Thank you to all who attended the Tarbert muster, the weather was kind to us and we had 18 club boats over the weekend with 48 club members present. More attendees than foreseen when we had to cancel the caterers due to lack of confirmed numbers close to the time so we reverted to previous formats and had a BBQ on Saturday evening

Friday 3rd August

On Friday afternoon and evening there was much of inter-boat hospitality and in addition we hosted a wine and beer reception of Friday afternoon as boats arrived at the pontoon. Some members had dinner at the Starfish.

Saturday 4th August

Saturday morning we held competition based on the use of a throw line to rescue someone who was overboard or adrift in a dinghy. This was arranged and supervised by Ian and Catherine Anderson. Thank you to the both of them.

The winning boat was Ancaster IV but it was a very competitive close run event with a safety briefing and explanation from Iain Anderson.

Afternoon tea followed in the marquee with a fantastic array of food giving opportunity for members to mingle.

Flag Officers Drinks Reception

Later in the day the flag officers hosted a drinks reception in the marquee for the fancy dress based on the letter ‘W’ with members using their imagination to the maximum. DJ Nick played introductory and background music with the fancy dress flowing over into the BBQ.

Fancy Dress

First Place – David Pearson and John Ewart – The Wallace Twins

Second Place – Ian and Catherine Anderson – The Wurzels

Third Place – The Bryson Team From Ancaster IV – The Ancaster Bombers

The BBQ was organized so that members could bring their own food and leave it with a capable team of volunteer chefs, so thank you to the chefs. This allowed members to continue to relax instead of slaving over the hot coals, well in this case gas!

A great disco followed run by Nick, once again thank you to him and thank you to Fiona for transporting him and all his gear to the event. He certainly makes a difference.

Inter – boat hospitality followed with some members watching the sun come up on Sunday morning

Sunday was a relaxed day with some members leaving and some staying over until the Monday or Tuesday.

Thank you to the flag officers and all members that helped, with a particular thank you to the volunteer BBQ chefs.

A most enjoyable and well supported muster.

Closing Muster – Saturday 8th September – Rothesay

Those wishing to attend should reply to Rita at info@rsmyc.org and OOD Matt Hill at matty1712@aol.com by completing the form which has been sent out as a separate attachment with this e-mail. We will send out by email a berthing plan a couple of days prior to the muster.
Weather permitting we will hold the usual Club Putting Challenge on Saturday afternoon so we expect you will be out there practicing hard. Event timings will be displayed on the day.
A menu for the dinner at the Kingarth Hotel is attached. Charges will be £30 per person which includes meal, bus & gratuities. Please note meal choices will be made on the night. Please advise numbers & payment by 2nd September.

Ladies Lunch, Saturday 24th November – Corinthian Club, Glasgow

The Ladies Lunch is scheduled for this date, however we are waiting confirmation from the Corinthian.
More details and booking forms will follow shortly.

Winter Lunch

Provisional Date Sunday 27th January 2019 at the Kip Hotel

Happy Boating and Fair Weather
John White
Commodore RSMYC