Clyde Cruising Club

CCC AILSA CRAIG RACE THIS FRIDAY
Enclosed Sailing Instructions-all available via CCC WEB Site
Plus Photo and Report from CCC Jounal 1964 with 31 starters!
Hope to see a good turn out-CliveR

CLYDE MUSTER THIS SATURDAY
In Conjuction with the Kyles of Bute SC and with a heavy heart we are CANCELLING this weekend`s Muster Due to the Weather Forecast
Winds Gusting over 30 Knots and from the North West!!!
See you all next year CliveR

A WEEK ON SATURDAY-Weather looking OK
CCC CLYDE MUSTER at WRECK BAY JUNE 8th-from 1200 hrs
Book on the CCC web site- all welcome
A unique event in the CCC Calendar that brings the Dinghy, Racing and Cruising Section members together with the Kyles of Bute SC at Wreck Bay in the Kyles of Bute.
Linked to CCC Clyde Muster Race (Ladies and Juniors)-dependent on numbers
Cruisers make their way independently to Wreck Bay-members arriving from 1200 hrs
The site at Wreck Bay has a simple toilet facility and is suitable for rough camping.
BBQ and refreshments will be supplied, also feel free to bring your own.
NB: This is a free event for all members.
Any issues booking or questions please contact Clive Reeves
[email protected] or 07900493389

CCC Cruise -Back to the Clyde after a wonderful week of Sailing & Fun-Last night at Kingscross with Sea Reiver -as per enclosed photo
Thanks to all members how took part on a super Cruise in Company to Titanic Museum and Tour of the RUYC club house
Cheers
CliveR

CCC cruise day 5
Dinner at RUYC in wall to wall Sunshine after a fab day at Titanic
Cheers Clive R

Day 4 CCC Cruise
Glenarm to Bangor in wall to wall sunshine

Day 3 CCC Cruise at Glenarm

Day two and this Morning on the CCC
Cruise

Day 1 of the CCC Cruise to Belfast at Loch Ranza

Inclosed Results for the CCC Opening Muster 2024-a big thanks to race officer Robin Young for the start at Kip and finish at Gourock on a day of very light winds but all boats finished
Congratulations to Race winners
Class 2 -AOTW -well done Murray & Crew
Class 3- Lyrebird-me & the good lady!
And thanks to Linda Pender and staff at the RNCYC for a lovely Meal at their Club House with a collection for the RNLI
Cheers CliveR

SS24 designates RNLI as official charity for 2024

2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of Scottish Series and celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI, the voluntary organization cherished by sailors across the UK.

So we are thrilled to designate the RNLI as the chosen charity for this year's series.

After racing on Sunday 26th we will welcome to Tarber the impressive Severn Class Lifeboat from Campbeltown and the Atlantic Class Inshore Lifeboat from Tighnabruaich. Competitors, family and friends will have a chance to see these spectacular craft close up – so please come join us on the marina pontoons.

Our goal is to raise £10,000! This is a big ask so please come prepared to give generously.

Gift Aid envelopes will be in the registration packs – please bring them with you on Sunday, insert cash and fill out the statement on the back. (there will also be a payment card facility)

Take a moment to watch the short video on our website www.scottishseries.co.uk/RNLIsupport and get your entry in as we want to see you in Tarbert!

CCC Cruise in Company next week
Weather looks good for our Sail to Belfast and the Titanic Museum
As Belfast Marine in closed we will muster at Bangor Marina with Dinner a week on Saturday at RUYC-will be super fun
See you all at Campbeltown on Wednesday
Cheers CliveR

CCC Open Muster this Saturday
Enclosed Sailing Instructions
Still time to enter
Cheers CliveR
Opening Muster Saturday 4th May 2024 Inverkip to Rhu - Inshore Championship Race 2

RULES
General Regulation 4.8will NOT apply. The race is open to members of all RYA/World Sailing affiliated yacht clubs.
Yachts must have a valid IRC or CYCA handicap certificate dependent on the class that they enter
Please note the General Regulations 3 and 10 about monitoring the Race at all times on Channel 77.
4. Eligibility, entry and fees. 4.1. For the Inshore Championship races yachts in the following classes

