After weeks of putting up with the smell of various solvent-based products and last-minute trips to the chandler’s, the day finally arrived when the Toward keel boats took to the water. The weather was clement and everything went (more or less) smoothly, much to the relief of those who watched as their boats were dangled from the crane.
Thanks are once again due to those who gave up their time to help, and to G.D. Young of Ardyne Farm and Stewart’s Garage for lending towing vehicles.
The fun continued on Monday evening when Arthur Black of the RNLI gave a talk on the use and maintenance of lifejackets, followed by a flare demonstration by Robin Wither. This was well received and everyone who wanted to try was given a shot at firing a flare. The parachute flare in particular gave rise to a mass squeal from the assembled girlies as it erupted noisily into the sky. It was a great opportunity to try something which everyone hoped they would never have to do at sea and the Club is indebted to Robin and the RNLI for giving us the chance to see how effective these pyrotechnics are.
The next event on the social/sailing calendar is the Annual Picnic, for which we usually cruise down to Kerrycroy Bay on Bute. This year, we will also be meeting members of Isle of Bute Sailing Club. It’s all happening on SUNDAY 21st JUNE. See notice in Clubhouse for details.