| 18.12.08 |
Graham Price has received the proposals
for changes to the Batson Pontoons.
KEBC has been invited to respond. |
| 17.12.08 |
Thanks to Madeline, Rob and others for
their efforts in ensuring the Christmas
Party was a success. Thanks also to Tony
& Martin (The Whalers) who along
with club stalwarts, provided the entertainment.
Graham Price did a presentation to John
Roberts for the work he has done in
helping establish the Club from its fledgling
days, and in particular for his work on the early
website and eight issues of the newsletter. |
| 10.12.08 |
KEBC
2009 tide tables on sale |
| 01.12.08 |
Members of KEBC wish Neil White,
founder member of the British
Hydrographicological Society, a happy
70th birthday. |
| 20.11.08 |
All
tickets for Christmas Party sold. |
| 19.11.08 |
A packed indoor meeting on 19
November 2008 was delighted with a
thoroughly positive presentation from the local Police
team about the successes they were having in
dealing with (very limited) marine crime in the
Harbour/Estuary. Salcombe Harbour Master,
Ian Gibson, also addressed the meeting.
It was clear to all, and very much appreciated by
KEBC members, that there is a commitment in the
Harbour Office to bring about the sorts of
improvements that, as far as are practically and
"fiscally" possible, we all wish to
see. |
| 17.11.08 |
A KEBC member reports
that his locked Yamaha inflatable was stolen
from the stack at Newbridge Bowcombe. See messages 89 and 90. |
| 28.10.08 |
News of Members. Mary,
who is related, by marriage, to the struggling
KEBC website supervisor, did something amazing
yesterday. She gave her blood; well some of it.
And she received a super pen, slate mug mat, gold
badge and certificate in recognition of giving
over 50 pints over several years. She's
desperately working out whether, at a maximum of
3 armsful a year she'll reach the magical 75
pints before she's forced to retire. |
| 24.10.08 |
Graham has also sent in a map of the
Estuary & Harbour showing the new speed
limits. Bob Burnside also thanks members for
supporting his RNLI stall (message #85) at the
first indoor meeting on 15 October 2008. |
| 15.10.08 |
KEBC was pleased to welcome Mr Edward Hannaford, a well known resident
of Salcombe, Master Boat Builder and former
Salcombe Lifeboat mechanic, to the first
indoor meeting. After his delightful
talk, the Club presented him with the framed
original artwork which was part of a series of
caricatures of local people drawn by Neil White
and published in the Kingsbridge & Salcombe
Gazette in 1969. This one clearly captured Edward
as a younger man! |
| 12.10.08 |
In the hours
of darkness on Saturday night (11
October 2008) the mast of the KEBC Kingsbridge in
Bloom dinghy was broken. It was repaired on
Sunday morning. This is the reason it is about 18
inches shorter now. It's good to know it hasn't
been vandalised for so long but disappointing
that it has!
|
| 11.10.08 |
KEBC Boatwatch Co-ordinator has
been informed that last week three men were
arrested for attempting to steal a boat/equipment
from the Batson area. It is quite likely that
they are the ones that have caused a spate of
thefts in Kingsbridge over the last couple of
months. |
| 21.09.08 |
Congratulations to the Kingsbridge
in Bloom participants who were awarded a
Silver Gilt medal for their efforts. |
| 21.09.08 |
The KEBC committee will
be meeting on 1 October 2008. Let the Chairman or
Vice Chairman know of any item you would like
them to discuss. |
| 13.09.08 |
Several members turned up to support the
Crabshell Inn's fund-raising "golf
over the water" for the RNLI. Well
done to Dave & Yvonne for raising over £300.
The Hydrographicological Light Orchestra received
£6.44 in their collection bucket for the RNLI.
