Training Week 2012 will be Monday 2nd July - Friday 6th July

POSTPONED DUE TO BY-PASS CLOSURE

LOCHCARRON SAILING CLUB
BURNS SUPPER

JAN 27TH 7 for 7;30PM
LOCHCARRON VILLAGE HALL
FEATURING
DOUGIE PINCOCK, NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN TRADITIONAL MUSIC
CHRISTINE MACKAY, BBC GAEL
RODDY MACLENNAN
ANNE HARKINS
LOCAL MUSICIANS AND MANY OTHER SPEAKERS
TICKETS £15 - AVAILABLE FROM THE SURGERY OR 722 551
Proceeds divided between the Sailing Club and Lochcarron Primary

A reminder that the final race of the winter series will be this coming
Monday (Boxing Day) start time of 1pm. (I hope the strong winds
forecast subside)......

There is a social get together planned to follow on from the racing -
or during for those who can't wait for racing to finish!  This is for
sailors and non-sailors, so why not come along to the club house for a
natter, and if possible  bring a plate and a bottle?

We wish you a very Merry Christmas, and hope to see you on Boxing Day

Ships in the Harbour -  Laying Up Supper
19th November 2011

Time : 7.15 if yea is tardy its the plank for yea
Place: The Good Ship   "Carron Restaurant"

A meal at the Carron, with prize giving, tho yea least deserve it.

First glass of grog, we'll give yea but bring some silver if yea wants more.

If yea has an idea, gifts for tarting the ship up yea had better tells me about it NOW or else the Cap'n
will run yea thro as soon as looks at yea.

Look lively me mates..

Arrrggg

Barnicle Bill   O-arrgg sends us yea purse to pay for yea supper by swift messenger or yea is DOOOMMMED  DOOOOMED I says...cast into Davys locker yea'll be   mmmmmuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaa

Lochcarron Sailing Club are hosting the 2nd North of Scotland Squad training weekend of the season on November 5th and 6th.  The HMS Open Race Training(ORT) will run alongside the Squad training on the Saturday alone.

For further details on how to enter the ORT visit 

http://www.hmsailing.org.uk/open-race-training.html

The Open training is ideal for those wishing to progress to the Squads, or for those who are in transition and who haven't a local squad to train with.

These are always great weekends, with excellent coaching, great fun and warm food - come along and see for yourself!

On the friday night, there is a Ceilidh in the Village Hall, with all funds being divided between the Lochcarron sailing club and Lochcarron Primary School.  There are some incredibly talented local musicians playing, as well as the acclaimed Roya Maclean Trio , so it is certain to be an excellent night.  All visitors will be made most welcome!

On the Saturday evening, following the training, Lochcarron Fire Brigade will be hosting the annual Bonfire and Fireworks display; burgers and drinks will be available here - again, should be a great night.

All in all, a cracking weekend - Don't miss it!

The Gunn Trophy 10th September Lochcarron Sailing Club

Briefing at 1.00p.m.

 Our new RIB finally arrrived today. The first launch and trial run took place after tonight's sailing session. 

The Commodore enjoys her first drive. Yes it really does go fast! (and it was nearly dark)

Mitch relaxes after enjoying the first test run.

The Committee has decided to try a short winter series this year to prevent sailors suffering withdrawal symptoms at the end of the season!  There will be four race sessions:

Sunday 30th October   10.30am

Sunday 20th November    1.00pm

Sunday 4th December    1.00pm

Boxing Day  26th December   1.00pm  This will also be a social "bring a plate" event

Successful Regatta on Sunday!

After being blown off the water in 30knot gusts, racing was abandoned on Saturday. We made up for it on Sunday when the Race Officers managed to slot in four substantial races in breezy conditions, with room for a lunch stop in the middle! 

The Results:

Adults: First-- Cathy Kitson-Jones (Laser Radial)

             Second -- Kevin Kiston-Jones (Laser Radial)

             Third -- Dave Murray   (Crew Graham MacAuley-Smith and Alison French) (Laser 2000)

Juniors: First -- Dylan Bone (Topper)

                Second -- Sam Parsons and Christopher Gunn (Pico)

                Third -- Fin MacAuley-Smith (Topper)

 (Dylan receives the Forrester Trophy)

(Cathy , our Commodore, is presented with the Winner's Trophy by Hilary MacLeod.)

(The prizewinners!)

Overall results were: 1st Cathy, 2nd Kevin, 3rd Dave, 4th Jenny, 5th Cameron, 6th Gary, 7th Carol, 8th Dylan, 9th Steve, 10th Samuel, 11th Fin, 12th = Angus and Andy, 14th Lachlan.  

