New deck mould complete!
The new Daring deck mould has been delivered and moulded together with the first new hull since the building of Dreamer. See photos, plans and details of Debutante.
Major Jonnie W A Woodall MBE
Major Jonnie W A Woodall MBE, a long standing member of the Daring Assciation, died in a tragic accident on 3rd April 2009. His Memorial Service will be held at 2.30 pm on Thursday 2nd July St St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, 32a Wilton Place, London SW1X 8SH
Daring Association Cowes Week Champagne Reception 4th Aug
Please find attached the invitation to this year's Champagne Receiption at the Sir Max Aitken Museum. Please return your forms and cheques to Nicola Methold by 27th July to receive a discount of £5. Bookings received after this date will be charged at £30 per head.
Williams Shipping buoy
Please note that Williams Shipping has been moved 50 metres to the west to be in line with the RYS transit and its new position is: 50 47.20N 01 18.49W.
The 'Champagne Series' Dragon Dinner/Party - 18 July 2009
Dear Solent Dragon Fleet members and friends - We are happy to announce the next Fleet Social: The 'Champagne Series' Dragon Dinner/Party on Saturday July 18th at Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, timings 7:00 for 7:30 pm. A scrumptious 3-course dinner will be provided by the Fabulous Rod and his team, with a special appearance by DJ Steve. £30.00 per person; Dress: Yachting best!
To reserve your tickets contact Rachel Issaias by no later than Friday 10th July on rachel.issaias@yahoo.co.uk or call 07854 331 430. Places limited to 60 so book now!
(Please make sure any special dietary requirements are known. Messages will be taken as a confirmed booking, as RCYC must have confirmed numbers.)
Summer Newsletter
Please find attached the Summer Newsletter from the Class Captain.
Cowes Week Ball - 3 August 2009
The RNLI write: This year Cowes Week has chosen the RNLI to be its Official Charity. This gives the RNLI an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of its work, and raise much needed funds against the backdrop of the world’s premier yachting regatta.
The Charity Ball is a highlight of the Cowes Week social calendar and this year the RNLI would like to invite you to join them on Monday 3 August 2009. This is a chance to support the vital lifesaving work of the RNLI, whilst enjoying what is set to be a fabulous Cowes Week experience, including an after-dinner speech from Pete Goss fresh from his voyage on 'Spirit of Mystery' and a fantastic charity auction.
Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta - 20-24 July 2009
Entry for the Metre Regatta (racing 21-24 July) can be made by downloading and printing an entry form and the Notice of Race and sending it off with a cheque, or online through the RLYC website. Entering before 31 May (recently extended to 17th June) qualifies for a £10 discount, after 30 June there is a surcharge of £50.
Boats for sale
Come sailing with us this year - there are boats for sale (in whole or part), ready to race.
Visit to HMS Daring
Carron reports: My recollection of the ship itself ... 8k tons, 0-30 in under 2 minutes, 500 metre turning circle at 30 knots and a stopping distance of 5 ship's lengths - tankers take 42 miles! Generates enough power to light up Lincoln. Can track hang gliders at 250 miles as well as all the detailed air movements at every airport inside that radius! Has a pretty good air picture at about 10x that range!!. The most comfortable crew conditions of any warship in the Navy. With the contractors the crew are still trying to work out how it all works and how to put it all together, so she won't be fully operational for a few more months. Amazing ops room, which still has a place for chinagraph pencils!! It is the most sophisticated anti-air Destroyer in the world and is being watched very closely by the Russian Trawler in international waters well to the South West!!
New lifejackets rule 2009
The new Racing Rules for Sailing (RRS 09-12) now have a new RYA prescription (40) which states that when Flag Y is flown all competitors have to wear the type of lifejacket specified in the Class rules as the minimum requirement to be carried on board. This has caused the Class Committee to review Daring Class Regulation (2004) Appendix F, Minimum Inventory, para 1, 3, which with immediate effect is amended to read as follows:
For each crew member, a serviceable personal flotation device (PFD) with a minimum specification of ISO 12402-3, (150 Newtons).
This change will be formally ratified at AGM 2009. Those who conform to the current specification - 275N lifejackets – will still be legal, as this exceeds the new specification.
Further advice on PFD specifications can be found can be found on the RNLI and RYA websites.
Carron Snagge
Daring Class Captain
Daring merchandise
Daring Association ties, socks and belts are now available from Jamie Clark. Please send a cheque with your order; he'll try to maintain some stock in Cowes.
Ties - Blue with red chevrons and Red with navy chevrons at £32.00 plus £1.50 p&p for UK - photo. Socks - size 6-12 Cotton mix, £10 a pair £17.50 for 2, £25 for 3 - photo and photo. Belts - D ring version only in various sizes are £12.00 plus £1.50 P&P UK; overseas postage will be quoted on request - photo and photo.
Next event
Sat 4 - Sun 5 July Stug Perry Trophy
[committee boat start]
Results
The very latest results can be found on the Cowes Online website.
