SYC NEWSLETTER May 2025
Message from the Commodore Catherine Toy
The unseasonably good weather we had in March seems like a dream now, but it did help us all to get ahead with our spring “do lists” in preparation for the start of the season.
Some of us managed to meet up for the Fitting Out Supper in Amarone in Nelson Mandela Square on the 10th April which was an opportunity share good food, chat and to meet friends old and new.
Since our AGM, Peel Ports has requested that we prepare a risk assessment for our racing activity on the Clyde. A copy of this is attached to the email and can now be found on the club’s web site for your information. To meet safety standards it is important that each boat is kitted out for racing and I would encourage you to have a look at the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Appendix B for Inshore Racing which itemises what equipment you should have on board to race safely. https://d7qh6ksdplczd.cloudfront.net/sailing/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/15104518/OSR-Appendix-B-24v1.pdf
I am really looking forward to the opening muster to Tarbert on May 17th. Whether you are racing, cruising or driving, please join us for a fun weekend.
Fingers crossed for a return of the good weather.
Catherine
Message from the Secretary Graham Gillies
Our next Serpent event will be the Spring Muster at Tarbert on Saturday 17th May 2025. This is our most popular muster, and some of you may be pleased to know that we will be going to a different venue for the dinner on the Saturday evening. For those racing, we are planning a race from Rothesay to Tarbert see the Race instructions. There will be a Commodore’s Drinks Reception at the Marina Marquee at 6pm followed by dinner at the Red Herring Restaurant at 7pm. The Ladies Race will be on the Sunday 18th May.
The application form to attend the Muster is at the end of the attached Race instruction document. For those interested, please complete it and return it to myself by email at gwagillies@gmail.com . I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Please also have a look at the details of our program of events for the coming season listed below.
Diary of Events for 2025
Spring Muster – Tarbert Saturday 17th May 2025
Cruise in Company in June 2025 We are planning another cruise in company in the days leading up to the Craobh Muster for Clyde based boats heading west and for boats already based on the West. The plan is to meet up in Ballycastle NI (weather permitting) on Monday 9th June, and spending two nights there, before heading north on Wednesday 11th in time to attend the Craobh Muster on Saturday 14th June.
Craobh Muster, Saturday 14th June. Our customary Round Shuna Race on Saturday will be followed by our lively Barbecue in the evening in the Craobh Marina Boat Shed.
Mussel Cook Out at Inverlussa, Sunday 15th June We will be sailing to Loch Spelve on the day following the Craobh Muster, Sunday 15th June, for another sociable evening of Mussels & Wine. This will be our third outing to Spelve for this successful event.
Ormidale Summer Barbecue – Saturday 2nd August This popular informal party will take place once more in the evening at Ormidale, Loch Riddon. Bring your own Barby & Bottle.
Autumn Muster – Rothesay – Saturday 13th September There will be a Race as usual before meeting up at the Inner marina berths in Rothesay Harbour. Following the customary socialising on board, dinner ashore in the evening will be at the Glenburn Hotel.
Annual Dinner and Prize-giving Saturday 6th December 2025 This excellent evening will be once again in the colourful surroundings of the Glasgow Art Club.
Settled Sunset at Otterferry GG
