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December Board Meeting
December Board Meeting update
Update from the Engagement Committee
Chaired by Carole Quayle
Committee members: Diane Renton, Frank Rush, Gerry Morley
1. Minutes of last meeting approved.
2. Minutes of other Committees are still to be added to the website.
Social media; A new website developer has been choses and preparing work has been started.
Training; The Skippers and Mates training weekends have been viewed as a success.
The Disability Awareness Training has been postponed until the new year.
Navigation training sessions are due to commence and it is felt that when combined with the crew boat based traing sessions, we will have all areas covered.
To keep in touch with all members, we will strive to sent regular comms through the year.
A Coffee Moring will be held at Douglas Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 9 December.
Duke of Edinburgh Award - The board have agreed to supervised placements in principle.
SFTD Banner - Suitable photos are needed for the new promotion banner.
Date for the next meeting - Tuesday 16 January 2024
Coffee morning at Douglas Bay Yachtclub
Catching up with friends whilst having a brew and home made cakes
Enjoy Your Sail
ENJOY YOUR SAIL ON "Pride of Mann III"
If you are new to sailing or the weather forecast is changeable, here are a few tips to help you enjoy your sail.
- The evening before your sail have a light meal and avoid anything very spicy or a lot of alcohol.
- If you plan to use anti-seasickness medication, check the dosage the night before and only take as directed. Some brands are taken 2hrs before the sail, then at prescribed intervals after that.
- Wear warm clothing in two or three layers. Bring a hat and cloves. It can be chilly out at sea, even during the summer months. SFTD crew will provide you with foul weather gear (waterproofs) to wear over your own clothes if necessary.
- Pop a plastic carrier or sandwich bag into your pocket so it’s handy if you start to feel queasy. A few ginger biscuits or sweets may help.
- Bring a packed lunch that is easy to digest and will give you energy. Some members bring biscuits/chocolate/sweets to share, which is always welcome!
Even the most experienced of sailors can be affected by sea-sickness from time to time, but if you do start to feel unwell-
- Stay in the cockpit- going below will make you feel worse
- Focus on the horizon or a distant object forward of the boat
- If you are ill, use the bag in your pocket
Please don’t feel embarrassed if you are unwell- tell the crew and they will help you!