The KWSC Social Page
The Social Scene at KWSC .............
One of the key attractions of KWSC is its family friendly nature, warm welcome and varied social scene. Ruth Hawkin, our dynamic Social Secretary manages our social calendar and would be pleased to hear from you with any ideas to add to this.
This is the page to find out what's happening at Kielder and all about our forthcoming social events.
News of 2 events:
- Start of season Social, The Highlander Friday 7th March 7pm
- Away Cruise 2-5 May 2008
Cruising Update and Away Cruising Weekend 2nd-5th May 2008
Hello,
The sailing season is nearly upon us and so I'm happy to announce that KWSC will once again be expanding the cruising elements of the programme with the addition of a second cruising away weekend to take place on the first bank holiday weekend in May, on top of the monthly cruises and September away weekend.
Previous cruising events have been extremely popular with the emphasis being placed on family fun and games both on the water and off. This new event however, had been created for those who want to do more sailing and less waterfighting, although I hope that families will still attend.
We have chosen the bank holiday weekend to enable us to go slightly further afield with less pressure of time and so allow more time on the water to sail and explore in company.
So the plan...
We will be sailing on Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway and staying at the Galloway sailing centre. The centre can provide a range of accommodation, although mainly camping, and even have facilities for other outdoor activities should the weather not be suitable for sailing (last resort of course).
For full details of their facilities and prices please see
www.lochken.co.uk or phone 01644 420626
I envisage people arriving either Friday evening or Saturday morning and plan to have a daily muster (with whistle blast of course) to discuss and share sailing plans with the aim to cruise in company. People can then disperse either on Sunday or Monday as suits them best.
I will not be organising any formal social activities but hope that the Kielder spirit will prevail and that we will spend time together off the water as well as on - there is a bar at the sailing centre! Should anyone want to organise anything in particular please feel free and I will try to facilitate in any way that I can!
Please book your own accommodation - the sailing centre are expecting us so please mention KWSC when booking. However, once booked I would be very grateful if you could let me know so that I know who to expect and when to expect you.
If you need any further details or any help with travel/finding or filling boat spaces etc. don't hesitate to get in touch, either by email or phone (details are in last years yearbook).
It should be a great weekend - I look forward to seeing you there.
Ruth
P.S. Put 12th-14th September in your diaries now - Family Away Cruising weekend with sea battles a plenty! Venue tbc.
Start of Season Social
It's that time again - nights are drawing out and we're all itching to get back on the water with the start of the season just round the corner.
But are you sure you can remember all you need to know about sailing? Why not test your knowledge?
Where? When? I hear you cry...
Friday 7th March
Start of Season Sailing Quiz
The Highlander near Belsay
7pm.
£1 per person entry - bring a team or form one when you get there - the more the merrier!
It will be great fun, with prizes for winners and, the highlight of everyone's year, the 3rd annual Kielder spot the bouy competition - better than the lottery!
It is also a really great way for new members to get to know others.
Food is served at the pub and in the past many have taken the opportunity to have a meal while quizzing. Get in touch if you need any more details - by email or phone number is in last years yearbook.
Hope to see you there.
Kielder
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