Ross and Cromarty Sports Council Award

Club of the Year 2010 -- Runner up!

We were pleased to be visited by Joan Maxwell during our recent Regatta. Joan was a mainstay of our Club in the early years and is now Chair of the Sports Council. She was delighted to present us with our Runners up Trophy and to announce the the Council has agreed to grant us £1,000 towards the purchase of our much needed new rescue boat.

(Commodore Cathy is Presented with the Award by Joan.)

Lochcarron Annual Regatta: 20th and 21st August.

UPDATE SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST

ALL RACING WAS ABANDONED TODAY DUE TO HIGH WINDS.

WE HOPE TO SAIL FOUR RACES TOMORROW.

BRIEFING AT 9.30. FIRST RACE 10.00

EVERYONE WELCOME

This is an open Regatta. All sailors are welcome to come along to enjoy a weekend of friendly competition on our beautiful Loch with excellent shore-side facilities.

Briefing at 11.30 Saturday. First Race 1.00p.m.

A typical start line up at our Regatta. We value individuality!

And we can cater for one design racing too!

Cost : (Including  breakfast, lunch and tea and cakes over both days) £35 per double-hander, £20.00 single hander.

Two course evening meal available at clubhouse on Saturday at £8.00 per head. (£4.00 for juniors).

We look forward to seeing you here. Registration from 10.00a.m.

Notice of race

 UPDATE

AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS FOM OTHER YACHTS THE RACE TOMORROW HAS BEEN EITHER CANCELLED OR POSTPONED IF WE CAN FIND ANOTHER SUITABLE DATE

STEVE

Excellent Sailing with flat water and a Strong Breeze

 (Amatory and The Rebel before the start)

 (The Rebel and Mhojo before the Start)

Just after the Start ---- Boats heading for the first mark.

Iain Robertson competed for the first time (single handed) on Escape.

At the end of the first lap: The eventual winner Amatory in the foreground, with second placed Planet Express on the far right. Mhojo, in between, came third. Fourth was The Rebel, fifth Playtime and sixth was Escape. 

Flukey winds, much hilarity and Great Fun.

Eight competitors battled it out over five races today. The wind was generally from the North, but varied from Force 0 to force 2 and changed direction on a whim. Some of the larger adults are currently nursing sore backs and raw elbows. Fin sailed consistently well to take first place, with Fraser in third and Kevin second. Many thanks to all who made it happen. Particularly to Cathy for organising it all, John for Race Officering, Mhoira for the catering, Mitch and Scott for the Rescue boat and Davie for Meridian.

(Kevin, Fin, Fraser and John.)

The Topper Tournament Challenge is this Saturday!

The Fun Starts at 11.00a.m.

(Topper Tournament in 2009)

This is the chance for EVERYONE.... YES EVERYONE!  to demonstrate their skills racing in Topper dinghies. We will organise a knockout competition for juniors, seniors and in-betweeners to have a "strictly one-design race" on beautiful, sunny Loch Carron. There will be music, burgers, and friendly competition.

Please turn up to enjoy the fun and register your intention to take part by 11.00 o'clock. There will then be a random draw and the knockout series will begin with short races -- probably of six boats at a time with the best three (or so) going through to the next heat. Remember this is about fun and not to be taken too seriously -- often you can learn a lot about sailing when you're having fun.

The competition is open to any club members who believe they are capable of tacking and gybing a dinghy --so that meansYOU. Come along and join in.

See you there!

Most likely to be found in vicinity of shore around the School.

Any assistance in the search would be greatly appreciated.

He was lost during the yacht race on Sunday 10th July. A teddy overboard drill was conducted unsuccessfully and the race was about to begin..... We feel sure he would have understood if he had had a brain.   

 Jellyfish Swarm wanted for TV series

 We are making a wildlife series on the west coast of Scotland and would like to film these beautiful moon jellyfish when they are swarming. Sometimes the sea goes like jellyfish soup, thick with them packed very close together. That’s what we’re hoping to film, not just a lot of jellyfish spread out in a large area.

The Local support group of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland is arranging a visit to one of the boats on her return to Scotland from participating in the Tall Ships Race.

A great chance for members to visit Alba Explorer, a boat which previously sailed around the world in the challenge races.

 Saturday 25th June from 2.00pm to 5.00pm

“Try Sailing” session

 for adults and children currently in Primary 5 or above.

The aim of the day is to provide an informal on-the-water introduction to sailing in dinghies and yachts, lasting about an hour, with the hope of inspiring adults and children to undertake further formal training and participation in the sport.

