ever CMYC Spinnaker course was complete with the sunshine but as the wind built during the afternoon and with the usual Hedgecourt gusts thrown in for good measure those newly acquired skills were being seriously tested. After a lot of practice we cracked it and we are proud to announce that we now ready for the full Yachts and Yachting paparazzi photo shoot. Everyone on the course learnt a lot and we did have a wet and wonderful time.The musical evening is on Sunday 19th July with entertainment provided by the Warlingham Flute Band. The band will play a varied selection of music including lively marches, film tunes, light classical pieces and old time medley songs, mostly arranged for 5 part flute harmony.
The new development committee has had its first meeting to consider how to improve the facilities for members at the club. If any member has a particular idea or suggestion, please pass it on either to either myself or to Mike Thompson and it will be raised for discussion.
Sometimes our club calendar does seem over full. I know that many of you are not die hard racers but just enjoy a gentle sail on a fine day. CMYC welcomes the leisure sailor at all times. Just have a word with the race officer if there is a racing event on at the same time.
It will soon be that time of year again, the Mariners annual Junior Helm Week! Adrian and his team are drawing up some exciting new plans for the event. He will be supported by Andy Whitelock of Dynamic Adventures who is planning some new and challenging on the water activities. As usual lots of helpers will be needed so if you might be able to help then do give Adrian a ring.
I don't know if you saw an article in Y&Y that there is now a fully foiling version of the 49er dinghy. It appears to have 2 vertical leeboards with a horizontal foil set between them. The normal rudder is just used to launch the boat but once up to speed the boat it is steered by a canard style rudder at the front of the boat! Now I had understood that a conventional 49er was a pretty difficult boat to sail. One can only speculate on the new challenge facing dinghy sailors!
See you on the water Donal