Working Parties East Rack Slipway:
24th & 25 October start time 9am
7th & 8th November start time 8.30am
21st & 22nd November start time 8.30am.
Please come in old clothes and bring wellies if you have them
Any changes to the above due to inclement weather will be posted on the website and Facebook.
It is important that we get good turnouts as there is a lot of heavy work to carry out.
Tim Wright
Racks
A reminder that the prom will NOT be available for parking on Saturday 17th October due to the cruiser lift out being carried out. Also beware of works being carried out to lay a gas pipe along the Cinder Path to the EYC, access to racks should be possible but may need care.
Just a reminder that dinghy racing will continue to the end of the 2020 season as shown in the sailing programme – copy under sailing. Still following the restricted wind and courses as set out in the Dinghy Racing Risk Assessment. The changing rooms remain closed with limited access to the toilets, can you change at home or by your car.
We have decided that so long as the COVID19 situation remains as at present we will run the Brass Monkey on New Years Day. We will allow for a small number of visitors, the club will only be open in accordance with COVID regulations, so food and very limited drinks service. As above changing facilities will not be available.
I hope that as many of you as possible will continue to enjoy the rest of the 2020 sailing season.
We are planning for a full 2021 racing programme – subject to being able to return to some semblance of normality.
Stay well – Steve Corbet
Unfortunately, the high tides and winds last night have got the better of the slipway on the East Racks.
As the slipway is now in such a poor condition, we have now taken the decision to take it out of service for everyone's safety. I know that this may impact on the Cruiser haul out and we are working on alternative arrangements to get crews out to the cruisers.
We are also looking for volunteers for an emergency work party on Sunday 4th Oct to try and stabilise the remainder of the slipway. As usual it would be meet up at 8.30 at the club.
If you have any queries, please get in touch.
Thanks
Steve Hill
Vice Commodore
Below is an extract from an email sent around the interclubs by the Police Marine Unit. I have only extracted the part relevant to the Thames but if anybody wants to see the whole email please let me know.
Steve Hill
Dear Marine Stakeholders,
I am sure you will agree it has been an interesting year so far, from COVID to the subsequent significant increase in river users throughout the county. The purpose of this email to you all is to give you a brief overview and update on our activities as a Marine Unit for the past 3 months.
We hope most of you will have seen more of our officers out and about either on the shore or out on water throughout the last 3 months. We have been endeavoring to re-focus our efforts towards our community engagement and whilst it is still a work in progress, we have achieved a number of success’ so far, which are highlighted below. We have given each area of the county a dedicated officer to focus on the marine issues in your particular area, if you are not aware of them already, they are as follows ;
PC1925 Ian Newling – River Thames: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PC2609 Dawn Wood - Rivers Crouch & Roach: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PC1390 Daren Chambers-Rivers Blackwater & Colne: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PC72598 John Perry-River Stour/Harwich & Clacton Northwards : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We also have a generic email account which all of our officers check when they come on duty, to ensure we deal with as many enquiries as possible as soon as possible ; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. I hope you will make use of these officers and keep them informed of issues in your area. Of course, in an emergency please still use 999 for immediate assistance.
River Thames ;
We have carried out two joint operations with Southend Council, Castle Point Council, local Policing teams, GLAA, IFCA, Food standards Agency and Justice and Care charity to deal with illegal shellfish harvesting, modern slavery, food/environmental health and conservation. Future operations are planned and we have a number of persons awaiting prosecution as a result
There has been a sharp increase of reports around Anti-social behaviour with PWC’s. We have been paying additional attention to the slipways along the coastline and working with the council to improve safety and review legislation around water craft use on the foreshore. We currently have an agreement with all parties responsible for monitoring these slipways to record every person launching a vessel and this has led to a number of successful prosecutions and further prosecutions are pending.
We are aware of a number Anti Social behaviour reports in Leigh, especially Bell wharf, of beach parties and people climbing over boats on swinging moorings and causing damage. We are working with local Community Policing teams to help increase patrols in the area.
There have been recent reports of immigrants landing at East beach which we have investigated and confirmed with Border Force this usual activity from a visiting yacht and nothing to be concerned about. However, please report any sightings of suspicious activity whether immigration or crime related to Border Force or Police immediately, if necessary via 999 again.
We have noticed from Coastguard reports that there has been a significant increase of people being cut off by the tide especially from visitors to the town and around the mulberry Harbour. Please help to assist the emergency services by ensuring all of your member/client/ colleagues are aware of tides and the dangers.
In the last week and large tender was pulled up onto the top of the slip at Two tree Island and the outboard engine stolen. As autumn/winter approaches please ensure all removable valuables be taken off of vessels and vessels secured. Please check mooring lines as a number of vessels have broken free in recent heavy weather and please be vigilant and check your boat regularly throughout the winter months report any suspicious activity to the Police.
We hope you will have found this update to be of use, it is our intention to repeat these on a 3 monthly basis. Please be assured we will work hard to provide the best possible service to you as our stakeholders and would welcome any feedback you may have.
Best Regards
APS 2858 Paul RAWSON
Essex Police Marine Unit
49-51 Station Road
Burnham on Crouch
CM0 8HF
Tel : 101 x/t 480406
Mobile 07989 693899
Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
As many of you know, East Racks slipway is in a poor condition. Tim and his band of merry volunteers have been carrying out running repairs for most of the year.
We have decided that once the cruiser lift out has been completed in October, that East racks slipway will be taken out of commission so that we can start repair works as soon a possible.
If anybody is intending to use their dinghy after the 17th October, could they contact Tim Wright about moving to West racks temporarily?
Thanks
Steve Hill
Vice Commodore
The Committee has been working hard to keep up with the latest guidance regarding the Covid 19 pandemic. An updated version of the club risk assessment can be found on the Policy Document page of the website. This reflects the changes made in line with recent government announcements and supports the use of the lower saloon for further seating and tables. Your cooperation with the bar staff and committee as we adjust to these revised ways of serving is appreciated. Don’t forget to bring your face-masks. The club has draft beer and lager back on tap. The investment in cellar cooling earlier this year has improved the quality and life of the ale. We hope that members will continue to enjoy the club whilst abiding by the necessary restrictions..
Steve Hill
Following the government announcement of September 22nd, the following changes are being made to our opening hours and operating methods:
- The bar will open on Friday evenings at 19:30 with last orders at 21:30. All members must have left the club by 22:00.
- Bar service will be at your table, members and guests are to order drinks from their seats. These will be brought to you by the bar staff.
- Whilst in the clubhouse, masks are to be worn unless you are seated at your table.
- The bar staff will fulfil our legal requirements for registration via manual means although we will have also registered with the NHS Track & Trace system. The QR code for the latter will be displayed in the bar area.
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