Minutes From The Dinghy Meeting 10th August
Present Helen and Andrew Phillips, Idris, Ian, Mike,
Apologies John G
1) All agreed minutes from the previous meeting were an accurate record.
2) No matters arising from the previous meeting.
3) Chairman’s report
Noted
Idris informed the com of an e-mail on the proposed visit to the club by Dame Ellen Macarther .
David Owen new member
Stuart Hackwell interested in sailing L2000
The problem with the winch has been resolved. The key required to reset the stop button is now on a wire above it.
Agreed
Sailing would take place as normal on Wednesday
Flying Fifteens would be moved the Sunday before Dame Ellen’s visit
Barry would return them to the FF compound.
4) Treasurers report
Noted
No report was received as John was absent.
The com did however acknowledge that a process was now in place to deal with charges made against the dinghy account.
Ian was asked to e-mail John asking him to chase up what appeared to be incorrect charges levelled at the dinghy account, as outlined in earlier meetings.
5) Report from the Main com
No report was given as Mike had not been able to attend the meeting.
6) A.O.B.
Noted
Helen drew the com’s attention to the new arbitration process which will form part of the sailing instructions for next season.
Agreed
Helen would approach Ben, with a view to providing training for dinghy members.
Noted
The committee discussed the availability of club boats to charter. In particular single hander’s such as Lasers. The club have a number of old Lasers but they all have parts missing.
There was particular concern over the club loosing members
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The issue of insurance of members who sail these boats was also discussed.
Agreed
Ian would write a letter to Collin Lyons about the above matter.
Noted
Idris mentioned that he had a number of complaints from dinghy sailors about the amount of swan faeces on the dinghy slip. The com suggested several ways of combating this problem
Agreed
Ian would write a letter to Paul Simes about the above issue.
Noted
The cups had been sorted out for the presentation evening.
Idris suggested an Endeavour trophy where by the winning sailors from each fleet raced each other using the Omegas.
Agreed
Presentations for the Autumn series would be made at the Laying Up Super
Noted
The flag system on the starting boat needed replacing with a more suitable system. The bilge pump also needed replacing
Agreed
Andrew and Idris would sort this out
Noted
It was apparent to a number of the dinghy com that the finish line was an issue as there were boats finishing that were not keeping clear of boats still racing
Agreed
Sailing courses would be discussed at the AGM in Jan
Date of Next Meeting
Monday 14th Of September