2025-04-10 Commodore’s Spring Newsletter
As discussed at the recent AGM the Club has purchased mooring chains. These chains are available to members as a set (consisting of a chain with a centre ring to attach your mooring warp, 2 shackles and 2 bulldog clips for attachment to the wire rope on the wall) and will suit a pair of boats. These moorings can be supplied at a cost per set of £380 with an option to spread the cost over 3 separate payments. Contact me on 07747 895757 should you require a set.
The two bow and two stern mooring warps which you will require are your responsibility and stern warps must only be attached with black self-coloured shackles – no galvanised or stainless steel can be used. You will also require either a floating or sinking tripping line to connect bow and stern warps. If you require mooring warps, please contact George Hunter on 01292 314617 who will be able to assist.
Please check your mooring before Lift-in, and make sure it is in a suitable condition to put your boat back onto.
After the Lift-in we are going to do a survey of the chains and advise on their condition and also remove the rest of the redundant mooring junk.
Kyle Stewart (Moorings Convener)
Our clear-up of the wall moorings and surrounding area will continue this Saturday coming (April 5th) at 11am. If you could spare some time this would be greatly appreciated. Please bring a pair of work gloves and a spade if you have one. A light snack lunch will also be available.
Please use this link to let me know if you can assist.
Kyle Stewart, moorings convener
Thank you to everyone who responded to our work party email and attended on Saturday. We had around a dozen members who volunteered and made an excellent start on the wall area. We have two more dates scheduled for 22nd March and 5th April both starting at 11.00am. A light lunch will also be provided.
We will post reminders for both (giving a week’s notice) and if you could please respond with your availability so we can gauge numbers, that would be much appreciated.
We have planned for 3 initial work party dates to complete the following:
- Remove vegetation from the wall area walkway – Saturday 8th March at noon.
- Remove the debris and old chain along the wall – Saturday 22 March at 11.00am
- Install new moorings as necessary – Saturday 5th April at 11.00am
Regards, Kyle.