Minutes from the Dinghy Section Meeting 14th of September
Present Helen and Andrew Phillips, Idris Dibble, Alex
Apologies Ian Williams
1) Minutes from the previous meeting agreed.
2) Chairman’s Report
Omegas Suggested an asymmetric training day £40 a head.
Noted
Response from Nick Sawyer
Awaiting comments from insurers regarding the hire of Omegas.
The club owned Lasers are not able to be used for sailing as they are not equipped.
Two new members Anatoly Zhigljansky and Ellie Parker
Winch training- Steve Cooper suggested contacting
Agreed
Idris to send a e-mail to follow up progress on insurance for the Omegas
Idris to contact
3) Treasurer’s
Report
Noted
Expenditure
£26.96 Wine
£80 Marine Scene Vouchers
Commitment
£50 approx Buffet
£60 engraving
Agreed
Need to establish budget for next year
A) Likely
take up
B) Likely
income
C) Number
of fleets
D) Rules
for awarding prizes
E) Need to ensure consistency
4) Report from the main com
No report given
5) Response from letters sent
Noted
See Chairs report for club boat usage.
Letter sent regarding Swan Faeces on the dinghy slip has been addressed by site maintenance.
6) Repairs to the com boat
Noted
The flag mechanism has been renovated
The bilge pump is still not working
Still investigating solar powered trickle charger.
7) AOB
Noted
Laying up supper it was suggested by the com to be the last Sat in November. This would be advertised on the web site and via poster.
The dinghy open was not advertised as it was too late for this year.
For the club magazine it was suggested that Andrew and Helen Phillips wrote an article on their travels Idris would provide race results for the latest series. Also a note on the new members as well as an advert for the laying up supper.
Boat usage 10 people have not registered for a sail this year, 12 have registered 3 or less, 7 are between 3-6
Agreed
The dinghy open to be carried out earlier in the year.
8) Date of the next meeting 2nd Monday in
October.