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Don’t forget our Farmer Copley’s steak pie and peas supper next Saturday after the AGM, we have a quiz, pie & peas and a yummy pudding all for £10.
Everyone welcome, the kitchen will be available overnight for campervans and anyone camping.
At least the Sun was out ! SUNDAYS RACING
After the disruption of the flooded roads leading upto Beaver , a few did manage to get to the club to participate in one virtually wind less race .
Malc Ellwood , always one never to give up the chance of a race kindly prepared the rescue and committee boats in readiness for the days ROD , where twelve craft took to the waters in cold wet conditions and adding to thier misery a wind barely strong enough to move a birgee.
Thanks to all helping with the running of the club and the only race of the day and to those tottally committed sailors that keep our club thriving by turning up .
I would just like to finish on a mention to any members , family and friends that have been affected by the severe floods that have hit the area of Doncaster over the past few days , our hearts go out to you all .
ROAD TO BEAVER SC CLOSED!!
I have just travelled down the A614 (i.e. 7:30am wish (10th November)) and the between rivers road (i.e. the road to Beaver SC) is currently blocked off by the police due to flooding at Fishlake. The police inform me that only emergency services are allowed onto the road. They were unclear when the road would be re-opened and couldn't tell me whether any flooding had taken place near to the lake. However looking at the fields there didn't seem to be any flooding in the vicinity of the lake. I am going to retry to going to the lake at 10:30ish but I realise I may not be able to get to the lake.
Richard
Just to remind you that our winter series will be run on the 8 Sunday’s in January and February 2020. We have made a few changes this year, the first race will be at 11:30am with a second race after a short break for warming cuppa and some lunch. There is no extra charge for club members wanting to do this series and visitors are welcome to join in at a nominal cost of £5 per Sunday. Visitors boats can be allocated a birth if required. The galley will be open for sandwiches and hot soup each Sunday.
Would you like to take the RYA first aid course? We have 7 places available on the next course at Beaver sailing club on Sunday 24th November from 9am to 4:30pm. The cost is £45 per person and is open to both members and non members. The galley will be open for refreshments and lunch.
Please email training@beaversc.co.uk if you would like to book a place.
The next club social event is the pie and pea supper with pudding and a quiz on November 23rd. It’s £10 a head and of course the pies are from Farmer Copley’s. We will kick off at about 6:30pm, after the AGM (which is at 4pm). If you could sign up on the sheet in the hall at the club or let me know via Facebook please.
It’s stopped raining at Beaver, the mulled wine is ready, the sausages are cooking and the soup is hot... what are you waiting for?
Yippee, it’s bonfire night. We will be lighting the bonfire at 6:30pm tonight.
Come and join us for hot dogs, toffee apples, mulled wine and all the usual bonfire favourites.
27 .10. 19 The Frostbite Series
With all this rain and the rivers breaking their banks , there was a distinct possibility some could have nearly sailed to Beaver , but in view of the strong winds , many opted for a longer than expected lay in , especially with the clocks going back .
Stu and Rob took the honours of the ROD and were kindly helped by Keith Mellor and Thomas Penty as there were a few tasting the less than pleasant waters of Beaver , with the winds whipping up , especially at the top right hand corner adjacent to four buoy.
John Manning made the most of the perfect conditions for the Sprint 15 , proving a worthy competitor in the first Handicap Race , holding the might of Penty Power and the RS300 of the American Boy Richard Hanby .
The RS800 boys James and Ollie were also late off the start along with Richard Hanby , but soon made up the deficit ,having a thrill in the testing conditions , before retiring in both races , saving both the boat and themselves for next week's RS800 event .
Thomas Penty was not prepared to batter the new RS Aero and promptly returned to the jetties , evading a possible capsize and to be honest was a real help in view of the frequent capsizes .
Tim Bell was unable sustain the battering in the first race and with numerous dips was pleased for Thomas to bring the Laser home , while he regained his strength on board the safety boat , with thoughts of giving Slimming World a miss for the rest of the year .
Mean while Joyce Dickinson our only solo female competitor hung on , inadvertently creeping up the leader board as her efforts were generously rewarded by others retiring.
Angus Illlingworth was rewarded by reefing the Supanova in his only race , as Stephen Blair managed to hold him off , but with Steve's strength depleting , sadly retired in both races after a possible top five position .
The wind looked as though it had settled for the second race , but when your sat infront of the clubhouse basking in the autumnable sunshine , things can seem a little deceiving , as Steve Hanby and Brian Kellly found out , taking a massive hit and both the RS200 and the lads taking on water , but never ones to give up , eventually righting the craft to finish the race , a little worse for wear but honourable heroes .
Richard Hanby , never one to miss out on the good wind , opted for the speed of dads Sprint and concluded his days racing with a comprehensive victory over fellow rivals Martin Penty , John Manning and Thomas Penty , all enjoying the thrills of the last race.
Paul Browning had an excellent start in the second race up with the leaders on the second leg , but sadly added to the list of retirements , bringing the Laser in , to fight for another day .
Liightweights Gemma and Tim , although off the pace of the leaders and a little worse for wear can also be complimented on their gallant efforts and in true spirit carry on regardless of any mishaps , of which there were a few .
Results Race 1
1. John Manning Sprint 15
2.Martin Penty & Luke RS200
3.Richard Handby RS300
4.Gemma & Tim RS200
5.Steve & Brian RS200
6.Paul Browning Laser
7.Angus Illingworth Supanova
8.Joyce Dickinson Qba
12. Tim Bell Laser DNF
12.Stephen Blair Supanova DNF
12.James P & Ollie RS800 DNF
Race 2
1.Richard Hanby Sprint 15
2.Martin P& Luke RS200
3.Thomas Penty RS AERO 7
4.John Manning Sprint 15
5.Gemma & Tim RS200
6.Tim Bell Laser
7.Joyce Dickinson Qba
8.Steve H & Brian RS200
12. Stephen Blair Supanova DNF
12.Paul Browning Laser DNF
12 .James & Ollie RS800 DNF
Thanks to our ROD Stu with help from Rob , Thomas and Keith and our hot food of Sausage Butties and soup served up by Cherrie Blair and Liz Hone and let us not Peter Hone busy as always .
