Change of Club Night Dates

January 2020

Because the Clubhouse is required by the Sailing Club for another meeting on Wednesday January 08, we will not be able to hold our normal EMBC Club Night on that date.

However, all is not lost !

As there are five Wednesdays in January, it has been decided to move both January Club Nights forward by one week.

For January 2020 only, Club nights will be on the third and fifth Wednesdays:

Wednesday 15 January

Wednesday 29 January

We shall revert to the usual calendar from February.

As we have only just found out about this, can you please inform any other members you know, who do not have internet access, of this change, to avoid wasted visits.

We are sorry about having to change the dates, but it is a bit out of our control.

Frostbite Sail

A Cold but Not Frosty Morning

Not as many on the water as some previous years, but enough to make it a successful and enjoyable morning.

I spotted yachts, tugs, several cruisers, one narrow boat, two noodle tugs and a submarine.

Many thanks to Mike H. for the usual hot soup and mince pies - most appreciated: it was a bit chilly out on the landing stage.

Photos by Bob Abell

Low Lake

Where's the Water Gone ?

The large lake - a day or so ago. I hope our lake is not down by the same amount, or we will be sailing on mud for the Frostbite !!

Picture by David Lee

Postscript - 28 December:

Apparently, the water level has had to be lowered to permit repairs to part of the bank which has been damaged by badgers. Lovely little animals - aren't they !

More Expense !!

It Will Soon Be Subscription Time

A gentle reminder that Club subscriptions for 2020 are due at the end of January, but you do not have to wait that long to renew.

Subscription rates for 2020 are being held at the same level as 2019:

            Family               £ 40
            Senior               £ 30
            Concession       £ 25

You can pay:

       In person at any Club Night.

       By cheque, payable to EMBC, through the post to Geoff Garside,
       the Hon. Treasurer.

       By direct Bank Transfer. If you want to pay by Bank Transfer, please

       contact Geoff for our banking details - Note that these have
       changed since last year !

Blow the Cobwebs Away !!

Frostbite Sail

As you recover from the excesses of December 25, don't forget the Frostbite Sail on Friday 27 December, from 11.00 a.m.

The Clubhouse will be open and partners are most welcome.

As usual, there will be hot drinks, soup and mince pies for all.

More Nostalgia

Looking Back in Time

David Percy has been sorting through his old photograph albums and came across these shots, which he took in 1969, when it was BRSC not ECPSC. Boat 1996 was his, named Harold I.

I know that they are not model boats, but the pics may bring back memories to some of our more senior members.

Rogue's Gallery

Presentation of Prizes

A selection of photographs of the prize giving at the AGM last Wednesday

Photos by David Lee

Competition Results

Annual Club Competition Results

Beaumont Trophy for Services to the Club by a non-Committee member

            Lew Wallwork

David Swain Trophy

            Steve Toulson

Steering Competition

     1     Terry Miles
     2     Trevor Redford
     3     David Lee

Fiesta Racing

     1     Trevor Redford
     2     Terry Miles
     3     John Berry

Most Improved Sailor

            Ken Jones

J Class Racing

     1     Trevor Redford
     2     David Lee
     3     Phil Davies

International 1 Metre Racing

     1     Phil Davies
     2     Howard Garner
     3     Trevor Redford

Club 500 Racing

     1     Peter Bruce
     2     Ian Sumpter
     3     John Senior

Time Trials

     1     Peter Bruce
     2     John Goddard
     3     David Percy

Boat Building - Semi Scratch Class

     1   Dave Holland


Congratulations to Everybody who took part !!

Don't Forget !!

AGM and Prize Giving

Don't forget that the Club AGM and Prize Giving is this coming Wednesday, December 11.

The AGM starts at 7.45 p.m, with Prize Giving for annual competitions and boat building to follow.

It will also feature Mike Hodgson's renowned Christmas Raffle with loads of prizes.

International One Metre Racing

On the Lake Last Thursday

Despite it being a cold day on Thursday last, we had 13 One Metre yachts out on the lake to enjoy some very close racing.

Good winds and no rain made for an excellent day on the lake.

Report and Photo by Ken Jones

An Unusual View

Not Come Across this View Before !!

A distinct lack of sailors

As usual, it was found by Bob Abell