News Letter 20 / 2015 - Royal Gourock Yacht Club

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NEWSLETTER 20-2015
Launch Service Boat owners please be aware that on Cadet Nights (Thursdays)
the launch will be very busy from 18:30 to 20:30 ferrying
40+ cadets to and from participating yachts. Any boat owner
planning an evening sail may wish to consider using the
launch service prior to 18:30 to avoid any delay.
Friday 22 to Monday 25 May inclusive – Cruise in Company.
All welcome for the first club cruise in company of the
year! Any size boat and any level of experience very, very
welcome. Meet on the slip at 10am on Friday 22nd May. We'll
decide day by day where we go, depending on the weather.
Keep a dual watch on channel 72 for cruise chat and info.
Bring a disposable BBQ and something to chuck on it, in case
we get some good weather! Please call or text John Kissack
on 07740 946755 if you want to come, with your name and the
name of your boat. He'll contact you if anything changes
e.g. due to the weather. Best wishes, Fiona (Dingle)
Sunday 24 May – Kenny Wilson and friends.
The very popular Sunday Sing a Long's have gone from
strength to strength with no less than 18 great guests
acts now being introduced to the club by Kenny over a
relatively short period of time. The next event is no
different as joining Kenny and Dave will be two new faces.
These are ..... from Argyle 'BILL 'THE DOC' WILKIE who is
a super folk musician and song writer along with an
outstanding young singer/musician 'REBEKAH' who has cut
her first CD and has been signed by an International
Management Team.
There is also a new great value 'Sunday Sing a Long' menu
for those wishing lunch (to help with the kitchen times
please book a table if lunch is required)....Lunches from
12.30pm.....Entertainment from 2.15pm (£4
charge....supervised children free) See attached poster.
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Second Hand Marine Engine
Dave and Jean Brunton are looking for a second hand
marine engine. Volvo 5A. 210 or 220. Or a small Beta /
Kubota or Nanni. Our number is 01475-522405, 07984203153
or 07730460058.
Saturday, 30 May - Ashton Regatta and BBQ with
entertainment by the Urban Folkers. Non sailors are
welcome to join the “apres race” party on the
balcony(weather permitting) about 4pm ish.
Sunday, 31 May - Ardentinny Muster and Beach Barbecue.
Saturday 20 June – Midsummer Dance with Backbeat.
Sunday 28 June -Kenny Wilson and friends.
Saturday 18 July – Pursuit Race to Tighnabruaich. The
Royal Western Yacht Club are celebrating their 140th
Anniversary with a pursuit race to Tighnabruiach starting
at RGYC. This was once an annual event. RGYC Members are
invited to participate. Entry fee for OD Classes is £15
and for H/cap Classes £25.The Prize Giving Drinks Party
on the pier cannot be a "buy as you drink" affair as RWYC
would not be able to get a license. So drink is £8 per
head - it seems a bargain to me. The BBQ Sizzle is an
additional option at £8.50 per head - catered by a local
hotel The Wellpark. Full details and entry form at
rwyc.org.uk
Saturday, 8 August - Annual Raft Race Day. Entertainment by
the Drams.
Saturday/Sunday 15/16 August - PIPER OD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Details to follow
August 23 -31 - Peelports Largs Regatta Week
incorporating Cumbraes Regatta 23/24 August. Live band,
marquee party. Open event-dinghies, day boats and
keelboats all welcome.
Saturday, 29 August - King George V Cup. BBQ and
entertainment by Reely Jiggered
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Tuesday 1 September – First Quiz Night of the season.
Friday 11 September – Evening Talk. Joan Charles on
Clairvoyance and Mediumship.
Sunday 20 September – Folk Festival from 12:00 to 19:00.
Details later.
Saturday 24 October – Annual Prizegiving. 19:30
Friday 30 October –Illustrated talk. Circumnavigation
with Gerry Hughes.
Friday 27 November – A evening talk by Bill Dobie. “The
Life and Tides of a Marine Artist”
Saturday, 28 November - Saint Andrew’s Dinner.
Saturday, 12 December -Christmas Dinner Dance with
Backbeat.
Sunday 20 December – Kenny’s Christmas Cracker.
Sun/Mon 27/28 December – The Wherries Christmas Parties.
Thursday 31 December – Hogmany Party with The Drams.
Please report any news or suggestions for events to
rgyc-social@hotmail.com
Communicate with Admin at
royalgourockyachtclub@hotmail.co.uk.
The Club telephone Nos. are 01475 632983 (office) and
01475 63719 (bar/catering)
RGYC Committee
copyright@rgyc2015
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