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News From The Commodore January 2007 Introduction During the last few years when Conway was in Commission there used to be an annual race meeting of Old Conways and the Cadets at Plas Newydd. These races were organised by John Southwood who has done so much for Conways. Once the Pay Off took place some of us wished to perpetuate Conway's traditions by wearing her Ensign. Thus was formed the Conway Club Cruising Association. The first Commodore was Vice Admiral Sir David Clutterbuck (26-29), in due course he was succeeded by Vice Admiral Sir David Brown (41-45) and he by David Fletcher Rogers (43-45) who retired in 2001 to be succeeded by Richard Martin (42-44). The Admiralty have given members who have British registered yachts the right to wear the Conway Ensign. See entry in 'A Proud Tradition Continues'. Our principle function each year is the award of the Moody Cup. This was a cup given by the relatives of J P Moody (04-06) who lost his life when serving as 6th Officer of the Titanic. During the time Conway was in Commission it was competed for each year by the Cadets in sailing races. Now it is awarded for the best Log of the previous season. Several awards have been made for long distance voyages the longest being by Captain David Cooper (54 -55) who in 1999 sailed first to the Canaries with crew and then single-handed to the West Indies. He then sailed round the islands meeting several of our members and then made for home via Bermuda and the Azores again single-handed. If anyone wishes to obtain further information on The Conway Club Cruising Association please contact the Honorary Secretary and Vice Commodore: Captain Mel. Barratt
News From The Commodore January 2007 Dear Members, A short letter to wish you all good sailing in 2007 and a review of the past year. We had a good Fitting-out Dinner at the West Kirby Sailing Club, which would have been well attended if it had not been such appalling weather, which resulted in a number of last minute cancellations. However, we were supported once again by Local OC's who, while not being members of the C.C.C.A., continue to turn up in numbers. which make the whole thing viable. Our sincere thanks to them all and long may it continue. Unfortunately Alex Rollinson, who had done all the work in reading and adjudicating the submitted Logs, was unwell and was one of those along with Nickie, who we had hoped would be with us. As you all know Alex has since Crossed the Bar and he and Nickie will be sadly missed. Alex had indicated that it would be his last year in the above capacity and as a gesture of our Thanks (At Mel's suggestion) we made Alex an Honorary Member of the C.C.C.A. He was chuffed to bits. Fortunately we have been able to acquire the Services of my Good Friend Syd Davies 42/43 who has agreed to read and Adjudicate the Logs for this year Moody Cup so please “do it now” and send your entries to: Syd Davies, 14 Patch Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire, SK7 1JB “There is not a moment to lose” as Captain Jack Aubrey would say. Syd has a wealth of Experience in many different types of Yacht and has even completed the best part of a Round the World Voyage, besides having a way with words. The Fitting-out Dinner is to be held on Saturday 3rd.March (1900 hrs. for 2000 hrs.) at West Kirby Sailing Club when your “Wa------------------------------------it” for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! New Commodore Christopher Smith 58/60 will be installed. Christopher has kindly stepped into the Breach, some would say not before time, but seriously having served for the past Four Years it is high time some one younger took the Helm and I am very grateful to Christopher for stepping forward, and I am sure that he will do a good job. I have asked Mel Barratt to be Acting Commodore on the occasion of the Fitting-out Dinner as I cannot be with you to make the hand over. I have to admit to having dropped a clanger in mixing up the Dates for the Dinner with my annual visit to the Land of my Fathers. “Time to call it a day”. I hope that we have a good turnout and that you all have a jolly time. We had an Excellent Luncheon at the Royal Yacht Squadron courtesy of Sir Malcolm Edge. A reasonable turnout but not without a deal of effort, so it has been decided to miss the event out for 2007 and maybe, just maybe, we can ask to go back another year. It really does depend on the level of support. I have enjoyed being your Commodore but not the Speech making. I will continuing as Dinner Secretary for a while longer and hope to make many more friends, which to me is the most important point about any Club. Wherever Old Conways meet there is an Immediate Rapport and the Intervening Years since you last met roll away and its like Old Times. I treasured my time on Conway and considered it a Privilege to have been able to Serve and to be trained T here. A Good Friend Patrick Purser who lives in Anglesey and who I meet from time to time has written an Autobiography (Just for the Family) of his time on Conway, which was featured in a local guide to Anglesey recently. He said this of his time on the Ship “We were treated like Men and we were expected to behave like Men”. To me that says it all. Good Sailing in 2007 Richard Martin 42/44 Commodore C.C.C.A.
