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Events
Link to Social Calendar (Click)
‘WATERS OF TIME’
Film Show Thursday 10th December
12th December Social
Club Social Evening – 7.30pm ‘ til late 
Christmas theme – Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and a Xmas Guest Beer!
Come and see the ‘official’ opening of the New Bar!
Join Us For Sunday Lunch (click for details)
Next date 31st January 2010 – book in advance
2 courses + glass of wine – Just £7 per person!!!
News
Help ! Galley Working Party – 6th December
On Sunday 6th December at 09:30 we will be stripping out the galley ready for the new kitchen units to be fitted. Please come down and give a hand and be armed with screwdrivers either manual or powered.
Cadet Evenings To Restart Informally
Cadet evenings were due to restart on Wednesday 9th September. Unfortunately, there were several issues that forced us to temporarily suspend Cadet evenings until they were resolved.
Having been unable to recruit one or several volunteer adults to be responsible for overseeing the management of Cadet evenings, the Club Committee have opted for an alternative solution. With effect from Friday 13th November Cadet evenings will move to every Friday at 8.00pm. Please be aware that this will be an informal, self managed evening and this means that a parent of each child or a nominated alternative adult will need to be on the premises. The cadets are free to use the lower saloon, the games and equipment provided and obtain soft drinks and sweets from the upstairs bar. All under 16s should leave the premises by 10.00pm. We hope that this will encourage more families to use the club facilities and that parents will take this oppotunity to socialise with the existing Friday regulars! It is extremely important that the Cadet section receives the support and encouragement of all Club Members and we would ask that anyone who feels that they could assist in making Cadet Evenings a success once again should contact any member of the Committee as a matter of some urgency.
Cadets is for youngsters of Secondary school age (11 -17yrs) so, even if your child/children have not as yet been involved in Cadets, please consider encouraging them to take part and get involved yourself!
Club Clothing – Volunteer required
We are looking for a volunteer to take over responsibility for Club Clothing. This will entail advertising, taking orders from members, ordering from the suppliers etc twice a year in Spring and Autumn. If anyone can help please contact me, Pip 07787516520
Winter Navigation School
Something useful for Christmas….
What about completing the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course or the VHF Radio Course this winter. Even better we are offering a 20% discount for existing Perfect Day customers or Leigh on Sea Sailing Club members. A brilliant Christmas present or a way of improving your knowledge and confidence on the water suitable for Sail, Power and Kayak. This offer is valid only on bookings made before the end of November 2009.
The great value RYA Radio Course standard price £85 discounted to £68. This one day course is essential for all water users who need the added security and knowledge to use a VHF radio legally at sea.
The RYA Day Skipper Theory normally £295 priced at a bargain £236 for this 5 day intensive course. This can be completed Monday to Friday or spread over 3 weekends. We cover essential safety, weather and navigation theory required to make confident passage at sea in a variety of vessels.
For more information email us on perfectdaywatersports@gmail.com or ring 07887 890389 for friendly advice and booking.
Perfect Day Watersports
07887 890389
www.perfect.uk.com
Perfect Day Watersports @ Leigh Sailing Club will be running RYA Day Skipper and RYA Introduction to Navigation courses this winter.
Depending on demand the Day Skipper course will be run with three options: as a one week 5 day intensive course or over 3 weekends or one evening per week for 15 weeks. The Introdution to Navigation course will be run over a single weekend. Leigh Sailing Club members will receive a whopping 20% discount. Please contact Mike at perfectdaywatersports@googlemail.com for more information. – Doug Rivers
Four Toppers come “on stream” at Leigh
We now have four Toppers fully fitted out with centre mainsheets for use by club members, these are clearly labelled in the Birdcage. All the kit is in the boat except for the mast / sail which is stored at the rear of the Birdcage. They must be reserved in advance with Mike at perfectdaywatersports@googlemail.com so we have a record of use. These are on a first come basis except when training is taking place, training has priority. The use of these boats is free except when used as part of formal training when a cost of £10 per day will be charged.
Please take pride in these boats and leave them in a clean and tidy condition and all the right gear in the right boat (it is all labelled). If anything breaks or tears or is missing please let Mike know so that it can be replaced. Any questions to Mike or Doug (at dougresting@aol.com). We also have a Minisail and Laser-2 “Fun” available.
Sailing
Full 2009 programme .
Winter Series. The Winter Series is an Open Event and all visiting dinghies and catamarans are welcome. First race is Saturday October 31st @ 10:00.
Photographs
Latest pictures from a rather murky Winter 6
Ian & Pam Kemp’s “Pintail of Morra”
New Members
* Read our Club Leaflet * 
We welcome new members with an active interest in sailing. If you are thinking about joining the club please read our about us , training and perhaps the for sale sections.
Old Station Building, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EP
Tel: 01702-476788
LeighSailingClub@Googlemail.com
Next weekend is the Leigh Regatta Weekend. There will be two races each day off Bell Wharf starting at 12:30 on Saturday and 13:10 on Sunday.
These races are normally around a compact course and are an excellent opportunity for the Cadets to get on the water. Prize(s) will be awarded for the best Cadet results over the weekend. So please encourage your children to have a go.
Next weekend is the Leigh Regatta Weekend. There will be two races each day off Bell Wharf starting at 12:30 on Saturday and 13:10 on Sunday.
These races are normally around a compact course and are an excellent opportunity for the Cadets to get on the water. Prize(s) will be awarded for the best Cadet results over the weekend. So please encourage your children to have a go.