Lochcarron Sailing Club is recognised as a training centre by the RYA and provides formal certificated training during our training week during the summer holidays. We are an active club, racing and sailing at least twice most weeks in the season, and have a large junior membership. We have a shore-side clubhouse with changing, showering and catering facilities.

Participants should wear warm waterproof clothing and be prepared to get wet to knee level. If they have wetsuits and buoyancy aids they should bring them but the club will provide buoyancy aids for those who do not have their own. They should also bring a towel and change of clothing.

Parents or accompanying adults will be asked to complete consent forms for participating children

There will be a BBQ.                                         No need to book.

The forecast is for SUNSHINE!!!!

(Amatory-- winner of the Yacht series last year-- who will challenge for the Commodores Cup this year??)

The fore cast is for light Easterly  winds and blue skies.  Meet at the Clubhouse at 2.00pm. The race will begin when we are all ready in true Lochcarron style.

Visitors are welcome. If in doubt call "Lochcarron sailing Club" on Channel 69.

See you there.

We had a fantastic Free Sailing Session on Wednesday night. The dolphins joined us and they seemed to be having as much fun swimming from boat to boat as the sailors had keeping their sailing skills finely tuned to stay with them!

Alexander and two Fins

Christopher

Lachlan -- Winner of the Race and keeper of LC Ted for this week!

Paddy

A good time was had by all!

Fraser and Cameron demonstrated their increasing confidence in the Buzz. Bring on the 29er Mum!

 There will be a Work Party on Monday (tomorrow) from 4.30 to tidy up the boat park and the green cabin. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to Cameron (helm) and brother Fraser (crew) for getting the Buzz over the line in first place and securing a first time ever first place for the Buzz.  The Club Race on Sunday (8th May) was sailed in a slackening wind, but the Buzz left the Laser sailors standing!

Well done lads!

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Click on the link above to see the details about the coffee morning supporting the Ocean Youth Trust and local Junior Sailors.

MONDAY 2nd MAY 10 til 12  see you there!

Fin was the first to register a time (11mins 25 secs) for the Meridian Challenge. 

Samuel and Alexander receive, respectively, their Stage 4 and 3 certificates that they gained at the extra sessions during the Easter holidays. Nick also gained his Stage 4.

Samuel and Liam were awarded LC Ted tonight for their skillful Pico sailing.

Our sailing Season has got off to a flying start with excellent sailing conditions early in the Season -- bright sunshine and WARM winds so far! We have had a good turn out of club members racing but there's always room for more. We have already run six dinghy races with a wide spread of results. The field is open this year as Steve Patch (who has won the Bank of Scotland Rose bowl for more years than many of us care to remember ) has changed his boat to an RS400 and is going through the expected teething troubles early this season. All eyes are on the Kitson-Jones family -- Mum and Dad in their Laser Radials and Cameron (with Fin as Crew) plus Fraser in the Buzz and and Pico respectively. Jenny Baker in her Laser Radial is almost always in podium position and Dave Murray with Nic as crew is also in contention.

Shore watchers are always welcome on the verandah and Race officer John Ireland will provide a running commentary. Check out the date of the next race by clicking on the Prgramme 2011 tab on the left.

Back again by popular demand!

The Lochcarron Sailing Club Bring and Buy Sale and Coffee Morning!

(Yes you will be served with a smile -- flower bouquets optional.)

Open from 11.00a.m. until 1.00pm.

Bring along any second hand wetsuits, exchange them for cash or swap into larger sizes. This is the best chance at the start of the Season to get kitted up for very little cash.

Everyone welcome. We especially encourage non-sailors who would just like a quick cuppa and want to check out our facilities. This is a fund-raiser to help buy our new rescue boat this year!

 Three intrepid sailors braved the glorious West Coast weather to enjoy some exciting sailing.

Three of our Junior sailors travelled to Largs last weekend to compete in the RYA Spring Scottish Dinghy Championship.

To quote the RYA Website:

" The event is designed to bring the best sailors in Scotland together at the start of the season to get race sharp before the new season."

Our lads did fantastically well -- sailing against the top dinghy sailors nationwide, many of whom are in the Scottish Squad. Fraser came 11th and Fin 14th overall out of 21 sailors in Toppers and Cameron came 13th in the Laser Radial competition. 

It shows that all this training is paying off.

 Well done lads. You did us Proud!

GOOD LUCK LADS!

Good Luck to Fin , Fraser and Cameron who will be sailing at the Scottish Spring Championships at Largs this coming weekend - Let's hopethere's a decent breeze!

Pics and the Tall Stories to follow.....

