So here's an idea. Why not give Shiobhan someone to race against? Why not start collecting funds to buy a club Feva. Between the members we should be able to rustle up over the winter through individual donations, sponsored events, club events etc the necessary (from £1,500 - £2,500**) to have one for next season.
There is always the funding route, of course, but why deprive some poor kids a trampoline when we can Do It Ourselves? And no form filling or creeping cap in hand to the Ross & Cromarty Sports Council, although they do have up to £700 available for worthy causes.
I'll start the ball rolling by pledging £50 to the fund. Anyone think it's a good idea, either post a comment below (you'll need to sign in to Google) or email the usual suspects.
Without a new generation of young sailors the club cannot thrive. However, forget about youth for the moment (they've never had it so good), there will be a few elder members who will no doubt want to have a crack at a fast, asymmetric dinghy for a change.
** Source Apollo Duck