Boats for Sale: Cobra 700: £8,250 Super Seal: £14,500

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New Plans for the Forth and Clyde Canal

The £41m Lottery backed Helix project will redevelopment of land to the east of Falkirk to extend the Forth and Clyde canal into Grangemouth, with an easier link to the tidal Carron. As a part of this project the Kelpies - twin 35-metre tall horse-head sculptures - will rock back and forward on their axis, displacing the water to fill a new lock by the Carron.

Bell Block Poll

The recent poll on whether to move the Bell Block toilets from the upper floor to the ground floor is now closed. The number of votest was very low (2 voting for moving the toilets and 13 voting against). The Council has decided to leave as is. What is now required is decoration, connection of power, installation of showers and toilets in the upper floor. It was suiggested that a toilet be fitted in the ground floor but this is not possible under regulations for food prep or dispensing. It's a great asset, but we need to get it into shape before the winter if it is to be of any benefit to the yard. Conversion of the workshop container is also a matter that needs application(lights, power, stowage and decoration) to make it useable. Your help would be appreciated.

Gregor Shore Trumped

Find out why and keep up-to-date on waterfront developments.

New Edinburgh Marina Pontoon Discount Scheme

A new trial scheme is now in operation to encourage mid-week sailing at Edinburgh Marina. Overnight rates for the pontoons will be halved for Permit Holders during anticipated quieter periods.

This trial will operate during 2009. On the less busy weeks all nights, excluding, Fridays and Saturdays, will discounted at £0.50 per metre per night. This is half normal members’ rate for an overnight stay. Boats must be clearly named and must display their 2009 day permit. See the Pontoon Discounts page for further information.

Fairwind: the Spring Edition

The Spring edition of Fairwind, the Corinthian Club magazine, covers recent and future events, new and past members, cruising, racing and the mixed bag of commodore's notes. This edition, produced by Sonja Brodie, is available in PDF format (5.3Mb).

FCYC 2009 Race Calendar

The 2009 FCYC Race Calendar is now available as a pdf.

A Dubai Epistle to the Corinthians

Those who know Mhari and Mark Rodger will be interested to hear how they are getting on in Dubai.

The Granton Masterplan

Do you stay awake at night wondering, "What's going to happen to Granton Harbour?" Now's your chance to find out. Click the zoom button of this very detailed plan to reveal the bright and shining future. (Not to be used for navigational purposes).

Spring Bar Rota

The Spring bar rota has now been finalised. This takes us to the end of March.

Membership Fees

The 2009 rates are now available for your inspection. Invoices will be posted out in the New Year.

New Leith Marina in Ten Years

Uncertaintly still remains as to future developments on Leith docks. Cruise liner terminal? Guggenheim-style gallery? National photography centre?

Confused? You certainly will be when you read this Scotsman article.

The Granton Turtle

Global warming may be a wee bit more advanced than we thought. An STV article on Granton's exotic wildlife.

Photo Gallery Available for Members

If you are a dab hand with the camera and want to share your memories of sunny summer days with other members of the club, you can now upload them into your own photo gallery. How? These photos can be seen by selecting Photos on the left navigation bar.

Photos, articles and Feedback

If you wish to share your photographs, please either email them or else upload them to your own photo gallery. Similarly, new articles for the 'Club News' section will be most welcome. We have a for sale section which allows you to advertise your boat or accessories for free. Email us the details of the item for sale, including your photos and contact information.

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