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Summer 2012
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THE AQUARIUS SAILING CLUB NEWSLETTER
The Commodore’s Bit
I must thank everybody who put a lot of effort into the preparations for the Open Weekend. I would also like to give a big welcome to those new members who have joined.
With deep regret we had to say goodbye to Lyn Baker who finally lost her battle against cancer. About 40 club members were part of a gathering of close to 200 to celebrate Lyn’s life.
Sailing was fine from January till April but since then we have been plagued by very strong currents and rotten weather. This also affected our regatta but many consoled themselves with the Hog Roast and of course cream teas with strawberries hand picked by our President and Secretary aided and abetted I believe by Janet.
Some 40 people attended Pimms with Noel Coward which also gave us a chance to celebrate both Joan Bray’s and Pat Irving’s 80th birthdays. Congratulations to you both.
Did you know there was a new suggestion scheme up on the notice board? Nobody has taken up my suggestion of a new Commodore’s barge – Gloriana !!!
Hopefully we can now do some real summer sailing and don’t forget to note the forthcoming events on the back page.
Good sailing
Rodger Wheeler