Once again I can report that the Conway Club Cruising Association has increased in numbers over the past twelve months. At the time of writing early in January we have 169 members (160 in 2006), Yachts and Boats 124 (115), Blue Ensign Permits 80 (68). We welcome the following new members and hope that they have many pleasurable years with the C.C.C.A. Capt.J.A. (Jim) Colquhoun, (56-58), 15 Overton Drive, West Kilbride, Ayrshire. KA23 9RQ Tel: 01294-823284 Sails his sloop ‘Meander' out of Ardfern, Argyll. A.N.W.(Nick) Fletcher, (57-59), Lower Tremeer, Tremeer Lane, St.Tudy, Bodmin, Cornwall. PL30 3NL Sails his Westerly Pageant ‘Jolly' out of Falmouth. A.J. (Tony) Gilbert, (60-63), La Grainyi, Le Hurel, St.Mary, Jersey, JE3 3AL. Channel Islands. Tel: 01534-482072 Sails his Motor Cruiser ‘Caprice' out of Jersey Capt.J.H. (Jeremy) Puckett, (58-61) 29 Berry Head Road, Brixham. TQ5 9AA. Tel: 01803-882352 Sails his LM 32 ‘Maelstrom) out of Brixham. J. (John) Holme, (72-74), 29 Ayrshire Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Tel: 01722-324006 Sails his 30 ft. Arpege sloop ‘Slippy' out of Poole. K.S. (Kelvin) Adams, (71-74), 12 Halliwell Road, Redcliffe Bay, Portishead, Bristol. BS20 8JP Sails his Sunline 31 foot Sports Cruiser ‘Cassiopeia' out of Portishead. A.G.(Adrian) Mitchell, (62-65), Glyn Cottage, Bere Ferrers, Yelverton, Devon. PL20 7JL. Tel: 07877-203918 Sails his ketch ‘Norfen' out of Plymouth. T.J.Oakes, (60-63), 118 Fishpool Street, St.Albans, Herts, AL3 4RX Tel: 01727-810673 Sails his Cruiser ‘Silver Crusader' out of Glasgow. Rejoining Member D.H.(David) Jackson, (57-60), Ty Boncyn, 2 Bryn Nebo, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham. LL11 5YB Tel: 01798-757987 Sails a 53 foot Narrow Boat ‘Ruka'on the Llangollen Canal. R.L. (Roger) Jones, (56-59), 13 The Clubhouse, Melton Park, Woodbridge, Suffolk. IP12 1SZ. Tel: 01934-384924 Sails his sloop ‘Wild Girl' out of the River Deben, Suffolk J.W.(Jeremy) Rigg, (58-61), 5 Oxo Frakti Street, Anoyira 4603, Limassol District, Cyprus. Tel: 00357-25-222876 Sail his 12m sloop ‘Victory II' out of Cyprus. Congratulations to John Pepper for winning The Moody Cup. Remember, entries are now required for 2006 cruises and Logs should be sent to Syd Davies as soon as possible if they are to be considered. The Log need not be of an epic voyage as a well written Log of a few days cruise will be considered. I hope that you all have Fair Winds and Good Sailing in 2007. Mel Barratt (54-56) Hon. Sec. C.C.C.A. Annual Subscriptions are now due. If you have not already paid please send a cheque for £5, payable to The Conway Club Cruising Association, forwarded direct to the Honorary Treasurer, Lt.Cdr.W.E.A.Sewell RD RNR, 87 Roxeth Hill, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex. HA2 0JR Annual
Subscription (1 st.Jan.) £ 5:00 List of Members Yachts Free Mel Barratt (54-56) Conway Club Cruising Association Fitting-Out Dinner 2007 Name...................................................................................................... Conway Dates........................... Address..................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................Tel:.......................................... Please reserve .......... places for myself (and Guests) for the Fitting-Out Dinner on Saturday 3rd, March 2007 at West Kirby Sailing Club (1900 hrs. for 2000 hrs.). Name of Spouse/Guests.............................................................................................................................. Price £22 per head including Wine. Cheques to be made payable to The Conway Club Cruising Association and forwarded to Richard Martin, 4 Huxley Close, Bramhall, Cheshire. SK7 2PJ Tel: 0161-439-5462 |
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