Committee meeting – 19th September – Bendrigg
Apologies from Myles, Chris and Martin
Next Meeting – Monday 21st November 7.45pm
ACTIONS
Pete to repair club laser
Pete to run safety boat course if required
Ian to chase Chris M on webcam
Ian/Geoff to sort out store room
Myles/Geoff to change code number on store room
Myles to organise safety boat service
Geoff to renew grab bag
Ian/Geoff + others to advertise 24 hour race
Ian to post link to RYA advice on blue green algae on website – done
to consider putting all club boats in one block – not practical
to advertise 24 hour race on website etc. – done, link to results on website
Geoff to deal with urinal – done
Andrew to consider /vet webcam proposal – see agenda item
Pete to repair club laser – not done yet; boat now unuseable
safety boat course to be run if demand – no courses run over the summer.
Will do safety boat training (6 people at a time) late autumn if required.
2. Blue Green and Green Algae
Geoff was concerned that there was much more on view than usual. Tony suggested that it could be the process of oxygen sinking that had promoted its growth. Everyone agreed that it was worse everywhere this year but that the RYA policy of allowing users to decide for themselves once acquainted with the facts was the best solution.
3.Web cam
Chris Morphet is still working on the project. Ian explained that there is a problem connecting the web cam to the server at the moment but that it will get resolved. The price is still the same and he will chase Chris to confirm prices to Andrew by email.
There was some discussion about the need for an anemometer or a view of a windsock/tree when installed.
4. Store Room
Geoff said that the room was in a mess. It was agreed that the initial plan to do signs to show where things should be put would be implemented and that buckets would be purchased to store anchors on the floor. (Action Geoff/Ian).
The door has been left open so the code number should be changed. (Action Geoff/Myles)
5. Safety Boat
The state of the boat is good but the motor needs a service sometime after the AGM. (Action Myles – book in early)
There was some discussion about when a new boat would be required and the potential cost. It was agreed that probably the best way forward was to spend £1500 on new tubes when required, as this would prolong its life.
The grab bag and some of its contents needs replacing. A spare bung should be included. (Action Geoff)
6.AOB
6a. 24 Hour Race.
Very successful. Andrew will issue Pete with a cheque to cover the insurance and entry fee when he sends him the receipts.
Ian would like ideas for a flier, from those taking part, to encourage other members to join in next year. This is to be sent out with the membership pack next year. Geoff will mention it in his AGM letter. (Action Ian/Geoff.)
6b. Sedbergh Canoe Club
S.C.C are members of KSA and hope to rent a twelve foot corner of Joe’s field to erect a rack/drying shed. They will continue to be group members and access the lake through KSA boat park. There was some concern that this access could affect future KSA’s plans for the boat park. It was explained that KSA have sole rights for the use of the lake for watersports and that the access lanes on the boat park are part of the agreement with BWW. SCC have been advised that they need to remove their current canoe cage from the boat park. This area and the lockers in the club house will then be available for other use.
6.c. Pink Adventure
They have now paid their membership.
6d. Open Meetings
There will be no Miracle Open next year as only 4 boats came this year and 3 the previous year.
The Enterprises want to come here next year. Geoff said that the Bendrigg annex which sleeps 21 plus camping could be available for the event if at the right time of the year.