September 1995 Colin Bentley was our Commodore Commodores’s Log The purchase of the club freehold for £28,000 is progressing. It will be paid in part by a loan of £20,000 from a charitable trust, Godfrey Mills. The freehold includes the land upon which both the clubhouse and the public toilets are built and the embankment, …
April 1992 Betty Smith was our one and only lady Commodore. Ann White – Secretary Guy Pearse – Treasurer Robert Wright – Membership Tim O’Leary – Sailing Captain James Modder – Water Ski Captain Commodore’s Log Talked about new double glazed windows and that congratulated David and Kate White on the safe arrival of their …
1994 Lifeboat Day I was working on behalf of FFSC alongside the East Suffolk Water Ski Club preparing for a big RNLI fundraisng day. The event was set to be a big one, we were hoping to raise lots of money for the Harwich Lifeboat. Our RNLI committee decided to ask the Red Arrows to …
Story from Peter White. 1972 With the 505 fleet at Felixstowe Ferry becoming more and more competitive, John Davies and myself decided that early summer in La Rochelle was a good place to go, to try our luck. The French 505 federation were giving some sponsorship towards the Ferry crossing and free entry to any …
More Memories from past Newsletters. By I R E Member Since the publication of the article “Origins of the Club Newsletter” I have done some research into the authors of various contributions and their names. In two editions of Flotsam date 1986 and 87 I came across The following. “Pseudomorphois” by one “Emma Penny”. In …
Firefly Nationals 1966 We were asked to hold these nationals in 1966. At the time I was running the bar and knowing that Firefly sailors could down an awful lot of booze from previous Nationals around the country, I made out an order to be delivered on the Thursday before that week. I tripled my …
From Jane Billing Inspired from my trip to Kerala, India a couple of years ago. A lovely lady taught us how to cook the Indian way. Chickpea Keralan Curry – Serves 2 1 tin of chickpeas, 1 chopped onion, 2 fresh tomatoes, 1 inch of chopped fresh ginger, 1 clove of crushed garlic, 1 tsp …
The 70s brought good years to our Club, membership was high and club racing very strong. And further afield the Club was beginning to make a name for itself on the national racing scene. In 1970 the Club were winners of the RYA national team racing trophy, a project driven by the enthusiasm of Graham …
Alan Rutterford has a collection of current and past RYA and other books for reference. Should any member wish to borrow any titles to read/consult for a week then please contact Alan. This can help to swell the coffers of the “Riverside Fund”. A minimum donation of £1.00 for Adult members and 50p for Youth …
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Roger Lewis’ Story I started sailing at the age of eleven when our family moved from Somerset to Dover and I started secondary school. The school had a sailing club and my Mum suggested I give it a go. So, on a Wednesday evening, after school, in gym shorts, school shirt and jumper I got …