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4 April 2008

Just received an email notification detailing that lift in will go ahead this weekend, so we start at 0700 hrs tomorrow morning (Saturday 5th April). The Patrol Boat training will go ahead on Saturday as will the Coffee Pot race on Sunday. Check your email or the club for further details.

Paul Tansom, Webmaster

29 March 2008

Due to trouble with the tractor the Tudor lift in has been postponed. Watch your email (if Tudor has it) for details of the new date, but it is unlikely that there will be any news until mid week. I'll update here when I know more, but it would also be worth checking the official club website (no news there yet), but it is in the links page for the web address.

Paul Tansom, Webmaster

18 February 2008

Just a quick note to clarify that this website is not an official Tudor website. It has been in existence for around 10 years or more now (I'd have to check through old backups to be more precise!). It gained its own domain name in late 1999/early 2000, and was adopted as the official club website for a while. In October 2003 the club decided to run its own website, and this went live in around March 2004 (from memory).

Initially the original domain name for this site was a .co.uk one, and this was handed over for the club to use as part of the transfer. The current .org.uk domain name was registered to continue to host the website. I'm not sure why, but in early 2006 the club stopped using the .co.uk domain name, and was unable to provide me with the necessary details for renewal (since I still owned it). That domain was unfortunately lost to one of the internets scavengers and I wouldn't bother visiting. The new owner, who is clearly not using it properly, did offer to sell it back to me for a few hundred pounds to cover costs - he is clearly hosting it with the wrong people if it costs him that much!

The current site has not been changed for some time, although I am experimenting with a few things that will probably make their way here when they are ready. If you want to find the official website just pop to the links page. I won't put a link here since it is already linked and I may as well maintain just one link.

Paul Tansom, Webmaster

26 September 2005

Urgent working parties required prior to cruiser lift in. We need your help

As you may be aware the club has purchased a new rig to recover and launch members boats. This rig will be a tremendous asset to the club but, as club members are to be trained to drive the tractor and move boats the executive committee believe that it would be safer and easier to have a straight run through to the main compound rather than manoeuvring the tight bends between the existing compound gates.

It has therefore been agreed to modify the fence panels immediately opposite the top of the slip and to provide a base surface suitable to drive the rig across between the clubhouse compound and the main boat compound.

This work is to start as soon as possible so volunteers are needed to help clear the area and do the groundwork.

Work Parties are therefore required on the following weekends:

• Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd October
• Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October
• Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th October
• Plus any further weekends as required.

Work will start at 9:30 each morning please bring along spades, shovels and pick axes etc.

Maintenance hours can be booked for this work but even if you have fulfilled your required quota we would still like your assistance as there is a need for this work to be done as quickly as possible.

We do need your help so if you are able to put in a few hours please let Andy Goodyear know as soon as possible when you will be available.

Over the first weekend some equipment will need to be hired so if you can assist this weekend please let Andy know by midday on Friday so he can book the equipment and schedule the work.

Contact Andy Goodyear - Bosun

Due to the need to make a modification to the rig by the manufacturer and this work on the compound modification, it has been necessary to move the planned date for the lift out of cruisers by the club rig to the weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November. If you are planning to bring your boat ashore in the club for the winter please make sure you advise your insurance company that your boat will remain afloat for an extra 3 weeks.

Andy Goodyear (Bosun)

23rd July 2005

Please be advised that the weekend of Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July there will be no vehicle access available due to work being carried out on the water supply.

Andy Goodyear, Bosun

5th July 2005

Please note that the Gould Trophy is b eing held on Saturday 9th July and not the 9th September as stated in the Ebb and Flow. Please see the club notice board for details.

Debbie Goodyear

26 May 2005

The light on the Langstone Fairway Beacon is now working again, as detailed in the Navwarn 32/05 cancellation.

Paul Tansom, Webmaster

23 May 2005

I have yet to rebuild the Navwarn system after the QHM broke things by moving to HTML mail, but this one leapt out as worth posting. Navwarn 32/05 quotes "THE LANGSTONE FAIRWAY BUOY IN POSN 50 DEG 46.32N 001 DEG 01.36W IS REPORTED UNLIT UFN." See the for details of this and other navigation warnings.

Anyone who is interested in watching the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review on Tuesday 28 June, should download the safety instructions from http://www.trafalgar200.com/downloads/t200_ifr_safety.pdf.

It is a condition of entry that you have read and are carrying these instructions, they also show you where you can anchor. For anyone who has difficulty downloading the, there will be some copies on the cruiser notice board; I believe that Royston also has a few copies.

Richard Gunn

17 May 2005

Notice to all members with dinghies in the compound

We are going to reorganise the spaces and their allocations within the compound but have been greatly hampered by being unable to identify many boats. Please ensure we know which one is yours.

