Minutes Of The Dinghy Meeting 16^th November 2009

Present ID, HP, AP, JG, AE, IW.

1) Minutes agreed from the previous meeting.

2) Wave Break Pontoon

Noted

Jonathan Croft Davies outlined the plans for the wave break pontoon to the dinghy com. He also outlined the proposals for dinghy storage over the pitching’s.

Members of the dinghy com forwarded questions about both proposals.

The com discussed the wave break pontoon the following concerns were outlined;

· Difficulties launching and recovering.

· Difficult passage through the proposed channel.

· Difficulty launching/ landing in a southerly.

· Problems with launch and landing of high performance dinghies even for experienced sailors.

· Further problems for launch and recovery when visitors moorings in use.

Agreed

Idris and Alex would arrange to meet with Barrie to get a firm understanding of the proposed wave break pontoon and outline their concerns.

3) Chairman’s report.

Noted

Idris gave a copy of the Dinghy Slipway Winch Safety Instructions to the com for approval. The com suggested a few minor changes but approved the instructions.

A new Omega has joined the club.

4) Treasurer’s report

No significant financial changes from last months report.

5) Laying Up Supper.

Noted

Everything in place for the evening

The com was asked to provide ideas for extra prizes for the evening.

6) Winter Evening Training

Noted

Ideas were suggested by the com.

Session on rules

Arbitration

Tactics around the course.

The 3^rd week in January was suggested.

7) AOB

8) Date of the next meeting 14^th December.