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Latest Committee Meeting Minutes
Minutes of Meeting 7th July at 18:30 outside
the clubhouse
1)
Present/Apologies
Paul Copestake (Commodore: PC), John Osborne (Vice Commodore: JO), David
Dawson (Secretary: DD), Adrian
Morgan (AM), John Mitchell (JM), Gilly Meighan (GM), Donald Buchanan (DB).
Apologies: Sandy Osborne (SO), Dave Maxwell (DM)
2)
Minutes and matters arising
a) The minutes for the committee
meeting on 7th June were approved with minor changes; there were no
matters arising not on the agenda except carried forward:
i)
Loch Broom Sailing Club Introductory Notes. AM was thanked for his drafting; it was agreed
that PC condense the text. PC
b) Existing
Clubhouse
It was agreed that JO oversee the work outside
including sorting mast and club rib storage. Complete
c) PC reported that the
cosmetic design of the proposed Shore St development was being reviewed.
d) Harbourmaster
feedback PC reported no issues but KP reports
that as the small boat tie up is already overcrowded he would not want the Pioner to be kept at the inner harbour. Keep at mooring.
3)
COVID
Update
PC gave an overview of the expected
changes to Governmental rules and other guidance expected changes are 19th
July and 9th August. PC
4)
Sailing and Water Activities changes from
last version marked in red
a) Calendar
i)
18 to 20 June - shakedown cruise
(aiming for the Shiants).
ii)
9 to 18 of July - Main Summer Cruise
(Skye)
iii)
17 to 18 July - Ullapool Coastal
Rowing Club - local regatta No formal entry as crews
not ready but UCRC will let us squeeze in at short notice
iv)
19 to 23 of July – Junior Sailing Week with up to 15 participants and 5
instructors! GM/JL
v)
24 to 25 July Possible date for LBSC
regatta with proposed raft up and 2020 prizegiving.
(PGC)
vi)
21 August - Noel's fishing day (can we add a
sailing/fishing element to this?) (Organiser to be agreed)
vii)
28 August - Campbell's cup - Isle Martin (TBC) (1st
weekend after Highland schools go back). DM requested
to follow up changed date with Isle Martin Trust PGC
viii)
6 to 12 September Isle Martin seaweed
Festival
b) Routine Activities
i)
1st Monday
of each month LBSC committee 6:30pm at the
clubhouse.
ii)
Every
Tuesday meeting at the sailing club for a red tin.. 8pm - To confirm sailing
plans for the Saturday (youths - adult ff sessions) and possible times for
evening and weekend FF races (targeting optimal weather) All
iii)
Most
Saturdays 10am to 1pm; youth sailing (Picos/Fevas/Toppers) and for adults in
flying fifteens or possibly bigger boats. Recruit junior members All.
i)
FF Racing to be Tues 17:30 (fall back Wed) and Sat
16:00 (fall back Sun)
iv)
Possible
separate midweek and weekend racing series.
v)
Fettle and deploy
race markers Completed
vi)
Rowing – some weekend rowing
undertaken more planned.
c)
Other
i)
Sea Savers – powerboat training successfully completed, some of the youths
not in LBSC are joining the club to participate youth activities
ii)
Rib –
dry sailing working well, secure storage options to be agreed. JO
iii)
Pioner – AM
thanked for his draft notes on use. It was agreed that the possibility of
storing it at the harbour pontoon be assessed including security SO
5)
Treasurer’s Report
DM reported £9.5k in the bank,
membership income £2.9k
costs of around £3.6k spent on the clubhouse
refurbishment in 20 & this year so far.
£1.7K paid in June for 2021 insurance.
6)
New Members
JM reported that new
memberships in June were as follows: one Family three Junior and two Instructor
memberships. At present total membership is Adult 90 and Junior c36.
7)
Clubhouse Wider Consultation
PC & DD reported
around six responses from non-club stakeholder groups, follow up of
non-responders to be followed in July. PC/DD
PC reported positive
expectation of grant funding.
Consultations with
RYA going well with possibility of Ullapool’s facilities being used for
official RYA sailing and powerboat training courses. Robyn Phillips and Ryan
Beatie will be at the youth week with an opportunity to discuss future
options.
8)
AOB
a) LBSC-UCRC
MoU and payment. PC stated
that a simplified charging algorithm was being worked on with DD. The aim of
the revised calculations is that they will be the basis for charging UCRC and
any other non-club users of our facilities. PC reminded the meeting that part
of the LBSC’s terms for owning the land is that the activities must not be
commercial.
