The document provides updates from the Poop Deck Club including: 1) A thank you to volunteers who helped make the fireworks event a success with over 2000 attendees. 2) A request for members to return trophies from 2016 and volunteers to help polish silverware. 3) Announcements of upcoming club events like the laying up supper, Sunday roast, and Christmas party.

1. ****Poop Deck****
6th
November 2017
Dear Members,
There have been some wonderful opportunities for members to do something different recently. A
big thankyou to Robin Cole and the Pioneer Trust for treating 12 members to a very memorable last
sail of the season in the Pioneer. A good time was had by all.
Last Friday’s Nights talk; ‘North to the Arctic Circle and Beyond’ by John and Anne Sadd was just
amazing. Such fantastic photos and great insights on where to go and how to get there. Really
enjoyable. This sees the end of the Autumn series of Talks. We will be lining up more talks, aimed at
in improving skills, for the future.
This week the Club 100 Draw, rolls over to £100 on Friday. Last week Theresa Gibbons was not in the
clubhouse, so missed out on a £90 prize. Remember, you need to be in the Clubhouse at 9:00pm to
win.
Fireworks
What can be said about Saturday’s Firework Event? Unbelievable! I can only estimate, but there
could easily have been more than 2000 people here. The atmosphere was just amazing and very laid
back. The BBQ and Beer Shed were really busy. The bonfire was a huge success and the Fireworks
incredible! The club was buzzing!
There are just so many people to thank, who together made a huge contribution to our success; so
let’s start by saying a big thank you to the Nominated Responsible Person, who dealt so ably with all
the paperwork and the responsibility that goes with that. In addition we had a team of volunteers
and friends who helped with the bonfire building, lighting the fireworks and building a fantastic Guy!
We also had the Comms team on the PA, a team who manned the BBQ (feeding in excess of 600
people), a team on the Bar and a team who set up the beer shed and served beer at the Downstairs
Bar. Our volunteer Marshalls also did such a fantastic job as well as our very important bucket
collectors. The hi viz jacket and twinkly fairy lights all made a big difference!
Cadets had their own stand with luminous toys for the youngsters as well as promoting the cadets to
interested parties. We also relied on Brightlingsea, Tendering and Essex County Councils to provide
approval for the Hard, road closures and safety of the event.
So, very well done to everyone! The Feedback on Social Media has been really positive and that is all
thanks to you! In this day and age, manning a public event is a huge responsibility. We couldn’t have
done it without you. We counted over 50 volunteers, just too many to name individually, but you
were all brilliant.
The Fireworks Team will be holding a quick review on Friday at 8:00pm in the Bar. If anyone would
like to submit comments/suggestions/feedback, please send to Emma by Friday lunchtime and we
will include them in our debrief.

2. Trophies
We are appealing for all those who won trophies in the 2016 season, to bring them back to the Club,
so they can be presented at this year’s Laying Up Supper. If you won a trophy but did not take it
home, please do let us know.
We are also looking for some volunteers who would be willing to come in on Thursday morning to
do some silver polishing. So if you are happy to spare some time to help, please let Emma know on
01206 302594. Thanks to Bruce Long who brought his gloves along and kicked the process off last
week.
Main Committee
Under the Constitution, the Main Committee has co-opted Dave Atkinson on to the Main Committee
with special responsibility for Club Development. Dave has just done a brilliant job as nominated
responsible person for the fireworks display. This role will be discussed further at the Members
Meeting on Saturday.
Boatyard Fees
All boatyard fee invoices have been sent out for winter storage. If you have not paid yet, we
respectfully request payment asap as payments are now overdue.
LOST PROPERTY
On Saturday 4th
November a men’s sailing jacket went missing from the coat stand in the Members
Bar. It is a dark grey Gill Offshore ‘oilskin’ jacket with a yellow hood in size XL. It also has a multi tool
pocket. Please contact Emma on 01206 302594 if you have any information.
This Weekend
Wednesday 7:00pm-10:30 Harbour AGM
Thursday 12noon – 2:00pm Lunch
Friday 12 noon – 3:00pm Lunch
6:00pm - 11:00pm Bar Skittles
Saturday 12:00noon– 11:00 pm Lunch and Family Film Night
Sunday 12 noon – 6:00pm Sunday Roast
Wednesday 8th November at 7:30pm
Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners
The Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners will be holding their AGM in the CYC, for anyone who
wishes to attend. Bar open from 7:00pm.

3. Thursday 9th November
Please come along and help polish a few trophies ready for the Laying Up Supper, or just pop in for a
quick bite to eat. All welcome.
Friday 10th
November
Beer and Skittles evening in the restaurant if sufficient people are interested. We are considering a
short skittles league, but we all may need a little practice, so for the moment a one night
competition is planned, teams of two. With the league starting after the refurb in January.
Why not join us to eat at 7:30 ..ish, with a Chilli on offer for £8.95. Firework debrief at 8:00pm and
Bowling from 9:00pm, after the Club 100 draw, until 10:00pm
Also on Saturday…
Family Games and Film Night
Join us from 6:00pm-9:00pm. As well as a great film (PG/U) children will be able to enjoy a wide
selection of games, from table footie to traditional board games. We kindly ask for a £2.00 donation
per child to cover games and popcorn. A tuckshop will also be available. Southern Fried Chicken and
Calamari available subject to pre-booking. Ring Jacqui on 07932 849615 to book.
Sunday 12th November
Sunday Roast available from 12:30pm. Please book to allow us to meet your requirements. £14.45
per head for 2 courses. Call Jacqui direct on 07932 849615.
Next Weekend
Saturday 18th November
Laying Up Supper and Prizegiving. 3 course dinner £25.95 per head. Booking form attached. 40
tickets have already sold- the deadline to book in Tuesday 14th
November.
Sunday 19th November
Laying Up Service. St James Church High St. Brightlingsea 6:30pm. We are looking for Volunteers to
help decorate the Church from 11:30 on Sunday and to remove decorations after the service. We are
also putting together a group of people to sing “I am sailing” at the service. Please start learning the
words and tune. Time of practice to follow.
Looking ahead
Sunday 26th
November
New Member Reception- Members who have joined in 2017 are invited to meet the Flag Officers
and the Main Committee for a glass of wine on Sunday 26th
November from 12:00-1:00pm.
Saturday 11th November
Members Meeting
All members are invited to attend this meeting. Food will be available in the bar
afterward.

4. DECEMBER
Saturday 9th December
CYC and BSC Cadets Christmas Party and awards- watch this space for details.
Christmas Tree Festival- let Jennie know if you would like to help put a tree together for the Club.
Sunday 17th December
Club Christmas Lunch- traditional Turkey and all the trimmings.
Sunday 24th
December
Mulled Wine and Minced Pies; details to follow.
Sunday 31st
December
New Year’s Eve Party; £20.00 per head. Details to follow. Please put the date in your diary; we hope
you will find time to come along!
2018
2nd
-28th
January 2018- Club closed for renovation.
Programme of work to follow; volunteers will be needed to help out.
Have a great week.
Jennie and the Comms Team