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A Message from the Commodore Once again the club has to thank that small band of dedicated members who turned up for the work weekend. These are the people who do the jobs which keep the club running, and also save the huge costs the club would otherwise have to payout. If you have ever wondered why our club membership and berthing fees are so low compared to other clubs it is due to those members who so generously give their time and energy so that other members may benefit.

The old slipway was dragged out and the new slipway was put in over the Easter Holiday. This was achieved by the team in the pouring rain, after much debate, muscle power and a sense of humour plus a few choice expressions.

The new club launch to replace "Calypzoe Rose" has finally arrived and we are just waiting for its river license and insurance to be sorted out so that it can be used. It is a "Cap 360" which it is claimed to be unsinkable which a valuable safety feature Still they said that about the Titanic. It should hold six people and has an outboard motor. This will make it more reliable than Calypzoe Rose as we can always swap one engine for another if there is a problem. This week it under went its trail run and was found to be very stable and ideal for club use. You can try it out with other club boats on the 9th May when the club will have a special member's day.

From the Bosun

Sorry, but this must be a moaning session.
Do come and look after you boat. The condition of some members trailers are a disgrace and their boats are incapable of being moved let alone being launched. Please do some thing about it if you are guilty. Space is at a premium. If your boat is just being dumped on the club you may well be asked to remove it.
Just a reminder, please help to keep the club house tidy, do not leave your gear etc in the club room, use the changing rooms, the bosun's shed or the "dog kennel".
If you still have boating equipment in the "dog kennel" or the petrol store please mark it with your name. There are all manner of paddles, oars, rudders, petrol cans etc. owners unidentified. When we have club work weekends and junk removed to the dump, it is possible for some workers to regard much of this as "rubbish" or abandoned, especially when the equipment is old and may have been un-used for some time. Members can not regard the club as a place to dump their equipment. Boating equipment is expensive so please help in marking your property and taking it home if you are not going to use it for a long period.
Recently a member reported a missing kayak from the rack. As canoes and kayaks are vulnerable please make sure your boat is properly secured and you have left a spare key with your name with it in the key box.

Reg Scott

From the Membership Secretary

If you haven't yet paid your membership or bething fees, due on the 1st April please do so quickly. Sent your renewal form and your cheque made payable to the BMYC to the address on the form. Do not leave cheques at the club as this causes confusion and they can get lost.
Hazel Aitken

Members Day - Sunday 9th May

This will be an opportunity to get a float. All the club boats will be available for members to try out. We have a Laser, a Solo a double rowing boat and of course the new rescue boat. If you haven't used the winch the Bosun and other members will be there to show you how to use it safely. There will be sailing in the morning for members to join in with if they wish and various canoes and other boats to try out during the day. In the afternoon there will be a couple of the infamous light hearted "Sea Gull" races. With Reg Scott the only person who understands the rules for this event cheating may be expected.
Light refreshments will be available or you can picnic on the lawn. Come along and get the summer boating season off with a bang, but don't forget a change of clothes.


Row Your Boat - Saturday 1st May

If you find launching and recovery of your boat difficult or you row on your own and would like company then why not make a note of this? It is proposed that on the first Saturday morning of each month the club has a rowing outing with either a picnic or pub lunch. The new club rescue boat will of course be in attendance for giving a tow if required. You don't even need to have a boat; you could use the club boat or even a club member's boat if given enough notice. Canoeists are also welcome to join in. The first outing will be on Saturday 1st May leaving about 11:30am, the destination will be subject to river conditions and weather.

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