Frensham Pond Sailing Club - General

BBC Radio Five Live comes to Frensham Model Yacht Group

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:21:47 +0100

If you listened to BBC Radio Five Live's Drive programme at around 4.40pm on Tuesday 10 August, you would have heard the BBC reporter Lesley Ashmall talking about her trip to Frensham on that day to try Radio Controlled sailing.

The weather was not great but she interviewed a number of the MYG members about how to get into Radio Sailing, how inexpensive it can be and she then tried sailing a boat for the first time herself. This was a great opportunity to show the beauties of the Pond and the pleasures and ease of sailing small radio boats and the turnout at the waterside was good - and enthusiastic!

After an initial meeting over coffee with the members and recording a number of interviews, she departed to edit her piece and then returned later to enjoy tea and cakes in the Clubhouse before the programme was aired that same afternoon. Altogether a superb advertisement for radio sailing, Frensham Pond SC and the sport of sailing in general.

The programme is still available on BBC iPlayer in the Radio Five Live section - until 7pm on 16 August.

The Summer Picnic (13 July 2010)

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:54:45 +0100

You have to say the Frensham SC Model Yacht Group do it in style - with our lunchtime music entertainment - Keith Parrott played the banjo and was accompanied by a friend on guitar. They set the scene for an excellent picnic that we all contributed too - the chaps carrying out maintenance on the club outboard's that day thought we had a CD playing until told otherwise - thank you to Keith and his musical colleague. Despite being overcast, fourteen (yes 14!) model yachts took to the water to complete a six race event after the picnic lunch. This reinforced the view that the success of our group is that, whatever you sail, you are welcome to come and join us to either free sail or race - and this was proved again when friends from Southwater Dabblers came with a selection of model yachts.

Between 14:00 & 16:00hrs we managed six one lap races with a range of model yachts from Footy, Bottle Boat, One Metre (IOM), Six Metre and 10 Rater. The winner was Ian Garner (10 Rater), second was Paul Brooks (IOM), third Roger Pearce (Marblehead) and this proves that our handicapping system works well.

After racing it was time for tea and biscuits in the clubhouse. It was good to see our chairman Charles Smith returning to the fold after his knee operation also there was another founder member Pat Cushing plus the three Shelties who, for a change, were remarkably quiet!

We shall most certainly be holding this type of mid-week invited event again.

Model Yachts at the 10 Hour Race

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:51:21 +0100

The Frensham Model Yacht group were kindly invited to participate - for the chosen charity (Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research).

The model classes chosen for joining the 10hr marathon were mainly the bigger 10 Rater and 'A' class yachts, as they were considered to be the best option for sharing the water with the full sized boats. This event happily proved that model yacht skippers and dinghy sailors can share the same water in the same conditions! The race was run on the same lines as for the dinghies by changing skippers every 50 mins - the only concession being that at some point we would need to change our boats for either maintenance or a battery change. There were 5 boats - namely two 10 Rater Bentleys skippered by Pat Reed and Peter Wallis, a Starlet (designed by Vic Smeed in the 50' s) that Keith Parrott built last year and the 'A' class and 10 Rater of Ann & Ian Garner. This was not actually a race but a marathon sail counting the number of laps within the hour. We were blessed with excellent weather but, as ever, wind shifts were a problem. However, not only did all boats complete the 10 hour marathon but for most of the time we had all five yachts on the water and there were no breakdowns, which is a true credit to the preparation of all skippers. All boats were still sailing at the end of the 10 hours with Ian Garner completing 117 laps, Peter Wallis just behind on 102, Pat Reed 66, Keith Parrott 54 and Anne Garner 28 (allowing for her many other duties on the day). Ian Garner provided his very flexible charging station, that saved the walk back to the car when it was necessary to recharge batteries - but in relatively light conditions forced battery changes were minimal.

The event started at 09:00hrs and throughout the day we were kept busy answering questions from visitors and sailors of all ages - it most certainly has raised the awareness of RC sailing and shown how a model sailing group can integrate within a sailing club.

The marathon sail finished at 19:00hrs after a very enjoyable day. We thank Frensham Pond SC for inviting us to sail with them and look forward to future events.