Class 1 IRC ratings >= 1.000 and CYCA < 12.00.
Class 2 Class 2 CYCA >=12 and Two-handed yachts with spinnakers.
Class 3 CYCA handicaps Restricted Sail Class: these yachts may set headsails but may not set a spinnaker. A two-handed entry is allowed. If a yacht intends to race in Class 3 (Restricted Sail) or be eligible for a Twohanded result the Club Office must be notified no less than 48 hours before the Start, either in writing or by e-mail. In the case of a yacht’s IRC and CYCA ratings falling in different Classes the CYCA rating shall determine the Class
COURSE
Start – CPA Buoy Warden Bank (S) – Baron’s Point (S) – CYCA Racing Mark E off RGYC (55°57.3´N, 04°50.2´W) (P) -
Pile Beacon East 55deg 59.100, 4deg44.200 W (S) – NATO A 8 Mooring Buoy (S) – Ard No 24, red can (P) – Finish Line(14 M)

THE START
HW Greenock 09:57 BST
The Start Signals are anticipated as follows:
Time
Warning
Preparatory
Start
12:15
Class 3


12:20
Class 2
Class 3

12:25
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
12:30

Class 1
Class 2
12:35


Class 1

The start line will be between the mainmast of the CV moored to the north of the entrance to Inverkip Marina and the southernmost racing mark offshore, the CV to be left to Starboard and the mark to port

THE FINISH
The finishing line will be between the mainmast of the CV moored approx 1 cable east of Castle Point and Cairndhu Green Conical Buoy (56°00.34´N, 04°.46.00´W) to be left to Starboard. In the event that there is no CV at the finish, yachts are to record their own times in accordance with General Regulation 10.3

TIME LIMIT
The time limit for all classes will be16:30
If one yacht in any class has finished by the time limit, racing for all classes will be extended by 1 hour

RACE OFFICERS START - Robin Young 07596 608035 FINISH

BERTHING
The muster and dinner is to be held at the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, Rhu The suggested berthing place is Rhu Marina, which is only a short walk from the Royal Northern and Clyde Club House. Berthing should be pre-booked by the yacht owner as this cost is not included within the race entry fee. Please avoid using other private moorings in an unauthorized manner. Please contact Rhu Marina direct on telephone 01436-820238 or call Rhu Marina on channel 80 or 37(M) before arrival. Please be aware of the submerged reef to the immediate South and West of the new breakwater at entrance to Rhu Marina, a safe approach green buoy is provided to the north of this danger.

SATURDAY MUSTER
The Club race is to Rhu with a muster and evening buffet meal at 1800 for 1900 at the RNCYC
Contact the RNCYC to book and pay for the meal. Phone 01436 820322
There will be a prize draw following the meal to support the RNLI LIFEBOAT APPEAL

CCC & RNCYC combined Opening Muster

Saturday 4th May 2024

Join us for our Opening Muster accompanied by members from Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club.

Sailing Instructions and bookings for the Race and Muster can be made here or by calling Bronwen at the office on 0141 221 2774.

There will be a Dinner at the RNCYC after racing, with the Bar opening at 1800, and dinner will be served at 1900. Members of both Clubs who are no longer sailing and would just like to come along to socialise are welcome to join us.

To book for the Dinner please contact RNCYC on 01436 820 322 by Thursday 2nd May,

Dinner will be Chicken & Ham Pie with Potatoes & Veg, and Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert - £23.00

There will be a Raffle to support the Helensburgh RNLI after the dinner.

CCC BUTE RACE update RESULTS & photos NOW ON CCC WEB SITE -ON THE NEWS PAGE
more photos from Majorie McWhirr of a super day
Plus a clearer photo of the results- the Copy & Paste was not clear??
Cheers CliveR

Scottish Series Regatta 2024 | Clyde Cruising Club Get ready to hoist your sails and embark on an unforgettable maritime journey as the Clyde Cruising Club announce The Scottish Series 2024.

