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Westray Sailing Club
JJ Rendall Final Race & BBQ
Saturday 10th Sept 2011
2010 Seasons Activity
All in, Westray Sailing Club had a very successful and eventful year. Gordon Rendall is getting quotes in to build an extension to his trophy cabinate.
Gordon Rendall & Johny McEwen in the "Alice"
Gordon Rendall accepting ONE of his trophies from the officials, Bertie Drever, timekeeper and John Harcus, Commodore, on Regatta Day.
Spirit Dancer
It was brilliant to see the Canadian canoe "Spirit Dancer" back again this year, we were honoured that they stayed for a week and Chris Cooper also presented WSC with the unique prize for the Rapness Race.
"Spirit Dancer" leaving Rapness with a mixture of visitors and locals for a rather long dance to Pierowall.
John Harcus receiving the small paddle and its story from Chris Cooper of "Spirit Dancer".
Rapness Race
We were able to trial a new race this year from Pierowall to Rapness on the Sunday following the Regatta. Seven boats entered each having a local onboard as part of the crew as per the race rules and the yacht "New Dawn" skippered by John Hinkley won.
Local Lauren Harcus pictured with John & Margaret Hinkley
"Neriedes" setting off on a rainy sunday morning.
Crews and welcome party including Karen and the pipe band at Rapness Pier
Prizes
At the prize giving on Regatta Day we were delighted to also present life membership to three men who have contributed greatly over the years to the ongoing success of the Club.
Davie Lennie, Harcus Hutchison & Sandy Firth pictured with John Harcus
The Club were honoured to have the recently married Mrs Erika Pottinger presenting the prizes, pictured above recieving flowers and a wedding gift from Club Treasurer Jan Stephenson
Finale
The final race for the Rendall family cup and the party in Brian's shed was a great way again to finish the season.
Pictured above having a pause in the dancing is the winner of the Cup this year Brian Kent and his wife Mabel on the left and Jackie Rendall's son John with his wife Sally to the the right.
General
Above: a copy of the original painting presented by the Club to Mr & Mrs Brian Kent on the occasion of their wedding in Oct 2009.
The painting is of Brian and Louis in the J&B followed by the Ivy, on the last sailing day of 2009.
Go to 2010 Regatta on the menu bar left for photos of the Regatta and the Pursuit Race on Sunday
ABOUT THE CLUB – a peedie history
The club started out as the Westray Sailing Club (and Papay residents could also be members). Throughout the years it was also known as the Westray & Papay Sailing Club and the Westray Yachting Club.
We have in our possession the original minute book, which records the proceedings of the meetings since 1925. The club has being going strong since then, although it stopped twice in its history, once out of respect for the Gairy Boat Disaster in 1929 and again for World War II.
Sailing nights are Tuesday and Fridays, meeting at the harbour at 6:30pm with sailing starting at 7:00pm prompt. If you want to come and sail with your own boat, or want any information, please phone the Secretary Sam Harcus on 01857 677 860
We have published a book to record the history of the Westray Regatta and would be grateful for any other information or photos you may have.
If you would like to buy a copy please email us and we will contact you regarding payment. The cost is £10.00 including post and packing.
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