Dell Quay Sailing Club
General Committee Update July/Aug
Dear members,
The GC met last Monday as always, virtually, but for the first time by ZOOM – so we could all see each other all the time!
The update is available on the website. By way of highlights –
- Some good news – the Victoria’s fleet is returning to racing! Please do note the dates (first one is 4th August) as we are asking members not to use the balcony or pontoon for the three hours or so that they are racing. Dinghy racing is also proceeding well with good (and safe) turnouts. And the rowing boat is on its way to Dell Quay!!
- Something new –we’ve undertaken the first phase of an environmental impact report. Its preliminary findings make for interesting reading.
- The Sailing committee has made some good progress in improving the condition of the dinghy park – huge thanks to Will Parrett and his merry band of Firefly sailors who undertook some of the hard graft as well as Steve Foden and berthing coordinator, Graham Causer.
- The Covid team has been incredibly busy (see update). The GC would like to thank the team, particularly Piers Chamberlain and Chris Rigg Milner for all their work. There are some important developments: we’re locking the changing rooms with effect from Friday 7th August. There is now a procedure for signing in and out of the club house as part of our efforts for track and trace. And we’re asking that members use face coverings when in closed spaces.
- Finally, in the ‘Boring But Important’ category, there’s some information about the AGM and proposed changes to the articles and bye laws.
Happy reading!
Ben Alcott
Commodore
For more information see conservancy.co.uk and conservancy.co.uk/latest-news
                                                      Dell Quay Sailing Club is a relaxed, friendly sailing club, a happy place for families, couples, and individuals to enjoy in the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour or the Solent. The club itself is in one of the most picturesque locations to be found in Chichester harbour.The harbours 22 square miles of water offer a variety of destinations and of course easy access to the Solent and the English Channel with all their possible cruising destinations. While most activities, sailing and social, take place at weekends, members have access to the club at all times.The main club building houses a bar, lounge area, galley and changing rooms with hot showers. There is also a converted grain warehouse providing a race office, office/training room and workshop as well as a spacious shed for storage. There are berthing spaces for a large number of dinghies and a number of drying moorings for yachts. Dell Quay welcomes Paddle Boarders & Kayakers to enjoy this idyllic setting, perfect for exploring the harbour by paddle board. We have a floating pontoon which serves as a great launch for paddle boarders, and a club house with superb views across the harbour. The club wishes to encourage paddle boarders & Kayakers to join as members, and be a part of this active and sociable sailing club.The club runs Fun Friday's through the summer season, where there are suitable tides, attracting many existing paddle boarding members to come and enjoy their sport on a beautiful summer's evening! DQSC and the Environment If you are interested in Membership follow this link for detail. Sailing events run all year round with racing for adults and juniors, a junior training week during the summer holidays, the very active Women on the Water (WOW) group, dinghy cruising and cruiser rallies within the harbour, the Solent and as far afield as Brittany. Subject to qualifications, Dell Quay Sailing Club also has a number of dinghies for club members use, just in case you dont have your own boat yet. These include an RS Vision, 4 Pico's, a Laser 13, 2 RS Feva's, a Topper, an Optomist and a Wayfarer. The comprehensive racing programme includes class and handicap series, several open events and the highlight of the season, the Annual Regatta. We even race Victoria RC Model yachts. The club hosts :- We also provide training course on both power and sail to Members only through our RYA Training Center. We hope this introduction has encouraged you to find out more about Dell Quay Sailing Club.But the best way is to come down and see for yourself.Please contact us and someone will be pleased to show you around. See details about our clubs facilities. We look forward to seeing you soon! A birds eye view of Dell Quay Sailing Club
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