Swing bridge closure 28 May 2012

We have just been informed that due to essential maintenance, the Swing bridge will be out of action on the 28th of May between 0700 - 1700.  The work will be carried out in "bridge open" position so the only way to access the tidal basin during this period will be via the seafront.

Regatta 2012

Here are details of a new event for 2012 -  an in-harbour yacht race on the Saturday at this year’s Dover Regatta, Sat/Sun 7^th/8^th July 2012.  Details are also shown for the Review.

Cheese with Henri

HENRI LLOYD will be attending the cheese and wine evening on 15 June 2012, with an opportunity to purchase a small selection of Marine wear sample stock.

Around Britain with Benji

As you may know, our Immediate Past Commodore, Benji, and his wife, Cate, are off in Vega on a Round Britain 2012 cruise. Members can follow their progress via their blog and catch up with their adventures.

Poetry update

Two new poems are featured on the website in our "Poet's Corner" . One from Tricia entitled "Dover" and one from Dena Slaughter, entitled "Welcome to Britain".  

And don't forget, the next Poetry Evening is on 20 June, at the Club.  Details from Tricia Peak or Roger Marples. 

Club Regalia Social

On Friday 11 May, we introduce a new range of club regalia, featuring the CXL logo. This is for our 140th. anniversary (for those non Roman scholars). Would members willing to model some of these new items, please contact either Lesley (lsinnock@btinternet.com) or Brenda (brendastewart2@btinternet.com)?

Age, size and gender are completely irrelevant.  The evening starts at 19.30 in the club bar. 

Drought update

The latest information regarding the UK Drought Regulations and the temporary use ban relating to boats from Veolia Water Southeast. Some things you can, and some things you can't. 

Chris Wastell Challenge Bowl

On Sunday 27 May 2012, Margaret Wastell will visit the club in order that she might dedicate the new Chris Wastell Challenge Bowl. It is also planned to present a bay tree in memory of the Chris, who was a keen gardener. This will be installed on our club veranda. The club bar opens at 12.00 and the presentation and dedication will take part at approximately 13.00.

wanting to change your crew?

New crew request on the site. Check it out in the members' section

Race Results

Latest Earlybird racing results are now on the site. See On the Water>Race Results

Channel Dash 2012 film

Watch the film on U-Tube of our Commodore, Bernard, taking part in the Channel Dash 70th Anniversary - awesome!!  More details on the Channel Dash trip here

RIP Jimmy McKenzie

Epitaph On A Friend

An honest man here lies at rest,
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so inform'd;
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.

Robert Burns

Port of Dover Notice

Notice to Mariners 18/2012 - Outer Harbour – West Buoy

The Fl.Y.4s West Buoy marking the NW end of the designated Anchorage Area in the Outer Harbour, has suffered significant damage to the upper part of the structure and is presently unlit.
It is anticipated that the buoy will be lifted by the dredger ‘David Church’ sometime later today (2nd May) and landed ashore at the DCT to effect necessary repairs.
Once repairs have been completed, the West Buoy buoy will then be redeployed to its previous charted position, with this Notice to Mariners (18/2012), self-cancelling as a result.

Red Diesel Update

Latest update from Dave Ford, RC Sail: There is a video interview on The RYA website with Gus Lewis, the RYA representative dealing with the issue. It covers most of the questions being asked regarding travel to Europe, especially Belgium. 

See previous information on red diesel saga

Club Merchandise - look smart and support your Club!

Watch this space for new arrangements on all items

Lesley now has access to a superb range of clothing, both ladies’ and gents’, and some samples are available to view and try on in the office. There is also a catalogue of available items at the Bar.  As soon as we can, we will put some examples here on our website, but the best plan is to go and see our range in the Clubhouse.

The club logo and your own boat name can be added at a very small cost. Our suppliers can also set up your own design for a reasonable initial cost, and they do a very fine job of the embroidery.

Contact Lesley on 01304-206262 for more inforation.