There will be an exclusive open evening at Lobster Bob at Mermaid Quay on Wednesday 19th March from 1800 - 20000. See the poster here
4 March 2008
Spring Starter Regatta
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.
Got to take yours out for a romantic meal? Might as well come to the Club - see the poster here
1 February 2008
Mischief
The replica of Bill Tilman's Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter will be visiting CBYC this weekend. See the poster here
26 January 2008
Turbo Event Report
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
21 January 2008
Horse Racing Event
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
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
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
7 January 2008
2008 Cruiser Racing Programme
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
5 January 2008
New RYA course for Fishermen and Power boaters
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
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
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
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
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
An Evening with Tilman
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!
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
The October edition of Bear Essentials has now been posted and can be found here
16 October 2007
Welsh Sailing Games
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,
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
3 October 2007
Frostbite Series
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
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
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.
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.
Dinghy racing in Optimist, Topper, Asymmetric & Fast Fleets 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 Tickets for the BBQ from behind the Bar £5
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
12 June 2007
J80 Nationals
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
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
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
25 April 2007
Padstow Race
See the Notice of Race here and Sailing Instructions for the 2007 Padstow Race here
21 April 2007
New Council of Management
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.
18 April 2007
Tuesday Evening Racing
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
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
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
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
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
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
4 March 2007
Training
See the latest Newsletter from the W Y A in Word here or as a PDF here
23 February 2007
Boat Jumble
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.
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
Matches will be shown on the Big Screen in the Quarterdeck Bar. See the Poster here
8 January 2007
Bear Essentials
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
The Cruiser Racing AGM will be held on Wednesday 17th January in the downstairs bar at 2000.
9 December 2006
Christmas holidays
Click here to see the Bar and Restaurant opening times
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
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
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
Extraordinary General Meeting
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.
31 October 2006
London Boat Show 2007
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.
31 October 2006
Welcome to Funsail
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
31 October 2006
Funtastic Comedy Night
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
30 October 2006
International Rugby
The Club will be showing the Autumn Rugby Internationals on Big Screen
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
26 September 2006
Presentation night
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.
26 September 2006
Dinghy Section AGM
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
25 September 2006
Training Courses
PBII Course
- Thu 28th & Fri 29 Sept 06 9.00am - 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
21 September 2006
Boat Jumble
Open to all members of C.B.Y.C. Turn your unwanted boating gear into cash
(Sellers please use booking form in Foyer…
No Traders
Sellers from 08.00 Buyers from 09.00 Free entry… Free Pitches… Further info call…
Tony…
07816 337904.
12 September 2006
Welsh Sailing Games
Don’t forget the Welsh Sailing Games is being held at the Club this weekend. It all kicks off with a (free) Champagne reception and canapés and hand over of Burgee's from Shanghai YC to CBYC on Friday Night 1900 - 2030. Also dinghies must enter Friday Night or the cost goes up for Saturday morning entries! See the link to the left for more information!
11 August 2006
Situations Vacant
BAR STAFF REQUIRED15-20 hours per week. Own transport essential. Contact Roy Ackerman - Bar Steward Tel: 029 2022 6575 after 8.30pm
10 August 2006
First Aid Course
Saturday 7th October 2006 - 9.00am to 5.00pm The Course is an RYA First Aid course with a certificate issued at the end of the course. Cost of the course £27.00 + £10.00 for First Aid Manual(if req'd) =Total £38.00 There are a limited number of spaces available so places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Therfore if you are interested in taking the course please complete an application form and return it to the Admin office with a cheque to cover the full cost of the course (inc First Aid Manual if required) a.s.a.p.
2 August 2006
Links
See these new links to the Cardiff Harbour Authority's website -
These and other links can be found in the Links section. If you know of other interesting and appropriate links then let me know and I'll add them to the list
Regular visitors to this site might have noticed the inclusion of current weather data at the top of the main menu on the left hand side of the this page. This information is cleaned from the instruments at the top of the scaffolding pole outside the office door. If you would like to see more detail and trends over the last 12 hours then click here or on 'Current Weather' on the main menu.
22 June 2006
Training
See the May 2006 Youth Squad Training Newsletter. Page 1 and Page 2 Please note that these are both Word documents and page 1 is 2.7mb, so it may take some while to download for dialup users.
