
One of the areas we have recognised as being lacking on the training side, is available rescue boats for use during the period from November through to April. As a result we all forget how to sail !!
Well I am pleased to say it is no longer a problem. We received more great news on Wednesday 24th February, when we were informed that we had been successful in a funding application to Sport NI under the Awards For All programme.
This means that we will be in the possession of two new lightweight 3.7m Rigiflex Dories complete with outboards and launching trolleys, capable of being launched off the slipway or beach.
The boats should be with us in late March, so guys and girls we can start sailing in early April.
All we have to do is win the RYA Club of the Year on 6th March, fingers crossed!
James Ogg
Commodore
Some pics from the very successful wine-tasting evening held on Saturday 16th January have been posted in our new gallery! Check them out at http://www.donaghadeesc.co.uk/gallery
Rosemary came across this very useful website which is well worth a look and should enable us all to learn how to tie knots correctly - to view the site click here
Pictures from the New Years Eve bash in the new clubhouse have been posted in our new gallery. You can see at http://www.donaghadeesc.co.uk/gallery
Whilst I update the website and add a few new things (coming soon!!) i thought I would share something with you that I and many others have gotten addicted to whilst at sea. If you follow shipping and have a general interest in the maritime world then you will find Piet Sinke's shipping news clippings a must. You can subscribe on his website and everyday (well almost everyday) you will get emailed a pdf with all the latest shipping news from around the world.
To subscribe go to the Maasmond Maritime website
Cmts