Dear all,

After much soul searching and due to the increasing number of Covid cases locally, Jill has reluctantly decided to Postpone the event on Friday 30th July in memory of Gary. This is in the interest of keeping everybody safe.

Jill hopes to be able to hold this event on the same date next year.

Kind regards,

On behalf of Jill Fitzgerald and Family.

Cadet week 2021 2 weeks to go

Registration Sunday 8th August 3-5pm

All families to LFD test prior to attending

Don’t forget the adult only after party Saturday 14th August

Benfleet Shield  Saturday 24^th July

The format will be similar to last time with a split start to allow for the faster boats to be in the same tidal conditions as the others and arriving in the creek nearer towards high tide.

Note Start times are changed:

• • Fast Monohull, Monohull, Catamaran and Sandhoppers starting at 11.00 using code flag ‘R’
  • Cruisers start time 11.03 using code flag ‘W’
  • Windward/Leeward boats and Tornado/Nacra/Hurricane starting at 11.30 on code flag ‘D’

As before, course posted on white board; port hand turning mark an inflatable in Benfleet creek, Committee Boat start, shore box finish and starting sequence 3-2-1-go

Mark Dell

Sailing Secretary

Check to see who is on Duty and make sure it is not you (It’s a scrollable window)

Cadet Training Sunday 25th July.

Briefing on beach at 11.15 for a 11.30 start.

Andras has to work this weekend, so I (Nick) will take the ‘mixed ability’ session, weather dependent.

It would be helpful if you could sign up on the google form.

https://forms.gle/2CupWXbW5498B5xW7

If you have one call 07721 654044.

As per your application please access LFD testing kits via local pharmacies and libraries in preparation for the week .  We are requesting that all participants and their families test on Sunday prior to registration and again mid week.   Please help to ensure that we have a safe and fun week for all!

https://www.southend.gov.uk/health-wellbeing/coronavirus/12

Disco is for sale!

• S162 – Disco
• Last Sandhopper ever built, 2010
• New sails used 3/4 times
• Full refit last winter, over £700 spent on new string and Harken blocks.
• Dry stored inside for last 2 years
• VC Offshore Extra Hard Teflon Antifouling
• Max correctors
• £8950

Plus new Trailer if required for £2000

Contact Matt Abbiss on 07973 301668 for more details.

UPDATED

Dear all,

After much soul searching and due to the increasing number of Covid cases locally, Jill has reluctantly decided to Postpone the event on Friday 30th July in memory of Gary. This is in the interest of keeping everybody safe.

Jill hopes to be able to hold this event on the same date next year.

Kind regards,

On behalf of Jill Fitzgerald and Family.

Dear Friends,

As you may remember, Gary FitzGerald sadly passed away in February this year and, due to Covid restrictions, unfortunately no wake could be held.

Jill, Toby & Olivia would therefore very much like you to join them to raise a toast to Gary on what would have been his 68th Birthday.

They will be hosting drinks and canapes at Thorpe Hall Golf Club from 1pm on Friday 30th July.

Love,

Toby x