Rigging Days
Sunday 27th March and Sunday 3rd April 10.30am


All help much appreciated - anyone who can wield a hose, pull a trolley or make the tea will be very welcome to help get the club up and running for the new season.


 

QUIZ AND SOCIAL NIGHT

AT THE CLUBHOUSE

Friday 18th March 7.00 for 7.30

EVERYBODY WELCOME

General knowledge quiz 

Please bring your own bottle and a plate of nibbles

Youth Sailing Adventure on the Alba Venturer with The Ocean Youth Trust Scotland for One Week from June 27th.

There are still some spaces available for this trip which will take place during the School's "Activities Week". What better activity than to challenge yourself to take part in this voyage which will begin in Greenock?

Last year 12 Youth Sailors from our club had an epic voyage to the Outer Hebrides and circled Skye before returning to Oban. This year it could be Ireland or even the Isle of Man!

If you would like to reserve a berth please contact Dave Murray via the contact link on the left of this page.

Visit the OYT Scotland website at :http://www.oytscotland.org.uk/ or look at the video of last years trip made by Joanna at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anoMqPi8HdU .

The cost is approximately £480 per person -- BUT the Assisted Berth Scheeme may be able to reduce that by up to 50%. You need to apply to the OYT directly for that.

The trip is now being opened up to any young person from Skye or wester Ross. You don't even need to know how to sail... all you need is a willingness to be part of a team and be prepared to face a few challenges along the way. It will be fun !! (You have to be aged between 12 and 18 for this trip.)

Get in touch soon . First come first served.

MEMBERS THIS INFORMATION WAS SENT OUT BY EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE IT YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO UPDATE MY RECORDS. THANK YOU.

Dear Members,
The time has come again to ask you for your membership subscriptions. But before I do I want to let
you know how busy the Club will be again this year.
The programme is full and varied to give you a flavour I have summarised it below and I can hardly believe it myself.

70 plus days of opportunities to join in Club activities.
Free Sailing - 18 sessions on Wednesday Evening
Entertainment - Quiz night, Coffee Morning, Final Fling, Laying up Supper (Burns Supper 2012 ?)
Fun on the water - Easter Egg Race, Family Taster Day, Topper Tournament (Sink the fleet? fun for those watching certainly)
Coaching and Training - 8 days 6 for Juniors and 2 for coaches
Dingy Races - 21 + Gunn Trophy
Yacht Races - 5 + The Kishorn Cup, The Round Crowlin
Sail-a-way weekends - 3
Regatta Weekend
PLUS
In association with the Ocean Youth Trust and Dave Murray - An opportunity of a lifetime!

Thats not all there will be hosted weekends in LSC for juniors through LSC an HMS, our juniors
also travel away for weekend coaching to various other clubs. For the committee there are in addition around 10 committee meetings a year.

I think you will agree that the committee and coaches GIVE us as much of their time as they can (without living in the Club over the season), if you would like to be more involved even on a one off basis, just jump in, helpers are always welcome!

Parents - the committee would like to see more young sailors taking part in the racing, which is an excellent way to improve sailing skills, please encourage them to come along.

Now to business, as you can see there is a lot on and this costs!
a Fuel prices I dont need to say anymore!!, electricity, insurance etc.
b Showers, hot drinks, biccys are provided free before, during and after every event. Plus after some of the events there is more than just a biccy provided free!
c This year we are hoping to replace our Red Rib, George is busy writing grant applications, but we will have to Fundraise and use some of the clubs reserves.
d Replacing, renewing gear, chandlery etc etc etc 17 club boats to maintain, we dont charge for boat use as most clubs do.

This is turning into a marathon letter, sorry. Now to membership fees, the AGM set the fees this year as follows:
Individual Adult £50
Individual Junior £25
Family £80 (2 adults + children under 18 on the 1st of Jan)
Associate (Non sailing) £15

Payments as soon as possible please to
Lochcarron Sailing Club,
c/o Carol MacKenzie,
Membership Secretary
Craig Cottage
Achnashellach
Strathcarron
IV54 8YU

Many thanks
Carol

Carol MacKenzie
Membership Secretary

At the February meeting of the Church of Scotland Guild’s National Executive committee, it was announced that Alison Angus, from Lochcarron and Skye, is to be the incoming national convener of the Guild.

Our AGM will take place at the Sailing Club on Friday 11^th February 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.

Any items you may have for the agenda, please give to our secretary Nicola MacAulay-Smith whose contact details are on the website and in the club handbook.

Cheese and wine will be available and should you like to bring a 'plate', that would be most welcome.

We look forward to seeing you .