Newsletter - March 2024
Published 14:03 on 30 Jan 2024
Debbie Purser, St Mawes-based owner and skipper of pilot cutter Tallulah, gave us a fascinating insiders view of what it is like to sail (and maintain) one of these beautiful boats and why they have grown in popularity in recent times.
Debbie and Adam founded the annual Pilot Cutter Review in 2008
(also known as the World Championships). This year the events will take place
in the first week of June. Meeting in
Fowey, Charlestown and St Mawes the fleet will provide some spectacular photo
opportunities, especially while racing in the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay.
Rupert Kirkwood the Lone Kayaker gave an entertaining and
beautifully illustrated talk on his encounters with wildlife while kayaking
around the coast of Devon and Cornwall.
He showed us his photograph the fluke of a humpback whale that had not
previously been identified. He was
invited to name it and chose the name Cream Tea as he had first seen it off
Penzance and wanted a name with a Cornish connection. The whale was subsequently named Pi (due to
the very distinctive π mark on
the right side of the fluke) and there have been many sightings of Cream Tea/Pi
off Scilly this winter. Less than a week
after Ruperts talk 3 humpback whales were spotted between Pendennis Point and
St Anthony. There was also a fin whale spotted in Falmouth Harbour about a
month ago. Wildlife kayaking anybody?
Film nights have been popular with the latest one sold out. They will usually take place on the last Monday of the month. There is no charge, but you need to book seats. If you find that you are not able to use a seat that you have booked please let Janice Young know so that she can tell anyone who has not been able to book due to limited numbers: janicey7@googlemail.com
There is a link for bookings on the Club website.
Diana Lockwood, Social Secretary.
socialsec@stmawessailing.co.uk
From the General Committee Now that the new Club website is up and running, the minutes of General Committee meetings will be available on the members area of the website.
The 2024 Club Yearbook is nearly ready to be posted out to members
during March. If you have not received
your copy by the end of March, please contact Jane in the Club office: office@stmawessailing.co.uk
Catering news
Thursday 7th March: lasagne served with salad
Thursday 21st March: chicken and leek pie
Supper is available from 1830 hrs.
Please book in advance by WhatsApp on the bar phone: 07485 938841
Veggie options are available.
Please leave a message on the bar phone if you would like more
information about these.
March Events
Thursday 7th March: Supper from 1830 hrs. Talk begins at 2000 hrs. Rob and Jack Wing will discuss the realities of a post-Brexit fishing industry, fisheries management, quota recovery and its implications and finally, the aspiration for a more flexible quota management policy. Rob, who has served as a commissioner and Commissioner Chair in Newlyn for the past 12 years, may have a few words to say about the latest Government plans to conserve pollock stocks.
Saturday 16th March: Quay Clean. Meet at Stoneworks Quay at 1000 hrs
Bring along yard brooms, shovels, rakes. Coffee and cake will be provided. For further information contact Nick Leach: quaysec@stmawessailing.co.uk
Thursday 21st March: Supper from 1830 hrs. Talk starts at 2000 hrs. There are 5 defibrillators (AEDs) in St Mawes. Do you know where they are? Would you know what to do? Come along and find out with Gary and Kate Blake.
Sunday 24th March: Visit to Fowey Gallants TBC. Further details to follow.
Monday 25th March: Anatomy
of a Fall (2023). Oscar nominated. Film starts at 1900 hrs - run time 2h
30m. Crime / courtroom drama. A woman is suspected of her husbands murder
and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.
Dates for your diary
Thursday 4th April evening
session on race management and racing rules with Neil Andrew.
Saturday 27th April New
members drinks and Fitting Out Party
Last updated 12:26 on 28 February 2024