You can never have a quick visit to the chandlers at Nichol End, Portinscale, especially if you’re served by Nick or Jane. Well when a local reporter went to buy a launch ticket, he didn’t get away without writing a book (well a big article) on the life and times of Nick Newby. Want to find out more? Recognise anyone else in the photo shoot? (NO, it’s not Toggle)
Something in the Air?
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I don’t know what these two have been up to, but they’ll try to suggest it’s an apr�s ski activity (For Ian it doesn’t have to be apr�s ski!). Perhaps it’s something to do with a missing Mr Potatohead – has he been lost, murdered, or just kidnapped?What’s Lesley like – she spends a week skiing away from her new man, she comes back and he’s missed her so much that he proposes marriage! Don’t know whether she’s trying to get out of crewing, but she said yes. Many congratulations to both Lesley and Andrew.
What more can we be in for this year? Pop back later in the week, and I’ll add a bit more gossip… |
Those Boots were Made for Walking!
and that’s just what they did. A team of 17 members turned out for a 2 hour march from the Derwent Lodge Hotel and were treated to a two course meal (+ seconds!) for their efforts. If only you’d been there. Perhaps that’l tempt you to come to the next close season walk asthey it was very enjoyable, with good company and a chance for a good gossip as well.
Talking of gossip, have you heard that Andy and Emma are engaged? Many congratulations to them both. Although Andy was a few months behind brother Nick in asking the question, he’ll be walking down the aisle some months ahead of Nick. Andy and Emma are planning to make Emma’s dream come true by having their reception at the club later in the year.
Have you noticed anything suspicious when you’ve been at the club recently? Unfortunately someone’s been helping themselves to oil from our tank. Hopefully, the new lock will deter future activity, but if you have anything to report let us know so that we know when to check on the CCTV system.
55th AGM
At the 55th AGM, held on Sunday 3rd December,� Steve Hunt gave up his vices (or so we’re led to believe) and was elected Commodore for the forthcoming year. After successfully organising the NSSA Regatta this year, Dave Nicholson was elected as vice commodore (he should find organising Bass Week a breeze in comparison!)
At the meeting a discussion took place regarding subscriptions for the forthcoming season. A motion to keep them at current levels was defeated and it was agreed that subscriptions should be increased in line with inflation and set as follows
| Ordinary/Associate Member | �139.00 |
| Affiliated Member | �56.00 |
| Family Member | �63.00 |
| Junior Member | �25.00 |
| Senior Member | �97.00 |
| Country Member | �67.00 |
| Launch Fee (Payable for each boat) | �22.50 |
With Hugh Godfrey (aided and abetted by Rhonwen Bryce) stepping down after three years, Roy Blackburn was elected into the post of Hon Sailing Secretary. Also stepping down were Alan Nicholson and Robin Dawson. Toddy (alias Dave Todhunter) and Bridget (alias Jose Hodgkins) were elected to fill the roles of boats & buoys chair, and PRO respectively.
Alan Smith was elected into son Tim’s role as Mirror fleet captain.
After much discussion, and a little confusion, the rule regarding junior membership was amended in accordance with the following:
Delete clauses 3A viia and viib and substitute
“3A vii – Junior family members�being persons prior to their 18th birthday or 23rd birthday if still undergoing full time education. There shall be no lower age limit for junior family members. For persons under 16, junior family membership allows and requires one non sailing parent or guardian to supervise the junior family member at all times during their attendance at the club.
Junior family members shall be automatically transferred to ordinary or associate membership on the 31st December following their 18th birthday or 23rd birthday if still undergoing full time education.”
Discussion followed regarding fleet composition, and the way ahead, but at present there are no proposals for change. The new sailing secretary will consider the situation next season and report back to members.
As the meeting closed, Trustee Herb Telford gave a vote of thanks to the retiring Commodore Mik Chappell.
Water, Water Everywhere!
Thanks to Alan Nicholson for these pics of the foreshore (what’s left of it). The lake level still has a short way to go until it gets to the flood level of Jan 05, but more rain is on its way.
RYA Community Award
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Herb Telford travelled to London in November to receive his RYA Community Award in the Lifetime Commitment to Sailing category and here he is receiving his gong which he proudly showed around at last night’s annual dinner |
Congratulations
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It doesn’t take much to confuse this birthday boy. Perhaps getting a cake two days early was too much of a challenge for him to make the link with his own birthday! But as you can see, the penny eventually dropped.He didn’t even have a celebratory drink. Was it his age? No, unfortunately he was facing a two hour drive home following the Commodore’s thank you dinner with other council members on Friday evening.
We’re sure Steve’s 50th year will be a bit of a blur, especially if there are no other nominations for the position of Commodore at the forthcoming AGM! Happy birthday! |
Winter Series
The personal handicaps are causing the usual upsets! Mike Fairlamb led the first race by miles and miles but came 2nd last once the handicaps were calculated. The weather was much improved on the gales suffered in the district yesterday, and the lasers all used full rigs, but there was still the odd capsize – Alan Nicholson, Paul Burnell, and Mike Fairlamb to name but a few.
Who Ate All the Pies?
Check out this memory from Bass Week – or the larger file for those on broadband
What a State!
Problem is, not sure whether we’re relating to Mark or his caravan!