21 June 2006
Social Evening
Weekend & Tuesday Night Spring SeriesPresentations & Social EveningA convivial evening of good food and music amongst sailing friends. Saturday the 1ST of July 2006 7:30 to 12:00 Tickets £10 per head available now behind the bar
Pains Wessex are now recalling ALL WHITE HAND HELD ANTI COLLISION FLARES. Not just the specific batch numbers originally recalled. Please pass this message on to as many people as possible.Full recall here
Don't miss the first race of the SWOG series.The start is at 0900 on Saturday 13th May. The course is to the Sand Ridge bouy and back to Watchet for the night and returning to Cardiff the following day. There are classes for Sportsboats, IRC and PY. Non racing cruisers are also more than welcome to come along as well. If you are interested in taking part then please let Kevin Rolfe know so he can ensure there is sufficient beer in Watchet.
Why not join the race and cruise to Padstow for this Mayday?See the Notice of Race here and the Sailing Instructions here Start - Mumbles Start Line 7pm Fri 28 April Finish Padstow. IRc Class, PY CLass and Cruise in Company. Briefing and entries at Swansea Yacht and Sub Aqua Club from about 5pm. Can people let Kevin Rolfe know if they intend to enter as Padstow Harbour Master would like to know how many are coming in advance. Many boats will leave Padstow on Sunday morning for a fun race to Lundy and spend Sunday night in the Marisco Tavern & return to Cardiff on Monday.
13 April 2006
Product Recall
Read this important Product Recall notice for Pains Wessex White Collision Warning Handflares here
Following last weeks talk on wind shifts, here is the Powerpoint presentation. This file is 4.2Mb, so may take a while to downdoad for dial-up users. The link to the notes can be found here
3 April 2006
Clubhouse
See the new Bar and Restaurant opening times for the Summer
It would seem that the Commodore has a new car. An improvement on the old one at least. See it here
28 March 2006
Racing
Dont forget the Spring Starter Regatta this weekend. Two races in the Bay on saturday afternoon followed by a RTC on Sunday morning in the Channel and two more Bay races in the afternoon. A lavish evenings entertainment is planned for the Saturday night to include the prizegiving for the Early Bird series, Disco and buffet for only £10. Get your tickets from the office or from behind the bar. All welcome.
28 March 2006
Racing
Dont forget the Spring Starter Regatta this weekend. Two races in the Bay on saturday afternoon followed by a RTC on Sunday morning in the Channel and two more Bay races in the afternoon. A lavish evenings entertainment is planned for the Saturday night to include the prizegiving for the Early Bird series, Disco and buffet for only £10. Get your tickets from the office or from behind the bar. All welcome.
28 March 2006
Training
Read about the events planned for the Club Youth Racing Circuit in 2006
See the Race Cards for the Cruiser racing for now until the Summer. Something for everyone hopefully - a short two day regatta on the weekend of April 1st/2nd, a Spring Series during April May and June, Tuesday night racing from May 2nd and an offshore series. This 'SWOG' series races will generally have two starts - one for those who prefer a more challenging test and another for those who just want to go to the pub.
Berthing/Storage requests for the year 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007 have been posted out to all members today. A form MUST be completed each year by all members who own and keep a boat at the Club, and a separate form is required for each boat. All forms need to be returned by MONDAY 6th MARCH 2006. Please Note: Annual Pontoon fees will be charged from the date the form is received in the office, therefore the Monthly Pontoon fee will apply up to that date. Fees cannot be backdated
31 January 2006
Training
Safety Boat training and RYA National Powerboat certificate Course Level 2 courses coming up in March
It was decided at our January Committee meeting that the Club yearbook is to go out to every member and will be enclosed with the May issue of Bear Essentials. This decision was taken in response to many requests from members.
It is also an ideal advertising opportunity for large and small businesses alike. You do not have to be a member of CBYC nor does your business need to be based around nautical influences. If you need any further information please either contact our Admin Office on 029 2066 6627 or Jane Hall on 029 2051 4915.
However, time is getting short and all copy, together with payment, should be with our Admin Office no later than the 28th February 2006. A booking form can be printed off our website or alternatively one can be posted to you if you contact the office on the above number
What would you like to see in the Club Year book? It is, after all, printed for the use and convenience of all of us. If anyone has any strong views or suggestions for the improvement of the handbook please email me on jh@janie.f9.co.uk
Jane Hall
Membership Secretary
The new Cruiser racing committee met last week and set the dates for the 2006 Early Bird series. Enter this series and for more information about Cruiser Racing at the Club read on.
The Club is running some RYA National Powerboat Certificate Course Level 2 courses on;Thursday 24th & Friday 25th November 9.00am—5.00pm and Thursday 8th & Friday 9th December 9.00am—5.00pm. For further details contact the office.
