Clubs & Societies
Clubs & Societies ..........................................................................................................
Alleynian Sailing Society
join us for the BSTW, as well as Jemima Lofts for taking schoolboys on various sailing activities and encouraging them to take up the sport and to come on the BSTW.
Commodore: Graham Nicholls (Honorary Staff Member) Hon Secretary: Anthony Frankford (62-69) Email: anthonytfrankford @ gmail.com Secretary’s Report We have over the past year cast adrift four of our most prominent crew members, including Brian Capon (40- 45) and David Emms OBE (Master of the College 75-86), our ‘Founding Fathers’ who both had the foresight and intuition to see what an Alleynian Sailing Society might be able to do for young and older OAs interested in sailing and what such a Society would go on to become. We also lost Brigadier Alan Wheatcroft (41-48) and Mike Morris (Staff 74-98), both of whom supported the Society by attending rallies and helping champion younger Society members to become sailors in their own right. Our thoughts and best wishes are with all the families at this time. The AGM and lunch (Saturday 30 January 2016) was attended by 50 members, partners and guests. At the AGM Peter Leggett (68-76) was elected Vice Commodore and our Admiral (The Master) presented the Archie Shaw Cup to Mark Richmond (95-00) (in absence) for his helmsmanship and success in the Arrow Trophy. The David Emms Plate was awarded to Dr Alex Langley (98-03) for his all-round enthusiasm, having attended 15 consecutive Boys’ Sail Training Weeks, as a boy at the College and latterly as a valued crew member. Forthcoming events to make a note of: Saturday 2 July Round the Island Race (Isle of Wight)
Boys’ Sail Training Week The week was given a good start as we set off to Cowes in the bright evening light and a stiff breeze from the west. A great time to arrive in Cowes with the sun setting over the Royal Yacht Squadron, set magnificently at the entrance to the river Medina. Quite a thrill for the boys! The excitement of using traditional navigation methods and the modern electronic GPS was a great stimulation for the young sailors developing their skills.
Sunday 10 – Friday 15 July Boys’ Sail Training Week
Thursday 14 July Island Sailing Club Dinner (members and friends are welcome)
Weekend sailing various weekends (please contact the Hon Secretary)
Our thanks to the Alleyn Club and Friends of Dulwich College for their continued support and Society members for their generosity. We must also thank the College for its support and Damian King and Alice Parker, both staff members, for finding the time to
The highlight of the week, our challenge event, where the boys take over. The course was set by Richard Sainsbury. He is a familiar hand racing in the Solent and his experience setting the course proved to be invaluable. He set a course including two short
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