| 25.12.2010 |
| Feed the
Birds. Let them know it's Christmas Time. |
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overwintering male Blackcap tackles
a fat ball. |
An
overwintering female Blackcap. Female
has brown cap. |
A fluffed
out Redwing looks as
though it's feeling the cold. |
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| 25.12.2010 |
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members of KEBC enter into the spirit of
Christmas |
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| 22.12.2010 |
KEBC
Christmas Party 22 December 2010 at the
Crabshell
The Crabshell was packed
for KEBC's Christmas Party. The Crabshell
did us proud. Photos below. Here are a
few photos taken by Chris Shipp. (Click
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| 04.12.2010 |
The Wolf
Rock Boat Co. (click HERE for their website) are sponsoring KEBC
tidetables 2011. Members will be sent a
complimentary copy in January. Many thanks to
Potterton Landscapers for doing it for the last
two years. |
| 04.12.2010 |
The second round of the
paddle board Frostbite Race Series took
place at the Crabshell on 27 November 2010. There
was a fantastic turnout. To see Chris Shipp's
photos, click HERE. |
| 04.12.2010 |
Edward
Hall is a student at the University of Plymouth
studying Merchant Shipping (BSc). He is required
to undertake an honours project and is focussing
on the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). Rob Moore has agreed
that members of KEBC can be approached to request
their help in completing the survey (online).The
questionnaire is anonymous. We hope ALL
members will take 5 minutes to do this survey.
Click HERE to go to the survey. |
| 01.12.2010 |
SOLAR POWERED
BOAT For details and photos of the
launching and naming of Kingsbridge Estuary's
first solar powered boat "Agapanthus"
click HERE. |
| 01.12.2010 |
Nigel
Mortimer S Devon AONB, is
requesting members' help etc .... for more info
click HERE. |
| 01.12.2010 |
FREE
boat/trailer storage. Member David Way
is aware that some members may find difficulty in
storing their boats and trailers during the
Kingsbridge Dredge and has offered some space to
help. If you need to take advantage of this
offer, phone him on 07947 034483 |
| 01.12.2010 |
The Kingsbridge
Basin Dredge. KEBC has
campaigned for the basin to be dredged and fully
supports the Harbour Authority proposed plan. ALL
boats north of the Crabshell have to be moved
from their moorings before work can start (at the
latest 31 December). The Club urges any member
who has not made arrangements to take
their boat out or move it to another mooring to
do so as soon as possible. (Click HERE for information about the Dredge or HERE for update in the
latest Harbour Newsletter.) |
| 27.11.2010 |
SCAM.
Please see messages 191 & 192 (click
HERE) relating to a local scam we have been
asked to warn members about. |
| 24.11.2010 |
Mike
& Barbara Arnolds' Rescue. The
horror movie "Real Rescues"was
shown on BBC on Tuesday 23rd November 2010. It
was a graphic story. We are pleased Mike and
Barbara & their friends were saved by the
terrific crew of MT Princess, but sad that
Octagon was lost. |
| 18.11.2010 |
CROSSWORD.
Autumn Newsletter. Mary, who compiles
the crossword, thanks the six who submitted
completed versions. All six were correct. The
winning crossword was entered by Chris
Shipp and drawn at the 17 November
meeting. He gets the T shirt. Solutions will be
published in the January bulletin. |
| 18.11.2010 |
Members
turned out en masse to hear the Police
& Harbour Master at the November 17 indoor
meeting. Bob Burnside reports sales of £187 for RNLI
which was up on 2009. He thanks everyone. |
| 16.11.2010 |
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Brian Stephens was the
first member to borrow the Club's new
power washer to clean off Sirex. His
verdict....."Brilliant".
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| 05.11.2010 |
Bio-diesel.
If you're already using bio-diesel or
thinking of using it, you'll think again when
you've read the articles at the links below.
Bio-diesel is seriously compromised by bugs.