If you have rejoined and paid your fees you should have received the stickers for your boat. Please make sure you have stuck them on.

Please ensure that your trolley is also marked and in a usable condition as we may need to move boats around the compound.

Would you please comply with the above request within the next 3 weeks or risk the action indicated in club Bye-laws 9.2 h, i and j. The boat may be impounded if thought to be unseaworthy and removed / sold off if repairs are not made.

Bosunīs and Sailing Committees

14 May 2005

Spring Cruise, Sat 28 May - Sat 4 June

There are approximately 8 boats interested in doing the Spring Cruise over to France weather permitting of course.
Departing TSC Friday eve approx 2300 hrs if we go straight to ST. Vasst or midnight to Cherbourg. Its still the intention to do a couple of harbours, possibly visiting Carantan.
A club member, Mark Summers is willing to crew for anybody on the cruise, if you have a spare berth he is looking to gain experience in cruising across the channel. Please contact me if you are interested.

Summer Cruise, Sat 30 July - Sat 13 August

The summer cruise was discussed and it would seem that a couple of boats were intending to do the West Country, a few were interested in doing the Bay of Seine and another suggestion was somewhere else on the French coast.
I am going to put up posters on the notice board for these destinations, please add your details if you wish to cruise in company.

Wooton Creek, Sat 14 May

The Royal Victoria SC is aware that we are having a rally; they have said we are welcome to use their facilities. Please note that food will not be served that evening as there is a function on. The Fishbourne Inn comes well recommend.

Gould Trophy

As the Gould Trophy was not held on the 30th April it was decided to hold it on the 9th July instead, this will replace Roystons Funsail. Start time to be announced.

Trafalgar 200 - Sea Carnival, Sat 11 June

Please see the notice board for details, Richard Gunn is co-ordinating this event on behalf of Tudor
A club member is offering to crew for anyone attending the Sea Carnival, please contact me for details.

Debbie Goodyear, Cruiser Captain

4 May 2005

Dinghy sailors, this is a reminder that the Novice Training day will take place this Saturday 7th May, at 10:30.

If you want to improve your skills why not come along.

Don't forget to take your lunch along.

Tim Stell, Secretary

4 May 2005

For those of you who are cruiser sailors please note that there will be a Cruiser meeting this Friday 6th May at 2000hrs to discuss the spring cruise and any ideas on the summer cruise.

Why not come and make an evening of it as Sandra will be doing a curry night as well.

Debbie Goodyear, Cruiser Captain

16 February 2005

If so, why not do it in company, as recommended by the club's Safety Co-coordinator.

Checking the tides, the best tide for checking front row moorings is on the afternoon of Friday 11th March when Low Water is about 0.5m at about 17:45.

I shall be moving my mooring gear, from mooring 48 to mooring 35, on that day and suggest that any like minded members join me. I suggest that we meet up at about16:00, when you can still get to the moorings without walking.

If you are interested, please let me know.

Richard Gunn, (maintenance@tudorsc.org.uk)

16 February 2005

Further to the recent "break-ins" of 16 cruisers in the compound, it has been brought to my attention that there has been further sightings of people of ill repute snooping inside and outside of the compound.

It is therefore advised that all cruiser owners do not become complacent and remove all valuables from their boats.

Will all members be vigilant in the security of the compound and of the people around.

Andy Goodyear, Bosun & Marine Watch Co-ordinator

10 February 2005

I have been advised that the launch dates for the club lift weekend are 16th/17th April this year - if I hear otherwise I will provide an update!

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

22 January 2005

A quick reminder that the club Dinner Dance is being held at the Quaterdeck Function Suite, Melvills Caravan Park, Southsea next Saturday (29th January) with at 1900hrs for 1930hrs start.

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

11th January 2005

Membership renewals are now due, and the fees set at the AGM are listed below. Watch for forms arriving in the post and make sure that they are returned before 1st March to avoid rejoining fees. Note that the Club Duty is charged in arrears and will therefore only be £95.00.

Fees for 2005

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

1 January 2005

A quick reminder that the club AGM is being held in the club house at 1400hrs on Sunday 9th January.

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

29 December 2004

Don't forget to support your club's annual dinner and dance where you will enjoy a meal in the good company of your friends, congratulate winners of trophies and dance the night away!