Great to see both the Dinghy & Keel Boat sections of the CCC having a wonderful start to our season
Cheers CliveR

CCC BUTE RACE RESULTS 2024
A fantastic start to the CCC season with wall to wall sunshine but not much wind!, just great to out on the water
A big thanks again to Race officer Peter Edmond who made sure we had a race!
Congratulations to Winners- Jings Class1, Samurai J class 2, Celtic Spirit Class 3
See you all at the Opening Muster next weekend for the race from Kip and Dinner at the RNCYC all info on the CCC website
Cheers CliveR

CCC Bute Race 2024
Class 1 0940 CYCA FT ET CT Place
Jings GBR8543R J109 9 14 09 29 4 29 29 3.49.04 1
Sloop John 'T' GBR9740R Swan 40 9 14 10 26 4 30 26 3.49.52 2

Ptarmigan GBR 4232L Arcona 400 8
14 11 34 4 36 34 3.59.42 7 2-h
Samurai J GBR9292C J92 12 13 22 05 3.42.05 2.57.40 1
Artemis GBR8411R Sun Fast 37 12.1 14 10 39 4 35 39 3.40.04 6 2-h
Tata II SWE1 J92 12.35 13 34 28 3 59 28 3.10 11 2
Dragonfly 5860R Dehler 32 12.5 14 10 12 4 35 12 3.37.52 5 2-h
Lemerac 4040C Moody 38 15.42 14 28 13 4 53 13 3.37.51 4
Sleipnir GBR1706T 16.75 14 11 46 4 36 46 3.19.30 3
Loch She 616C She 31C 19.88 16 15 00 6 40 00 4.27.28 8 2-h
Class 3 0930
Synergie GBR5115C Dufour 40 9.77 14 38 07 5 08 07 4.17.57 5 2-h
Liaison 6333C Elan 333 13.23 14 13 56 4 43 56 3.41.20 2 2-h
St Bridget 9753 Maxi 1000 15.67 14 34 48 5 04 48 3.45.12 3 2-h
Lyrebird 1302C Maxi 1000 15.81 14 36 09 5 06 09 4.45.29 4 2-h
Bramble GBR2642R Rustler42 18.2 Rtd
Celtic Spirit GBR6917T X-332 12.5 14 10 43 4 35 43 3.38.17 1

CCC Bute Race this Saturday -book via the CCC Web site
We have a good number of entries but still time to enter-do it now
Weather looking OK -a great start to our season-cheers CliveR
Details below

Bute Race Saturday 27th April 2024Inverkip to Largs - Inshore Championship Race 1
2-Handed Series Race 1*
RULES
General Regulation 4.8will NOT apply. The race is open to members of all RYA/World Sailing affiliated yacht clubs. Yachts must have a valid IRC or CYCA handicap certificate de[pendent on the class that they enter.
Please note the amended General Regulations 3 and 10 re monitoring the Race at all times on Channel 77.
*Yachts wishing to enter the 2-Handed Series are asked to make this clear on entry, as well as in which class they wish to sail.

COURSE
All classes will sail Course 1 unless notified on Ch 77 when all classes will sail Course 2 or another course as specified by the RO on the day.
Course 1: Start – Toward Point Buoy (East Cardinal) (S) – Ardmaleish Point Buoy (P) – Rubha Bodach Buoy (green conical) (P) – Rubha Ban Buoy (red conical) (S) – Carry Buoy (red can) (S) – Inchmarnock (S) – Garroch Head (P) – CPA Portachur Buoy (green conical) (P) – CPA Channel Buoy HUN 1 (yellow can) (S) – Finish (37 M)
Course 2: Start – CPA Channel Buoy 1 (green conical) (S) – Toward Bank Buoy (green conical No 35) (P) – CPA Channel Buoy HUN 1 (S) – CPA Portachur Buoy (S) = CPA Channel Buoy B (S) – CPA Channel Buoy HUN 1 (S) – Finish (25M)

HW Greenock 03.10 BST
The Start Signals are anticipated as follows:
Time Warning Preparatory Start
09:20 Class 3
09:25 Class 2 Class 3
09:30 Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
09:35 Class 1 Class 2
09:40 Class 1

THE START
The start line will be between the mainmast of the CV moored to the north of the entrance to Inverkip Marina and the southernmost racing mark offshore, the committee vessel to be left to starboard and the mark to be left to Port.

THE FINISH
The finishing line will be between the mainmast of the CV, moored to the north of the entrance to Largs Yacht Haven, and the entrance to the Haven, the CV to be left to Starboard. In the event that there is no committee vessel at the finish, yachts are to record their own times in accordance with General Regulation 10.3

TIME LIMIT
The time limit for all classes will be 18:00
If one yacht in any class has finished by the time limit, racing for all classes will be extended by 1 hour.

