CLUB NEWS-New Safety Boats for 2010

Spring 2010

Our current safety boats are ageing, and this has caused the committee to decide to replace them. Much research has been carried out so as to enable us to buy the right craft at a reasonable cost. That has resulted in an order for two new Rigiflex 370s. They are bright orange and, because of their handling qualities, are frequently used by the emergency services. This also makes them very popular with sailing clubs. They will be stored in the boat park and will be launched and retrieved on trolleys. This will save them being worn through underneath by the constant rubbing on the shore by movement of the tides. I also hope that two identical new boats will be good for our image and might even bring in an additional member or two. We would borrow extra safety boats for big events as required

That brings me onto safety boat crews. That is because we always need more help.
If you are interested in helping to run an event in the harbour, perhaps teamed up with an experienced crew, and either basking in the sun or helping save the day, please let me know.

I really look forward to seeing you all
on the water.

Geoff Cleall- Bosun

Please feel free to contact us if you have any comments or contributions regarding the above.

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