SID Newsletter Nov 2008
Winter has now set in, but sailing continues...
Frostbites
The Frostbite dinghy racing series has started, with races every Sunday,
weather permitting. SIDers have been taking part,
both in our club boats (PY class) and in Fireballs.
Sigma Sailing
Obsession continues to sail through the winter, with day sails at the weekends.
Committee News
Congratulations to Peter on his elevation to Chairperson of SID.
Here is Peter's inaugural address and mission statement:
“Fellow SIDers, having being asked to step in as
chairperson I am very happy to do so and help the committee continue its
good work. As we all know SID is unique as a sailing club in terms of its
structure and the range of sailing opportunities it offers its members, it's a
great club! The upgrading and expansion of the fleet over the last few years
means it now caters for all sailing preferences with fit for purpose boats. It
is important of course we don't keep SID a secret and need to continue to promote
it so as to keep our membership numbers increasing.
Immediate priorities for the club is to get the
Ruffian (or its replacement) back on the water ready for next season and to
implement plans to upgrade facilities in the Coal Harbour following our LOTTO
approval. Initial discussions with Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company and the
Harbour Master have been positive so it is up to us now to make this happen. As
always key to success is the involvement and energy of members so we are hoping
to form two working groups, one for the Ruffian and one for the container
upgrade. If you are able or interested in being part of these working groups
come back to me or anyone on the committee as soon as possible.
As always our overall goal is to ensure that the
maximum number of members will have the maximum opportunity to sail and in
doing so develop their sailing skills - all this equals maximum enjoyment and a
vibrant club. This requires organization and structure and we will be looking
at how best this can be achieved. Most of all the clubs success depends on your
support and involvement. I’m looking forward to working with you all.”
Peter
Also Juliane is taking over as Secretary.
Membership Subscriptions
Renewal of club membership is due from January 1. The cost for 2008 is
350 euro, rising to 375 euro if you leave it until after April 1.
Expenses
People with outstanding expenses should submit them to Colm as soon as
possible so that accounts can be finalised before the end of the year.
Christmas Party
The SID Christmas bash is happening this Thursday, Dec 11, at 9pm in the
Jaipur restaurant in
The Sino-Irish boat, Green
Dragon has now reached
Glenans News
Glenans Irish Sailing Club has been going through something of a crisis.
The Glenans Irish Sailing Club (GISC) EGM took place on Saturday 22nd
November, where it was well attended by SID members. For those who couldn't attend, basically the
Club's finances are in a very poor state.
As a money saving exercise the Board approved a 12 week season in
Collanmore from June to August (4 weeks juniors, 8 weeks adults) for 2009, and
they relocated the
As a result of the EGM some committee's (re)established.
Collanmore Committee
Will be chaired by Claire
The Collanmore Committee's primary objective for 2009 will be to open
the base for Easter week, Easter and May bank holiday weekends and hopefully other
weekends. If the Collanmore Committee
can prove that a longer season is viable then the Board will revisit its
decision to open the base for 2 months (adults) only. To manage this your support is invaluable,
please contact the Collanmore
Committee if you can help.
If you have any ideas for Collanmore or are willing to help out on the
fun working weekends, where there is sure to be lots of other familiar
faces. Let’s help to keep Collanmore alive,
after all, it’s where most of us learned to sail.
Marketing Committee
Will be chaired by Joanne Murphy.
40th Anniversary Committee
Will be chaired by Dave O Flynn. The plan is to celebrate the 40’th anniversary
of GISC with events in Collanmore and Baltimore early in the season.
If you are interested with getting involved with any of the above please
contact the club.
Post EGM Update
Following the EGM Hugues stepped down as General Manager and Ruth Ennis was
appointed to the full time position of Business Development Manager.
New Year at Collanmore
Collanmore will be open for New Year. Already some people have signed up,
so if you are interested in celebrating the New Year in the West of Ireland,
where it’s sure to be great fun, (and just
think of it no taxis home!!) contact Ciaran Collins.
New Year at
There will be no sailing available this year as all the boats are
already lifted out As usual there will be socializing, coal fires, walks and
refreshments.
They may charter the 44' footer of Baltimore Boat Charter for a day sail
or organise a trip to Cape Clear Island, booking a ferry and having walks and
pub lunch there…other ideas welcome.
Accordingly GISC will charge only 15 euros per night for accommodation (there
will be a kitty for the food as usual)
The base is open from dinner 27th December evening to lunch 4th January.
Finally, Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to
everybody.