Ahoy shipmates, hope you’re all hail and hearty
So we’ve slipped gently into July, the water butts are brimming with rain water, the oilskins hanging on the peg and we’re ready for the off! But before you leap across the gangplank we’ve got some news to tickle your interest and projects a plenty, so read on.
There’s been a change on the top deck of the good ship Visa-gb, young Edward Kitchen has handed over the wheel after his 12 month passage steering us through some turbulent waters. Great job Eddie and thanks, a big task to navigate the change from Colin Fowler the founder, easing his steely grip from the tiller, to the new look Visa-gb we have today. Mind you we’ve not let him slip overboard, no sir, he’s now got the key to the money box safe and secure in his new role as treasurer – a Yorkshireman in charge of the funds, security personified!!
So the question on the tip of your tongues is of course who’s now on watch? Well we are delighted to announce that, with very little arm twisting, we have a new and very smartly turned out figure filling the captains uniform. Anil Kanani has now got his steading hand on the wheel, so join us in giving Anil three loud ‘Hurrahs’ for stepping up, he’ll do a great job for us and we know he can count on your support as well.
The committee are delighted he accepted the role, and have now doubt that we can all sleep soundly on our off watches, with Anil navigating us on a safe passage. On top of this we’ve also got Super Sue, your favourite membership secretary, taking on the vice chairmanship. With Anil and Sue leading the way the troops will not only be well fed and watered, but have their ever need tended too, readying them to leap ashore to promote the Visually Impaired Sailing Association throughout the land.
Next we’ve got our planning, preparation and projects perfectly primed!
Yes folks we’ve got firm dates for next year’s bumper sailing program and we want you to be a part of it. So with diaries to hand this is what you need to know:
Scotland, the Scottish Islands Flotilla, fun on the sunny west coast. Dates 15th to 22nd May. Four boats, thirty four fine folk, well currently thirty so be quick to bag those remaining bunks. Contact Sue to book your place.
Royal Escape, retrace the steps of Bonny Prince Boaty McBoatface in the cross channel dash from Brighton to Fecamp with a bit of cruising on the side, charter dates are 25th to 31st May.
Sea Vision, featuring Blind Week. A massive project packed full of all your favourite fish & chip stops. Sea Vision runs throughout the month of June, starting and finishing in Falmouth. Appearing, with kind permission of Will & Rosie at Blind Week, will be weaving our wavy wake from West to East and back. Calling at Plymouth, Dartmouth, Weymouth and more. Join us for a week, a few days, or stay for the entire party month of June. Dates 5th June to 3rd July.
Round the Island race, as first timers the old hands are in for a surprise as Visa-gb glides past the fleet, fuelled by fish finger sandwiches and mugs of Tea, the podium awaits. Charter dates 28th June to 4th July.
Interested in a warm weather cruise in the Autumn? Get in touch because we want to make it happen, Majorca, Sardinia. Corsica – we don’t know where just yet so let us know what you fancy.
For a place or a chat about all trips contact Super Sue on 07767717440 or membership@visa-gb.org.uk.
Our Patron Pip, of Pip Hare Racing, has had lots going on, for those that can check out her Facebook page and you’ll see pictures of the new wrapped racing machine fresh out of the boatshed and looking great.
And finally, you’ll be pleased to hear, preferences. You’re reading this because you are on our database. As you’re on our database we think of you as a member of Visa-gb (whether you like it or not!) but if you don’t want to receive these ramblings, and who could blame you, all you need to do is unsubscribe – yup simples as they say.
For an audio version please click here: https://visa-gb.org.uk/2020/07/03/newsletter-audio-july-3rd/
Stay safe, keep talking to us and let’s fill the sea’s with Visa-gb’s
Anchors up & fair winds, best wishes from all at the Visually Impaired sailing Association HQ