Click LINK 1 & LINK 2 |
| 01.11.2010 |
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Power
Washer. This power washer has been
purchased by the Club. If
you wish to borrow it, please contact
Bosun Richard on 854300. (Click on photo
to supersize) |
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| 27.09.2010 |
Ian Drinkwater and
Rob Moore attended the Harbour Meeting in
September 2010. Click HERE for minutes. |
| 25.09.2010 |
Rivermaid Trip
The Boat Club ran an Estuary Trip for
members on 25 September 2010. All profits
from this trip went towards the Chestnut
Appeal. £450 was raised. (Click on
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| 24.09.2010 |
Paddling
Section. Dave Halsall is setting up a
section within the Club for paddlers! He would
like information about members' canoeing
requirements. (1) Would members like trips on
waterways around the area, they can be of 2 hour,
half day or full day duration? (2) Considering
the season would members be interested in
paddling week-days, weekends and/or evenings? (3)
Would members like specific short skills sessions
to improve skills in both canoe and kayak? (4)
What about BBQ plus paddle from the quay at
Newbridge, Bowcombe? Dave is open to any
suggestions so DO PLEASE contact
him on 01548 550205 or email (singingpaddles@hotmail.co.uk). Your feedback will make his
commitment worthwhile. |
| 22.09.2010 |
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(left) GLOSSY IBIS. This
rare species has turned up a few times in
Devon over the last few years and has
been paddling around at the Aveton
Gifford end of the tidal road about 100
metres from the main road. It's a
juvenile (hatched this year), but
nevertheless worth a good look if you're
interested in such things. Start looking
out for one on the Estuary. They are
distinctive. (Photo: Paul 20.09.2010) |
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| 20.09.2010 |
The
Harbour Authority has written to members
with boats moored north of the Crabshell Inn to
advise that to facilitate basin dredging boats
must be removed from their moorings for 3 months
in January 2011. If you don't want to take your
boat out, contact the Harbour Office. It appears
they will try and find a temporary mooring
further down the Estuary. |
| 16.09.2010 |
Those members
involved with Kingsbridge in Bloom will be
delighted to share the news that Kingsbridge has
received a GOLD award. Well done. |
| 12.09.2010 |
| Member
Maggie Mallinson bought a Julie Felix
album in 1966. When Ms Felix gave a
concert at the Crabshell on 12 September
2010, she signed the album for Maggie! |
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Members
Malcolm & Vera celebrate their
Dianond Wedding Anniversary. |
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| 24.08.2010 |
| This old
Dutch sailing barge "Hoop Op
Zegen" (click on photo
to supersize) was moored against the
wall at the visitors' berth, Kingsbridge
Quay, for a week in mid August. According
to her skipper/owner she doesn't sail
very close to the wind, requires
considerable muscle on her enormous
tiller and he didn't like losing sight of
land when sailing along the south coast
from London! She has a shallow draft and
port and starboard lee boards. She will
over-winter on the Tamar. |
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| 21.08.2010 |
SLAPTON
LEY Canoe Trips. By invitation of the
Trust, KEBC member Dave
Halsall ("Singing Paddles") arranged a day's paddling at Slapton
Ley. Trips lasted 1.5 hours from
Torcross starting at 6am to hear the dawn chorus.
By all accounts, this was memorable for those who
took part. Pictured below: members Richard and
Charles
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| 18.08.2010 |
Mike Jayes
has written to fishing section members (August
19). "For some obscure reason the week prior
to the bank holiday (21st - 29th) tends to be
notorious for theft from boats. My advice is to
remove all items and ensure your security is as
high as possible.On the fishing front, I'm afraid
the weather has conspired against us recently but
there are still plenty of ray around and I heard
of a 9lb+ bass being caught off the bar." |
| 18.08.2010 |
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On a
recent working trip to St Martins
(Scilly) member Adrian Herring not only
learned how to catch lobsters and crabs,
but how to pick and dress them as well. |
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| 09.08.2010 |
FROGMORE
REGATTA on 8 August 2010.
The KEBC tent was in attendance and
"manned" by members of the Committee.
Four visitors to the regatta joined KEBC. |
| 06.08.2010 |
KILL
CORD. If your outboard has a "kill
cord" ALWAYS wear it. This was brought home
to a member recently when his steering cables
broke and his powerful outboard locked and
started spinning the boat around at full speed
throwing him to the deck. A castrophe was averted
only because a quick thinking passenger managed
to pull the cord to shut off the engine. |
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| 21.07.2010 |
Membership:
The KEBC Membership Secretary reports that there
are now 198 paid up family
members. |
| 20.07.2010 |
STROKES.
A member has asked us to publicise this
information.
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke
victim within 3 hours he can reverse the effects
of a stroke...TOTALLY!
