10 August 2010 |
SWOG |
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24 July 2010 |
End of an Era |
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24 June 2010 |
Membership Cards |
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18 June 2010 |
Membership Cards |
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14 June 2010 |
CCTV System |
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2 June 2010 |
2010 Club Regatta |
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10 May 2010 |
Wine Tasting Evening |
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21 April 2010 |
Summer Open Boat Fishing Festival |
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7 April 2010 |
April Tides |
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9 March 2010 |
SWOG |
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4 March 2010 |
Tilman and The Three Peaks Race |
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3 March 2010 |
Presentation Evening |
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25 February 2010 |
Busy Weekends Ahead |
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23 February 2010 |
Situation Vacant |
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16 February 2010 |
Annual Dinner |
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12 February 2010 |
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3 February 2010 |
Events Calendar |
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25 January 2010 |
J/80 National Championship |
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18 January 2010 |
Dinghy Section AGM |
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| The Dinghy Sections A.G.M. which will be held on Wednesday 24th of February in the Quay Lounge 7.30pm | ||||
15 January 2010 |
Race Officer course |
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| The Club will be running a RYA Club Race Officer course on the middle two Wednesday evenings in February. That's the 10th and 17th! This course is open to all, requires no prior knowledge of race management and its FREE. The course is suitable for anyone keen to get involved in race management for either dinghy or cruiser races. For further information or to book your place contact David Cairncross at david_cairncross@hotmail.com or call him 07771 805309 | ||||
5 January 2010 |
London Boat Show 2010 |
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| The Club has decided to put on a minibus again this year to The Boat Show in London. The bus will leave the Club at 8am on Sunday 17th January 10 and return to the club for 9pm. The cost of the coach is £20.00 per person, please note that this price does not include the ticket.If you are interested in coming along again this year please contact Kirsty in the Admin Office on 029 2066 6627 | ||||
29 December 2009 |
RNLI Quiz night |
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| On Friday 5th February at 1930 CBYC is hosting the annual Quiz on behalf of the RNLI. This event is now SOLD OUT. | ||||
28 December 2009 |
Offshore with Eternity |
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| On Tuesday 19th January at 1930, Pat Jackson will be giving a talk at the Club on his experiences of preparing and sailing in the ARC and of his RORC offshore racing. | ||||
17 December 2009 |
New Year's Day Pursuit Race |
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| The now traditional New Year's Day Pursuit Race will take place on 1st January 2010. The first start will be at 1200 and the finish at 1400. See all the start times here and the entry form here and from behind the bar. Sailing Instructions will be available from 1030 on the day here. | ||||
10 December 2009 |
Christmas bar opening times |
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| Christmas opening hours for bar and restaurant | ||||
10 December 2009 |
Christmas Carol Concert |
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| DON’T FORGET - WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER at 7pm to bring friends and family to our Christmas Carol Concert with members of the Penarth Male Voice Choir. Mince pies and mulled wine will be available, a recipe designed to put you all in the Christmas spirit!!!! | ||||
17 November 2009 |
Wales v Argentina |
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| Saturday 21st NovemberCome and watch the game on the Big Screen - 2:30pm kick off | ||||
3 November 2009 |
New Year’s Eve Party |
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| Arrangements have now been finalised for our New Year’s Eve party. See the New Year in to the sounds of local band Nightshift, whilst enjoying the hot buffet provided by Sue Jones our in house caterer. Tickets are on sale now either from our Admin Office or, after office hours, from the Quarterdeck Bar. If you can’t get down to the Club in person to purchase your tickets you can always phone our Admin office and pay by credit card. Your tickets can then be sent to you in the post. Whilst children are welcome during the early part of the evening please note they will not be permitted in the Quarterdeck Bar after 9pm. | ||||
20 October 2009 |
2010 Angling Competitions |
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| The dates of the first angling competitions for 2010 have now been set. | ||||
12 October 2009 |
RNLI Curry lunch |
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| On Friday 13th November the RNLI will be holding a curry luncheon in the Quarterdeck - 1230 for 1300. Tickets at £10 are available from Colin Lyons, Mike Ireland or from behind the bar from 19th October. RNLI Christmas Cards and Raffle tickets will be on sale. | ||||
7 October 2009 |
Dates for your diary |
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| Dates of Christmas Parties, Carol Concerts and everything. | ||||
6 October 2009 |
Club restaurant |
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| For a three month trial period our Restaurant will also be open for lunch on Wednesdays extending our usual Thursday and Friday lunchtimes. Our Clubhouse building is set in a superb location and is ideally suited as a lunchtime venue whether it is for a working lunch or just as a change of scene from the office desk and sandwiches. Our Restaurant is also open every Saturday evening until Christmas. We will again be offering a free bottle of wine to members for all bookings of 6 and over and this offer is now also extended to Thursday evenings. Whilst not wanting to discourage spontaneity we would be grateful if you could phone ahead to book your table where feasible. |
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15 September 2009 |
Sea Angling Roadshow |
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| The Sea Angling Roadshow will be held at the Club on Saturday 10th October. Meet top anglers and get free casting lessons. |
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9 September 2009 |
Saturday Night Events |
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| As part of the Shanghai and Nimrod Cup competitions there will be live music and a hot buffet in the Quarterdeck on the Saturdays of the 12th and 19th September. [more...] On Saturday 26th there will be a Black Tie Ball with live music and the presentation of prizes. [more...] These events are open to all members and tickets are available from behind the bar. |
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29 August 2009 |
Saturday Night Dining |
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| There are some changes to the arrangements for Saturday nights in the Restaurant for September. | ||||
25 August 2009 |
Welsh Optimist Championships |
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| The Welsh Optimist Championships are being hosted by the Club and take place from Friday evening 28 August to Monday evening 31 August 2009. Read more about how it may affect the use of the Club. |
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22 August 2009 |
Annual Cod Competition |
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| See the poster for the Angling Sections Annual Cod Competition on 15th November here The Application form can be downloaded here and the Rules are here |
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20 August 2009 |
Ellen MacArthur’s visit |
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Please note the following schedule of events due to take place in and around our Club from Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 August 2009 with regard to Dame Ellen MacArthur’s visit.
