news 2008

MAY

Wandrin Star meets the “Challenge”

Wandrin’ Star had been the support for the Tenby Sea Rowing club’s attempt to row the Irish Sea from Arklow to Aberystwyth in the Celtic Challenge.

The race had been postponed due to bad weather for one day but on Sunday the 4th of May it went ahead as conditions were set to improve.

However half way over and ten hours into the race the team had to retire due to fatigue brought on by seasickness. Half the team had taken to lying on or below deck and were unable to stand, eat or drink let alone row !

The decision was a tough one as those able to row were adamant that they could finish, however for two hours they made little over a knot and we were completely off course because of wind and tide.

On arriving in Aber the next morning of the 5th the team disembarked bloodied but unbowed !

Celtic Diving fieldi Wandrin' Star and JanHazel as support & safety boat cover for the team

A unique sponsorship opportunity !

This year 2008, Tenby Sea Rowing Club (TSRC), which is part of Surflink, entered the Celtic Challenge. The Celtic Challenge takes place in May and is a demanding rowing competition in which teams race the 90 miles across the Irish Sea from Arklow to Aberystwyth.

TSRC believe that participation in the event  will be an excellent way for the Club to promote the sport of rowing amongst the community in Pembrokeshire and to raise funds for a local charity, the Paul Sartori Foundation, which provides home hospice care in Pembrokeshire.

If you are interested in sponsoring the club or require further information please check out these websites:

www.tenbysearowingclub.co.uk

Online sponsorship form: www.justgiving.com/tenbycelticchallenge

Blog: http://tenbyrower.blogspot.com

Or contact: 

Mike Ashbridge 07810 305542 m.j.ashbridge@zen.co.uk

Nick Tebbutt 07792 671830

MARCH

The London International Dive Show 2008

We attended the London International Dive Show 8th & 9th of March on stand 628: www.diveshows.co.uk It was great to see familiar faces and some new ones. Result for our prize draw - 2 days of diving with Celtic Diving, accommodation, charter and air fills. The lucky winner drawn from the sweetie jar is Elaine from Pontypridd - Well done Elaine !

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire ! One of the most notable events though was the fire which destroyed the fourth floor and roof of the Custon House Hotel on the Friday night. Mark and Cathy were staying on the third floor directly beneath the room in which the fire started Luckily everyone got out and were evacuated to alternative accommodation. Although Mark and Cathy escaped in virtually their night clothes they were able to recover their posessions the following day which were soaked and smokey but otherwise unharmed.