The Bridge General Manager’s Message

I hope you all enjoyed the weekend that comprised both the One Global Tomes Cup and Nations’ Cup – writeups for both will appear in the next issue. Congratulations also to Mike Burrell / Impala 1 for ending the 2022–2023 sailing season as Top Dog!

This month we have lots of events on to keep you occupied whilst you are not out on the water sailing, rowing or paddling.

We start with the summer edition of Paint and Wine programme on 6 June on the Main Lawn, a few days later and to celebrate Pride Month, we are organising our first Pride Party at Middle Island on Saturday 10 June. Full details are available on page 34. In the ongoing series of movie nights, we have two ever popular musicals for you to enjoy and sing-a-long to this month. First up it’s the turn of Mamma Mia, we’re showing that on the Main Lawn on Monday 12 June, followed on 24 June by The Greatest Showman, also on the Main Lawn.

One that’s not to be missed is an extremely indulgent Caviar and Champagne Masterclass, which is taking place on Tuesday 13 June which we are hosting in conjunction with the Royal Caviar Club and

Perrier Jouet champagne. A couple of days later, and quite possibly the longest event name we have had in a while, is the Yamagata Masamune

山形正宗 (Mitobe Sake Brewery 水 戸 部酒造 ) Sake Dinner which is being held on Thursday 15 June in the Compass Room. There will be a bilingual introduction to this top-rated brewery, in both Japanese and English, followed by a fabulous menu and sake pairing dinner.

With summer holidays just around the corner, there are a couple of children’s events on too this month including a DIY Friendship Bracelet Workshop on 11 June and a showing of the movie How to Train Your Dragon on 16 June.

At the end of month, we bring you a wine dinner featuring the renowned Chianti Classico wines of Barone Ricasoli. Incredibly, the history of the Ricasoli family can be traced back to 1141! In 1872 Baron Bettino Ricasoli originated the formula for Chianti wine, now called Chianti Classico. This is surely a Tuscan wine dinner that is not to be missed. For details on all of the above events, please look at pages 32 to 36.

Last but not least, this month is when we celebrate Father’s Day so please join us for something special in the Bistro and Compass Room on Sunday 18 June. Please look on the Club website and weekly emails for full details.

Don’t forget the Club’s Electoral General Meeting takes place on Thursday 8 June from 1830hrs.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club.