In addition KEBC members Bob and Brenda Burnside
ran an RNLI stall and raised over £65. |
| 24.07.08 |
Graham Price has
received the following request "We
have a student from Exeter who is very keen to
hear the instant we get our next red tide in
Kingsbridge. I am asking if you would please keep
an eye on the water as you pass Kingsbridge Creek
or over the Newbridge at Bowcombe Creek and let
me know as soon as the water starts turning that
opaque burgundy red colour? It's happened for the
last 7 years on the trot, so I do expect our next
any time now! Nigel Mortimer Estuaries Officer -
South Devon AONB Unit Follaton House, Plymouth
Rd, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE 01803 861465" |
| 17.07.08 |
A record turnout at the 16 July 2008
social get together at the Crabshell. |
| 16.07.08 |
Robert James
Moore MBHS became the first Welsh member
of the British Hydrographicological Society on 16
July 2008. He recited the following oath.
“R’wyf i Robert James Moore un
credu’n ddwysol fod cwch yn mynd i fynu ac i
lawr y bryn, yn ddibynol ar y llanw”. (More
information is given on the BHS
website)
|
| 07.07.08 |
Next Club
event is the monthly informal get together at the
Crabshell on Wednesday 16 July 2008
from 19.30 hrs. Did any members manage to make it
to Millbay for the Club's "day on the
beach"? Reply on "message board"
|
| 07.07.08 |
The BRITISH
HYDROGAPHICOLOGICAL SOCIETY will be
holding its monthly meeting at the Crabshell on
Wednesday 16 July 2008 from 8.00pm. A little time
will be given over to swearing in new Welsh
member(s) in their mother tongue. |
| 02.07.08 |
Are you using a VHF radio
without a licence or training. Get certified! |
| 19.06.08 |
British Hydrographicological
Society. Society membership increased by
150% in June 2008. |
| 18.06.08 |
There was a good
turnout for the informal meeting at the
Crabshell.
|
| 02.06.08 |
The Boatwatch
Co-ordinator has received the
following message from the local police
"Between 190508 and 300508 a 15hp Suzuki
black outboard was stolen from South Sands- no
serial number. Fuel tank and fuel stolen from
Tacket Wood are between 27th and 30th May.
Unfortunately with the cost of fuel rising the
theft of it is going to increase considerably,
unless we can educate boat owners to remove them.
During a similar period we have had 5 cars with
their fuel tanks drilled and emptied." Members
are urged to either remove visible fuel tanks or
lock them securely by cable or chain. |
| 22.05.08 |
Some 30 members turned
up for the monthly social get together on 21 May
2008 and several took the opportunity to have a
paddle in Dave Halsall's
canoes which he had kindly brought along. 2
members celebrated their birthdays, the Club's
new deluxe gazebo was erected
and a small presentation was made to Kate &
Adrian in recognition of their contributions to
the Club. |
| 11.05.08 |
A very successful Boatwatch
security marking day was held on the Embankment
by the Visitors' Pontoon. |
| 22.04.08 |
From Madeline Moore.
Between 15 and 20 people turned up at our monthly
get-together at The Crabshell last Wednesday (16
April 2008). Some members took the opportunity to
renew their membership, and a new member joined.
