AMYC Easter Event 2024The Easter event this year had been planned to be a cruise to Bray for the bank Holiday weekend, including a meal at the Mediterraneum Restaurant. Unfortunately, after one of the wettest winters on record, the entire river from Oxford to Teddington was red boarded, meaning we were unable to use the boats. Sharon had planned several Easter themed events such as Hot Cross Bun tasting and egg painting, and these were adapted to use aboard Ginista, safe on her pontoon mooring at Penton Hook. In the event, only three crews attended, Tony and Sharon, John and Geraldine and Terry and Mandy.
The crews of Ginista and Laird Tommy enjoyed an excellent pasta meal on board Ginista on the Friday evening (many thanks to Sharon and Geraldine) and on Saturday booked a Thai restaurant in Chertsey which was excellent.  The weather was kind to us on the Saturday, allowing us to enjoy a walk with the dogs and to sit outside in the sun for pre-dinner drinks, as well as partaking of the freebies provided by MDL. All in all, those present made the best of the conditions and had an enjoyable couple of days, heading home on easter Sunday. Sadly, having to cancel a cruise at Easter seems to be becoming the norm. Let’s hope for better boating conditions to come.
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AMYC visit to Warners, Sinah WarrenOn Friday 15th March 2024, 12 members of Albany gathered at Warners Leisure Hotel at Sinah Warren on Hayling Island for a three day break. Those attending were Tony and Sharon, Nick and Tracie, David and Linda, Robbie and Gill, Geoff and Sally and Terry and Mandy.  Accommodation at Sinah Warren is excellent, with large, fully modernised rooms. Terry and Mandy even managed to get a super-size suite with a huge balcony and views over Chichester Harbour. These get-togethers are really an excuse for socialising in the bar, and this we did with enthusiasm throughout the weekend! The food and catering is of a high standard, and once Mandy had sorted out her dietary requirements with the chef, we all agreed the food was very good. Entertainment throughout the day is very varied, and members split up to enjoy various activities such as water aerobics, Zumba classes, archery, air rifle shooting, gin tasting and wine tasting events.  Entertainment in the evenings is also outstanding, with a resident group and singer and guest acts such as a comedian. Dancing is positively encouraged!
The general consensus was that three days is just about right for the length of stay, and that this should become an annual fixture for the club and an ideal way to start the boating season. |
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