We are delighted to announce that Nick Lyne is very happy with new partner living 300 kms away in another department.
The bad news is as it is a 600 km round trip and the couple have a full calendar running a gite, Nick will not be able to come and fulfill his Vice Commodore duties for the Varenly Regatta at the end of August. This is really the end of an era in the Regatta history. I think we should mark his absence for dedication to duty over 9 years with a special cup in Nick's honour, " The Old Nick Trophy " He has been from the start the most helpful and willing "putter outer of balloons to canoe around" and " catcher of canoes landing." Also I do not think he has missed racing in any of the events and has clocked up many seconds and even one win.
The Regatta will go forward but Nick will be missed as Malc's right hand (and right leg) man. We now need someone to step forward to be Vice Commodore, which actually means he gets all the rotten jobs. Nicks suggestions were Charles Harris or Pat Liley, are you up for it lads?
The Varenly Regatta is in the calender for Wednesday 21st of August at Varen, canoes all of the same handicap are provided , in fact your only handicap could be your partner. You bring a picnic or book in to the Moulin for fish and chips, but more details will be given nearer the time.
Val says I will be telling you more about the Regatta soon. It is a great family day out and lots of fun. Pat Liley has offered to be a Commodore of Vice and Malc will phone Charles ( who only reads TAG when sent round ) to see if he would like to be another Vice Commodore. I am really looking forward to seeing our nephews " the Barraclough Boys" in those canoes. The boys ages range from nearly sixteen to eight and they are all handsome, local girls beware!
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