July 2009

Inside this issue: � Presidents Prattle � National Photo’s � Secretaries Scribble � National Photo’s Continued

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That was good even though the odds were against us. Hopefu l l y everyone enjoyed the weekend of the National despite tractors conking out and a few things being forgotten both days went extremely well. I think for the first time in ages the competitors appreciated that launching was going to be difficult and it was good to see everyone ready and waiting for a change.

Although I did my bit on the prom I think Alex and his mates deserve the praise (I think the phrase is running around like blue assed flies!) And big well done to John for both days at the bottom of the slip recovering. Full praise for everyone I think. Sorry I didn't make my normal tiddly appearance, but Russ decided to have my grandsons christening at 12.30 on the Sunday and the rest of the family arrived on Saturday.

So a big thanks to John who managed to get us out of the water first, which gave me 15 mins to get home, suit up and get to the church. Can't deny I was the last in, but not everyone was sat down and so no embarrassing church doors opening after the service had started. I did have every intention of coming back down later but in truth I got trashed and I didn't think I'd be able to walk that far. But I did think of you all and hopefully everyone mucked in and cleared up and packed everything away. Certainly was a hot old day. I think we're off to Brixham this weekend for the last of the Nationals before The Worlds in July, so plenty of time for socialising in the coming few weeks. So I'll see you all a bit more often now especially sitting outside the Pav if the weather stays like this. (Rich wrote his piece several weeks ago, prompt as he always is, this does mean that due to delay in receiving all of the content some of his dates have passed – Ed) Membership secretaries note: ID cards for permit scheme can be collected at The Pavilion any not collected by August will be posted out. Have fun and note Tractor re training will be after the rest return from Belgium. Rich Green

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The Weston National weaton last year the club still prSeveral members of the BWthis season to date. I would like to thank all whatever way over the weeNo doubt Chris will be inclare available on the club wNext year should the club the completion of the sea dThis will test the clubs abiplace with the Council as toA decision as to whether discussed at the next ManaShould you wish to tableManagement member whoBy the time you receive a c

be well under way in Belgium, a full report will be included within theRob Jenkins, Wayne Harvey and Kelly Turner all of whom have beeThe tractor is now back and available to be used for launching and following the Weston National. Thanks must go to all club members and their friends who carried obeen agreed that when launching or recovering, the tractor must nonominated club driver go deeper than this mark then they will be baThe door locks have now been fitted on the club tractor, all nominameet in the Pavilion on Friday 7th August 2009 at 7.45pm where thecence. If you have a photo card driving licence, you must also bringAs you are no doubt aware construction work on the splash wall hwidth on the promenade has been reduced whilst the work is being can have the free use of the back area of the Melrose Car Park for be marked out during boating times. No trailers or cars are to be lef Rob Solomon.

ther was again kind to us, although the entries were slightly down rovided the competitors and spectators with an excellent event. WS Management praised the club for what was the best event held

club members and their family and friends who helped out in ekend as without this help then the event would not have run. uding some photos within this months Skiline and all of the photos

website. decided to hold a National then new challenges will arise namely

defence wall. ility to hold an event and discussions earlier this year have taken o how logistically the event can run. the club will bid for a round of the 2010 National series will be

agement meeting. any questions at this meeting then please submit these to any

o will bring these questions to the meeting. copy of Skiline the 16th World Water Ski Racing Championships will e next Skiline however we would like wish good luck to Cye Hayes,

en select to take part in the Worlds. recovery after some major repair works which had to be carried out

out the repair works. Following the last Management Meeting it has ot go deeper than the top yellow mark on the tractor step. Should a

arred from driving the tractor for the rest of the club season. ated tractor drivers who have paid for the tractor keys are asked to e keys will be handed out on production of a copy of your driving li-g a copy of paper counterpart that comes with it. has commenced around the slipway area, this has meant that the carried out. We have agreed with North Somerset Council that we trailers and cars during boating times. The area allocated to us will

ft on the slipway at anytime whilst you are out boating.

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