The Telescope
The newsletter of the S.C.G.S.C.
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The Telescope The newsletter of the S.C.G.S.C. |
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| Volume 5, Issue 4 | November, 2007 | |
| OLD SAILORS Old sailors sit and chew the fat 'bout how things used to be of the things they've seen and places they've been When they ventured out to sea. They remember friends from long ago and the times they had back then of the money they've spilled and the beer they've swilled In their days as sailing men. They rode their ships through many a storm when the sea was showing its might And the mighty waves might be digging their graves as they sailed on through the night. They speak of nights in a bawdy house somewhere on a foreign shore and the beer they'd down as they gathered around cracking jokes with a busty whore. Their numbers grow less with each passing day as their chits in this life are called in But they've nothing to lose for they've all paid their dues and they'll sail with their shipmates again. I've heard them say before getting underway that there's still some sailin' to do and they'll exclaim with a grin that their ship has come in and the Lord is commanding the crew.
Winter Storage of Explorer The time has finally arrived, for ‘Explorer’ to be lifted out for ‘wintering’ at the Naval Service Headquarters in Haulbowline. Well done to the crew who brought her from Crosshaven – Victor, Helen, Sean and also to the gang who were at Haulbowline from 8am the following morning to assist. The help of Dermot, Mick, Dave, Paul, J.J, and Paddy in this regard was much appreciated, especially by the Naval Service Yacht Squadron. Paul directed operation on the quay side and the remainder of the crew rubbed bottoms for the rest of the day……how delightful one might say. Rubbing bottoms, is an annual event open to all members of the club, both male and female. The only requirement is a desire to do a bit of work. Lunch on this occasion was provided by the Naval Squadron who as usual came to the rescue. Well done Navy! Work has already commenced on the engine overhaul for ‘Explorer’ and as soon as Shane Allen can drag himself back from sea going duty on the ‘British Tenacity’ somewhere in the South China Sea it will be completed. While this is not a difficult piece of work it is essential that from a mechanical point of view, as there are few mechanics available when your on passage be it to France or Glandore. Eoghan is already putting together a list of defects/repairs which will have to be carried out over the winter. The sooner some of these can be completed the easier it will to overall. A works list will be circulated shortly and your assistance is required and appreciated in this endeavour. Any member who can give of some of his time should make contact with Eoghan who is the overall co-ordinator. Some of this work may be carried out at home over the winter, so no need to drag yourselves away from the fire! End of season prize giving event. An end of season Bash or pre Christmas party will be held at the ‘Boqueria’ bar and restaurant on the 5th Dec at 8.00pm. All members are invited…..Tales of mighty feats on the high seas will not be tolerated……….until 9.30pm. Usually around this time the bull starts anyway! Prizes will be given for the following categories.
2. Runner up prize to a skipper and crew which as part of the cruise involved skill in navigation, sailing and seamanship. 3. Best racing result of the season. 4. Second best racing result of the season. 5. Individual prize to a member of the club who contributed energy, enthusissiam and got the job done. 6. Club member who had the greatest number of logged days on the water. 7. Award to previous Club Commodores for their individual contribution to the South Coast Garda Sailing Club. 8. Spot prizes. |
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