PC/DD
b) Use
of Club Feva
Conditions for
possible use of Feva without a safety boat are work in progress. Insurance
position to be confirmed with DM. JO
9)
Close
There being no other business, the
meeting finished at 19:35
June 7th Committee Meeting Minutes
Minutes of Meeting 7th June at 18:30
conference call
1)
Present/Apologies
Paul Copestake (Commodore: PC), John Osborne (Vice Commodore: JO), Dave
Maxwell (Treasurer: DM), David Dawson (Secretary: DD), Sandy Osborne (SO), Adrian
Morgan (AM), Gilly Meighan (GM), Donald
Buchanan (DB), Anthony O’Flaherty (AF).
Apologies: John Mitchell (JM)
2)
Minutes and matters arising
The minutes
for the committee meeting on 3rd May were approved; there were no
matters arising not on the agenda.
3)
COVID
Update
PC reported that the region was at
level 1 with potential to move to level 0 later this month. General advice for
members to follow the very well advised Chanonry Sailing Club (link),
and RYA (link) All
4)
Clubhouse and Surrounds
a) Existing
Clubhouse
JO reported all internal work completed. It
was agreed that JO oversee the work outside including sorting mast and club rib
storage. JO
b) Wee
Pier cleaning rota A copy to be placed in clubhouse - all LBSC slots filled for this year.
c) Future
Clubhouse
PC said that he and SO met with the RYA on 5th
May who gave plenty of advice and will be invaluable later in the project. Stakeholders
to be asked for their opinions. PC/DD
5)
Sailing and Water Activities
a) Calendar
i)
18 to 20 June - shakedown cruise
(aiming for the Shiants).
ii)
9 to 18 of July - Main Summer Cruise
(Skye)
iii)
17 - 18 July - Ullapool Coastal Rowing
Club - local regatta. (Attendance-support).
iv)
19 to 23 of July - Pico week with up
to 6 instructors! GM/JL
v)
24 - 25 July Possible date for LBSC
regatta. (TBC)
vi)
21 August - Campbell's cup - Isle
Martin (TBC) (1st weekend after Highland schools go back). Confirm date and
access with Isle Martin Trust DM
vii)
28 August - Noel's fishing day (can we
add a sailing/fishing element to this?)
viii)
6 to 12 September Isle Martin seaweed
Festival
b) Routine Activities
i)
1st Monday
of each month LBSC committee 6pm at the clubhouse.
ii)
Every
Tuesday meeting at the sailing club for a red tin.. 8pm - To confirm sailing
plans for the Saturday (youths - adult ff sessions) and possible times for
evening and weekend FF races (targeting optimal weather) All
iii)
Most
Saturdays 10am to 1pm; youth sailing (Picos/Fevas/Toppers) and for adults in
flying fifteens or possibly bigger boats. All
i)
FF Racing to be Tues 17:30 (fall back Wed) and Sat
16:00 (fall back Sun)
iv)
Possibly
separate midweek and weekend racing series.
v)
Fettle and deploy
race markers PC/JO/DD/SO
c)
Other
i)
Sea Savers – powerboat training successfully completed, some of the youths
not in LBSC are joining the club to participate youth activities
ii)
Rib –
dry sailing working well, secure storage options to be agreed. JO
iii)
Pioner – AM
thanked for his draft notes on use. It was agreed that the possibility of
storing it at the harbour pontoon be assessed including security SO
6)
Club Administration
a) Loch
Broom Sailing Club Introductory Notes. AM was
thanked for his drafting; it was agreed that PC condense the text. PC
b) Harbourmaster
feedback PC reported no issues, KP happy that
the turning area at the top of the slip is being kept clear. All
c) LBSC-UCRG
MoU and payment. JR from UCRC emailed referring to the draft MoU
between UCRC and LBSC This accounts for the for variance in spend by LBSC from year
to year (Capital and revenue costs) in determining the charge levied for use by
UCRC: recognising this UCRC have earmarked funds for any additional costs. After lengthy discussion it was agreed that
the MoU should be completed and fee for 2021 be determined accordingly. PC
d) Finance DM reported £11k[PCP1] in the bank and costs of £3.6k spent on the clubhouse refurbishment in 20 and 21 so
far.
i)
Flying fifteen Sails Following whats-app
discussion three
mainsails and two genoas purchased from Bobby Salmon for £500 allocation to be agreed.
ii)
Feva the
committee unanimously agreed the purchase of the second Feva, for £1,350
generously offered by Bobby and Alison Osborne. Condition to be checked. AM
iii)
New members – Mike Voss and Mairearad Green.
7)
AOB
PC reported no LBSC
actions needed re the proposed Shore St and inner harbour developments.
2020 Prizegiving
postponed until Sat 3rd July DB/PC
8)
Close
There being no other business, the
meeting finished at 19:45
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