For many, the Christmas Dinner was the highlight of the last day of the Autumn Series. Sarah Norman laid on a full 3 course dinner for the whole club after racing had finished. Nigel Denchfield has provided some photographs of proceedings and they’ve been placed in the website gallery.
Members were treated with a choice of Soup or Prawn Cocktail for starters; Turkey, Beef or Nut-Roast for main-course; and Christmas Pudding or Gateaux for Pudding. All washed down with Coffee or Tea.
The club-house was looking very festive with crackers, party-popers and a wonderful table decoration. Musical accompaniment was provided by Robin Hall with his keyboards and a selection of Christmas hits while dinner was served.
After the meal, Nigel and Ruth Ivory presented Harry Janes with the trophies he was unable to collect at the Laying Up Supper. Notable amongst these was the well deserved Triard Trophy. This year a new stainless steel sculpture was awarded now that the old ‘capsized Cadet’ trophy had been retired.
Also receiving well deserved awards were the Galley staff: Sarah Norman along with Linzy and Rosie Norman. All the members of the sailing section gave generously in thanks for all the wonderful meals Sarah has made since she took over the Galley in February. Sarah received flowers, chocolates and champaign; Linzy Champaign and Chocolates; and Rosie Chocolates and a VW Campervan Moneybox.
Sarah takes a break from the Galley for Christmas but will be back in the new year. Details will be on the website shortly.