Congratulations to Alex Farr and Marcelle Newbould on winning the Spitfire National Inland Championships at Graffham this weekend. Although they are now based at Weston SC, near Southampton, many of the dinghy sailors will remember Alex from the days when he was sailing and winning regularly at CBYC.
Newport and Uskmouth Sailing Club are hosting a get together on Wednesday 26th October at 7:30pmThe speakers will be;Edmund Whelan - Deputy Secretary General of the RYA who will talk on general matters effecting us allCapt. Neils Westburgh - Marine Director Port of Bristol will update us on the proposed development of a deep water Wharf at AvonmouthChris Gould - Project Officer of the Scarweather Sands wind farm project.So please go along and influence developments that will effect our sailing in the Bristol Channel.
The Two Islands Race went ahead with a forecast that did not bode well for completing the course. But to everyone delight when we got out side we had winds from the West at between 14 to 7 knots. The first boat completed the course in 1hour 7minits 37 with the last boat finishing in 2hours 4minits 18. The first and second boat crossed the line with queals of delight being heard across the channel, subsequent boats crossing the line with whoop of joy and big wows Sun shine and good winds in the right direction made for exciting sailing and everyone came of the water asking if we are going to hold the same next week I would like to say from all the sailors who took part a very big thank you to all who turned out to patrol and support the event The prize giving was delayed due to the race officer being stranded on the mud for an hour, then having to wait out side for an hour to get a lock in, but sitting out there at with a 40 deg list was an experience it its self. I think it will be all systems go for the same event next year and possibly opening it up to other classes. We can only wait and see
The Management Committee are running a photograph competition with a view to finding suitable material to adorn the walls of a refurbished Clubhouse.Please mail your entries to Tony Davies
CBYC is co-hosting a sailing event with the Old Gaffers Association (OGA) for boats with traditional rig sails- gaff, lug, gunter etc. It is taking place over the weekend of the 4th and 5th of June and is being organised by John Hutchinson and Viv Head, both CBYC members. If you have such a vessel, large or small, young or old, we would like to invite you to join in. I have attached a flier that gives a bit more information, as well as a registration form. A number of boats are due to participate, including a few from the other side of the Bristol Cnannel and a couple of smaller trailer sailers. I own 'Fleur' a 17 foot lug-sailed ketch. The Old Gaffers Association serves only to promote traditional rig sailing and has members from all walks of life across the UK. Many are boat owners of course but some are not. And the OGA is not in competition with any other sailing club. If you would like to join in the event, please contact Viv Head
A new area has been added to the site. It is intended for members only and will contain information about the Club from the Council of Management that will only be of interest to the Club's Membership. Please have your membership number to hand before trying to access this area.
Remember the Annual Dinner Dance is on Saturday March 5th. There'll be prizegivings, an amusing speech by the Commodore, greate food and entertainment. Tickets £17.50 from the office or behind the bar.
There has been a little local difficulty with the data on the website last night and today. This has resulted in the loss of all data added between 1930 on the 15th Feb and 1645 on the 16th Feb. If you added any data, answered the questionnaire or used the forum you might need to do it again.
12 February 2005
Smoking in the Clubhouse
The subject of smoking in the Clubhouse has become a hot topic on the forum. The CoM are anxious to know your views on the subject - please click here to express your views or here to register on the forum to follow the debate.
Congratulations to Chris Merriman and Steve Parker - the joint winners of the competition with -"Last night when they were drunk, musical pontoons as a party game sounded hilarious. Next morning when they tried a rehearsal they weren't so sure." and "What do you mean I can't move it because it's anchored . None of the others were !" respectively.A bottle of something appropriate awaits each of you behind the bar.To see all the entries click here
23 January 2005
Cruiser Race results
Sundays Cruiser race results and latest newsletter. PLEASE ALTER YOUR RACE CARDS TO SHOW THE NEW START TIMES WHEN WE RACE IN THE BAY. New Race Cards – Issue 2, will be available next weekend. Syd is away all next week 12.00 Monday to 10.00 Saturday – text on mobile only
Here are the results of the Open Cod Competition held on 7th November 2004The first prize of £600 + 50% of the pool monies was won by Alan Jeffries of Cwmbran Angling. with a Cod of 15lb 4ozs. Second was Paul Backhouse, £300 + 30% pool, Boat, “Sandpiper”, with a Cod of 14lb 7ozs. Third was Ray Smith, £200 + 20% Pool, Boat, “Watcher”, [D Hobbs], with a Cod of 13lb 15ozs.There were 31 prizes in total and there were 33 Cod, over 6lbs, weighed in. The Comp was very well attended with 110 boats and 426 Anglers, a record attendance for us. Considering the number fishing the number of Cod over 6lbs was considered low. Where have they all gone?The presentation of the prizes in the evening went very well and we gave a donation of £500 to the NOAH's ARK Children's Hospital Appeal.