All guests will be asked to use the overflow car park. If any member would like further information on any of the above please contact either Jane Hall or Barrie Metcalf. |
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2 August 2009 |
Cruiser Racing Prizegivings |
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| Prizes for the Spring Series, the Club Regatta and both Tuesday Evening Series will be given out asap after racing on Tuesday 18th August.A hot buffet will be available. | ||||
1 August 2009 |
Shanghai and Nimrod Cups |
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| The Notices of Race for the Shanghai Cup and Nimrod Cup are now available. For these and all other information on the events as they become available click here or select 'Shanghai and Nimrod Cups' from the main menu on the left | ||||
1 June 2009 |
Commodore's Surgery |
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| On the 2nd Thursday of every month the Commodore will be holding an evening surgery at the Clubhouse between 9:00pm and 10:00pm should any members want to come and discuss any Club related issues | ||||
18 May 2009 |
Cruise in Company |
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| Destination… Saundersfoot…Oxwich Bay... Tenby on return passage. Date… Friday 22 May 2009. Tides… H.W. Friday. 22 May… 18.13 Ht. 11.0m. Entertainment… Rendezvous in the Royal Oak Inn. For those of you who would like to sail in company Gareth and Tony will be locking out at 18.00 on Friday 22 May. We look forward to seeing new and old members do come and join in. | ||||
15 May 2009 |
Club restaurant |
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| Thanks to your support our Restaurant has been very busy over the last two Saturday evenings but in order to ensure a high standard of service we would be grateful if, where possible, you could phone ahead to book your table. The numbers to use are: CBYC Bar 02920 226575 or Sue Jones Catering on 07779315609. Many thanks for your co-operation | ||||
11 May 2009 |
Cruise in Company |
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| Destination… Newport. Date… Saturday 16 May 2009. Tides… H.W. Sat. 16 May… 12.14 Ht. 9.3m. Entertainment… it’s their cruiser rally, there will be entertainment… “KT and the funtime band”… and food. A nice short passage, suitable for the novice… For those of you who would like to sail in company Gareth and Tony will be locking out at 10.00 on Saturday. We look forward to seeing new and old members, do come and join in. | ||||
10 May 2009 |
Club Regatta |
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| The annual Club regatta will be held on the weekend of 26th to 28th June. See all the info here, here and here.Get a copy of the booking form for the Summer Ball here | ||||
26 April 2009 |
Club restaurant |
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| All Members - Please note that from Saturday 2 May to Saturday 31 August 2009 our Restaurant will be open every Saturday night. The decision to open on Saturday evenings is as a direct result of requests from members. Quentin, our resident chef, is keen for this to work and has prepared a new versatile menu to suit all pockets. Support is needed to ensure success. | ||||
21 April 2009 |
Angling Competitions |
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| See the 2009 Angling Section Competition programme here | ||||
17 April 2009 |
Cruise in Company |
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| A cruise to Portishead is taking place on Saturday 25th April. All welcome! | ||||
7 April 2009 |
Passage Races |
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| See the Sailing Instructions for the Cruiser Passage Race Series here | ||||
25 March 2009 |
Presentation evening |
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| See the poster for the Angling Sections Presentation Evening on 25th April here | ||||
24 March 2009 |
Annual Cod Competition |
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| See the poster for the Angling Sections Annual Cod Competition on 15th November here | ||||
14 March 2009 |
Irish Theme Night |
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| See the menu for the Irish Theme night in the restaurant to be held on 19th March | ||||
27 February 2009 |
2009 Dinghy Racing Season |
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| See the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions and all the other stuff for the 2009 Dinghy racing season on the slightly different dinghy page. | ||||
24 February 2009 |
Annual Dinner |
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| Due to poor ticket sales, the annual dinner is cancelled | ||||
17 February 2009 |
Angling Sections AGM |
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| Its on Wednesday 18th March 2009 at 8.00pm and its being held in the Quay Lounge (downstairs bar) | ||||
13 February 2009 |
Boat Jumble |
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| 9:00am Start. Come along and pick up a bargain or make some cash from your junk. See the poster here | ||||
13 February 2009 |
Angling Do |
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| 7:30pm to late. Come to the anglers get together £10 a ticket for food and music. See the poster here | ||||
12 February 2009 |
Horse Racing Charity Event |
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| The RNLI are holding a Horse Racing Charity Event at CBYC on Friday 27March. 1st. race 1930hrs. Food incl. £10 per ticket. All are welcome payment via cheque to RNLI preferred. Tickets behind the Bar next week. | ||||
11 February 2009 |
Annual General meeting for 2009 |
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| The 2009 annual general meeting is likely to be held on 25th March at the club. As usual the formal notice and the accounts will be sent out early in March so please note the date in your diary. The Articles were changed in 2006 and any nominations for the Council of Management have to be delivered to the office by 21st February. This will allow any nominations to be included in the documents sent out with the notice. Any notice to nominate a member to the Council of Management has to be in writing and signed by the proposing Member. The notice has also to be signed by the proposed Council Member confirming his/her willingness to be elected as an Officer or Council Member (as the case may be). This notice has to be received in the office by 21st February. | ||||
9 February 2009 |
Annual Dinner |
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| The Club's annual prizegiving will be held on the 28th February. | ||||
28 January 2009 |
A Message from the Management |
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| See the important message to all boat owners from The Management | ||||
18 January 2009 |
Valentine's Night |
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| Got to take yours out for a romantic meal? Might as well come to the Club | ||||
9 January 2009 |
Passage Races/Cruises 2009 |
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| See the Notice of Race for the 2009 Passage racing Series. For further information contact Peter Pope | ||||
3 January 2009 |
RNLI night |
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| There is an RNLI fund raising Quiz Night to be held at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club on Friday, 23rd January 2009, starting at 7.30 p.m. Including meal, £10 per ticket. Tickets available behind the bar. | ||||
2 January 2009 |
2009 Cruiser racing |
