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 Barrie for formal training.

 

Agreed

Idris to send a e-mail to follow up progress on insurance for the Omegas

Idris to contact Barrie regarding winch training.

 

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.