The joy’s of a simple trip down river | ||
This an article shared by John and Tonia published in the winter edition of the Westerly Owners Association magazine
Sunday was as promised a bit damp and breezy and as the forecast was giving gale force winds from Wednesday night on, it looked like a quick dash down river from our berth in Neyland Marina for a couple of days afloat at the start of the week was the best plan. And what a good choice that proved to be. Out over the sill on the start of the ebb just after s...
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Crew Wanted or Available | ||
If you are a skipper needing crew or if you are vailable to crew then there are a few ways you can advertise your position:
Put a post on the SSC Facebook Page
Contact the cruiser captain to add a request on this page
Fill in the form on the poster inside the club door.
cruisercaptain@saundersfootsailingclub.com
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Cruiser Fitting Out | ||
Fitting out starts in the autumn when laying up and if this is done properly the fitting out can be done quicker and with less trouble (e.g. no seized up seacocks etc.)
In Autumn
Flush out water tanks and drain.
Run engine and flush through with fresh water, finally running through some anti-freeze or cutting oil.
Change engine oil, do not allow old oil to remain in engine during the winter.
Remove water pump impeller and store in a jar of water.
Slacken alternator belt.
Spray engine ...
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Harbour Plan for visiting Cruisers | ||
Saundersfoot Sailing Club extends a warm welcome to all visiting cruisers. The sailing club is marked on the plan, it has toilet and shower facilities available for visiting boats. Please contact the club for the touch key pad number.
All visiting boats need to contact the harbour master on arrival at the visitors berths below the booking office building (directly ahead as you enter the harbour).
The suggested places to visit below, give good suggestions for day cruises from the harbour.
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Places to visit | ||
What to do on a fine sunny day?. John Davis, who know every square inch of the waters around Saundersfoot has kindly contributed a cruising guide listing where to go and what to avoid.
DAY TRIPS FAVOURED BY JD
1. LYDSTEP (Charts 1076 or 1482)
Depart any time after H.W to carry the tide down.
Return in the evening with the tide.
Distance 6M, a leisurely 1.5 hours each way.
Possibly return outside Caldey Island distance then about 9M. Take a dinghy if you wish to land.
Suitable wind &...
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