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| The 2009 Club series racing starts on 8th February. The Clubs cruiser racing is open to allcomers in sportsboats, IRC or PY handicap boats. Newcomers and novices are especially welcome. Read the Notice of Race for the whole years racing. | ||||
18 December 2008 |
New Years Day Pursuit Race |
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| It’s open to all dinghies, cruisers, cruiser racers and sports boats under P.Y. Handicap and the first start is at 12:00. Further information will be posted when available. See the start times here | ||||
15 December 2008 |
Boat Show trip |
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| Fancy a coach trip to the London Boat Show on the 17th January? See the poster here | ||||
9 December 2008 |
Childrens Christmas Party |
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| There is a childrens Christmas part on 21st December See the poster here | ||||
1 December 2008 |
Club Race Officer course |
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| There will be a RYA Club Race Officer course held at the Club on Saturday 13th December 9:30 - 4:00pm If you are interested in attending then mail me here |
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13 November 2008 |
Social Activity |
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| See what is on in November and December here | ||||
28 October 2008 |
Laying Up supper |
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| All cruising and racing members of the Dinghy Section are invited to attend the Dinghy Section's inaugural 'Laying Up' supper will take place on Saturday, 29th November. This event, which replaces the more traditional dinner dance format offered in previous years, will feature a hot buffet and tickets, priced £6, are available from Idris Dibble or behind the bar. | ||||
27 October 2008 |
Passage Races/Cruises 2009 |
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| Mike Bailey has kindly offered to organise some passage races and cruises for next year. If you are interested in taking part or finding out more then contact Mike by on 07974 703177 or email him | ||||
3 October 2008 |
Cruiser racing |
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| The race programme for the cruiser racing Frostbite Series is now available hereThis series is open to any monohulled yacht racing in sportsboat, IRC or in the Club's PY based handicap fleet. Novices and newcomers are especially welcome. | ||||
2 October 2008 |
Dinghy Section AGM |
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| The Annual General Meeting of the Dinghy Section will be held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, 12 November 2008 in the Quay Lounge.See the Notice and Agenda here, last years minutes here and the egm minutes here | ||||
24 September 2008 |
Open Cod Festival |
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| See the poster here, the Rules here and the Application Form here | ||||
5 September 2008 |
THE CARDIFF MARINE GROUP SHANGHAI AND NIMROD CUPS |
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| We are delighted to announce that the Cardiff Marine Group is our sponsor this year for the twelfth Shanghai and Nimrod Cups event at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club. Steve Cooper Sailing SecretarySee the posters here and here, and everything else here | ||||
28 August 2008 |
Holms Race |
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| See the poster here | ||||
21 August 2008 |
Day Skipper Course |
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| See the poster for the Day Skipper theory course to be held in the Autumn here | ||||
2 August 2008 |
Shanghai Cup and Nimrod Cup |
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| The Notices of Race for the Shanghai and Nimrod Cup competitions are now available. See here for all the information as it becomes available. | ||||
30 June 2008 |
Dinghy racing |
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| Last week was the last race in the Early Wednesday Series, next week sees the start of the Late Wednesday Series. Dates for your diaries :- Sat,Sun 5 + 6th July -- Cardiff Yacht Club regatta -- please support it if you can Sat,Sun 12 + 13th July -- Asymmetric Open at CBYC. If you've got an Asymmetric please come along. Club racing at 3pm Wednesday 16th July -- After racing there will be a Curry and Presentation for the Early Wednesday series. | ||||
25 June 2008 |
Lifejacket recall |
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| See the product recall on Seago 150 and 175 Newton Lifejackets here | ||||
18 June 2008 |
Dinghy racing |
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| See the Race Card for the Autumn & Late Wednesday Series here | ||||
28 May 2008 |
Cardiff Classic Flying Fifteen Regatta |
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| This event is being held at the Club on the 21st and 22nd June. See the NoR here and the entry form here. | ||||
7 May 2008 |
Tuesday Evening racing |
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| We are pleased to announce that the cruiser racing Tuesday Evening Series this year is being sponsored by Crofts Davies & Co |
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1 May 2008 |
NEWSLETTER AND YEAR BOOK UPDATE |
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| Although the printers have been in contact with the Post Office and paid a fee to them for the release all post still held at their sorting offices it may be that you have still not received your quarterly newsletter and year book. If this is the case please either: • call in to the Office to collect your April edition of Bear Essentials and the Club Yearbook • or advise the Office either by telephone or email and they will send them out in the post to you. Again, the printers have asked that we pass on their apologies to all members for any inconvenience caused. Jane Hall and John Mead Editors Bear Essentials | ||||
27 April 2008 |
Spring Series Sponsor |
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| We are pleased to announce that the cruiser racing Spring Series this year is being sponsored by our local chandler MarineScene |
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19 April 2008 |
A NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS |
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| A problem has arisen with the delivery of April’s edition of Bear Essentials together with the 2008/2009 Club Yearbook. Although our printers were advised by their local Post Office that all envelopes were correctly stamped this does not appear to be the case. If any member has had to pay extra postage, together with a handling charge levied by the Post Office, or has received a postcard from the Post Office advising that there is a letter to collect with extra postage to be paid, then providing you let our Admin Office have sight of the envelope you will be reimbursed. The printers have asked us to apologise on their behalf to all members for any inconvenience caused. Jane Hall and John Mead Editors Bear Essentials | ||||
13 April 2008 |
Dinghy Race Programme |
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| See the Summer and Early Wednesday Dinghy racing programme here | ||||
10 April 2008 |
J80 and Cork 1720 National Championships |
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| The J80 and Cork 1720 National Sports Boat Championships are being held in Plymouth from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st June 2008. See the Notice of Race here, the Entry Form here and the J80 Class Rules here. | ||||
14 March 2008 |
Lobster Bob |
