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It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that our dear friend and valued committee member Andy, passed away at the weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy’s family.

Andy was a Boat Club committee member right from the start of the club back in 2000 and was a key member when the club was “getting off the ground”. He has undertaken many tasks, including general repairs to the slipway and other club assets, as well as his long standing commitment, together with Simon, ensuring the slipway and steps were kept clean and safe for us all to use. Andy spent countless hours at the docks, keeping a watchful eye on things. His work and commitment to the club will be greatly missed.

We will let you know when funeral details have been announced as, no doubt, many members will wish to attend.

Rob.

Andy’s funeral arrangements have been posted on the Personal Choice Funeral Directors page.

It is a private family funeral service followed by a celebration of Andy’s life to be held at 2.30pm, on the 6th June, at the St Austell Rugby Club.

To all Sluice Pill users and those accessing the slipway via the sluice bridge.

Imerys marine contractor, TMS, will be on site this coming Thursday and Friday (26th & 27th June), undertaking structural works on and around the sluice bridge (removing the old sluice winches and platform). This will likely mean closing the bridge for that period. 

Some mooring ropes within the sluice will be altered during the works and access through the main sluice maybe impacted for those two days.

Membership application forms for 2026 can now be downloaded from the Membership Fees Section of the website.

Please see the Club Calander for renewal dates and further details

IMPORTANT REMINDER

The last day for you to get your application forms in for 2026 membership is this Saturday 29th November at the pilots office from 10 to 12 noon.

Payments are requested to be made by Bank Transfer please, Bank details are on the form, just remember to put your membership number in the reference box please or by cheque/cash.

Also don’t forget your passport photo please as we cannot process your pass without one.

Many thanks and look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Membership Pass Collection

New Passes can be collected from the Pilots Office at the harbour on the following dates. Please remember to wear you HiVis while on site.

Saturday 17^th January 2026  10am-12noon
Saturday 24^th January 2026  10am-12noon
Saturday 31^st January 2026  10am-12noon

Reminder to all Members

Our 2026 AGM will take place at the St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 10th March.

We’d really value your attendance, and to make the evening even more enjoyable we’ll be offering a free pint and a pasty to everyone who comes along.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For anyone interested I have updated the website to now include waves heights for St Austell Bay.

To access this Feature Go to the Tides & Weather section of the website.

If there are any other features you would like added please get in contact via the Contact Us section and I will see what I can do.

Adam

In order to comply with South West Water’s Hose Pipe Ban we have removed the hose outside the Pilots Office until the ban has been lifted. Boats must now be washed at home.

We thank you for your understanding.

SABBC Committee

We are pleased to announce the launch of two new interactive tools on the website, designed to help members plan their time on the water with better accuracy and safety. Both pages feature clear, easy-to-read charts and visual maps so you can get the full picture at a glance.

1. Live Water Quality Monitoring This new tool aggregates environmental data from official monitoring sources to provide up-to-date information on local water conditions. Using interactive maps and breakdown charts, members can view:

• Safety Status & Advisories: Real-time updates and clear chart indicators on local water suitability for boating and water activities.

• Environmental Data: Historical charts and recent testing metrics for our immediate coastal area.

Water Quality & Storm Overflows

2. Sea Surface Temperature & Tidal Stream Map Planning a trip requires accurate marine forecasts. This page combines detailed mapping and graphical charts covering:

• Sea Surface Temperatures (SST): Temperature distribution maps and temperature trend charts across the bay and surrounding waters.

• Tidal Stream Movements: Interactive visual maps and tide charts showing stream direction, speed, and flow patterns at different stages of the tide cycle.

Sea Temperature & Tidal Stream Map

Both pages are fully integrated into our site, mobile-friendly for checking on the go, and updated continuously with the latest data feeds.

Be sure to explore the new features before your next outing!