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by davidb
Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sunday's M6 Chaos
Replies: 0
Views: 464

Sunday's M6 Chaos

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Dave Riley found this onine:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... r-24994471

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We took the opportunity yesterday tea-time for a pleasant drive over the Trough of Bowland.
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by davidb
Sat Sep 10, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Progress........
Replies: 1
Views: 312

More Progress........

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We now have a nice new garage door which does wonderful things like opening and closing!
The key is in the safe.
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by davidb
Thu Sep 08, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jetty corrosion
Replies: 4
Views: 492

Jetty is Repaired

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Dear Members,

The jetty has been repaired. Fully operational. Big Thanks to John Holt and David Gill.

Doug
Commodore GSC
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by davidb
Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jetty corrosion
Replies: 4
Views: 492

Jetty Update

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The corroded cross members have been removed but we have also found serious corrosion in the walkway gratings, new ones have been ordered but until they arrive the bridge and jetty are still out of bounds. I will let you know as soon as the works are completed.

Regards
Doug
Commodore GSC
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by davidb
Sat Sep 03, 2022 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AGM 2022
Replies: 2
Views: 440

AGM 2022

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All members with registered email addresses should now have had notification about the AGM - Sunday 16th October 2022 commencing at 1300 hours.
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by davidb
Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glasson Regatta 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 451

Glasson Regatta 2022

. . We had a good time, thanks to all who helped and joined in. There are some good pictures on the GSC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpglassonsailing.co.ukwp/, I have taken a few off for the record here: http://glassonsailing.co.uk/wp/regatta-2022/ Are there any more, please befo...
by davidb
Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RYA NW Dinghy Cruise in Company
Replies: 0
Views: 408

RYA NW Dinghy Cruise in Company

. Dinghy Trail Still.jpg . Ullswater is the setting for the second RYA NW Dinghy Cruise in Company being held on Saturday 17 September. It will follow the trail starting from Ullswater Yacht Club, sailing anti-clockwise through stunning scenery to the southern end at Glenridding returning to the yac...
by davidb
Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Use of Whiteboard for launching and recovery
Replies: 0
Views: 376

Use of Whiteboard for launching and recovery

Dear Members . It appears that the protocols on the whiteboard and launching/recovery have been lost in the mists of time so hear is a gentle reminder. Regards Doug Doug Gorton Commodore GSC It is important that all members wishing to launch or retrieve their boats give notification of their intenti...
by davidb
Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hottest Day at GSC?
Replies: 1
Views: 333

Hottest Day at GSC?

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by davidb
Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merlo
Replies: 2
Views: 407

Re: Merlo

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Hi Mick, yes that had me guessing as well.
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But it turns out that it spat it's handbrake linings out over the weekend and the new ones are to be fitted this week. Slippers is planning to do it on Saturday unless someone else can get to it before, which doesn't sound likely.
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by davidb
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Club Security
Replies: 0
Views: 374

Club Security

. Dear Members, Last night( Sunday) the club house was left unlocked and multiple windows left open. Can you please ensure when leaving the club at the end of the day that all windows are shut and doors locked, don't assume that someone else will do it. If there are others on site they will no doubt...
by davidb
Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 60th Gala Night
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Re: 60th Gala Night

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Thanks for posting all the photos on Facebook, I'm glad the day went so well. Is it OK to copy some of them, please, to make a blog post which can then be part of the GSC archive?
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10 years ago link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EzNBWeB7xhEUmEmU6
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cheers, David
by davidb
Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: En route to Douglas
Replies: 1
Views: 385

IOM 2022

HI Andrew, Thanks for your photos, I have put htem together on a blog post ready for the Archives. They are downsized for the forum to save a bit of space, but if thereare any special ones that could be saved in High def, please email them and I shall make a feature of them and set them in a slidesh...
by davidb
Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marquee
Replies: 0
Views: 364

Marquee

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Dear Members,

The marquee for the 60th will be erected Thursday 23rd am please do not park on the grassed area ensure that any vehicles already on that area are removed. Any vehicle left on could be blocked in for as much as a week if not removed.

Thanks

Doug
Commodore GSC
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by davidb
Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 60th Gala Night
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Re: 60th Gala Night

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We are now fully booked, thank you.
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by davidb
Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Work party day at the club
Replies: 4
Views: 629

Re: Work party day at the club

A Big Thank You What a wonderful turnout for the working party on Saturday, good see so many new members helping the established crew. Some of the work due to neglect during the lockdown was backbreaking but was carried out by both the men and the ladies with gusto and good humour. A special thanks ...
by davidb
Thu May 05, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ian Atky
Replies: 2
Views: 535

Ian Atky

. Just now, Google popped up with this "8years ago" photo, so I thought I would share it. . Ian.JPG . Taken whilst waiting for the huge lock at Portishead to empty. . Here we are, steaming up the Severn in the barge, and keeping a close eye on the pilotage: . crewWatch.jpg . Quite an exper...
by davidb
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The reason for us having a gate code
Replies: 0
Views: 448

The reason for us having a gate code

Dear Members The reason for us having a gate code is to try and increase security and limit access to the site when members are not present. It has come to my notice that a commercial operation who are prohibited from entering the site and who also owe the club money were given the access code by a ...
by davidb
Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quiz Saturday Video
Replies: 0
Views: 387

Quiz Saturday Video

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Another great drone video from Big John can be found on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/1013773122/vid ... 991975439/

thanks a lot John, and for the entertainment. cheers, David
by davidb
Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snatchems to open again
Replies: 0
Views: 436

Snatchems to open again

by davidb
Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picnic on the Sands
Replies: 0
Views: 420

Picnic on the Sands

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I found this poster in the old caravan yesterday:
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that must be 10 years ago, we need to do it again
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by davidb
Mon Mar 21, 2022 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annual Quiz at the Club
Replies: 1
Views: 441

Re: Annual Quiz at the Club

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by davidb
Sat Mar 19, 2022 3:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 years ago
Replies: 0
Views: 404

2 years ago

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Visit to Sailmaker’s March 2020
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http://glassonsailing.co.uk/wp/visit-to ... arch-2020/
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by davidb
Sat Mar 19, 2022 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 60th Gala Night
Replies: 2
Views: 635

60th Gala Night

60th.png . Dear Members, The arrangements for the 60th Gala night have been finalised. Tickets are now available from behind the bar. tickets will be exclusively for members only up until the 14th of April after that date members can purchase on behalf of non members. Get in early for tickets as we...