At the 61st Annual General Meeting held in the Clubhouse on Sunday 1st December 2012 there were several important proposals to be considered, and they stimulated extensive discussions.
The main points that were agreed:
- Subscriptions to rise by 5% from 1st January
- Affiliated membership amended to be aligned with other categories, though at a discounted rate
- Rules re visitors and temporary members brought into line with current licensing laws
- Bye-law introduced prohibiting members/visitors bringing their own alcohol into the clubhouse while the bar is open
- On dissolution, the remaining assets of the club to be transferred to RYA (or equivalent) for the benefit of sailing in Cumbria
Prior to all that the following members were elected on to Council.… Read full article “61st AGM”
This year’s prize giving was held at The Castle Inn on 1st December, and many opted to take advantage of the preferential rate to stay the night – there could be a few additional sore heads the morning after the night before as a result!… 
Despite early rain, the morning started with glorious sunshine and a light breeze. Alan was out early to tune his GP to ensure he maintained his lead in the private competition with Alistair – a ‘gottle of geer’ riding on the day’s racing, and a bottle of champagne on the series!… 
Cool but otherwise perfect conditions set the scene for the start of the Winter Series. The fleet of thirteen boats set off in a good breeze to keep the sailors active and warm in the cool airs. The asymmetrics even managed to plane for a while on the main reach.…