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| There will be an exclusive open evening at Lobster Bob at Mermaid Quay on Wednesday 19th March from 1800 - 20000. See the poster here | ||||
11 March 2008 |
Adult Follow-on training |
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| The following dinghy sailing courses are available to CBYC members and anyone who completed the RYA Level 1 & 2 course at CBYC last year: Saturday 5th April: Brush-up your skills This is a one-day “refresher” designed to get you back on the water after the winter break. Using the club Lasers, Toppers, Laser 2000 or your own boat, we will help you rig the boats, and run a series of exercises to build your confidence on the water. There will also be an opportunity to try out the Flying Fifteen if you are interested. Saturday and Sunday 3rd /4th May: Start Racing This is a two day RYA certificated course designed to teach you everything you need to know to enjoy club racing. The course will be run in club Lasers or Toppers, according to the weather conditions, or you can take part in your own boat. For further information, and to book your place, please call Ruth Coles at CBYC on 029 2066 6627 or email admin@cbyc.co.uk | ||||
10 March 2008 |
Boat Jumble |
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| There will be a Boat Jumble at the Club on Saturday 19th April starting at 1000.Stall holders must be CBYC members and for any more information call Andy 01446713908 | ||||
5 March 2008 |
Dinghy EGM |
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| See the summary of the recent Dinghy section EGM here. See the full minutes here | ||||
4 March 2008 |
Spring Starter Regatta |
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| Its time to wake up your sailing season and smell the sea! Its the weekend of 29th & 30th March - thats the weekend after Easter. See the race programme here. There will be a mixture of 'Round the Cans' racing outside and racing in the Bay. Free refreshments will be provided on the Saturday after racing. This event is open to monohulled yachts of any description. Novices and newcomers are especially welcome - no previous experience is required. |
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27 February 2008 |
Glass Panels Around First Floor Balcony |
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| You may have notice that last year the mesh panels around the first floor balcony overlooking the bay were replaced in glass. In the last few days a number of the panels have had names applied to them, the names being those members who had originally indicated an interest. As there are still a small number of panels available, any member who would like to see their name across the base of one of those glass panels should contact the Admin Office by letter. The cost is £60.00 per panel and you will need to send in the payment with your letter on which will need to state the exact lettering you would like to have printed with a maximum of thirty characters |
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20 February 2008 |
Annual Dinner |
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| See the poster for this year's annual dinner here | ||||
7 February 2008 |
Valentine's Night |
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| Got to take yours out for a romantic meal? Might as well come to the Club - see the poster here | ||||
1 February 2008 |
Mischief |
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| The replica of Bill Tilman's Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter will be visiting CBYC this weekend. See the poster here | ||||
31 January 2008 |
Club Calendar |
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| There is a new club calendar on the website. It is based on the Club tide tables as will appear in the yearbook and will be kept up to date with all the Clubs activities. If you are organising an event and want it added to the calendar then email the details to the office. | ||||
26 January 2008 |
Turbo Event Report |
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| Just four hardy Laser 2000 crews braved the 20 knot winds and horizontal rain to take part in the CBYC Asymmetric Turbo challenge on 20th January. With gusts of between 25 and 30 knots, the conditions were challenging and there were capsizes a-plenty. Congratulations to Paul Thomas for being brave enough to take his boat out for the first time despite the conditions – judging by the size of the grins afterwards, I don’t think we’ve put him off. Three 10-minute windward-leeward races were run with time between races for the more experienced crews to go for a blast and for the safety boat to help retrieve the less experienced from their premature swim. The format is designed to give close racing, with emphasis on the start and good mark rounding. To gain maximum enjoyment from the event, helms and crews were encouraged to swap over between races. In Race 1, Jon Warburton and his crew got off to a good start, only to lose their lead at the first spinnaker drop when a tangled line forced them to sail some way off the course before they could put the spinnaker away. Andrew Phillips and Kevin Rolfe took advantage to take first place. In Race Two, Jon led the way from start to finish. Marc Watts, sailing with Paul Taylor, went for a gybe with the spinnaker up on the second downwind leg only to be catapulted into the water in a spectacular capsize. Unfortunately I wasn’t quick enough with the video camera to capture the action. In Race 3, again Jon showed that consistency and keeping the boat upright is key as he notched up a second win. Sailors Points Jon Warburton and Crew 4 Andrew Phillips & Kevin Rolfe 6 Paul Taylor & Marc Watts 8 Paul Thomas & Crew 12Over a hot coffee in the boat park, everyone agreed that the event had been enormous fun and that we should run similar events for each of the "adopted fleets" on a regular basis. A huge thanks to Idris Dibble and Ian Horton for their help on the safety boat and coach boat in miserable conditions.Helen Phillips |
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21 January 2008 |
Horse Racing Event |
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| A RNLI Supper will be held at the Clubhouse on 14th March at 1930.This will be the ever popular " Horse Racing Event" where boat teams can back their horse to win...but mind the bog on the way!! All proceeds to the RNLI. Raffle as usual with superb prizes donated by friends of the RNLI. Come & support your Club & the RNLI.Tickets are £10 from behind the bar or from Colin Lyons on 07886 022343 | ||||
16 January 2008 |
Dinghy Section EGM |
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16 January 2008 |
Steve Cockerill Boat Whispers!!! |
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| February 4th (Monday Night) – 1830 - £5 pay on the doorSteve explains how some boats sail faster than others - for no more than better technique - He hopes to upset your club's pecking order and really kick off the new sailing season. Sailors of all levels can benefit from the talk which utilises much footage from the boat whisperer DVD which includes close up footage of beginners, advanced and Olympic class sailors to help unlock the secrets. Yacht racers, dinghy racers, coaches, Youth Squad Sailors and all other sailors will be welcome. Please notify Nick Sawyer (nick-sawyer@hotmail.co.uk) or 07767 403624 if you (or a club group) are attending. (We expect this to be a busy night and need to prepare Sound and seating etc.) | ||||
12 January 2008 |
'Turbo' event |
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| Looking for a way of working off some of those mince pies? Hoping to get some racing practice before the start of the next series?
