Summer 2003 News Letter
Message from the Hon. Secretary
The immediate news is very sad in that we have just learned of the tragic and untimely death of Dai Thomas, well known as 'Tot' in Tenby. He had a fit and drowned whilst swimming near Goscar rock off Tenby North Beach on Tuesday 12th August. Dai was a life-long Redwing sailor, past Redwing owner and past Association Treasurer. He was at his best on the trapeze and afterwards telling us all about it in the bar! Dai Thomas will be sorely missed.Donations are to be made in his memory to the RNLI
Final preparations are now in hand for the annual Redwing Championships, this year at Fishguard Bay Yacht Club. If anyone is desperately in need of accommodation at short notice please give Dave Knowler at Fishguard a ring on 01348 874866 or mobile 07967 133885
Travel safely and see you there!
Bill Dowell
National Championships 2003 build-up
Looe Fleet
Our intrepid Looe correspondent has kindly reported that there have been ten boats out regularly for club races and that there should be a good Looe contingent making the trip to Fishguard.Hopefully, Geoff and Chris Godbolt (R183), Richard and Hannah Vasey (R166), Cecil DuValle and Francis Marshal in R246, Ben and John Crabb (R245), Roger H. and Dominic (R243) and Colin Crabb and Des H. (R241) returning from Tenerife in time and sailing together again. In addition Bud Coote is returning from Spain to sail with Dave Darlington to defend their title in R242. However it is rumoured that 'Clifford' is still in the shed and Dave has indicated that he intends to give her a coat of varnish before she is deemed fit for the water this summer - talk about cutting it fine!
There may be more boats and perhaps a 'mystery' entry from Looe! If you have not entered yet don't worry, nor have I, as yet! It's not too late, just get your boat and perhaps a suitable crew up to Fishguard by Sunday morning 24th August and you will not miss a thing!