Penton Hook Yacht Club

[Anibal]

Today marks the end of PHYC. Went to see the sail by and have a couple of Guinness. Mixed emotions. I was actually going out today on the boat but decided against it to see the sail by. I feel sad for the men and women that for the last 60 years had made an effort to keep this club going. Wishing them and all the members the very best.
I have some videos but need to figure out how to compress them in order to share them.

 

[GEM43]

About twenty five years ago I attended PHYC as a guest. The after dinner speaker, IIRC, was Nicholas Witchell, the newsreader. If not him then it was another top line newsreader of the time. I remember he delivered a brilliant, very edgy and hilariously funny speech which I much enjoyed. But I remember also that it went down like a lead balloon with the Blazer & Tie and floral blue dress brigade.There was a ‘“Sail past” that day too, though I didn’t see canvas hoisted aloft.

 

[Anibal]

It was really moving today and made me feel very humbled. I have taken a few pictures of the videos just to share something.

 

[Anibal]

Here it is.

 

[oldgit]

Have MDL already found somebody to run that proposed restuarant.
Judging by the current climate for the hospitality sector do wonder if there is a long of que of folks desperate to sign a lease on this business opportunity.
Certainly no drive past customers and wonder if the security gate will left be left open 24/7 to ensure possible diners can get on and off site without hassle, also suspect that most of the club staff were volunteers so not a lot of minimum wage or NI overheads ?
Not enough boaters inside the marina for any new outfit to make any money ?

 

[oldgit]

About twenty five years ago I attended PHYC as a guest. The after dinner speaker, IIRC, was Nicholas Witchell, the newsreader. If not him then it was another top line newsreader of the time. I remember he delivered a brilliant, very edgy and hilariously funny speech which I much enjoyed. But I remember also that it went down like a lead balloon with the Blazer & Tie and floral blue dress brigade.There was a ‘“Sail past” that day too, though I didn’t see canvas hoisted aloft.

Having been there as visitor several times have never noticed the "Blazer & Tie and floral blue dress brigade" in evidence, except when it was noticed that my disabled wife was having a problem getting into the clubhouse and unable to find somewhere to sit during a very well attended club event.
The chaps in the "Blazers and Ties" , noticing a problem soon made sure that club members made some space for us to sit and enjoy their hospitality.

"Those who can, do; those who can't, criticize," ?

 

[markc]

Having grown up at PHYC in the 70s, and having kept my first couple of boats there, I went along to watch the sail past. So many old faces and memories of those no longer around. A real end of an era.

 

[Anibal]

Have MDL already found somebody to run that proposed restuarant.
Judging by the current climate for the hospitality sector do wonder if there is a long of que of folks desperate to sign a lease on this business opportunity.
Certainly no drive past customers and wonder if the security gate will left be left open 24/7 to ensure possible diners can get on and off site without hassle, also suspect that most of the club staff were volunteers so not a lot of minimum wage or NI overheads ?
Not enough boaters inside the marina for any new outfit to make any money ?

I honestly don’t know. I don’t use the main entrance as my boat is moored on the opposite side of the basin but I do believe that gate is open during the day. The car park is normally full with berth holders cars, so unless they re design the area to accommodate extra parking spaces, I don’t believe it will be an easy task for the diners to park.