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Laying up Supper (and AGM) 2007.

This took place at Treo's restaurant on 23rd November.

Headlines are:

We are still solvent (just).

No nominations for officers posts, so incumbents remain in post for a further year.

No change to subscription levels.

Cruising programme for 2008 was discussed and adopted.

Brief report on 2007 cruising programme revealed we had undertaken over 700 miles of passages in company, added several new foreign ports to our list of places we have visited (and wish to return to) and we introduced new people to the sport and new boats to our group.

Conway Trophy awarded to Kevin Hall for managing the cruisingprogramme but he would like it to be dedicated to his father Jack who inspired him and persuaded him to carry on with the work.

Most miles trophy was awarded to Jack Hall, who despite his ongoing fight against cancer, still managed to not only join us for several trips this year, but also spent some of his final weeks on board as we embarked on our most ambitious European cruise to date.

Seamanship Trophy awarded to John Allen who completed his own shadow European Cruise on the smallest club boat yet to have undertaken the trip, complete with novice crew.

An enjoyable evening had by all and many thanks to Treo's for a splendid meal in convivial surroundings.

Barbecue 2007.

In a change to previous arrangements, this year's barbecue was held on the European cruise, on an island in the Gravelingmeer.  John Lennard excelled himself, working wonders with limited facilities, having demonstrated his unique organisational skills, bringing most of the ingredients with him from UK.

Ably assisted by the Abu Dhabi contingent, (purveyors of fine wines and champagne), we were spoilt by the fine fare provided using nothing more than disposable barbeques, procured from the depths of Full Circle's cockpit lockers.

 

 

Barbecue 2006.

In a change to previous arrangements, this year's barbecue was held in Wix to cater for the possibility of inclement weather and to make it more accessible to those members without ready access to a boat.

This allowed people to stay on later and to imbibe more liberally than on previous years.  Day sails were offered on Sunday, but I think thick heads prevailed!!

 Laying up supper 2005

The evening started with an opening address from the Commodore, Mike Doogan, and he welcomed Jack Hall as life President of the club.  Mike also reported that the membership fee will remain at £5.00. John Lennard gave a Treasurers Report.  No nominations were received for committee posts, so the incumbents remain in place for another year.

After the meal a report was also received from the Vice Commodore Cruising, Kevin Hall.  The distance covered by club events this year exceeded 1000 miles, with over 50 people joining in at some point. Thanks were given to all those who had participated throughout the year and plans for next year’s cruising were made available.

After the meal the Conway Trophy was awarded to Deborah Cole for the Most Memorable Contribution for the year for her attendance on most of the club events, her persistence and good humour in the face of bouts of seasickness and, her ability to rise from the depths of slumber to cater for her husband’s cravings for coffee etc at any time of day or night.

The Seamanship Trophy was awarded to Paul Hockley (ably supported vocally by Sharon) for his 'Heavy Weather fore-deck sail management' on the way to Burnham in a force 7 - 8.

An additional Trophy was awarded this year for Most Club Miles and that was awarded to Jack Hall for approximately 500 miles.

We would like to thank everyone at The Bell Inn Thorpe for our best meal yet, for catering for so many of us and for a great evening.

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