Archived News Items 2008 updated 12May08
Items that have been on the News page but are no longer current are generally transferred
to this page. Other years:-
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, 10:30 to 17:00, everybody is invited to the Aquarius
Sailing Club Open Weekend to have a look at the club and experience FREE sailing
in a dinghy or cruiser. Details poster (PDF file 28kb). Club details.
Following the
Open Day on Saturday there will be a BYO BBQ from 7pm. Bring Your Own supper to cook
or purchase burgers, sausages etc from the bar. Friends welcome.
On Sunday 27 April, the Eastern Orthodox Easter, races for Easter Egg Trophies will be held concurrent with the normal series races. Best two of three races to count.
On Saturday 26 April there will be a Working Party from 10:30 am onwards. Lunch will
be provided. Bring old clothes, gloves, gardening gear etc.
On Saturday 19 April (NOT 28 April) AQSC will be competing for the Mid Thames Trophy, inter club and fun event, at Hampton SC. We are allowed to have up to 10 starters so it is open to every one. Even if someone only does one race if they are in the top 4 Aquarius boats for that race they will have helped the club. Any members wishing to take part should contact Richard Cannon on 01932 786636. The first race is at 11 a.m. and the AQSC rescue boat will leave at 10 a.m. Details, Notice Of Race (NOR) (PDF file 10kb).
The Club windows are being replaced with PCV units but unfortunately our contractors
(Bodgit and Sons Glazing Division) are behind schedule and can’t guarantee restoring
the club to a state suitable for a social event by Saturday 12 April 2008 without
working over 24 hours a day.
The Indoor Olympics have been POSTPONED and will not take place on Saturday 12 April 2008.
The clubhouse on Wednesday 9 April
The new PVC frames have been fitted but not the
glass
On Saturday 12 April there will be Indoor Olympics at 7:30pm including tiddly-
On Sunday 23 March the 2008 season racing starts with races for the Easter Egg Trophy. There will be 4 races so you should be ready to start at 11:30.
On Saturday 15 March at 7:30 for 8:00pm there will be a party to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the formation of the Club. All members are invited to a complimentary buffet and a pay bar.On 17 February there will be a “Ladies day”. Departing from our usual format, this will be a Sunday lunch when the Gentlemen of the Club will entertain their Ladies to a Thai lunch served in the fine dining ambience of the Clubhouse. All Ladies and other members are invited. Advance booking is ESSENTIAL, details.
On 10 February there will be a Lunch and frostbite cruise/scavenger hunt. Note swapped with Ladies day due to error. Lunch MUST be booked, details.
On Sunday 13 January 2008 there will be a 3 course Lunch at the Clubhouse (12.30 for 1.00pm, MUST be booked), to be followed by family oriented activities and tea. Details (PDF file)