This document provides updates and announcements from the Colne Yacht Club (CYC). It announces that the Bowls Club Annual Dinner and Private Birthday Tea events went well. It promotes upcoming special events at CYC in December, including cadet parties, Christmas lunch, mulled wine and mince pies, and a New Year's Eve party. It also advertises an upcoming talk by Hannah Stodel and volunteers for the January club shutdown. It provides updates on security, sailing sessions for ladies, donations of materials, and racing coach courses.

1. ****Poop Deck****
4th
December 2017
Dear Members,
I hear the Bowls Club Annual Dinner and Prize Giving went well on Saturday evening and the
Private Birthday Tea on Sunday too. CYC do consider it a compliment that local Clubs and
residents wish to use our Clubhouse to hold their special functions; we really do have a great
asset in the building! The Ladies of Liberty are tucking in to their meal as I speak.
If you have a special event in 2018, why not let us give you a quote on cost!
We have got another exciting weekend coming up, with Hannah Stodel giving a talk on Friday
evening and the Cadets celebrating with the BSC a fantastic season on the water on Saturday
evening. We will also be cooking a roast on Sunday, so be sure to book!
CYC Party Season
Key dates for December to put in your diary:
Saturday 9th
December- Cadet Christmas Party
Sunday 17th
December- CYC Christmas Lunch
Sunday 24th
December- Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
Sunday 31st
December- New Year’s Eve Party
THIS WEEKEND
WINTER TALK SPECIAL
8:00pm
HANNAH STODEL
Hannah Stodel will give a talk entitled ‘Sailing around the World, cant’ open a tin’.
Hannah Stodel has gone from Colne Yacht Club Cadet to Paralympian and is now
planning to enter the Vendee Globe.
Come along and find out what motivates her and how she is planning her trip.
We will be serving a Cottage Pie and Seasonal Vegetables before the talk for £7.95
per head. Please book with Emma on 01206 302594.
The Club 100 Draw will take place after the talk.
Saturday 9th December
CYC and BSC Joint Cadet Christmas Party and Awards
£7.50
MAIN COURSE
Southern Fried Chicken, Chips and Salad
OR
Vegetarian Tart, Chips and Salad
DESSERT
Candymania
OR
Chocolate Pudding
Book now with Emma on 01206 302594

2. Opening Times this weekend
Thursday 12noon – 2:00pm Lunch
Friday 12 noon – 3:00pm Lunch
6:00pm - 11:00pm Hannah Stodel Talk and Cottage Pie
Saturday 12:00noon–11:00pm Cadet Christmas Party
Sunday 12 noon – 6:00pm Roast Dinner
Sunday 17th December
Club Christmas Lunch
£27.95 for 3 courses
£22.95 for Main Course and Dessert only
STARTERS
Canapes to start, served in the bar
MAIN COURSE
Roast Norfolk Turkey, with all the Trimmings, Pigs in Blankets, Sage &
Onion Stuffing served with Roast potatoes and seasonal Veggies
OR
Butternut Squash, spinach and Goats Cheese Wellington, red pepper
coulis, buttered minted new potatoes and a medley of seasonal
vegetables.
DESSERT
Christmas Pudding
OR
Lemon Meringue Pie served with sorbet
Mince Pie served with Tea or Coffee to accompany Christmas Carol
singing!
To book, please complete and return a booking form with payment to
the CYC Office. If you would like to sit with anyone in particular, please
state clearly on the booking form.

3. VOLUNTEERS FOR JANUARY SHUTDOWN
Thanks to those who have volunteered so far, we are still on the lookout for more help! Please
contact Emma or Rick Wick if you any time to spare. Volunteers will be needed both during the week
and at weekends, if we are to get a fast turn- around. Please don’t be shy about helping out!
First Aid Course
The First Aid course was well received last Friday, with 12 participants getting involved. A big
thank you to Brian from the RYA for running the course for us and to Jane Long for organising it.
We will soon be asking for names of people who may be interested in taking part next year.
SECURITY
As of today, there is a combination lock to gain entry to the CYC jetty. Steve Scales will unlock this in
the morning and lock again in the evening. A separate email will be circulated with the code.
Ladies Who Launch
Next season the Sonata fleet will be available, on a series of Thursday mornings, to 'Ladies Who
Launch'. These sessions, for ladies of all ages, will be intended to develop boat handling and sailing
skills, and most importantly have some fun, both on and off the water. We will then aim to finish
the session in the club with a chat over a coffee or glass of wine and maybe a spot of lunch.
Over the next few weeks we will be arranging a get together to help design a schedule that will
hopefully hit the spot. Suggestions so far include; learning how to pick up a buoy, park the darn
thing, and sail a straight course! If you have any ideas for things you'd like included, or just to
register your interest, then please contact Jane Long on janehutleylong@hotmail.co.uk.
Message from Team Sonata
Any Old Iron, Any Old Iron?
One of the Club's Sonata trailers is now so corroded it needs rebuilding.
Do you have, tucked away behind your shed, (in case it comes in handy) any ‘H’ or ‘C’ section 4”- 6”
(100mm – 150mm) RSJs or any heavy weight angle iron that you would donate to a good cause?
Failing that, a complete trailer you could donate ?
Please contact the CYC office and we will arrange collection. Thank you!
The Sonata Team.
FOUND
A toolbox has been found on the CYC Jetty. If you believe this to be yours, please provide us with a
description so we can return it to its rightful owner.
Racing Coach Level 2 Course
We are now working with the RYA to improve the skill set of all those who support our Cadet
Programme. As such we are looking for 6 volunteers to participate in a 2-3 day intensive course at
the beginning of next season. The aim being to further improve our ability to teach those learning to
sail dinghies, both on Saturday Mornings and in Cadet Activity Week. If you would like to apply to
participate in the fantastic opportunity please contact either of the following for more details:
Tom Long on tomlong1988@hotmail.co.uk
Ray Titchmarsh on ray.titchmarsh@hotmail.com

4. Sunday 24
th
December
Mulled Wine and Minced Pies from 12noon – 3:00pm
The perfect way to prepare for Christmas. Pop down to the Club and enjoy a little festive spirit.
Sunday 31st
December
New Year’s Eve Party
Details TBC. Why not book to see in 2018 with your nearest and dearest.
2018
1st
January- bar open from 12noon- 2:00pm
2nd
– 28th
January 2018- Club closed for renovation.
Have a great week.
Jennie and the Comms Team