MEDINA COMBINED CLUBS
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, East Cowes Sailing Club Medina Mariners Association

2008 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the first joint newsletter of the MCC. Hopefully, many of you will have seen the article in the County Press edition of 15th February which explained the background to this new grouping but, if not, here is a brief resume of what it said:

The link up to form the MCC results from discussions between Andy Cassell, Commodore of CCYC, Adrian Wilkins, Commodore of ECSC, and Ray Redrup, Chairman of the MMA. They hope it will be a beneficial arrangement for all three organisations, which have in common a largely locally based membership and self-help philosophy.

Each club has an interest in the management of leisure activities and the environment of the Medina estuary through managing sailing events and having members who are berth holders. It is hoped by working together these interests can better represented. They of course also run activities that should be of interest to members of each of the three organisations. It is hoped these will be better supported for the benefit of all. Each club also has facilities that may be of benefit to all members.

Further information can be found about the link up on the web sites of the three clubs, www.ccyc.org.uk, www.eastcowessc.co.uk, or www.medinamariners.org/index.htm.

SO, WHAT IS ON OFFER TO ALL OUR MEMBERS?

Facilities

The following facilities are available to all at member rates:

MMA scrubbing berth – 36’ LOA, 6’ draft, 10 tons (Ring Gary at Folly Reach Harbour Management on 07887 7259922)
ECSC cradle – 26’ LOA, 4’6” draft, 3.5 tons and ECSC alongside - 26’ LOA, 4’6” draft average tide, no weight limit (Ring Stores Officer David on 07989 690328)
CCYC crane - stepping masts and 2 tons weight limit for wash off in slings (ring Tom the Bosun on 07870 301964 or 293403) CCYC – limited visitor berthing (water and power available)

Plus, of course, the friendly CCYC bar, but please remember to have your relevant membership card available. Opening times are Monday to Thursday – 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm, Friday & Saturday – 11.00 am to 11.00 pm, Sunday – 12.00 noon to 10.30 pm.

Racing

Members are encouraged to support all three clubs’ racing fixtures. Details are available on club web sites. Note that ECSC Thursday evening fixtures commence on 17th April (contact Dave Casson on 293053) and MMA dingy racing at the Folly commences Wednesday 11th June (contact Dan Lyons on 295301).

Cruising

Special mention is made of ECSC “Sail the Wight” fund raising event for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice on 14th June 2008, which can also be raced. A request is made for auction items (or at least bids) for the evening function, which will also include a barbeque back at ECSC.

The full 2008 cruising schedule is as follows, subject to final confirmation on availability:

Contact details of organisers are as follows:

ECSC – Paul Walker on 293087 or "karen@walkervectis.fsnet.co.uk"
MMA* – Terry Webb on 07850 619205 or "terrywebb@onwight.net"
CCYC – Debbie McDonald on 07709485310 or "dmcdonald@onwight.net"

Discounts

Please note that Richardsons at Island Harbour now offer a 5% discount to members of all three clubs on purchases from their well stocked chandlery (except items on special offer). You are also reminded that Watts (“the paint people”) offer a 10% discount on products to all members.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE A COUPLE OF EARLY ITEMS FOR YOUR DIARY:

Good Friday Evening, 21st March – A Pub Games Event at CCYC between the three clubs, maximum eight per team, no limit on supporters. Pool, darts, shove ha’penny and toad in the hole. A crew pot supper is planned. Not to be taken too seriously! Please contact one of your Committee members if you wish to be a team participant.

Sunday Morning, 20th April – Get rid of all that old surplus gear and/or pick up a few bargains at a boat jumble at CCYC, £5 a table (contact Jo Brown, Secretary at CCYC for bookings etc on 296333).

AND FINALLY

We hope you find this newsletter of interest. If you have any ideas about this link up between the three Clubs, please let one of your Committee members know or otherwise contact Terry Webb (* see above) direct. Otherwise, have a great season’s racing, cruising, fishing, socialising or whatever!