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SeaPro Software
If you use the SeaPro navigation software and find your waypoints and routes aren’t working this season then the explanation is at https://www.euronav.co.uk/eurohelp/techdocs/TN077.htm
I found the first, small, download worked.
Commodore’s Bender
Ten boats turned out for the Commodore’s Bender at the weekend which consisted of two innovative races with distant socialising lunch at anchor between them. It was fortunate the event was delayed from Saturday to Sunday as the weather then provided plenty of wind for racing but a calm and sunny anchorage for lunch. It was a shame a few were unable to take part due to the date change. The races allowed competitors to decide on their own start time (within limits) which made for an easier start but more difficulty seeing how you were performing. As for lunch the bay was popular but plenty of room for all, and some hung off other anchored boats to save hassle.
A super day and great to be back on the water.
A Different Race, A Different Month, In A Different Year
Each year our Commodore invites CCRC members to take part in a different format of club event called the Commodore’s Bender; and this is normally at the end of the sailing season in October.
For obvious reasons this year is already very different so this year the Commodore’s Bender takes place in June – Saturday 13th June.
The Bender will consist of two races of a different type plus an anchored lunch break. Of course members can choose to just do the races or just go and anchor for lunch.
The event recognises what we can and cannot do at present – i.e. no overnight stays onboard and continued social distancing while exercising/sailing. It should provide a bit of a shake-down sail, a change from our usual activities (or inactivities!), a little exercise and competition, and some distant socialising (as opposed to social distancing), while keeping risks low.
The races will both have a start time decided (within limits) by your skipper; so you will need to declare both your start and finish times. This means you have the added challenge of deciding the best time to do the race, and it allows some flexibility for travelling to your boat in the morning and avoids contention on the start line.
The lunch will be at anchor in Priory Bay near Bembridge.
Race Instructions are on the CCRC web site – www.ccrc.co.uk/programme.
Virtual Transatlantic Race
Those CCRC members who enjoyed yesterday’s Virtual Yacht Races (and even if you did not take part) might be interested in joining a trans-Atlantic race starting at midday today. Even if you miss the start you can still join in later. “IntrepidBob” is taking part so we might even make up a little CCRC flotilla. It is free though there are extras you can pay for.
https://www.virtualregatta.com/en/offshore-game/
CCRC Events & COVID19 Epidemic
In view of the current COVID19 epidemic we have had to review the forthcoming programme for 2020.
CCRC is cancelling all events (social and racing) until the end of May at the earliest.
For June and beyond we will review the programme closer to the time but even if we decide racing etc. is possible we may also change the actual programme in terms or Bay or Passage races and destinations.
Please stay safe and keep well over the coming weeks and months.
Race for Members of Yacht Owners Associations
Members of Yacht Owners Associations are invited to a one-off race between members and their associations in the Solent on Saturday 9th May 2020.
This is intended to be a fun event to promote on-the-water competition and socialising between the participants and the Owners Associations.
Following the race, participants are invited to gather in Cowes Yacht Haven and attend a prize-giving dinner.
The event is organised by Chichester Cruiser Racing Club which has organised races for boats in the Chichester Harbour area for over 70 years.
CCRC Winter Social
Our thanks to our member presenters at the Winter Social which proved still more popular this year than last. Ross talked and showed a video about his Round The Island race where they did well to finish in such light airs; Richard and Pam talked through their escapade involving a lobster pot requiring a lifeboat off Cherbourg last summer; and Patrick and Amanda presented their cruise round Scotland, across the North Sea and down the coast of Norway. I think we all appreciated the presentations and range of topics.
We also talked through the CCRC programme for this 2020 focussing on some of the changes from the usual programme or innovations for this year. Then we all retired to the bar at Itchenor Sailing Club for some sociable drinks before the carvery roast dinner.
Introduction to Cruiser Racing Seminar
Find yourself trying to sail faster than another yacht?
Enjoy sailing in company?
Then you could enjoy racing with Chichester Cruiser Racing Club.
Our short seminar will give you an overview of what you need to know as well as allay any misconceptions you may have (you don’t need a performance yacht, nor a crew lined up on the rail or a gorilla at the winch!).
In a couple of hours, our seminar will offer an overview of:
– Sail and boat preparation and trim
– Handicapping
– Starts, Course and Finishing
– Racing Rules of Sailing
– CCRC races and our social side
– Q&A
Find our more: www.ccrc.co.uk/seminar
Notice re Forum Posts
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Prize Giving Dinner Dance
The CCRC Prize Giving Dinner Dance took place last Saturday at the Langstone Quays Hotel on Hayling Island.
At this black-tie “do” we started with a glass of bubbly and then a three course meal followed by the prize giving. Club trophies for 2019 were announced for all the winners for races, mini-series, season series, and other special sailing awards such as best performance in a race outside of the CCRC and long distance sailing.
A full list of who won what can be found on the CCRC web site at www.ccrc.co.uk/trophy-winners.
Then we were entertained by the “Simply Jazz Quartet” with some great music to which a number of us danced through until midnight. A great time was had by all.