We had a great evening with some good chat,
including discussions on a new design by Neil
White for a club t-shirt [watch this space!] and
ideas for planting the KEBC boat for the
Kingsbridge in Bloom competition, and a couple of
people brought some bits and pieces to sell. The
next get-together is on Wednesday 21st
May starting at 7.30. Weather permitting
we hope to erect our new gazebo outside. So come
and join us for a drink and a chat and bring
anything you want to sell or swap. |
| 21.04.08 |
We have been asked by Kingsbridge
Twinning Association to let KEBC members
know that the Association is having a wine
tasting evening on 25 April 2008 (this
Friday) at 7.30pm in Harbour House. Liam
Steevenson will be the Master of Wine. There will
be a light supper and raffle. Tickets are
£12.50. The Association will be delighted if you
are able to go along. Telephone 01548
853366 for more information. |
| 17.04.08 |
The British
Royal Hydrographicological Society has
lost its Royal status. A spokesman for the
Trustees confirmed last night that no evidence
could be found that a Royal charter had ever been
conferred on this learned body. In future it will
be known simply as "The British
Hydrograhicological Society" . |
| 15.04.08 |
FOUND 15 April
2008 A set of three keys on a cork
string was found near Bowcombe dinghy park. For
more details, email boats@kebc.co.uk
|
| 13.04.08 |
KEBC contribution to Kingsbridge
in Bloom was tipped over and dumped in
the Estuary. Police have good descriptions of the
culprits. The dinghy was rescued none the worse
for its adventure and has been made more secure
now. |
| 09.04.08 |
9 April 2008.
From Bob Burnside. The naming ceremony
for Salcombe's new Tamar lifeboat will be on Saturday
17th May 2008 at 3.30pm.
I just wondered if any members would like to
attend either on water (suitably flagged up) or
on land. It all starts at the above time in front
of the Salcombe Yacht Club. For more information
ring me on 853351 and I'll try to help |
| 07.04.08 |
From Madeline
Moore KEBC Secretary. Here are more
details about boat and
equipment marking at the visitors'
pontoon, Kingsbridge. (1) Sunday
27 April. Approximately 2 hours either
side of high water at 1030. (2) Sunday
11 May. As above with high water at
1120. Cost will be £1 per item to a maximum of
£5 (this to include items marked at the recent
club evening on March 19th). For
Members only including those joining on the day. |
| 07.04.08 |
From Madeline
Moore, KEBC Secretary. We thought it
would be a good idea for members to keep in
touch with each other by continuing our
monthly informal get-togethers throughout the
spring and summer. We won’t be having any
talks, but hope people will come along to
meet in the downstairs bar/outside the Crabshell
on the third Wednesday of each month from 7.30
onwards to have a drink and a chat, starting on
Wednesday 16th
April. If anybody has any boat-y bits
they want to sell, give away, swap, whatever,
bring them along. |
| 04.04.08 |
Friday 4 April
KEBC Boat Watch Co-ordinator Ian Drinkwater
received the following information from
Kingsbridge Constabulary. There were 3 thefts
from boats overnight at Batson Boat Park,
possible time of offences about 0220 hrs this
morning (4 April). the following property stolen.
1. Yamaha 4stroke 4hp outboard £450.
2. Tohatsu 10 HP outboard, grey in
colour £1400. 3. 4 gal
fuel tank £40 4. Tohatsu
3.5 HP outboard with long shank
£600. |
| 20.03.08 |
Rivermaid Cruise. Change of date. Now
Sunday 8 June 2008 |
| 07.03.08 |
Next KEBC meeting 19 March 7.30pm. |
| 04.03.08 |
Folk in the Crabshell 8.30pm this
Thursday 6 March 2008 |
| 02.03.08 |
Pop along to Salcombe to see the new
lifeboat on station (Monday March 3rd 2008) |
| 21.02.08 |
Subs due by April 1st. Family membership
for 2008 £10. Print off membership
form. |
| 21.02.08 |
4 new members on Committee |
| 20.02.08 |
Monthly meeting 19 March 7.30pm
Crabshell. Security etc |
| 10.02.08 |
Advance Notice: 20 February 7.30pm KEBC
AGM |
| 10.02.08 |
Advance Notice: 17 February 8.00pm Piney
Woods concert |
| 09.02.08 |
Advance Notice: 13 Feb Boatwatch leaders
meeting at 7.30pm in Crabshell...Ian D will
contact individuals |
| 31.01.08 |
Message board up and running on kebc
website |
| 30.01.08 |
Moorings buoys & ropes replaced and
cleaned by Salcombe Harbour Authority |
| 25.01.08 |
Small tender taken from Memorial Shelter
mooring .. found by slipway ..no damage |
| 20.01.08 |
Reminder: KEBC AGM 20 Feb. 7.30
Crabshell Inn |
| 17.01.08 |
kebc.co.uk launched |
