Sailing for everyone
The Contractor (CIVCO) returned to site last week and following preparation works they then undertook two further concrete pours this week on Tuesday and Thursday; the new slip is now nearly complete to boat yard level. The final pours will be completed early next week and the contractor will then take approximately three weeks to complete the positioning of rock armour, removal of the coffer dam and general reinstatement works and should have the slip complete by the end of May.
Today marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. An opportunity for us to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who gave their everything on the front line and at home during World War II. We remember that heroic generation that gave their today for our tomorrow.
Have you missed sailing? We have too, so we are organising a Virtual Summer Series until we can get back on the water. If you are interested please comment on the Facebook post below. If you are are not on Facebook then email sailing@carrickfergussc.org. More info to follow once we know numbers. Let’s get esailing 📱💻⛵
The Committee of Carrickfergus Sailing Club have taken the decision to postpone the J/24 event due to be hosted by the club on 16/17 May.
This is based on the RYA recommendation that all sailing be cancelled up until at least the end of April.
We realize that this means that people will feel unable to commit to the event until much too close to the time, both as competitors and organizers.
We will be issuing refunds for any entries paid to date.
There has been discussion with the club and J/24 Association of Ireland around a suitable date to reschedule the event to and 8/9 August is the best option available currently, but this is still obviously dependent on circumstances related to the lockdown both in Ireland and the UK.
Hopefully we can firm that up and confirm it once the state of play with the lockdown becomes clearer over the next months.
British Youth Sailing has joined forces with the British Sailing Team to launch Project #SailFromHome – a programme of remote learning to unite and inspire young racing sailors over the coming months.
https://britishsailingteam.rya.org.uk/project-sailfromhome-launched-to-support-young-racers/
The Club has been requested by the Belfast Lough Yachting Conference to update its list of member’s boats for 2020.
Can you please check the list of boat details on the club website and advise us of any updates:
Has a boat you owned left the club or been sold to someone else in the club?
Are there any errors or omissions in the information we have about your boat?
Have you bought a new boat?
We will list the details for any member’s boat on our website, but for it to be included in the list of BLYC booklet for boats that go to regattas a valid sail number must be included.
If you intend to race in any of the NHC keelboat classes either within the club or at Belfast Lough regattas then we need to know the make and model of your boat to locate the base number from the RYA.
The current details we hold for members boats are shown on the club website at: http://www.carrickfergussc.org/boat-details/
Please advise any changes to steve.atkinson@carrickfergussc.org as soon as possible.
Thanks for your assistance
Steve Atkinson on behalf of the Sailing Committee
Further to the email issued on 17th March the General Committee can clarify that all organised activity at Carrickfergus Sailing Club is suspended until 30th April. This includes club racing, training, bar and restaurant as well as all social events.
When they are on site, the slip contractors open the main gates and this will also give access to the boat yard. Should you require access at any other time please make an advanced request by emailing yard@carrickfergussc.org
The Committee will continue to update members over the coming weeks when there is further advice available from the Government and other organisations.
The health and safety of our members and those in the local community remain our priority through this difficult time. If you find yourself isolated or in need of support or assistance please contact secretary@carrickfergussc.org
In light of the very recent advice/recommendations from UK and International Governments, the Organising Committee has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Jumble due to have been held on 3 May at Carrickfergus Sailing Club.
The health of our members, traders, visitors and staff has to be our priority at this time.
A date for the 2021 Jumble will be agreed in the coming months and the website updated accordingly.
The slipway widening project got underway at the start of February and got hit by the unprecedented series of storms which occurred this winter and certainly presented the contractor CIVCO with unexpected challenges. The good news however is that whilst progress is behind that anticipated good progress has been made in the last couple of weeks and with the temporary coffer dam in place excavation has progressed as the drone photos will show and whilst the rock armour is only temporary at the moment the work to pour the slip should be happening very soon and then the armour can be permanently placed in position.