Results of first races in the Winter series If any one would like to be an Umpire at the University's team racing event next week, contact Kevin Rolfe, or contact John Warburton of the university sailing club directly on 07759 397604
Results for the Autumn Series Next week we start the Winter Series, get your entries in early This Wednesday social evening is to be a presentation evening as well so, if you have sailed well come along and be presented, if you did not sail as well as you had hoped for come along any way and join in the banter.
The following is an extract from the Club Forum posted by Roger Dunstan Pontoon Piling has as you can see been slow! It is in progres and we are promised it will be speeded up. We are keep everything crossed. In the meantime we have been successful in getting from both the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff, planning permission for the extension of our pontoon system. The plans for this are up in the club, in the main bar area. Have a look and give us your comments. All the best
The summer series finished today. Results for this series and the Wednesday series are attached The Wednesday series will continue until daylight stops us from sailing; this coming Wednesday and subsequent racing will start at 6.30pm PLEASE NOTE 6.30 PM START WEDNESDAY The Autumn series starting on the 26th September the new dates are due to open events that we are hosting. This and subsequent series will incur a £5 per boat entry fee, payable by the second weeks sailing. The discard system we have been using will change as from the Autumn series. Instead of 50% +1 we will be using 3 discards if an even number of raceswere sailed with 2 discards if an uneven number of races sailed. The current Wednesday series will stay at the 50%+1
As most will know, Nathan Bailey decided to raise money for The Ty Hafan Children’s Hospital by sailing from Mermaid Quay to Weston Super-Mere. He completed the sail in 2hours 20minutes and raised just under £2000 in donations. Nathan wishes to thank all those who made donations and gave their support to the sail, particularly the rescue boat. Within the next two weeks there will be a presentation of the cheque to Ty Hafan, you are all invited – Watch this space for further details.
I am sure that we can make the total up to the £2000:00 – it is not too late to make a donation – http://sailingfortyhafan.wales-telecom.co.uk, phone 01446 721230(Home) 01446 701133(Office Hours) or email sailjuals_2@btopenworld.com
24 August 2004
Dart 18 Single-handed Nationals & Dart 16 TT
23 / 24th October 2004. A Notice of race & entry form will follow shortly,
20 August 2004
Shanghai Cup
See the programme of Social Events at the Club during the Shanghai Cup
19 August 2004
Dinghy Race Results
Wednesday Results and Final results for the Cat series
See the Notice of Race and Entry form. Entry forms to be returned to:Cardiff Bay Yacht Club (Shanghai Cup) The Clubhouse Ferry Road Grangetown Cardiff. CF1 7JL
We are planning to hold a dinghy open, over the October Saturday16th and Sunday18th, in order to get as many dinghies racing as possible, we are looking for volunteers for several duties over the two days.
Fork Cork Week starts tomorrow. Follow the results of Jack Flash, In the Doghouse, Zulu and 4 Walls 4 Sale from the Club on the Cork Week website
1 July 2004
Piles of information from Roger
For all those of ou wondering what is happening . . . Piles arrive at ABP end next week. We have the Environment agency consents now in place. The piles should be loaded on the piling platform beginning of week commencing 12 th July, with work proceeding from there. There will be disruption to members facilities whilst piling is proceeding. Members will be kept out of the piling area for obvious safety reasons. Piling starts at the western most end and the pontoons will be moved totheir new positions as piling proceeds. This will mean a break in the pontoon system so we will be arranging for work boats to ferry people during the works in progress. We have one issue with one of our piles, on the present plan it goes straight through the centre of the old subway, so there will be a slight redesign under way as piling starts. Some of you will hae seen notices to Mariners in respect of out works. The notice gives us a rather too generous exclusion zone around the piling barge, which if we took it up would close the river. The exclusion zone is in place for everyones safety, you do not want to be close to a two tonne 12 metre long pile if it is dropped or falls over. It could ruin your boat.
29 June 2004
Cruiser Race Results Ammendment
Ammended results for the IRC Fleet in the Spring Series.
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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.