The Tudor Sailing Club Annual Dinner and Dance is to be held at the Quaterdeck Function Suite, Melvills Caravan Park, Southsea on Saturday 29th January 2004 at 7:00 for 7:30pm. till 12:30am

Tickets available from Sandra Hunt - Social Secretary at Ģ20 each

Sandra Hunt, Social Secretary

17 November 2004

• The Gould Trophy is usually a 2-legged race to Lymington, unfortunately the tide on Saturday is a late one, which would mean arriving in the evening. Therefore the decision is to hold the race on the return leg only.
• The Spring Cruise is over to France, just a couple of destinations for 1 week. Already 4-6 boats have expressed an interest, do let me know if you are also interested.
• The Summer Cruise; A couple of people suggested they would like to go west- Falmouth. Other suggestions were the Bay of Seine or Cherbourg then round to Dillette, Carteret etc. Please let me have your ideas as to where you would like to go.
• Other suggested venues for the weekend rallys were: Marchwood, Ashlet Creek, Ealing quay, UKSA, Ocean Village and Fareham. Also suggested an inter-boat weekend, no venue to eat out - entertaining on board.
• Racing: The Sunday Series is to be held as an out of harbour race this season, sailing a course that takes the fleet 3-4 hours to complete, this would mean 6 hours on the water in total.
• Richard Gunn is co-ordinating for our club to take part in The Sea Carnival that is on Sat June 11th, please see the posters in the club or visit our website for information on this event.

Debbie Goodyear, Cruiser Captain

1 November 2004

An Engineering Bosun to carry out repairs to equipment and general maintenance. Would possibly suit someone (semi) retired to occupy themselves for a couple of hours per week and sit on the Bosun Committee once a month.

Apply to Andy Goodyear or any Bosun Committee member.

Andy Goodyear, Bosun

1 November 2004

There will be a Cruiser meeting on Friday 12th November at 2000hrs to discuss the 2005 sailing calendar. Ideas for Spring and Summer cruises, weekend rallys, etc. would be appreciated.

Debbie Goodyear, Cruiser Captain

12th October 2004

The Nomination Meeting will be held at the club on Sunday 7th November at 1400hrs. Please see your Ebb & Flow for more details.

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

26th September 2004

This site is currently undergoing a rebuild of the news section in order to integrate it with two other sites - the PLSA (Portsmouth & Langstone Sailing Association, and the newly developing Sailsite ones. Currently we share forum space with these two sites. The new developments will combine the news and for sale sections allowing shared content and site specific content. I have left some key items of news from this year, and some older items are available from the links on this page.

Currently Sailsite is under slightly slow development in my spare time, but it is planned/hoped that extra facilities will be available to both this site and the PLSA one by sharing resources.

Watch this space, as they say!

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

10th February 2004

Four and a half months after deciding to taking on over the official Tudor SC website the new site is available.

A previous news item referencing the December 2003 Sailing Committee minutes stated that the address would be http://www.tudorsailingclub.org/ which was registered for the club at the end of October 2003. It appears from both the Exec and Sailing Committee minutes for January 2004 that this domain has been abandoned and the site is now at http://www.tudorsailing.org.uk/. The webmaster of this site will take the format, choice of forums and gallery software as a compliment!

The original http://www.tudorsc.co.uk/ address is still pointing to this site and is the third domain that has been purchased by the club for the website. From the Exec minutes of the January meeting the target was to have the site ready before the end of January. Although this date appears to have slipped a couple of weeks, and there are a few sections that need content, the site is now accesssible.

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

10th February 2004

Since this is no longer the official club site the race results are no longer supplied direct from the Sailing Committee. Having checked the club today none of the first three Icicle series results have been posted on the notice board either. If anyone who has them would like to let me have a copy I will make them available here. Although the official website appears to have gone live today (see other news) there are no new results available there yet either.

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

11th January 2004

Membership renewals are now due, and the fees set at the AGM are listed below. Invoices should be dropping through your letter box any day now. Please check the details and return them to the Treasurer before 1st March to avoid rejoining fees. Alternatively the Assistant Secretary will be at the club between 2100hrs and 2200hrs each Friday evening during February. Note that the Club Duty is charged in arrears and will therefore only be £92.00.

Fees for 2004

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

3rd January 2004

A quick reminder to all members as listed on the home page that the AGM will be held at the club on Sunday 11th January at 1400hrs.

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

30th December 2003

At a meeting on the 20th October the Executive Committee decided to take over both management and costs of the official club site. This site will now revert to its original calling as a combination of personal site and an award winning reference site for Aptanet.

From reading the Sailing Committee minutes of 9th December 2003 it appears that a new domain name was registered back on the 25th October, so I assume the new site will be found at http://www.tudorsailingclub.org/ when it is ready. The current site has a new address, but will continue to support the original http://www.tudorsc.co.uk/ until the new webmaster redirects it. I have donated the original one to the club to avoid confusion, although I have no idea whether they intend to use it given the newly registered one.

Paul Tansom ( Webmaster)

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