Poop Deck 26 02 2018

1. ****Poop Deck****
26.2.2018
01206 302594
waterside@colneyachtclub.org.uk
Dear Members,
Friday saw 14 of our members participate in the first RYA First Aid Course happening at CYC
in 2018. We hope that they learned a lot and had an enjoyable day! In the evening, Robin
Cole and Felicity Lees gave a talk on the Pioneer Trust, with around 40 people attending. It’s
good to know these talks fire such interest and we hope to host many more speakers
throughout the year. On Saturday evening, Adrian and Judith Gibbons represented CYC at
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club for their Committee Dinner, where they enjoyed a delicious
meal and a fantastic night out. The BOD AGM on Sunday was also a success, with many
plans set in motion for the forthcoming sailing season. We look forward to seeing them all
on the water soon!
THIS WEEKEND…
Opening Times
Thursday 12 noon – 3:00pm
Friday 12 noon -3:00pm + 7:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday 12 noon -11:00pm. AGM followed by Fish Pie Supper
Sunday 12noon-3:00pm. Flag Officers Reception & Sunday Roast available
Please take extra care when travelling to the Club this weekend and wrap up warm! If any of
our members who struggle to get about, would like any assistance with anything during this
patch of bad weather, please do let us know and we will see what we can do to help.
Please note that membership cards are now available to collect from the Clubhouse.
Colne Yacht Club AGM
Saturday 3rd
March
4:00pm
Hopefully everyone will have received an AGM pack by now. If you haven’t received your
copy, please contact Emma and she will send one out. Doors will be closing at 4:00pm, with
no admissions thereafter, so please do arrive promptly to sign in and collect your ballot
paper. Don’t forget to send in your postal vote if you can’t make the meeting. You will need
to be fully paid, to date, to cast your vote.
A questionnaire is attached to this email – please fill it in and let us know what you think
about how the club is doing.
The AGM will be followed by a Fish Pie Supper for those who would like to stay and enjoy an
evening in the club. Please pre-book if you would like to stay to eat.

2. International Women’s Day
Thursday 8th
March
2:00pm – 7.30pm
You are all invited to come and join a free event at the Colne Yacht Club to find out more about
activities in Brightlingsea, where women can either benefit or get involved.
For instance, you could find out how you can learn to sail, row, paddle board, join a choir or
local charity and make the most of living in this community. Alternatively, just come along and
enjoy a cream tea and enjoy the chat. This event is open to anyone.
Flag Officer Reception - Sunday 4th
March
The Flag Officers of the Colne Yacht Club will be hosting a reception for Commodores of
local clubs together with key dignitaries from the town, in order to promote the club as a
destination for events and cruises.
NEXT WEEK…
Mother’s Day Carvery – Sunday 11th
March
Mum’s get a free glass of Prosecco with their meal (Dad’s, don’t worry, we will do
something for Father’s Day too!).
LOOKING AHEAD FOR MARCH
Harbour Users Stakeholders Meeting- Wednesday 14th
March
There will be a Leisure Harbour users stakeholders meeting at BSC from 6:00pm -
9:00pm. Hosted by Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners.
Colne Yacht Club Cadet AGM – Saturday 24th
March
An opportunity for the Cadets to re-group and choose their new Commodore and
leadership team.
Fitting Out Supper
Saturday 24th
March
7:30pm
Live band, ‘Heaven on Earth’ will be performing from 9:00pm. Anna’s Curry followed by Pancake
Surprise. Booking forms will be available from Saturday 3rd
March. Please book early to avoid
disappointment.
£14.95 per head

3. Easter Weekend
Friday 30th
March to Monday 2nd
April
• Good Friday- Fish Supper.
• Saturday- After Race Lunch
• Easter Sunday- Roast Dinner will be available. More details to follow.
LADIES WHO LAUNCH
The next important date for the Ladies is Friday 20th
April at 6:00pm when we will be
holding an Introduction and Registration session for those wishing to take part. This will be
an opportunity to familiarise ourselves with the Sonatas on the mooring pontoon and
complete a registration form.
RACE COACH COURSE
We are holding a Race Coach Course with places available. Please call Tom Long on
07762590956 for more information
Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Jennie and The Comms Team