Autumn is suddenly upon us, and what a way to start it with our recent comedy night held at the club. It was a great success, with even the commodore taking to the stage before any of the acts to try some of his own material out on an unsuspecting audience! If you missed out, or would like to come to the next one, I have been speaking with Christian our comedy compere and have booked February the 19^th for our next gig. More details to follow soon.

Our quiz season is set to return, starting Thursday 14^th October. Andrew Moore has kindly offered to be you quiz master and has asked me to pass on the following:

• It will be downstairs.
• Tables of 4 to 6 people for the moment, but to compensate for fewer people in teams your quizmaster is going to make the questions a bit easier.
• Orders for food and drink at the table.
• Please be at your table before 7.00 pm when meals will begin to be served.

The quiz will be in the usual format, of a picture or similar quiz will start things off, followed by 30 questions on any topic the quizmaster thinks fitting.

Please help Brett and his staff by making a booking in advance.

Looking forward to seeing you on 14th, pencils at the ready

Andrew Moore.

Sailing News

There are only two races left in the autumn series, starting with the Yacht Haven sponsored race this weekend. Following the race Brett will be serving lunch at the club, and we have the pleasure of welcoming back Banned From the Moor, who will be playing from 2pm. A note to all race skippers: Sunday 17^th is our end of season lunch. If you haven’t done so already, please contact Paul Richardson for your tickets.

On the 30^th of October we have a spooktacular Halloween party planned for all children of the club, cadets or not. Tim Yonge and Brett are just putting the last few details together; more news will follow by end of the weekend.

During November and December we have a packed program of events and functions on, starting on Wednesday 10^th November with a talk entitled “A bucket of water, soap and a towel”, an illustrated presentation by retired veterinary surgeon and well-known raconteur John Head. John has been sailing from his home port of Helford to The Yealm River for 50 years, and (in his spare time!) was a country vet. John will be showing photos of some of his farm clients together with wonderful anecdotes of working alongside them. It promises to be a fun night. On this note, if you know any one or would be happy to give a talk please contact Brett or the Commodore and let us know.

Brett is now taking bookings for Christmas Functions so if you are planning a works do or family get together, please call or email the club

menu below is £22.50 for 2 courses or £27.50 for 3 courses

Christmas Menu

• Starters

Crab arancini, pickled fennel, lobster bisque

Maple glazed pork belly, spiced apple puree, crackling crumb,

Celeriac, hazelnut & truffle soup

• Mains

Turkey breast, pigs in blankets, roast pots, sprouts & bacon, honey roasted root vegetables, cranberry stuffing & gravy

Slow cooked shin of beef, horseradish mash, honey roasted root vegetables, marinated fig & port reduction

Butternut squash, walnut & goats cheese pie, creamy mash, winter green, cranberry sauce

Fillet of bass, pickled mussels, chive mash, winter greens, beurre blanc sauce

• Desserts

Christmas pudding parfait, cinnamon spiced donuts

Chocolate & Cointreau brioche pudding, clotted cream ice cream,

Eggnog panna cotta, mulled berry compote, white chocolate ice cream

Dates for your diary (more info to come soon):

Nov 7^th Commodore’s Roast

Nov 13^th Yawl dinner and prize giving

Nov 14^th Remembrance Sunday

Nov 20^th Taster Menu and launch of our new restaurant and kitchen (if all goes to plan)

Nov 27^th Sparkle Party is back

Dec 4^th RBL dinner

Dec 11^th Members function upstairs

Dec 12^th Return of big Christmas Lunch

Dec 18^th Christmas Karaoke evening

Dec 19^th Members function upstairs

Dec 23^rd (provisional) Christmas carols night

Dec 25^th Christmas day Club closed

Dec 26^th Boxing day Bar open for drinks lunch time

Dec 31^st NYE

Pease note Brett is away for the following dates

Oct 27^th & 28^th inclusive

Nov 1^st till 7^th inclusive

Jan 1^st till 9^th inclusive

Jan 21^st till 23^rd inclusive

Brett and his team look forward to welcoming you all to the club house