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THE HAVEN JANUARY 2010ON WATER ACTIVITIESOur end <strong>of</strong> year cruise to <strong>the</strong> Royal S.A Yacht Squadron at Port Adelaide onDecember 19 th was a great weekend. Table service with a 3 course meal was put onfor us in <strong>the</strong> squadron’s dining room. Unfortunately Oysters were not on <strong>the</strong> menufor some but <strong>the</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> choices made up for it with <strong>the</strong> food being superb.Many thanks to <strong>the</strong> squadron for having us once again.Club racing will be getting underway again by late January. We have 8 racesprogrammed in for this series so I hope to see you out on <strong>the</strong> water. Start time <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>races are midday so if you are around <strong>the</strong> marina by about 10am you will haveplenty <strong>of</strong> time to get <strong>the</strong> days course and get out on <strong>the</strong> water.Summer to Winter 2010Race1January 24 th Race5Race February 14 th Race26Race February 28 th Race37Race March 21 st Race48April 11 thApril 24 th(Saturday)May 16 thMay 29 th(Saturday)Just a reminder that <strong>the</strong>re is a bottle <strong>of</strong> wine presented on <strong>the</strong> day to <strong>the</strong> handicapwinner for each race.Fair winds, see you on <strong>the</strong> water…..Kevin Thomas.4SOCIAL NEWSThe Christmas Dinner was a great success and thanks very much to everyone whohelped with <strong>the</strong> setting up, <strong>the</strong> food and cleaning up. Everyone pitching in helps tomake it an easy night and keeps costs down. Santa paid us a surprise visit and <strong>the</strong>band kept us entertained and dancing. See photos next page.The kitchen is currently undergoing renovations so can’t give a date just yet that <strong>the</strong>meals will be back on but will have a bar-b-q some Friday nights, check with me t<strong>of</strong>ind out what nights we’ll do that. Happy New Year to you all.Till next time…Dean Charlesworth.