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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