75 Members Celebrate At The Laying-Up Dinner & Dance

Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 15:45

Reports 2013

Gunfleet Sailing Club welcomed 75 members to its annual Laying-Up Dinner and Dance last Saturday 26 October, held at the Clacton on Sea Golf Club. Following an excellent meal Commodore Richard Walker looked back on a very successful year for the Club. Membership stood at an all-time record, the races had been very well supported and the social functions had seen “house full” signs on a number of occasions. The only events that had really suffered had been the cruises, due to the adverse weather on the day. The Cadet Sailing On Saturday had been considerably expanded this year and the Cadet Week had proved the best ever. Gunfleet’s Regatta resulted in an excellent turn-out and was really enjoyed by those from visiting clubs.

Commodore Walker then welcomed the Chairman of the Directors of Gunfleet Sailing Club Ltd. Malcolm Jolly who presented the following trophies:

March Hare: Paul Davis

Spring Series: John Tappenden

Toppo Single: Helm Paul Davis

Cadet Single: Helm Beth Ford

Wallet Trophy: John Tappenden

Egg and Bacon: Ken Potts

Jubilee Trophy: John Tappenden

RNLI Charity Shield: Simon Clarke & Emily Cossens

Tee Dee Challenge Trophy: John Tappenden

Potterer’s Pot: Richard Walker

Ken Potts’ Pot: John Tappenden