Death of Jean Proudlove
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This is to report the death of one of the Club’s most enthusiastic previous committee members, Jean Proudlove (nee Mcleod). Jean, who was in her nineties, passed away peacefully on December 23rd in the Barlochan Nursing Home, Palnackie.
During the late 1970s and early 1980s she was responsible for the social activities of the Club. Senior members have fond memories of her outstanding catering skills, providing much needed sustenance after racing and also the many dinners she organised not only throughout the sailing season but also during winter evenings as well. Her late husband Frank was an accomplished dinghy sailor and also accompanied John Copland on cruiser visits to the Isle of Man. Jean’s funeral will take place on Monday January 10th at 11am at Colvend Church.
Robert Dinwiddie
Revised Autumn Programme
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Revised Autumn programme below and also on the banner on the website front page.
All racing events on the programme should now be entered via Webcollect ( here ) . A new event will be posted the day after the previous one. Remember you need to sign in to see the "events" as they are member only.
VHF Repairs
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Recently, the club had need of a repair to a fixed VHF radio. A search of the internet revealed a number of companies but all wanted around half the value of the set just to look at it. Fortunately, a mountain rescue pal put me onto Willie Macpherson of Highland Signals Ltd. and they agreed a no fix no fee job. As it happened, it was not a big job but, even so, the price of £25 (plus VAT and carriage) seemed very reasonable indeed. They even threw in a new fuse holder and some connectors. Everything came back looking very neat. Their email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the phone is 01463 226543.
Success at RYAS Awards
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The club came away from the RYA Scotland Awards evening with one direct success and one indirect.
The trophy for Club of the Year was brought home to Kippford and the honour was all the sweeter when you consider the quality of the other two clubs on the shortlist; Royal Northern and Clyde YC and East Lothian YC. East Lothian now head for London as a shortlisted club for the UK awards and we wish them well.
Our one time cadet captain Jock Wishart was successful in the competition for Performance of the Year. Jock took the trophy with his Commodore's Cup team, who went to Cowes and came back not only victorious but very clearly the top team. Jock was kind enough to mention the club in his acceptance speech.
One thing we learned was that, should you be at a Burns Supper and Jock is addressing the Great Chieftain o' the Puddin Race, you'll hear and see a lively address; just keep out of claymore range! See Jock in full cry on the Facebook page.