Approved Skippers have been sent the following in an Email earlier today. Below are links to SNL 02 and 03 of 2020 plus a new Close Down Checklist.

SNL 02 outlines the Covid-19 risk reduction procedures to be followed by crews on Sea Essay which the CSD Committee feel will allow the safe resumption of sailing.  These procedures do not preclude you carrying out any additional actions that you may feel will further reduce the risk of contamination.
At this time only charters and some group day sails are being considered as we await further developments in the control of the virus and corresponding government rules and guidance. 

SNL 03 covers a new reef 3 tack arrangement, the 1m shorter anchor cable and the stowage of brushes and dinghy oars.
The revised Close down Checklist emphasises the enhanced cleaning and disinfecting now required prior to handover.

All Skippers Newsletters are all available on the Skippers Page : https://channelsailing.org/skippers-newsletters/

These are the two new SNLs and the new Closedown Checklist:

• Skippers Newsletter 30 Jul 2020 – SNL 02-2020 V2 *New*
• Skippers Newsletter 30 Jul 2020 – SNL 03-2020 V1 *New *

Website Author and Administrator is a proposed new role for CSD. It will involve working with the Webmaster and the Programme Sub-Committee to keep the CSD website and CSD facebook group up-to-date.

This website is currently produced using WordPress, a web-based tool for creating and managing blogs and other types of website.

• Experience in similar roles would be useful but is not a pre-requisite.
• Access to a computer with Windows 10 or MAC OS and internet connectivity is likely to be essential. Some updates can be done using a smartphone or tablet.
• Familiarity with posting messages on facebook and other internet forums or blogs is highly desirable.
• This role would provide an opportunity for a volunteer to contribute to the club and to gain knowledge and experience in the following:
  • How the club operates
  • Use of WordPress & other related tools
  • Information management
  • Website management
  • Aspects of IT security
  • Publicity / Marketing

This is not a time consuming role as we do not often receive more than two time-sensitive requests to updates the website each month. However, we are short of people with the necessary skills to make the most of the website and we would like more volunteers to be able to carry out such updates.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity please complete the form below or contact the Webmaster though other channels.

[contact email_to=”your-email-here” subject=”your subject here” class=”Volunteer as Website Admin or Author” ]

This is a shameless plug for our  Facebook Group. As of today, we have 177 members and it has been quietly growing during lockdown.

There is a button that can be used to invite other CSD/CSSA members you know to join too.

Please use the facebook group to share memories and experiences on board and keep in touch with other members.

Finally, if you haven’t already done so please visit and ‘like’ the CSSA facebook page. This helps spread the word about our parent organisations.

We are always looking for new material and photos for the website.

Were you one of the lucky ones who managed a sail before lockdown? Do you have any photos?

Did you sail on Sea Essay in previous years? If so, please do share any photos or video or written reports / comments on events you have been on.

Please get in touch if you have any material that may be of use.

James Savage – email webmaster@channelsailing.org