RACE OFFICER
START PETER EDMOND
FINISH PETER EDMOND 07899 980169

MUSTER LARGS YACHT HAVEN
Members wishing to meet up after racing should do so in Scotts at 1900 hrs.

A Hebridean Swallows and Amazons experience - Yachting Monthly There are some incredible hidden harbours along the west coast of Scotland, many offering 360° shelter, although some may be rather challenging to enter

Last chance to book!!!
https://clydecruisingclub.org/booking/type/training

Clyde Cruising Club Titanic Belfast

8th to 14th May 2024

This CCC Cruising Event is a visit to Belfast Lough to include a visit to the Titanic Experience May 8th to 14th 2024.

Participants are welcome to join in the cruise at any point in the planned route (see below). The main event will be a 2-night stopover at the marina in Belfast Harbour.

More details and itinerary of the Cruise can be found on the website -THE FORM FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ON THE CCC WEB SITE-

Expressions of Interest: In order for the Cruising team to secure bookings for the various marinas, museum and dinner events, please return to the [email protected]

The CCC Sailing Season is upon us with the "Bute Race" on the 27th April two weeks on Saturday & the "Opening Muster" the following weekend with Dinner at the Royal Northern YC.

Details and bookings for these and all other Races and Musters for 2024 can be found on the CCC Website or by calling Bronwen at the office 1pm-5pm Mon-Fri.

Your Committees have been working hard ensure that we can go Sailing and enjoy all our traditional Races & Musters in 2024

It would great to see a big turnout for these and ALL the CCC events this year!

Cheers

Clive Reeves CCC Rear Commodore & Honorary Secretary

The ‘Jura’ Scottish Series

The Clyde Cruising Club is delighted to announce Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky as Title Sponsor of Scottish Series 2024. Our marketing machine is whirring away and you will start to see the new logo appear in social media shortly.

The Jura Distillery, just 40 miles from Tarbert (as the crow flies), is pleased to be supporting the event and helping the local Argyll community to stage the regatta, bringing much needed revenue to the area.

Jura Whisky products will be presented with the trophies to the winning skippers at the end of the event (age allowing), and their support allows us to boost the marketing machine that we intend putting in place to report on the action on and off the water.

If you have not got your entry in then remember the Early Bird discount reduces after the end of March, so go to www.scottishseries.co.uk now!!

Presentation to David McHaffie of the the Tobermory RNLI from the Clyde Cruising Club of £1000 collected from CCC members at our Spelve Muster last year
Also a big thanks to Douglas & Helen at Inverluss Mussel farm for hosting , once again a fantastic mussel feast for CCC
Cheers
CliveR

A Brillant night at Leonardo`s for the last CCC Meeting 2024 with a another entertaining talk by Ian Nicolson " A Yaching Disaster"
And presentation of the Todrick Trophy to Edward Mason for his outstanding contribution to our world famous sailing directions also to Geoff Crowley past CCC Commodore
Including photo of the last two winners of the Todrick Trophy Ian Nicolson & Rory McKinna
More photos and sum up of the evening can be found on the news page of our newly rejuvenated CCC Website by our Commodore David Denholm
It was great to see so many CCC members attending and having a great time catching up with fellow members
Cheers CliveR

REMINDER THIS WEDNESDAY an evening with IAN NICOLSON plus a presentation of the "TODRICK TROPHY " to EDWARD MASON for his dedication in Editing our CCC Sailing Directions for many years
A NOT to missed evening-ALL WELCOME

Spring AGM and Final Winter Meet
The Clyde Cruising Club Spring AGM will take place at 1900 on Wednesday 20 March
At Leonardos Great Western Rd Glasgow and will be followed by the final Talk of the Winter Meet series.
The presentation will be given by our own (ever young at 95) Ian Nicolson and is entitled:
'A Yachting Disaster'
And also we will be taking a brief moment to acknowledge the efforts of two of our own involved with production of the Sailing Directions, and who were unable to collect their trophies at the recent Prizegiving in the House of the Art Lover. (They shall not escape we shall get them on this occasion!). These are:
Edward Mason who edited the Sailing Directions for 17 years, and
Geoff Crowley who has succeeded him in this role
Please come along for all of these reasons (The AGM, rewarding volunteers and being entertained).
Tickets for Ian's talk can be booked through the Club website and via today`s email with an option to contribute to our Seamanship and Pilotage Trust.
Cheers CliveR