News
A busy month ahead as we prepare for the 2015 sailing season. The committee met a few weeks ago and I am pleased to report that Lease Negotiations with the Longleat Estate are well underway and are looking good for 2015. Many thanks to Chris Mulholland, who is our chief negotiator.
This year we will be self printing the Fixtures Booklet and as those of you who have already joined will know, it will be available in the ‘Members Post Box’ at the club house, along with boat stickers etc., from the 7th February (the first working party). Using this method of getting mail out has cut down our postage bill considerably so please remember to check the box when you are at the club.
I have been asked about membership forms by a few members, they are available on this website, and I have also attached renewal forms (including licence) to the February Newsletter email which you should all have received. Please contact me if you haven’t received this email as it means either we have an incorrect email address for you, or you have been missed of the mailing list. Don’t forget to licence your boat with Longleat, especially is you want to sail at the first thrash which is only a few weeks away – 1st March 2015 (I may even make some Welsh cakes as it is St David’s Day!) On the subject of licences, we asked the estate if there was the possibility of the second boat fee being reduced … this is in negotiation now and I will let you know as soon as possible.
Events
Working Parties
Saturday 7th February – first working Party 9ish to 12ish
Saturday 21st February – second working Party 9ish to 12ish
For new members, working parties are where members work hard to get the clubhouse, start box, jetty, and boatpark ready for the season. it’s a good chance to meet with other members of the club, so do come along and make yourself knoown. I will be in the kitchen!
Teas and coffees, hot dogs and cup of soups will be provided.
Fitting Out Supper
Friday the 27th February from 7 o’clock at The Royal Oak, Corsley
Fun Skittles and a supper of Lasagne both meat and vegetarian options served with salad and garlic bread for £7.95 per person.
Please can you let me know by the 20th February at the latest if you want to come, as the pub need numbers for catering. You can email me the.commodore@