RECOGNIZING A STROKE. Doctors
say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking
three simple questions:
S * .....Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * .....Ask the person to TALK
and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
R* ......Ask him or her to RAISE
BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of
these tasks, call an emergency number immediately
and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke. Sticking
out Tongue. If the tongue is
'crooked' i.e. if it goes to one side or the
other, that is also an indication of a stroke. |
| 18.07.2010 |
S.Devon
AONB Photo Competition. Congratulations
to Ken Dilley. His photo won 1st Prize in the
Classic Landscape Section. You can see it by
clicking HERE and the results of voting (when
published) at http://www.sdaonb-comp.org.uk. An exhibition of all photos is at
Harbour House, Kingsbridge, until 18 July 2010. |
| 12.07.2010 |
Harbour
Board. Nick Alen attended the 12 July
2010 meeting on behalf of KEBC. Click HERE for the agenda and minutes. |
| 27.06.2010 |
There was a good
turnout for the "beach party".Great
weather and company. MORE?. The Club is grateful
to those members who provided some basic training
on KEBC's day on the beach. Colin Pincombe
provided some excitement in "Pintail",
a Morecambe Bay Post Boat, while Brian Stephens
and John Binns took members for cruises in
"Sirex" and "Eonmor". Thank
to Colin Pincombe for getting some practical
training going. |
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| 19.06.2010 |
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"Agapanthus" was
named at the Crabshell. For more details and
photos click HERE. Thanks to Sir Jonathan and Crabshell
staff for making it such a good event with £118
raised for the RNLI. |
| 11.06.2010 |
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The new KEBC
"in-bloom" dinghy is now in
situ and waiting to be planted up. Some
beautiful borders and planters will look
stunning in a few weeks. |
The lone cygnet is growing and
shows the advantage of having a shallow
draft in the Estuary. It can motor around
while Mother has to waddle in the mud. |
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| 11.06.2010 |
KEBC
members Mike & Barbara Arnold made
international headlines on 10 June 2010. They
were on passage from the Azores with two friends
in their Moody 376 "Octagon", when
severe weather hit them 300 miles from Spain.
They were safely rescued by a huge supertanker
but Octagon sank. They should arrive back in UK
in a few days via Santander. Our best wishes to
them. More details, click HERE. |
| 7.06.2010 |
Ian
Drinkwater and Richard Smith attended the 7 June
2010 meeting on behalf of KEBC. Click HERE for the
minutes (now available online). |
| 29.05.2010 |
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The Crabshell
Inn has been most tastefully
re-decorated by the new owners. Landlord Simon
Harrow has made a real
impression with quality planters and
tropical plants. KEBC members were
delighted with their "new"
brightened HQ and turned out in numbers
for the first informal summer meeting on
19 May 2010. |
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| 29.05.2010 |
| With only
a few snags, we witness the launch of Sir
Jonathan's solar powered boat. For photos
click HERE |
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| 29.05.2010 |
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Madeline
and Nick talking to organiser Eric
Johnson in the KEBC tent at Kingsbridge
Open Day. |
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| 28.05.2010 |
| Mother
Swan managed to hatch one egg and this
lone cygnet is getting all her attention
off the Crabshell. |
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| 27.05.2010 |
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Ian
Drinkwater will soon be lodging
the boat security marking kit with
Richard for members to borrow. |
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| 27.05.2010 |
Crossword
Winner. The Spring crossword winner was
Ceri Jayes. She was ecstatic with her KEBC
branded T Shirt prize. |
| 26.05.2010 |
FISHING
SECTION The first meeting of the section
was held at the Crabshell. Six members attended.
We were grateful to Mike Jayes for enthusing us
all. |
| 15.05.2010 |
FISHING. Mike
Jayes, the Fishing Co-ordinator, lands a Blonde
Ray. |
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| 12.05.2010 |
Power
Washer. At the 12 May Committee Meeting
it was agreed that the Club should purchase one
for the use of KEBC members. |
| 12.05.2010 |
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The Committee
met at Rob's. There's a rumour
going round that Committee meetings are a
bundle of laughs. (Click to
supersize) |
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| 09.05.2010 |
Vigilance.