Next weekend's 'Turbo' event might just be the ticket! Fast and furious, the idea is to have as many 10 minute races as we can fit into a two and a half hour session as we can. Each race will consist of a three minute starting sequence followed by two laps of a windward-leeward course. I will be on board the rescue boat with my video camera to film each start and your mark roundings so that you can see how you did in the bar at the end of the session.
For the Laser 2000, Stratos, Vago, RS200 and Vareos the time difference from fastest to slowest in a 10 minute race is less than 30 seconds, which should make for close racing, and for the purposes of the results you will be sailing off the same handicap. If there are only one or two Laser 4000s, I will multiply your times by 1.2 to get a result.
We will aim to start on the water at 10.30, Andrew and I will be at the club from 09.30 to help and advise. During the racing, if you want to sit out a race, or come alongside for some top tips that will be fine. If you can't make a 10.30 start, come along anyway and join in the next start as soon as you get on the water.
Please let me know if you intend coming along.
Regards
Helen it is open to CBYC and CYC members with an Asymmetric Dinghy with a PY in the range 900 to 1100 |
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7 January 2008 |
2008 Cruiser Racing Programme |
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| The 2008 Cruiser Racing Programme has now been decided. The full calendar of events can be seen here . The season kicks off with the Early Bird series which starts with a race in the Bay on Feb 3rd at 1400. Any monohulled yacht can take part and entries from novice racers and cruising yachts are especially welcome. You don’t have to have a full on racing boat to take part in our racing, and what better way is there to hone your sailing skills than a two hour race every week! For further information follow the link to Cruiser Racing or contact David Cairncross or Steve Cooper |
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5 January 2008 |
New RYA course for Fishermen and Power boaters |
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| The Royal Yachting Association have brought out a new shorebased course written specially for fishermen, power boaters, and divers, as well as for sailors, and CBYC will be running this course for the first time this spring. The course covers navigation, both paper and electronic, tides, buoyage and colregs (the Marine Highway code), together with weather forecast basics and safety. It is not an academic course – it’s a practical classroom course run in a way that makes it interesting. All you need is simple school arithmetic skills and access to a PC running Windows. There is no exam at the end of the course! Tuition totals 16 hours which we can do either as one evening a week for 8 successive weeks, starting in March 2008, or as two full days in one or two weekends again in March 2008. If you are interested, come along to the enrolment evening to hear more and we will sort out dates and decide whether to run a 2 day course or an 8 week course (or both) at the time. Enrolment: CBYC Clubhouse – Quay Lounge (Downstairs Bar) Tuesday 5th February 20:00 hours If you can’t make enrolment but are still interested in learning about the course, then phone the tutor, Howard Easton on tel: 01291 671118 or email: howard_easton@hotmail.com | ||||
8 December 2007 |
The People’s £50 Million - Sustrans' Connect2 bid |
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| Sustrans' Connect2 bid is competing on ITV against 3 other projects in the Big Lottery Fund’s: The People’s £50 Million contest Who wins the £50 million will be decided by a public vote. Sustrans' Connect2 is an ambitious UK-wide project that will make it possible for millions of people to make everyday journeys in a way that is good for health and the 0environment. Connect2 will transform local travel in 79 cities, towns and villages across the UK by creating new walking and cycling routes for the journeys we all make every day. New bridges and crossings will be created over busy roads, railway lines and rivers that currently stop people getting around by foot or bike. Each crossing will link to a network of walking and cycling routes, making it possible to get directly and safely to the shops, school, work, the park and to the countryside. Connect2 will put you back in touch with your local area, your family and friends. For example the Pont y Werin foot and cycle bridge crossing the River Ely to link Cardiff and Penarth is one of 79 projects across the UK. If Connect2 wins, Sustrans will allocate £1.15 million of the £50 million towards Pont y Werin being built. The 140 metre bridge would enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Penarth at Cogan and the International Sports Village at Cardiff Bay. It would also open to allow the passage of river traffic. For more details on this, and the other 78 Sustrans projects across the UK see http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/schemes Everyone can vote for Connect2 to win. Click here to see how to vote |
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2 December 2007 |
Social News |
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| See the poster of Social Events for December here | ||||
21 November 2007 |
Dinghy Dinner |
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| The Annual Dinghy Dinner will take place at 7.30 pm on Saturday 1 December 2007. Three course dinner followed by presentation of prizes and raffle. Tickets are priced at £13 and are available from the Bar and General Office. | ||||
15 November 2007 |
Christmas Party |
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| The Club Christmas Party will be held on the evening of Saturday 15th December. This will include the presentation of prizes for the Cruise racing Frostbite series. Further information will be posted here when it becomes available. | ||||
12 November 2007 |
New Years Day Pursuit Race 2008 |
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| Open to all Dinghies and Yachts, Entry Free. PY Numbers used will be standard PY’s for the class of boat. Start time will be 12.30pm Prompt. In the event of a delay to the start, the “AP” flag will be flown, when the “AP” flag is removed a white board displaying the delay time in minutes will be displayed from the bridge beck. Race duration will be 90 minutes Start times will be posted on the club notice board and the dinghy notice board on the top of the slip All boats will keep a vigilant lookout for all other boats Course will be triangles Mast on bridge beck Red flag = Port hand course or Green flag = starboard hand course Start line – Finish line :- Between the IDM and ODM placed in front of the club. All boats will pass through the start/finish line on each lap. Start procedure, normal 5/4/1/GO for the first start, there after a sound signal for all subsequent start times All signals will be made from the bridge deck. Entry forms available from behind the bar. Entry forms must be in by the 20th December to ensure that your PY is correct. Entries to Colin Farr or left behind the bar. | ||||
