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I chose the black hut for the cover this month because that too has given rise to concern. Kieran Riley has repaired the bottom, recently vandalised. Some members of the club would like to see the black hut demolished and replaced with a small container but it is my opinion that to do this would be as much trouble as repairs, however large to the black hut. The hut is part of the history of the club so why think to destroy it just before celebrating the centenary of the club? The General Committee met on the 10th of August. The main topics were not so much about sailing, but about the logistics of the club as you will read in my following notes. THE GENERAL COMMITTEE Apologies were received from Stan Warren and Simon Markland. Both
the Commodore and the Vice Commodore did not have formal reports to
present Many congratulations to Kathrine Hogarth for raising £351 on her bike for the club's building fund or something more specific to be decided at a later date. THE
HON TREASURER David gave the committee a detailed breakdown of our
financial situation at present. The building work had come in on target
wonderfully. However we will have some running costs and inevitably
some contingencies will arise. An increasing cost will be insurance
for the clubhouse. David read out some of the detailed questions he
had to answer, some straightforward and some ludicrous. The result of
this questionnaire will affect the use of the clubhouse for all of us. 2.ALL GUESTS MUST BE SIGNED IN. The book is on the bar by the bell. This does not apply to official social events. David then told the meeting that he would resign as Hon Treasurer at the end of this year as he has fulfilled his promised time. THE REAR COMMODORE gave the report of the House Committee. There is some difficulty with the coolers in the bar but Trevor Meyers will deal with this through the suppliers. The house committee had a long talk about vandalism and it has been decided that the stones outside will either have to be removed and replaced or fixed permanently. They are being used to damage the shutters and anything else the youth of Hightown can target. It is rare to go to the clubhouse during the day and not find them doing something. The locks on the gates will also have to be changed soon as far too many non-members know the combination. Please close the gate each time you use it. The House committee also has a list of refurbishing proposals, some of which will be costly. These were put before the General Committee and it was unanimously decided that the installation of central heating would have to be deferred, so hang on to your thermals.
When closing time arrives in the bar please do not continue to order drinks unless a flag officer takes over the serving, as the bar staff have set hours. Also it has been noted that Kathryn has been left to close the shutters on some occasions. Members are asked to help with this before leaving. There will be a NO SMOKING notice put in the new area of the clubhouse. This is the new area with the carpet opposite the bar. It has no ventilation THE
HON SECRETARY reported that he had dealt with correspondence and
had also been in touch with the coastguard regarding the proposed visit.
There are no details as yet. THE HON MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY was absent from the meeting but the Commodore presided over the vote and there was a unanimous welcome for a new full member Mr Edward Arch of St Georges Road Hightown. We wish him happy sailing. THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE will hold a social event on the 4th September and asks for your support. STAFFING.
This year sees the end of the present Commodore's term of office and
the Annual General Meeting will be a busy one. The Commodore closed the meeting.
INVITATION You are cordially invited to the clubhouse On Saturday 4th September To enjoy AN ITALIAN EVENING Further details on the noticeboard.
I have recently been asked several times why the Myercough Trophy was not awarded in 2003. The reason is that there wasn't a boat eligible for the award due to the small number of BSC members who completed the race. As you will see the finish needs five BSC boats. With Prizegiving taking place in November I thought that this would be a good time to restate the requirements for winning some of the cups and trophies. DIVISION A CUP. The Jubilee (Summer Celebration) Race winner ALT CUP The Bank Holiday Series winner THE ALTMOUTH CUP The Class A winner or outright winner. THE FORMBY CUP the class B winner THE ABBOT CUP The best BSC boat under the Portsmouth Yardstick. THE MYERSCOUGH TROPHY. The best BSC boat not winning 1st 2nd 3rd or the Formby Cup. THE GEORGE BUTLER CUP The best BSC boat in class B of the T.S.C I.O.M race. A PEWTER GIG.BOX The best circuit in the RNLI Novelty Race. THE RANZO TROPHY The winner of the Puffin Island Race. THE RATTRAY TROPHY The winner of the Rattray race. THE ARDEA CUP the
helmswoman of the winning boat in the Ladies Race. THE TRAVELLERS TROPHY Awarded for an account of a sailing achievement in any area. THE STEPHENSON TROPHY The best newcomer to racing. THE HARRY SWINBURNE TROPHY Awarded for endeavour THE COLLEY CUP The best performing Bilge Keel boat. A SILVER CIGARETTE BOX Winner of the Last Chance race THE COMMODORE'S CUP. To a member who has made an excellent contribution to the club. (Commodore's Choice) THE MANX TROPHY to the first BSC boat to reach the IOM from the Alt each season. THE GEORGE McLEOD TROPHY The Gallon of Ale Race winner. In addition to these awards there are also replicas and awards made for boats, which are placed. Prizegiving is always
an enjoyable social evening. If you have not yet been to one of our
social events give them a go, they are always very enjoyable. The Conway Cruise and Ranzo Trophy are on Saturday 14th August. The Ladies Race on Sunday 22nd August and also in August The Bank Holiday Series. The Last Chance Race will be on Sunday 19th September so there is still time to have a go if you haven't done so yet.
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The
main topic of conversation around the clubhouse recently has inevitably
concerned the weather. Long spells of humidity, scorching sunshine interspersed
with deluges of rain and in the main little or no wind on most days.
There was so much water in the river that one day this week the boats
did not turn with the tide. We have had a plague of wasps and black
beetles coming inside for shelter. Last Sunday I found our goldfish
floating on top of the water, the pond temperature having risen. Being
scooped out into a bucket of cooler rainwater until the pond could be
cooled saved them. In addition to all that we should have been able
to see meteor showers on Wednesday but couldn't see any for the cloud
cover. Amazingly the particles are only as large as a pea but they are
visible because they travel at 130,000 miles per hour.
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