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7. High Peak Trophy
8. GP14 Help Needed
1. Glossop Regatta - Date Change
Due to a clash with Javelin & ISO events, this has been moved
to August 17/18/19.
Friday
afternoon/evening - Family
Fun &
"Pro-Am
Racing"; BBQ & social event.
Saturday & Sunday - Fleet & Handicap Open Racing; BBQ
& social events.
2. Extraordinary General Meeting
Mailed with the news letter is an invitation to
review and endorse the Development Plan at the club house on the 31/3/01 . We need your input, just turn
up for a coffee and chat, then tinker with your boat or even go sailing.
3. GP 14 North West Championships
Thanks to Andy and Caroline Monk and last year's
successful GP Open at Glossop, the GP
14 Association has been persuaded by the Monks to hold their North West
Championships at Glossop this year on
May 12th & 13 th.
This is one of the region's most prestigious events, with 60 +
boats expected to enter. If you own a GP, dust it down and experience taking
part in such an event.
The training boats (GP14s) will also be available for those
wanting to have a go. Any experienced helm who is willing to enter a training
boat with an inexperienced crew will have their entrance fee paid by the club.
All arrangements must be agreed first by Roger Tolman.
It is our intention to make this event as successful as
possible, so that in the future other Fleets will consider Glossop as the place
to hold their premier events.
On the Saturday evening there will be a BBQ, disco and much
merriment which all members are invited to attend.
Many smaller jobs need to be done - see over for the list - we
need help from YOU.
4. Club House Improvements
Yet again, Colin Heskeths "volunteers"
have made great strides this year.
Already, radiators (yes - central heating!) have
been installed into the main room of the club house, the entrance has been
painted, plus the ladies showers have been improved (a flow rather than a
trickle).
Preparations are in place for the installation of a
second new generator, the wash hand-basin is in place in the Bar, and extra
land drainage has been installed (even in a blizzard trust me I know) to extend
the rigging area.
Plans are being prepared to improve the Galley/Bar
area to make the club more attractive to non-sailors & families.
Come and have look (and brew some tea or coffee),
but beware, if you stay longer than ½ hour you may get a paint brush thrust in
your hand.
5. Dragon Pursuit
The Dragon Pursuit is on April 22nd.
This is an excellent event , especially for those
club members thinking about their first (semi-serious) racing event.
Dont be put off if you think your racing experience
may not be Olympic standard, theres no better place to start racing than your
own club. Honestly, nobodys watching, have a go.
6. Training
Courses
The RYA Level 1/2 course will start on
May 16th, and is already 50% booked.
Are you aged 12 to 18? Can you
sail?
If so, why not become a Youth Trainer or Assistant Instructor?
Contact Roger Tolman for
either of these opportunities.
7. High Peak
Trophy
Combs Sailing
Club is the venue for this event in 2001, on April 21st.
A top class team
is needed to defend the honour of GDSC. Please contact Tim Snellgrove for
further details.
8. GP14 Help
Needed
All major issues and the key people such as OD, AOD, safety
crew, galley cooks and head barmen are in place, but a successful event is more
dependent on the smaller jobs being covered, which may only require an hour
or two of your time.
Listed below are some of the areas that we require assistance,
please call either
Tim Snellgrove or Dave
Burke if
you wish to offer your support.
1) Friday 11th
MAY
6pm to 10pm
a) Greet early arrivals D. Burke, A Monk
b) Tend bar - Cliff Sagar
c) Check Safety Boats
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2) Saturday 12th
May
a) Car Parking/Rigging
9.00am to 12.00am 2 to direct/organise arrivals/parking and
rigging area.
b) Signing On Team
9.00am to 12.00am 3 to organise registration, fees, BBQ
tickets etc.
c) Breakfast/Lunch/Afternoon tea
9.00am to 12.00am 3 helpers to serve breakfast and cups of
tea.
12.00am 1.30pm 3 to help serve lunch
1.30pm 4.30pm 3 to help serve afternoon tea etc.
d) Boat Launch/Recovery (Boat
Trolley Valet Parking)
Times subject to the OD and conditions on the day
12.30pm 1.00pm 1 person to organise boat launch, 4 helpers
needed
2.00pm 2.15pm - 1 person to organise boat retrieval, 4
helpers needed
2.45pm 3.00pm 1 person to organise boat launch, 4 helpers
needed
5.00pm 5.15pm - 1 person to organise boat retrieval, 4
helpers needed
e) BBQ
6.00pm 7.30pm 4 helpers to serve at the BBQ
f) Bar
5.00pm 11.00pm 8 helpers (4 pairs) to
serve at the bar (max. 1 hour each)
Sunday
13th May
a) Car Parking/Rigging
9.00am to 10.30am 2 to direct/organise arrivals/parking and
rigging area
b) Breakfast/Lunch/Afternoon tea
9.00am to 10.30am 3 assistants (sober) needed to help serve
breakfast
12.00am 1.30pm 3 to help serve lunch
1.30pm 3.00pm 3 to help serve afternoon tea
c) Boat Launch/Recovery (Boat Trolley
Valet Parking)
Times subject to the OD and conditions on the day
10.30am 11.00am 1 person to organise boat launch, 4 helpers
needed
12.00pm 12.15pm - 1 person to organise
boat retrieval, 4 helpers needed
2.00pm 2.15pm 1 person to organise boat launch, 4 helpers
needed
3.30pm 4.00pm - 1 person to organise boat retrieval, 4
helpers needed
NO SKILL NEEDED for most jobs, all offers will be welcome.
If youre just curious and
want to pop up for a coffee on the day, please do so.
Dave
Burke