RCC Burgee

April 2010 Newsheet

It was announced on Friday 12th March, that the Government has approved its part of the funding for the 2nd Poole Bridge - The Twin Sail Bridge. Building is expected to start in the summer, with completion in 2012.

With the loss of 'Barfleur' to Portsmouth and apparently 'The Pride of Bilbao' ceasing to sail from Portsmouth at the end of the Summer, there are fears that 'The Cotentin' may follow the 'Barfleur' to take up that slot.

PHC have suffered a great loss already!

RYA News

The RYA Southern Motor cruise leaves from Yarmouth on 24th July. Interested? Call 0844 5569517

One of the proposed new wind farm areas - The West of Wight - is raising major issues for us recreational sailors. The RYA are concerned for:- Collision risk: Risk Management and emergency response: Marking and lighting: Effect on small craft navigational and communication equipment: weather. They fear :- Loss of cruising routes: Squeeze into commercial routes: Effect on sailing and racing: and Cumulative effects. Dereliction and decommissioning at the end of their life is also a concern.

Bits and Bobs.

Old flare collection - Update! (You will need details of quantities, type age and condition when you call)

The Leisure section of CHIRP, reminds us to check our lifejackets regularly and to wear them correctly, to keep a good lookout and that in fog (RADAR in use) both vessels should take avoiding action - this conduct differs from when both vessels are in sight of each other! It also reminds us to keep a sharp lookout in strong tidal conditions, for small marker buoys that can be below the surface.

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