Loch Broom Sailing Club
Minutes Saturday
18th March 2017 at 4:20 pm
1.
Present: Adrian Morgan, John
Osborne, Kate Copestake, Nat Wilson, Dave Maxwell, Paul Copestake, Sandy
Osborne, Gill Wilson, Donald Buchanan, Paul Driver
Apologies:
Gilly
Meighan, Jason Leon, Alison, Bobby and Siobhan Osborne, Craig Maddock.
2.
Minutes previous
meetings
2.1.
28th
January 2017: Accepted as read
2.2.
22nd
October 2016 (Last full committee): Accepted as read
2.3.
4th
March 2017 (Draft AGM Minutes): Have been circulated, to be approved at next
AGM.
3.
Officers' reports
3.1.
Commodore:
Focus on offering value for money to
members – how can this be realised when most have their own boats? At present
those who seem to benefit most are junior sailors using club dinghies, those
who sail the club’s Flying Fifteens (only one operational at present), and
rowers. Need to encourage members to crew for private yachts and Flying
Fifteens.
3.2.
Treasurer:
bank balance stands at approx. £11k, with membership subs largely received, and
no major expenses as yet this year (main expenses known are insurance ~£1500,
and roof repair (see below)). At present, each Champion has a spending limit of
£100 per year, with anything over this requiring approval by the committee. The
guideline budget for each Champion is £300 – if this figure is spent across the
board, the club would make an annual loss of around £250, which is sustainable
in the short to medium term. Paul and
Dave to review spending guidelines.
Post AGM Rollick: 53
paid £17.50, 53 attended (51 paying and 2 guests) charged £15.00 by Royal, £100
given as quiz prize, leaving surplus of £32.50. If those who paid and didn’t
attend want a refund – break even. Donald’s raffle raised £150. Only gripe was
lack of pudding; coffee was available on request. Repeat event next year.
4.
Champions' Comments
4.1.
Cruising (John O): Dates on programme remain unchanged.
4.2.
Flying Fifteens (Adrian): Sandy is looking at handicaps – likely to
remain much the same. “Freedom” in good shape. Discussion about second FF
centred on its colour – Nat and Gill
to look at adopting this boat, with a budget of £300 for bringing it up to
spec.
4.3.
Youth (David-Paul D-Alison): Dave reported that 14 are signed up for Pico
Week, which has Robyn as instructor as per last year. Emma is around in the
summer, and hopes to be available to help with sessions.
4.4.
Skiff (Paul C): In
summary, regular rowing sessions continue, new oars made over winter, and in training
for Coigach and Ullapool Regattas.
4.5.
Clubhouse and surrounds (Donald): Clubhouse roof is leaking above clubroom. Sandy to obtain opinons/advice and
quotes from local contractors. Paul D
to make temporary repair to prevent further damage. Could also consider fibre
glass roof with fall.
New combination lock
bought for shed, following loss of key.
Clubroom heater left
on on several occasions, evidence of smoking and drinking – culprits unknown. Donald and Adrian to fit combination
lock (that we have) to clubroom door [note: overtaken by events subsequent to
meeting].
Donald has offer of
kerb stones etc from Royal works. Royal’s contractors unlikely to be able to
help with placement on club hardstanding. Job for forthcoming Work Day.
Wee Pier: Some pipe
fendering fitted, but bolts still protruding elsewhere. We have pipe to fit. John to obtain studs and nuts; Sandy to obtain grout. For work day.
New water heater
needs to be turned down to Frost Protection setting after use – notice
required.
4.6.
Trailer: Has new wheels, and is finished
mechanically. Frame needs sanding/rust treatment, and painting with Hammerite. Paul C to draw up conditions for use.
Noted particularly that those driving must have trailers included on their
licence, and have motor insurance that covers trailers. Tailboard to be
provided by those borrowing trailer – needs to be full width. Only for use of
club members. Fee for borrowing to be decided – around £10. Never to be put in
seawater. Decided not to include under club insurance – theft is only risk.
Keep in John’s field. Lock needed – John
to investigate.
4.7.
Review
of Champions – remain as last year.
5.
Work Day and Curry
night Afternoon Tea, 25th March
Tasks:
Fit fenders to wee pier, paint trailer, prepare for surfacing of hardstanding, general
tidying, and more.
Time:
11am start, with tea at 3 pm.
6.
AOB
Clash noted between Coigach Rowing and Isle
Martin event – both dates set, unfortunate.
Nat mentioned fundraising – need to continue
despite healthy funds. Decided to organise an “Outdoor Activity Jumble”, with
date around 22 April (check on other activities). Charge £10 per pitch. No
public advertising of event due to licence requirement. Adrian and Gill to take forward.
Noted:
Inverness Boat Jumble taking place North Kessock, 29 April, in aid of RNLI.
2017
Committee
Commodore: Adrian
Morgan
Vice
Commodore: John Osborne
Treasurer Dave Maxwell
Secretary Paul Driver
Members
Paul
Copestake, Robert White, Siobhan Osborne, Bobby Osborne, Alison Osborne, Sandy
Osborne, Anthony O’Flaherty, Donald Buchannan, Gilly Meighan, Nat Wilson, Jill
Wilson.