 Summer Sharks Have A FUN Day
Saturday saw the last meeting of the Sharks for the summer session.
The day started normally enough with the Sharks all entering the first race. All that entered finished and mostly all stayed afloat.
 After lunch we first tried to climb up the mast of a Topper, with no one able to get any more than half way before falling back into the water.
Although we all tried we could not sink a Topper but we had fun trying. The most we were able to do was push the stern below the surface but the bow just refused to go below the waves. The record still stands, so we will have to try again when we have more members.
 The day was finished off with one of the Sharks favourite games, which is capsizing practice. Again a poor Topper took the indignity of being turn over time and time again with in the safety of the pontoon.
We would like to thank the parents for helping with getting boats sorted, although now most Sharks sort their own. The parents support and encouragement make the amount of time and effort we put in all worth while.
So what now for the Sharks – there will be a 4 week break while the RYA 1&2 training takes place for both adults and children.
We look to start again in October; the excellent news is that John Dransfield has volunteered to help the Sharks achieve their RYA Level 3. We will look to run this in with our normal programme.
Next meeting will be on Saturday 3rd October at 2:00pm, the Autumn & Winter Sharks will run in the afternoons. The water at this time of year get a lot colder, so the use of dry suits is recommended and later in the session required. If there are any junior dry suits out there that members would like to sell please let us know.
Jane and I are very happy with the way the Sharks have taken off and would like to thank all the other members for letting the Sharks have the opportunity to improve and enjoy the sport we all love.
Peter & Jane
9th July...How to frighten off a Shark
It would appear
all you need to keep sharks at bay is ensure you keep a SPIDER in your
boat. Well if they are Shustoke Sharks anyway. This may come in useful
this week end in the Regatta were keeping the Sharks away may be
required.
Last week we put
all the Sharks into the water as they practiced capsize drill in a
Topper. It is fair to say that they had a great time, keeping them on
the pontoon was the biggest battle.
All the Sharks are
improving their skills and many of the parents are really getting
involved as well, which make Jane and I life a bit easier. But if you
have the time just come along and we will find a way you can help.
The next normal session is on 18th
July starting at 10:00. Depending on the wind conditions we may be
looking at the role of crew (if you ask me the most important position
in a two hander).
Look forward to seeing all the regulars Sharks, but it would be great to see a few new faces.
Here’s to keeping out irons.
Peter & Jane
Shustoke Sharks
Starting on the 13th June 2009 at 10:00
We are glad to announce Shustoke Sailing Club will be starting a Junior Saturday Club.
The aim of the
Club is to encourage our younger sailors out onto the water on a more
regular basis. The focus will be on having fun in the morning, with
more serious coaching in the afternoon.
We are starting
the Club to coincide with the end of the latest junior training, so as
to support the new sailors in their early days.
The Junior Club
is open to all children under the age of 16 who's Family are member of
Shustoke Sailing Club. Over 16 are welcome to come along and help out.
Over the coming weeks we will be having a sail in as many different boats as possible plus:
•· help and advice in buying your own boat
•· looking after your boat
•· the right kit to wear
•· how to crew 2 man boats
•· how many people it takes to sink a topper
The ideas so far are.
13.06.09 - Sailing alone, - how to launch your own boat and get ready to race
20.06.09 - Double handed - crew or helm or both
27.06.09 - Try something different - try a boat you have not used before
11.07.09 - Club Regatta, Junior and fun races
18.07.09 - How to helm bigger boats
25.07.09 - Telling tails - watch what the sail is doing
01.08.09 - Gybe oh! - Let's have a go and keep it under control
08.08.09 - On the run - how to get the best out of your boat running with the wind
15.08.09 - Pointing up - how close can YOU sail to the wind
22.08.09 - How many to sink a Topper and more fun and games.
29.08.09 to 26.09.09 - new Junior sailing course
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