English (UK) Flag Officer's Newsletter - September 2023
A glorious weather window at the end of August and start of September, led to many opportunities for some great boating in the bay, both locally and afar - we look forward to hearing about the many cruises that took place, and there will be accounts of some of these in our end of season yearbook - Please email
CHIPAC continues to flourish, and after losing a couple of evenings to strong wind, it was great seeing the youngsters out on the water these last two Friday’s. it’s important we recognise the volunteers, so many thanks to Instructors Mike Chloe and James, and of course to Pete D and Pete W and Gwenno for their safety and supervision work, to Lyndsay Graeme and Jane, and of course all the parents. This is a section of the club that represents the future of sailing here in the bay, and we hope to assist CHIPAC with an entry into the GP14 World Championships “regatta fleet” here in Pwllheli, in August 2024.
The joint ISORA and PSC “night race” took place towards the end of August, and as is becoming tradition, the wearing of sunglasses was mandatory! A very fast race to Ynys Gwyllan Bach a Fawr off Aberdaron and back which was enjoyed by 8 boats, and a fantastic party in Plas Heli afterwards, with curry and live music. Congratulations to our race, series, and class winners, with Mojito crowned ISORA and PSC coastal champions and again left to fill the midland bowl with rum punch! This was a supreme effort by Mojito, skippered by Pete and Vicky recently back from the West Highland Yachting Week and Abersoch Keel Boat week - even the boat said it wanted a rest!
Arwen Fflur represented PSC in the 420 national at the end of august - see the report on the website here
September saw the start of the “Medi” series, with Finally taking the lead ahead of next week’s final weekend before the start of the ever-popular Autumn series for the Challenge Cup. For crewing opportunities in this series, contact
Last Saturday saw the completion of the ISORA offshore series, with a slow race to Dun Laoghaire, and although Mojito was just pipped to the post into second place for the series buy a couple of points, it was great seeing PSC boats dominating the final results, with Jackknife winning the last race, and finishing the series in 3rd place, and class 0 in 2nd, Mojito finished the series in 2nd place overall and as class 1 winners, Jac Y Do finished in 7th place overall and class 2 winners, with Jezebel 4th overall, Gelert 6th and Zig Zag 12th overall (and winners of class 2 in the coastal series).
Mojito ghosting into Dublin Bay, with a helpful full moon
Once again, our club has proudly won the Irish Sea trophy for the best performing club in ISORA, with a trophy to be awarded in November. www.isora.org
The bar and catering operation in Plas Heli continues to run Wednesday to Sunday, and Sean hopes to show all the Rugby World Cup games on the clubs big TV, including those on Sunday evenings . PSC is sponsoring the half time Aussie/Cymraeg themed treats during the evening game on Sunday the 24th of September.
Plas Heli continues to upgrade many facilities for our primarily safety and security, with showers now available to Plas Heli berth holders - these are in the old club building – “Caban Heli”.
On the quay side – “Cei Heli”, CCTV has been fitted, which covers the car park, craning in area, and the bridgehead to the pontoons. In the main compound – “Parc Heli”, upgraded boat washing facilities, smoother tarmac and CCTV has been installed, making it easier for members to move and clean their dinghy’s when accessing and returning to the dinghy storage area.
Social - The Autumn supper takes place on the 7th of October, with tickets available from the Flag Officers - Mark, Lyndsay, Vicky and Sam and are priced at £25 for a roast meal. There is live music in Plas Heli from 3pm featuring the “wave machine” - Angus playing cool tunes to keep us in the beach spirit as the Autumn nights draw in. Sadly, Ian Herbert Jones has had to pull out of his talk, as he had a last-minute invitation to race in the Ocean Race that starts today but has promised to re-schedule – Good luck Ian with the race.
It still promises to be a great afternoon and evening, so please reserve tickets by emailing:
December the 2nd is the black-tie Christmas Party and Prize Giving in Plas Heli, with a three course meal and live music - further details will be available next month.
That all for this month, and I wish everyone fair winds and safe boating and look forward to hearing about what people did in this superb weather window.
Hwyl - Good Sailing
Mark H Thompson - Commodore.
