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Santa Irene Club de Vela Newsletter - 11th May 2011
Light winds and sunshine, ideal for us more mature dinghy sailors. I thoroughly enjoyed my Saturday sail with Trevor “Tideway” along with many other dinghies on the water that day.
Ian and his 25 ft. sailing cruiser “Blitzen” have found some steady breezes of 10 knots to entertain his crew. I would say we are all very Happy at Santa Irene, after our Social Event last week . We were together for a 3 course lunch in Bedar; a pleasant change from the playa. Our Hosts were Betina and Lucas of the Restaurant “El Empalme”, and looking after us at the tables were Carina and Amador. We left singing their Praises knowing we will return.
One topic of conversation was Ian´s forth coming cruise as a crew member on a 65 footer sailing from the Azores to the UK. A trip of about 1,250 nautical miles, departing from Horta on June the 10th , arriving in the Uk on the 19th . Perhaps when he returns he will entertain us at our next Social event with news of his exploits!
There is a Race called: “ The Azores and back”, its every 4 years which started in 1975. The 10th Race of the Series will start from Falmouth on the 4th of June. there could be 70 entries so Ian may see some of them arriving as he leaves the Azores on the 10th, Happy sailing Ian, we look forward to your return.
Now, from 20 metres to just 1 metre, the “International 1 metre Radio Controlled Yachts”. Club de Mar Almería held a 2 day Regatta last weekend. Santa Irene was represented by club member Rodolfo Criado, owner of yacht number 88, he is also owner of a 10 metre yacht in Garrucha harbour. There were 21 entries, the start were exciting, and racing competitive with starts every 30 minutes more or less. The Trophies were impressive with Santa Irene just missing out due to gear failure. It was a enjoyable day for Houri and myself meeting many interesting people; we look forward to our next visit to Club de Mar.
June will see the start of our 10th year, we look forward to the future; hope to see you this weekend, at “El Rincon de Puerto” 11 am onwards .
Take care.
John Talliss
Tel : 950 475 157
Movil: 658 548 790
E-mail johntalliss@gmail.com
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