Arrangements for the 2013 Youth Nationals, which takes place at HMYC from the 14th to the 20th December are getting into high gear now. I’m sure it will be a good regatta, and to all those who are helping in any way, a big thank you, as without your efforts it wouldn’t happen!!
We are expecting a large entry for this event and as a result we will have to move some of the keelboats and dinghies which are parked in the car park, as this is where the competitors will park their boats. So, if you have a keelboat or dinghy which is parked in either row A or row B of the car park – these are the two rows of parking nearest the water – it will have to be moved to make way for the dinghies which will be parking there. We will move boats from row A and B closer up to those parked in row C, effectively closing off the road between these rows of parking. We’re planning to do this move the week of the 9th to the 12th December. If you want to move your keelboat/dinghy yourself, then please can you do this by Monday 9th December, otherwise it will be moved for you. Boats which are moved will be moved back immediately after the Youth Nationals regatta has finished, as we will need the road again for the SASKZN regatta which starts on the 27th December.
If you are thinking of visiting your Club during the Youth Nationals regatta, unfortunately you won’t be able to bring your car into the Club grounds and park in the car park – you will have to park your car on the open field behind the Club and walk to the Club from there. We will have a security guard in attendance at this area.
If you offered to help Derek Wilkes refurbish the Sprogs which are currently parked on the grass by the large boat shed at the end of the car park, please will you give Connie Gray your details as Derek would like to contact you and get started on this project as soon as possible?
If you have paid your 2013/2014 subs, but haven’t yet got your new membership card and stickers, please will you collect them from Connie? Her office hours are 09h00 to 13h00 Tuesday and Friday, and 10h00 to 14h00 on a sailing day at the weekend.
REPORT BACK FROM HES HAMILTON - MOORINGS
Since we introduced the Mooring programme last year we have had no incidents of boats breaking loose from their moorings so the Mooring Committee will continue to impose the compulsory checks required in order to ensure we keep boats safe and secure. Recent checks show that it does not appear necessary to do a major check annually on each mooring so a major check will now only be required every 2 years - but a top end check must be completed every 6 months.
Regrettably there are still a number of moorings that have not been subject to any check as we are unable to identify the owner due to no boat currently being attached to the mooring.
IF ANY MEMBER HAS NOT HAD THEIR MOORING CHECKED BY THE MOORING COMMITTEE (OR NOT REQUESTED A CHECK ) THEN THE MOORING WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE DAM UNLESS THEY ADVISE AND IDENTIFY THEIR MOORING TO HES HAMILTON ( 0722254230 ) BEFORE THE END OF NOVEMBER 2013.
BOAT PARKING
An on-going problem is either boats parked in the wrong bay or no stickers on the boats or trailers. Unless we are able to identify the owners and confirm they are paid up members then the boats will be removed and the bay reallocated. Please ensure you apply the 2013/14 stickers to your equipment and avoid unnecessary hassle for all concerned. Hes Hamilton on request will fit the stickers for you.
It is in everyone’s interest to maintain an orderly system as putting a boat in the wrong bay creates a chain reaction throughout the parking area.
ABANDONED EQUIPMENT
There are a number of boats which have been placed on grass at the end of the premises and they appear to have been abandoned, if you feel you may have a boat that falls into this category it is strongly suggested you visit the Club and identify your boat. We cannot continue to collect boats or offer free parking so unless we can identify the owner of every boat on the premises by end of December 2013 they will be subject to an auction some time in the new year.
SALE OF BOATS
Please be reminded that members are obligated to advise our Administration Secretary – Connie Gray - when you sell your boat, and provide Connie with contact information of the new owner/s – this is not always done therefore we do request you let us know if there is any change of status.
As this will probably be the last Masthead of 2013 - mainly because we’re all busy with the Youth Nationals organization at the moment – myself and the Committee would like to take the opportunity of wishing you and your families all the best for the festive season, and also for 2014!
Connie Gray
Henley Yacht Club Admin
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