Members enjoyed a boisterous sail off Brixham. To
see pictures click HERE. |
| 08.05.2010 |
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Marking. Ian reported a fairly
successful day in bitterly cold, sunless
conditions. |
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| 04.05.2010 |
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Honorary
Life members Yvonne & Dave
managed to pack their belongings into
Dave's trusty van. They left the
Crabshell Inn on 4 May 2010 and set off
for their new home in Hertfordshire. Our
very best wishes to them. |
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Good to
see Police in Harbour
Patrol. Obviously in hot pursuit. (Click
to supersize) |
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| 23.04.2010 |
| Rob &
Ian in the middle of a Boat Security
Meeting with Sgt Jane Corkhill. Also
pictured is Gazette reporter, Jenni
Briscoe Some members were disappointed
that a report on tackling marine crime in
the Estuary in the Gazette (22 April
2010) made no mention of the work done by
KEBC Boatwatch teams. |
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| 21.04.2010 |
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The
speaker at this last indoor meeting of
the winter series was Roger
Barrett who talked about
merchant sailing vessels of Salcombe and
Kingsbridge 1800–1914, particularly
fruit schooners. He described the
development of a schooner rig which gave
the Kingsbridge and Salcombe ship
builders 'an edge' as the design produced
"fruit schooners" that were
fast, manoeuvrable and economical, and
able to bring in oranges quicker than
competitors. Shipyards were constructed
along the Salcombe and Kingsbridge
shores. In Kingsbridge these occupied the
foreshore known as Date's Quay, (near
where the ' Moorings' jut out into the
estuary). William Dates's yard built 130
ships. The advent of paddle steamers
brought the boom to an end in the early
20th century. A new quay was built to
accommodate the steamers. This was Bond's
Quay (or New Quay) now known as Crabshell
Quay. |
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At the
indoor meeting on 21 April 2010,
our popular hosts at the Crabshell,
Yvonne and Dave were presented with a
framed photo (Chris Shipp) of the
Crabshell. |
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| 01.04.2010 |
WARNING...
Fiber Worms have been posing
a low level threat to GRP
boats for some time. At worst they have caused a
bit of brown staining around the water line. Over
the last season they have become more aggresive
by invading the gel coat which can lead to a
degradation of the underlying resin. In severe
cases it has become spongiform. Member Roger
Peeke has emailed to say that he has limited
supplies of a good, cheap treatment, similar to
"Foraoil"
developed by NASA, but mixed with LP (marine).
This should be applied at the same time as
anti-fouling. The threat is increasing so NOW
is the best time to apply it for the season. First come first
served. For more
information email Roger.Peeke@googlemail.com. |
| 31.03.2010 |
Inshore
Fisheries and Conservation Agencies
(IFCAs) are advertising for people with marine
and coastal knowledge to apply to join them (by
April 12). More details click HERE. |
| 31.03.2010 |
HOPE
COVE LIFEBOAT. KEBC member Ted Tipping
has sent in an email to say that maintaining the
Hope Cove lifeboat PRIVATELY is
a "last option". The preferred option
is for the MCA to continue to support and operate
the boat. A PETITION TO 10 DOWNING STREET
has been made to this effect, which requires
signatures. If members wish to
support this PETITION, follow this link. http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/list . Select "Transport &
Infrastructure" which opens a list of
current open petitions. Select David England - 2
April 2010 and SUPPORT it if you wish to. |
| 29.03.2010 |
Harbour
Board Meeting. Paul & Nick attended
this meeting on behalf of KEBC. The minutes are HERE. |
| 27.03.2010 |
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JUMBLE |
| The Club held a boat
jumble sale on Saturday 27 March
2010 at the Crabshell Inn,
courtesy of Dave & Yvonne. It
was not intended to be a
fund-raising event, but even so,
£106.45 was raised for RNLI and
£88.50 for KEBC funds (this
included £10 from a member who
had been selling offcuts from a
boat-build project). And everyone
seemed to find it worthwhile.
Some photos by Chris Shipp are
shown. (Click on them to
supersize) |
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| 20.03.2010 |
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BOATWATCH team
leaders (left) met on Wednesday 24
February 2010 to plan the season's
programme for tackling marine crime. (Click
on photo to supersize) |
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| 19.03.2010 |
Norman Dilley
has sent in an RNLI link. You can download a
pager which gives a list of lifeboat launches
around the country as they happen. To download
the pager for your desktop, click here. Almanac
Nick Alen has sent in a link to a
downloadable FREE nautical almanac.
