Good afternoon to you all from a windy and sand-swept club. With the upcoming MOTH worlds taking place from the 5^th to the 15^th March members are asked to allow the sailors use of the beach area to rig, launch and recover their yachts on a daily basis ~ this implies that swimming and playing on the beach may be dangerous for children and adults alike, please be careful. All members and guests are very welcome to attend at any time.

 

The Skipper/Owners BBQ at the Ten Tola beach bar will take place at 1930 on Thursday the 04^th March ~ please submit names and numbers to ext 1008 for catering and table numbers this week.

 

Six nations and super 14 rugby on at the club today and tomorrow ~ England game on at 2000 tonight against Ireland.

 

The new menu and wine list is now out and in full swing.

 

Thanks to those who dropped off gym equipment ~ the staff are very happy with a new fitness regime.

 

Saturday the 27^th March is a meet and greet for new members to meet the long time members and get out for a sail ~ come down if you do not know any members at the club and lets get you all introduced. Starting at 1200 with hopefully an afternoon sail on member’s yachts who are happy to take out new crew for an afternoon sail.

 

The Maktoum Cup regatta has taken place this weekend with its prize giving tonight at 1800 at DIMC ~ lots of broken and torn sails and a few broken and torn skin but all in all a great weekend of sailing ~ well done to all who took part ~ results next week.

 

The May Ball will take place at the Royal Mirage One and Only on the 27^th May at 1930 for 2000 ~ there are only 300 tickets for sale so please book a place at extension 1008 as soon as you can, this will be a great night and the end of the sailing season.

 

That’s all from me ~ see you down here soon

 

Keith

 

I don't feel old. I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap. - Bob Hope