26 October 2007 |
Christmas Menu |
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| As the Season of Goodwill fast approaches here is the Christmas Menu from our Caterers. It is available every Thursday evening from the 29th November to the 20th December 2007 and is to be thoroughly recommended! Please ring Ben on 07779250517 to book a table. | ||||
26 October 2007 |
October newsletter |
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| The October edition of Bear Essentials has now been posted and can be found here | ||||
26 October 2007 |
An Evening with Tilman |
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| Friday 23rd November 2007, starting at 7pmOn the eve of the launch in Bristol of a replica of Tilman’s famous first Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter “Mischief” Cardiff Bay Yacht Club are planning an evening dedicated to Bill Tilman and his adventures to the far corners of the world. An evening not to be missed! | ||||
16 October 2007 |
Welsh Sailing Games |
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| Weekend of 20-21st October Registration 0930 – 11:00 (food, tea and coffee available) Briefing 11:15 – Upstairs in the club Note Race 1 start is 12:00 Saturday Racing for Asymmetric, General Handicap, Lasers, Optimists. £5 Juniors £10 adults for weekend All welcome, |
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15 October 2007 |
2007 Dinghy Section AGM |
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| The Annual General Meeting of the Dinghy Section will be held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, 21 November 2007 in the Quay Lounge, Cardiff Bay Yacht Club. See the Agenda here and the minutes og the last meeting here |
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3 October 2007 |
Frostbite Series |
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| The Frostbite Series starts on the 14th October with a race in the Bay at 1400.This series is open to all IRC and PY monohull yachts. Newcomers especially welcome. The full race schedule can be seen here and you can enter online here | ||||
25 September 2007 |
Open Cod Competition |
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| See the Poster here and the application form here | ||||
29 August 2007 |
The Welsh Optimist Championships |
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| As the President of Cardiff Bay Yacht Club I would like to extend my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the immense effort put in to the organisation both on and off the water of this highly successful Welsh National Optimist meeting. Well over seventy dinghies on the water from all over the United Kingdom and Ireland - three days of superb racing with CBYC young members showing their skills in triumphant fashion. I am sure I speak for all the officers of the Club and all members of the Council of Management when I say that the Club should be extremely proud of the meticulous arrangements that had been put in place - the "village" of camper vans - the very sensible huge temporary parking arrangements - on the water the O.O.D's, mark layers and safety boats worked without an apparent hitch! We have been congratulated from all quarters on the way we did it - it makes me feel very proud to be President of a Club that can hold and organise such an enormous meeting - well done everyone concerned! John Mead. President. | ||||
23 August 2007 |
Welsh Optimist Championships |
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| The Club is once again hosting the Welsh Optimist Championships this coming weekend. Full details of the event can be found here and the latest results will be here when the event starts. | ||||
24 July 2007 |
Keelboat Training |
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| See the poster here | ||||
12 July 2007 |
Social Activities |
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| Lots of work has gone on over recent weeks in organising social activities at the Club. These include Quiz nights, Casino nights as well as a Monthly Draw. Click here or follow the 'Social Events' link on the left. | ||||
5 July 2007 |
Laser 2000 Millenium Series |
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| See the Notice of Race for this series here | ||||
25 June 2007 |
Club Regatta Results |
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| Dinghy Results Two Rivers Race IRC Sports Fleet IRC Classic Fleet PY Fleet |
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16 June 2007 |
Club Regatta |
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75th Anniversary Regatta Click here for the NoR, here for the Sis and here for the Two Rivers Race Sis Cruiser racing for PY, IRC and Sportsboats Click here for the NoR, here for the Sis and here for the entry form Angling Competition Saturday 23rd June 1100 1st Start Dinghy Racing in the Bay 1200 1st Start Cruiser racing in the Channel 0800 - 1800 Angling Competition 1700 Barbecue Sunday 24th June 1000 Dinghy Racing in the Bay 1200 Cruiser racing in the Channel 1400 Two Rivers Race for Dinghies 1600 Presentation of Prizes for all Classes |
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12 June 2007 |
J80 Nationals |
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| The J80 National Championships were hosted at the Club last week. Congratulations to Simon Thomas who helmed Scott Cole's Purple Haze into third place. Read the event report here. This was written by one of the visiting competitors for the Class Association. | ||||
3 June 2007 |
Club Rules |
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| The Club Rules are now available to view on the website. They are currently only available as a Word document. Click here to see them. | ||||
3 May 2007 |
Flying Fifteen Cardiff Classic |
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| See the Notice of Race here.Please can you help? We require a safety boat driver and or crew for either the 2nd June or 3rd June for the Cardiff Classic ( 1/2 a day from 12 noon saturday and/or 1/2 a day from 10am sunday). This is an open meeting travelling FF15s come from around the country. We often get a world champion and it should be worth watching. Please would you contact me by E-mail or mobile 07967 467031. Kind Regards, Ian Horton |
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25 April 2007 |
Padstow Race |
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| See the Notice of Race here and Sailing Instructions for the 2007 Padstow Race here | ||||
21 April 2007 |
New Council of Management |
