New Notice to Mariners relating to the Moray Firth.

West of Scotland Boat Jumble poster etc.

The Club Championship was held yesterday (16 September). The northerly wind was fickle; sometimes strong and always variable in direction. The four main races for the event were held out on the Skate Bank starting from around Mark E. The 4th race was a pursuit race which involved a staggered start (slower boats first) and a predetermined race finish time. Theory is that as long as boats sail to their published handicap they will all be bunched together at the finish. As luck would have it the positions at the finish were reasonable well spaced out allowing the final placings to be easily recorded. 2 races were held inshore near the harbour for the Cadets and despite the very fickle winds produced some close results involving tie breaks for first and second and for third and fourth places. The Campbell siblings were racing for the very first time and both did very well considering the conditions. The winners are listed on the attached picture and detailed results are published at http://www.chanonry.org.uk/2017.html - follow the links. Congratulation to them and thanks to everyone else tooking part. At the prize giving heartfelt thanks were expressed to Richard Evans, Mike WIlson, Tim Lloyd and Chrissie Lane for running the racing, and to Janet Witheridge for the much enjoyed catering.

Annual dinghy racing competition for Club Members for the following trophies: 1. Club Champion - Redcastle Challenge Cup 2. Ladies Champion - Murray Grigor Trophy Helm is female 3. Cadet Champion - Beauly Firth YC Cup Helm is < 16 on 1 January 4. Novice Champion - Fortrose Tankard Helm any age and learning to sail/race 6 or more races for each main group with a break for lunch at about 13:00. First start at 11:00 Separate starts for each of the two main groups: Regular racers and Novice racers

Dinghy Regatta and Scottish Skiff Grand Prix results published. Congratulations to the winners and a very big thanks to all who took part. Thanks too to the race management team who dealt efficiently with the fickle winds and to the galley crew. www.results.chanonry.org.uk/2017/Regatta_Skiff_2017.htm www.results.chanonry.org.uk/2017/Regatta_Fast_2017.htm www.results.chanonry.org.uk/2017/Regatta_Slow_2017.htm

First time view from the water of one of Scotlands finest feats of engineering!

You will be most welcome to take part in the Chanonry Sailing Club Annual Dinghy Regatta on the 5&6 August at Fortrose Harbour. The event is open to Skiff Classes with PY <=900 and Fast and Slow Handicap Dinghies. The split between Fast and Slow Handicap is likely to be around 1115. Musto Skiffs from across the UK will be competing for the Scottish Championship and we expect other skiffs such as RS800 to visit. We'd be delighted if friends from neighbouring clubs in the Highlands were able to visit. The poster attached gives brief details so see http://www.chanonry.org.uk/dinghy--skiff-regatta.html for full details and to enter. Looking forward to welcoming visitors and to showing off our excellent sailing and racing waters. Richard Evans, Sailing Secretary sailing@chanonry.org.uk

Race Officer Richard Jenner awarding the Ness Cup Trophy to Jack Evans who won today's race round the firth. Robert Taylor and crew were first placed cruiser. Huge thanks are due to Richard, the race management and safety team and very importantly the ladies of the local RNLI who have been providing catering this weekend. All the proceeds from the day are donated to the RNLI.