. Try it. Click here. |
| 17.03.2010 |
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Indoor Meeting
We were delighted that Mr Ian
Gibson was able to visit us with
members of the Harbour Board.... MORE |
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| Secretary Madeline has
done a fantastic job for the Club
but is now stepping down. We all
showed our appreciation at the
March meeting and sang her
"happy birthday" as
well. |
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| 15.03.2010 |
Scott
Bader visit. For full report & photos click
HERE |
| 10.03.2010 |
There
is a mistake in the KEBC tide table booklet. The
high tide on 13 May 2010 at 0519 GMT has a height
of 4.8m and NOT 5.8m as printed. Please amend
your copy NOW!! |
| 08.03.2010 |
At the KEBC meeting at
the Crabshell on 17 January 2010, Beth
Henshall, representing "Finding
Sanctuary" was asked several questions. She
has expanded on some of her responses and has
sent more information to us. CLICK
HERE to read it. |
| 08.03.2010 |
From
Madeline " Yacht Parts are running
their anti-fouling Sundays. Buy, or order and pay
for, any anti-fouling product on a Sunday and get
20% discount". Click HERE. |
| 08.03.2010 |
The AGM
on 17 February 2010 was well attended. Chairman
Rob Moore reported on a good year with several
"firsts" for the Club. Membership
stands at almost 200 family
members. The Treasurer reported a healthy bank
balance & thanked Claire Drinkwater for
auditing the accounts. The Boatwatch Co-ordinator
was pleased with the year and the 75%
reduction in marine crime in the area was surely
due in some part the Club's regular Boatwatch
duties and marking days which raised security
awareness. The appreciation of members for the
work done by the Committee was minuted. |
| 27.02.2010 |
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At
a packed AGM on 17.02.2010 Sir
Jonathan Tod updated members on his
progress with his solar powered boat
build. Four main things
should be mentioned here. (1) Do not miss
the naming ceremony at the Crabshell at
the end of June. The Champagne will flow!
(2) "Hello Solar"
is not a preferred choice of name. (3)
"Amy Blush" is a condition that
affects boats not sailors. (4) He has
surplus hardwood/marine ply offcuts at
50p a lot for KEBC funds. |
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| 20.02.2010 |
At
the Harbour Board meeting of 1 February 2010
approval was given for funding for a study to
ascertain the environmental impact of sediment
plume dispersion dredging on the Estuary. Subject
to a satisfactory outcome, maintenance dredging
of the Kingsbridge Basin will begin in
Autumn/Winter 2010/11. It was also made clear in
the minutes that owners of private moorings are
responsible for their maintenance.Click HERE to read minutes in
full.
Chairman Rob Moore and Nick Alen
represented KEBC. |
| 27.01.2010 |
Tender
stolen from the Quay slipway sometime
between 6 & 26 Jan 2010. It was chained to a
ring on the harbour office allocated site and the
chain had been cut. It was a green
Plastimo 200 . This has been reported to
the police and the harbour office. If you saw
anything OR have a suitable
replacement for the owner, please contact KEBC
Secretary or see the wanted advert in
"members' adverts". |
| 27.01.2010 |
FOUND
Keys ... on Kingsbridge car park near
the main slipway. Ring with attached boat keys
and outboard engine kill-chord. Please contact
Graham if they belong to you. Tel. 854488
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| 20.01.2010 |
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Indoor meeting. 7.30. Crabshell.
Beth Henshall from Finding
Sanctuary gave a useful and
informative presentation on this
partnership project which aims to secure
a healthy and productive future for the
coasts and seas of South West England. It
elicited many questions from members.
Click HERE for more information and to add
your information to the interactive maps
as part of the gathering process of
information about users . |
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| 07.01.2010 |
At
the 2009 Christmas Dinner, the Landlord &
Landlady of the Crabshell Inn were given honorary
life membership of the Club. They have written to
thank us. From:
The Crabshell Inn To:
Kingsbridge Estuary Boat Club
Thank you so much for our meal at your Christmas
Dinner. We had a super evening and were very
surprised and pleased to receive out Honorary
Life Membership. The framed certificate will
always be on display, wherever we are. We are
very gratified that your club has gone from
strength to strength, especially regarding all
the fine work done by committee and members
alike. We have really appreciated your custom and
your company and wish you all a successful 2010
and all the years beyond.
Yours very sincerely
Yvonne & Dave Kerslake-Brameld
7th January 2010
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