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Top row from the left, Tony Thomas (treasurer), John Mead (president), Scott Cole, Steve Cooper (sailing secretary), Steve Parker, Jane Hall (membership secretary), Paul Simes (rear commodore), Colin Farr (vice president) Front Row from the left, Steve Savory (club secretary), Mari Jones, Jonathan Croft-Davies (vice commodore), Kevin Rolfe (commodore), Chris Jenkins, Gareth Davies (social secretary), Brian Gupwell. |
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18 April 2007 |
Tuesday Evening Racing |
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| Cruiser racing in the Bay on Tuesday evenings starts on 8th May. All the races start at 7:00pm, are on a laid course and last about an hour. Click here for more information.This is open to all types of yacht, novices and newcomers are especially welcome - no previous experience necessary.. | ||||
4 April 2007 |
Spring Starter Regatta |
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| The regatta is being held on easter Sunday and Monday and is for IRC & PY class yachts. For further information click hereHot food will be available at lunch time between races on Monday and free buffet for competitors after prize giving in the afternoon. | ||||
23 March 2007 |
Petition the CoM |
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| Following the demise of the Forum, your Commodore and CoM are still anxious to hear your views.To help with this you can now create and support online Petitions. This facility is only available to Club members who will be identified by their real names. While this is still 'work-in-progress' it does have the basic functions that seem to be required. It can be found here. | ||||
20 March 2007 |
Regional Training Session |
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| The final Regional Training Session is due to be held at the club this weekend, 24th/25th March. This will entail a large number of squad members being at the club during that weekend (70+) and hence car parking will be at a premium. It is intended to utilise Baypointe’s area outside of the club for an overflow car park and we thank you for your co-operation in advance | ||||
20 March 2007 |
Spring Starter Regatta |
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| This years Spring Starter Regatta will be held over Easter Sunday and Monday and will include racing fot PY and IRC yachts in the Channel and in the Bay | ||||
19 March 2007 |
Beaulieu Boat jumble |
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| The Club is considering organising a coach trip to the Beaulieu boat jumble on Sunday 29 April To evaluate interest, please would members indicate their interest on the form on the notice board in the foyer. The cost is not set as yet but hopefully will be £15.00 or so. If we can get 40 or more on this trip it will reduce the travel cost to £12 per head For further info call Tony 07816 337904 |
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4 March 2007 |
Training |
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| See the latest Newsletter from the W Y A in Word here or as a PDF here | ||||
23 February 2007 |
Boat Jumble |
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| A Boat Jumble is to be held at CBYC. Saturday 10 March, it's free to buyers and sellers, sellers from 08.00 buyers from 09.00. Sellers please use booking form in foya at C.B.Y.C. Turn your unwanted gear into cash, all welcome. | ||||
29 January 2007 |
AGM Nominations and Resolutions |
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| See the poster about the forthcoming AGM here | ||||
20 January 2007 |
Club Annual Dinner |
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| Our Annual Dinner this year will be held in the Clubhouse on Saturday, 17th March 2007. Our guest speaker is Frank Hennessey who currently presents BBC Radio Wales’ folk roots and acoustic music show, Celtic Heartbeat, and co-hosts the Sunday evening programme, I’ll Show You Mine, with Ray Gravell. A very enjoyable evening is forecast! Tickets will be on sale from the 1st February and can be obtained either from our Admin Office, during office hours, or from behind the Bar. Please see the poster for further details. | ||||
19 January 2007 |
RBS Six Nations |
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| Matches will be shown on the Big Screen in the Quarterdeck Bar. See the Poster here |
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8 January 2007 |
Bear Essentials |
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| The newsletter of Cardiff Bay Yacht Club In an effort to update our newsletter Bear Essentials, it has been decided to change over to a glossy, full colour edition, to be mailed out to all members every quarter. As a member of the COM Tony Davies has been the Editor of Bear Essentials for the last six years and has single-handedly put together 68 editions. He is to be applauded and thanked for his stalwart efforts. It has not been an easy task cajoling members for copy over the years and it is hoped that he will also contribute to the new look Bear Essentials, the first edition to be posted out to all members in April, after our AGM. Once again thank you Tony, on behalf of the Membership of Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, for all your efforts, they are very much appreciated. Jane Hall Membership Secretary Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | ||||
3 January 2007 |
Cruiser Racing AGM |
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| The Cruiser Racing AGM will be held on Wednesday 17th January in the downstairs bar at 2000. | ||||
9 December 2006 |
Christmas holidays |
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| Click here to see the Bar and Restaurant opening times | ||||
9 December 2006 |
Dinghy AGM |
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| See the Minutes of the Dinghy Section AGM here | ||||
30 November 2006 |
Courses in 2007 |
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| FIRST AID COURSE - Saturday 20th January 2007 - 9am to 5pm Cost of course £27.00 + £10.00 for First Aid Manual if req'd = £37.00 There are a limited number of spaces available so places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis, therefore if you are interested in taking the course you will either need to contact the admin office on 029 2066 6627 for a booking form or alternately call into the Clubhouse and collect one from the noticeboard in the lobby. 2007 RYA ADULT DINGHY TRAINING COURSES We are currently putting together the 2007 courses which are due to commence in April. Each course is run over 5 x Thursday Evenings (6pm to 9pm) and 1 x full Saturday (9.30am to 4.30pm) and will cover Level 1 & 2. The cost of the course is £160.00 (As the course is only open to members if you are not already a member you will need to take out a temporary membership at a cost of £15.00 to cover the duration of the course) If you are interested in this course please contact the Admin Office for an booking form. Tel 029 2066 6627 A completed booking form with a non-refundable deposit of £50.00 is required to secure you place. 