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Paphos International Sailing Club PISC not quite finishing first at the ESSC regatta back in July 2009 Members from PISC at the ESSC regatta posing in fron of Driftwood back in July 2009 The moving of the old boys cottage back in April 08 prior to extending the patio area in front of the clubhouse Peter in the GP14 giving Geraldine some instruction back in April 2009

Issue number 84. PISC October 2011 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

October 2011

edition 84

The PISC Autumn Regatta was a huge sucess, find out who won and who capsized!
Dave brings us up to date on how he managed to register his trailer. You may have noticed Holy Smoke is no longer in the yard, find out what happened to it. Rick and Carol finish up sailing to Borneo but things were not quite as they expected!

 
Issue number 82. PISC May 2010 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

May 2010

edition 82

Three months worth in one edition! Lots of new boats. Find out who found true love and what happened to our dinghy park! The AGM was a great sucess and we have our first lady as Commodore. Find out how a bilge pump became a frock! The ESSC regatta was just great and was followed by Katyklysmos. Our first sailaway, rebuilds and loads more in this bumper issue!


Issue number 81. PISC February 2010 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

February 2010

edition 81

We have a shiny new kitchen! Many members put in loads of hard work and effort to build tile, paint, plumb and build a new kitchen

Gerald launches his Easter draw and we have our first quiz night for 2010

 
Issue number 80. PISC January  2010 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

January 2010

edition 80

Find out who won the Xmas draw!

The snooker finals and PISC Xmas party was held up at Paul and Anita's house in Amargeti, finally after two months of qualifiers and competitions, Rod, Martin James and Alan battled it out for the PISC snooker championship. A most enjoyable end to 2009.


Issue number 79. PISC December 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

December 2009

edition 79

Xmas is upon us already! The PISC Treasure Hunt was a great success with 14 cars, find out who won. Six more members of PISC have gained their RYA level IIs at ESSC, read all about the cut nose, black eye, a real man overboard rescue and we finally find out why Pete inflated his life jacket! We reminisce over an action packed and successful 2009.

 
Issue number 78. PISC November 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

November 2009

edition 78

The Horse Appreciation meeting was enjoyed by all, (must be the whips) and over 50 members attended the Laying up Supper. Rod presents our first trophy! We continue with Annual Rally, find out who's the fastest, James recalls his horror story with the infamous Datcha storm and Paul describes why taking a long line ashore makes new friends.


Issue number 77. PISC October 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

October 2009

edition 77

At last PISC has won a trophy! Hooray! The Manijin BBQ was a huge success, (a bit hairy for the aqua-gliders!) We are all back from the Rally, Rod recalls the storm at Datcha and find out how Anita became an android! Richard is our new House Commodore and Dave has taken over the raffle from Gerald.

 
Issue number 76. PISC Episkopi Regatta newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

Regatta July 009

edition 76

PISC takes on the might of the British military at Episkopi in our first ever sailing Regatta. We may have lost but we all had a fantastic time and really enjoyed ourselves. This is a special ESSC Regatta newsletter with extracts from those that took part.


Issue number 75. PISC July 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

July 2009

edition 75

As the newsletter takes a summer break Jeremy reminisces about his recent yachting adventures, George (Jorn) describes the pitfalls and triumphs of building your own boat and Peter rounds up the dinghy progress. Join Club 2009, now or never! See how not to park a yacht and guess who has his head in a hole.

 
Issue number 74. PISC June 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

June 2009

edition 74

Trisha ponders the scouts ceremony. Rods fund raising lunch was a great success and raises 200 euros towards the Wayfarer dinghy restoration fund. The PISC 10th anniversary ball a wonderful night for all involved and Gerald promotes the new club 2009.


Issue number 73. PISC May 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

May 2009

edition 73

We say hello to Rod, our new Commodore and the new committee. We get to see Jan & Tonys boat and Mike tests the sea temperature. After a winters work, the Flying Dutchman finally gets sprayed, somehow Paul and Peter had to tell Rod about the great big hole!
 
Issue number 72. PISC April 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

April 2009

edition 72

James says goodbye as Commodore and reminisces over the last few years.

Peter brings us up to date with the winter restorations as many of the dinghies are now getting near to completion, ready for Dhekelia Sailing Club Rally.


Issue number 71. PISC April 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

March 2009

edition 71

Since the Hangover Ball it had been a bit quiet so Zoë decided to liven things up with a Curry Night. Peter brings us up to date with the ongoing winter restoration work and mastering the trapeze! June and Alan bring you up to date on the progress of Jual 111.
 
Issue number 70. PISC February 2009 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

February 2009

edition 70

Happy new year! The Hangover Supper is still fresh in most of our minds, with over 80 members and guests attending an excellent evening and venue.

James took the opportunity to present the Commodores shield.


Issue number 69. PISC December 2008 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

December 2008

edition 69

Christmas is almost upon us. We reflect upon how much PISC has changed in last year, how we have accumulated a fleet of dinghy's and all the ongoing hard work that has been performed to get there. Did you know that it was not only the dinghy's that have undergone a major refurbishment, so has one of the yard cats!
 
Issue number 68. PISC November 2008 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

November 2008

edition 68

Everyone is back from the Rally! Peter explains why we named our latest GP14 driftwood and gives us the rundown on the Wayfarer. We report on the recently successful Trafalgar Ball held at the Kamares and how Rod was involved in a real life saving rescue!

Issue number 67. PISC October 2008 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

October 2008

edition 67

The PISC annual rally was a huge success, Carol gives us a great report. All the yachts met up and everybody had a load of fun and adventures.The Flying Dutchman starts to sink heading for the BBQ at Manijin Bay. The sunset cruise aboard the Christodonis was fully booked.
 
Issue number 66. PISC September 2008 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

September 2008

edition 66

James brings us up to date with the clubs electrics prior to setting off on the rally. Maggie takes to the water and sails the Laser all on her own, read about her adventures. Rod brings us up to date on the PISC latest acquisition, another GP14, complete with holes and splinters.

Issue number 65. PISC July 2008 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

July 2008

edition 65

Our Commodore proudly flies the new flag. The Flying Dutchman has finally taken to the water, find out what happened when our Commodore took the helm! The GP14 went down with all hands! Paul brings us up to date with his hole in the ground and Virginia reminisces about bits of string.
 
Issue number 64. PISC June 2008 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

June 2008

edition 64

Find out how PISC managed to stop all the traffic at the Coral Bay junction, whoops! Our 'Horsey' day and the Treasure hunt were both successful and well attended events. James reports on his lack of propulsion and shows us all the broken bits to prove it!

Issue number 63. PISC May 2008 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

May 2008

edition 63

Our biggest newsletter yet.Our new sailing dinghies have been launched, luckily Mike our resident Laser dinghy 'test pilot' is good swimmer! We report on the fun photo competition on the 2nd May. The slipway BBQ had more than 60 members and our best ever showing of club boats.
 
Issue number 62. PISC April 2008 newsletter. Click to download as a PDF

April 2008

edition 62

Another AGM and we look back over all the achievements. The PISC makeover is amazing, a huge number volunteered their assistance helped by a 50 ton crane. Circe and all the other boats are now back in the water and the three PISC dinghies will soon be joining them.

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