Members' Area Password

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Mon, 17 May 2010 08:29:46 +0100

The password for the members' area of this website has now been changed to match the new gate code. The username remains the same.

Gate Code Change

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Fri, 14 May 2010 08:10:21 +0100

The gate code to access the club grounds will be changed on Sunday. The password for the members' area of the website will also be changed to the new gate code at the same time.

Your Club needs you!

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:25:02 +0100

It's the Work Day this Saturday 8th May

Let's make it shiny together and then Kim's team will feed us and Tim's team will give us a race.

Wireless Internet

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:20:52 +0100

The club's wireless internet access is now free. The security code to access the network can be obtained from the kitchen.

Fitting Out Day

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:48:46 +0100

Sunday 25^th April is 2010 fitting out day - with an extra. Please bring your unwanted sails, clothing fittings whatever and you cheque book – we have added a boat jumble into the mix. For more details see the poster

Further Nomination for General Committee

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:43:01 +0000

The following further nomination for General Committee was received by me before 8.00pm on Friday 22nd January 2010:

David Goldsmith

Proposed by - Judith Young
Seconded by - Andrew Kellard

Colin Dutton, Honorary General Secretary

Further Nomination for General Committee

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:33:23 +0000

The following further nomination for General Committee was received by me before 8.00pm on Friday 22nd January 2010:

Wendy Neal-Smith

Proposed by - Judith Young
Seconded by - Brian Grimwood

Colin Dutton, Honorary General Secretary

Frensham Sailors Fly The Flag At World Championships

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:52:10 +0000

Congratulations to Roger Gilbert who came 2^nd in the International 14 World Championships in Sydney, Australia. This is an outstanding achievement and follows his previous Int.14 success in winning the Prince of Wales Cup.

Congratulations too to our Cadet sailors Abigail Croft and Matthew Shorrock who came a very creditable 18^th out of 35 boats from six nations in the Cadet Worlds held in Argentina. Well done to both for flying the flag for Team GB and for Frensham Pond.

Waverley B.C. Presentation to Frensham Pond Sailing Club

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:11:08 +0000

There was a recent article in the Farnham Herald about the presentation received by Frensham Pond Sailing Club from Waverley Borough Council. Read the article online here

Sailability Newsletter now online

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:13:24 +0000

The Winter edition of "Breaking Wind", the Sailability newsletter is now available on the site

F.P.S.C. Honoured By Waverley Borough Council

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:16:02 +0000

At the full council meeting on Tuesday 15^th December, Waverley Borough Council presented its Annual Award to the Club in recognition of its contribution to the Waverley community and its achievement in becoming RYA Club of the Year for 2009. In making the award, an engraved pewter bowl, the Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Pat Frost, paid tribute to the extent of the Club’s achievements and thanked the Club for the range of opportunities it offers to the local community.

In his acceptance speech, John Townsley gave a brief description of the Club’s activities, outlined the reasons it won the RYA Club of the Year award and thanked Waverley Borough Council for their award. He also paid tribute to the part Waverley had played in the Club’s development and looked forward to maintaining that relationship for many years to come.

Commemorative glasses were presented to the Commodore and invited members who represented a cross-section of Club champions, members and activities. Representatives included: Nick Craig and Roger Gilbert, Paul Holzherr and David Harris, Alex Young and Jack Hardie, Brian Grimwood and Ted Bonner, Bryony Gregory, Charles Watkins and Judith Young.

Members of the General Committee also attended and, together with local councillors, enjoyed an informal buffet prior to the meeting. A short slide show prepared by Andrew Kellard for council members will be displayed in the clubhouse. John thanked David Gill, Waverley Sports and Recreation Manager, who organised the presentation on behalf of Waverley. David also received the congratulations of the Mayor and councillors for his recent award presented by Godalming Sports Council for Service to Sport.

It was an evening to remember – and a further tribute to our members who have contributed so much to Club activities.

Frensham Week 2010 - Date Change

nospam@example.com (Iain Soars) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:45:51 +0000

The dates of the Frensham Week event planned for August 2010 have been changed from 23rd - 27th August to 9th - 13th August