2007 RYA CHILDREN DINGHY SAILING COURSES We are currently putting together the 2007 courses which are due to commence at the end of April. Beginners/Intermediate Age 10 to 15 - Monday Evening Children that attended the 2006 courses - Wednesday Evening and gained the necessary experience/ Own boat Sailors Beginners/Intermediates Age 6 to 9 - Thursday Evening Own Boat Racers (No Coaching) - Thursday Evening Each course is run right through the Spring/Summer months and costs £60.00 per child (As the course is only open to members, if your child is not a member or is not covered by your membership, your child will need to take out either a 1st Year membership (temporary) or if this is their second year on the course, a permanent Junior Membership - the cost of both Memberships is £30.00 for the year) If your child is interested in any of the above courses please contact the Admin Office for a booking form. Tel 029 2066 6627 A completed booking form with a non-refundable deposit of £25.00 is required to secure a place. | ||||
22 November 2006 |
Social Events |
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| A number of social events are planned over Christmas and the New Year. For further information on these and other club social activity, click here | ||||
14 November 2006 |
New Forum |
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| A new online discussion forum has been set up. This replaces the one that has been in use for the last couple of years.You don’t need to register to read it so go and have a look now. It can be found hereThe old forum is still open for existing users but is now closed to new users. | ||||
31 October 2006 |
London Boat Show 2007 |
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| CBYC is laying on a coach trip to The London Boat Show on SATURDAY 6TH. JANUARY 2007. Cost just £20 - which includes entry to the Show! Timings will be finalised shortly - but it is expected we will depart CBYC earlyish in the morning, returning later in the evening. A "family" approach for the enjoyment of all Members. Reservations can be made either by adding your name to one of the several lists around the Clubhouse OR to John Roberts [tel.01179 246090: email. johnroberts99@blueyonder.co.uk We have reserved a 55 seater coach and within the first few days of the trip being announced, nearly half the seats had been snapped up. Early reservation is recommended both to ensure you are not too late................and because it will really help John complete the arrangements in good time. |
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31 October 2006 |
Welcome to Funsail |
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| FUNSAIL: brings together people who would like to "cruise in company" to
local destinations, usually over a few hours either side of low or high
water. Members post their ideas to the group, others join in, discuss the
plan, meet up and go. simple as that! If you don't own a boat but want to
crew, then join anyway. an extra hand is often needed. To join, go to www.google.com click on GROUPS, search for FUNSAIL, then JOIN and follow the instructions to create an account and join the group. It's as simple as that. Any queries please contact Tony 029 2051 5376 07816 337904 e-mail. tony@designbyrelish.co.uk |
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31 October 2006 |
Funtastic Comedy Night |
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| On SAT NOV 11th A FUNTASTIC COMEDY NIGHT FEATURING JACK DOOLY TICKETS £6 Inc HOT BUFFET 7:30pm - LATE TICKETS BEHIND THE BAR For more info call Gareth Davies 07970208390 |
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31 October 2006 |
Extraordinary General Meeting |
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| An EGM will be held at the Club on Thursday 9th November in the Quarterdeck Bar at 8:00pm The purpose of the meeting is to consider and, if appropriate, approve the new Memorandum and Articles of Association. The CoM would appreciate that any questions or requests for further information are made in writing to the secretary before 2nd Nov. |
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30 October 2006 |
International Rugby |
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| The Club will be showing the Autumn Rugby Internationals on Big Screen | ||||
28 October 2006 |
New Years Day Pursuit Race |
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| See the Notice of Race for the 2007 Race | ||||
28 October 2006 |
Open Cod Competition |
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| See the Entry Form and Rules of the 2006 Open Cod Competition | ||||
12 October 2006 |
Situations Vacant |
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| See the interesting opportunity with the Harbour Authority | ||||
11 October 2006 |
Social Event |
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| THIS EVENT IS CANCELLEDSaturday 18th November 2006IRISH JIG SUPPERLive Cetic & Cajun Music with BODHRAN BODHRAN 7.30 to Midnight Buffet included Everyone Welcome - Come and enjoy a fun night out Tickets £10.00 each - Available from the Bar of Admin Office |
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26 September 2006 |
Dinghy Section AGM |
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| The Dinghy AGM takes place on the 8 Nov 2006. Attached is the notice of AGM The AGM is where YOU have your say. The dinghy section has had a number of adverse situations and comments over the last few months. These need to be addressed by the dinghy membership. Your attendance is vital, please make an effort and attend | ||||
26 September 2006 |
Presentation night |
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| The Presentation night for the Grand Cognac Cup Inter-Club Competition, (Fished with C.Y.C. Angling Section, 24th September) will be held on 7th October 2006 Winners will be presented with the Cup and their Prizes. Cabaret, Buffet & Raffle. Tickets are just £4.00 each for yet another good Angling Section event, so, do please try and come along. Tickets are available from over the bar, or, any Angling Section committee member. |
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25 September 2006 |
Training Courses |
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PBII Course - Thu 28th & Fri 29 Sept 069.00am - 5.00pm Minimum requirement to drive powerboat/ Safety boats at most events. £105.00 per personVHF/DSC Conversion Course - Thur 19th & 26th Oct 06 7.30pm - 9.30pm 4 hour course run over 2 weeks Cost of the course: £37.50 + £22 Certification Fee = £59.50Safety Boat Course - Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Oct 06 9.00am - 5.00pm If you have a PB2 and some experience This course aims to teach you the finer points of Safety Boat and recovery. £95.00 per person For more information or to book onto a course please ring the Admin Office on 029 2066 6627 | ||||
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