Author: Martin

you a merry Xmas and a happy new year”

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Members on the beach Xmas day 2016.

Please remember to keep clear of the winter exclusion zones, marked by a line of white Buoys, and yellow hatching in the picture. This is to help minimise the disturbance to wintering birds. This goes back to when the Club was formed and agreed with the Broads Authority, other organisations and water users.

The first official Race Day for a decade or two was well organised, and a great success. With a westerly wind gusting to Force 4, the course was laid out from the point to a Southerly Buoy. The results after 5 races were: 1st Martin, 2nd, Simon, 3rd Darren. Thank you to Richard for organising, and the ‘three men in a boat’ (Graham, Dave, Darren) for helping to keep proceedings under control.

Everyone is looking forward to the 2018 race series.

Why is Richard doing all the hard work? Find the write up and pics on the Club facebook page. Link on the LHS.

Simon’s surf school – warriors, fast tacks and developing that muscle memory. Guests traveled from across the UK to join members to enjoy the 2 day training course.

Many thanks Simon Bornhoft for breaking your world tour to visit us in Norfolk.

As you can see the ladies group had a good time windsurfing and lunching at the Pleasure Boat Inn.

Wendy and Ros are very pleased everyone had a good time, and will be arranging the next one soon. The lunch was lovely too.

For more pics click on the facebook link on the left of the home page.

We had a lovely time catching up whilst being entertained by the sensational ‘ Muddy Broad Blues Band’ who stopped by at the Pleasure Boat Pub as part of their 2017 Hickling Tour.

Compere and Event Director Keith also did a sterling job with the Quiz, and Raffle. We raised over £50 on the night for the ‘Outbound Trust’ in memory of Windsurfing Dave (Dave Black).

A very enjoyable evening. Well done and many thanks to Keith, Helen, and the MBBB for looking after us on the night.

Over 20 members brushed up their skills with help from Gareth, Philip, and Paul. Everything from Rigging to Gybes. Lots of practice time on the water too, and with the developing wind things did get quite challenging. The regulars had a great blast too.

The June training course was the highlight of the windsurfing year for me so far. 6 new members did extremely well to grasp the theory and getting to grips with the sport and doing very well as you can see. The 2nd time Richard and Martin have put on a course, and after receiving top marks from the student feedback scores then we are getting quite good at it too! Thanks to the volunteer instructors, Keith, and Paul for giving up their time for free.

Lots of sailing despite the wind blowing from all directions at once! Well done Sam, Mark, Darren, David, Mike and Esme.

Dave passed away yesterday morning (24 May), after several months of declining health. Dave has been a long standing member, on the committee for at least a couple of decades, membership secretary, and a very progressive Club Chairman (2009 to 2014). The Club boat, beginner equipment, and team of RYA instructors are all down to the grants Dave secured for the Club.
Our thoughts go out to Judith and family at this difficult time. We will be thinking of Dave when we are next out on the water.
Martin.

30 May update: The family are arranging a gathering on Friday 14 July to celebrate Dave’s life, everyone will be welcome. Details to follow. A ‘Just giving’ fundraising page has been set up to support ‘Outward Bound Trust’ to help equip children with skills for life. The link to ‘windsurfingdave’ with some pics, an explanation, and to donate via Just Giving can be found here.