RYA

Happy New Sailing Year to all, let's look forward to another exciting season.


News
Work Party
The plan is to hold a series of work parties on Sundays with the main objective of rebuilding the jetty. Please try to come along and help from 1.00pm onwards or contact a committee member for details.

Bean Geese (SSSI)
The following two restrictions remain in place for use of the loch, please ensure they are adhered to:
1 - No maintenance to be carried out on the existing jetty between sunset and sunrise in winter (1st October to 15th March)
2 - Non powered water sports (sailing, wind-surfing, canoeing) during winter - no activity to take place between sunset and sunrise (1st October to 15th March). Half an hour before sunset craft should return to shore. Powered rescue boat may be used to bring craft ashore in the event of them becoming stranded on the water after sunset.

Mid Week Sailing
As usual mid week sailing will on a Wednesday evening and all are welcome.

Security
The security code on the main gate padlock at the Club will be changed again this year - a key fob with the new number will be given to members on receipt of fees. Do not divulge the number to non-members. New locks have been fitted to the outside of the club house door, they are a combination style lock similar to the gate and will ensure the door is always securely closed.
Due to theft please ensure that no loose items are left in your boat and that they are stored in the secure areas provided.
Members are also reminded that it is their own responsibility to secure/tie down their boat. Boats should also be checked regularly over the winter especially before and after high winds. Could each member attach a label to their boat with a contact number to allow contact to be made in case of emergency/damage. Finally, always check that you lock up if you are the last one around. Any problems with the gate contact a committee member.

Dates For Your 2010 Diary
Opening regatta and BBQ - 11th April 1.30 pm
May regatta - 9th May 1.30 pm
June regatta - 6th June 1.30 pm
July regatta - 4th July 1.30 pm
August regatta - 8th August 1.30 pm
Whisky regatta and BBQ - 22nd August 1.30 pm
September regatta- 5th Sept. 1.30 pm
October regatta - 3rd October 1.30 pm
Closing regatta and BBQ - 24th October 1.30 pm

Regatta dates are all Sundays with two races on each regatta day and the starting times will be 1.30pm and 3.00pm prompt. BBQ's will be between races.

Each helm's best nine results over the season are counted, the winner being the boat with the fewest points. Taking part in even a few races will give you a place in the running.
You do not have to be racing to join in the BBQ's, all are welcome, so come along and enjoy the fun.

Club Boats
Please remember the club boats, 1 - Taz, 2 - Beaufort, 2 -Toppers, 2 - 405, 1 - Enterprise and 1 - Wind Surfer are available for general use by club member, subject to ability. There will be a diary in the clubhouse to book the equipment for maximum of 2 hrs (11 am to 1pm, Ipm to 3pm, 3pm to 5pm). Please contact a committee member for the equipment as some of it has been stored due to misuse last season.

Weekend Trips
Holiday weekends this year will follow the usual format. Interested parties will arrange camping, or a caravan hire on the west coast.
New venue ideas always welcome.
Dates to be confirmed watch the notice board or contact a committee member for details.

Windsurfers
There is also a club windsurfer with adult and kiddy rigs which is available for use by club members.

Committee
Members of the committee this year
Joe Swierczek (Chair)
Jim Toye (Vice-Chair)
Stuart Scott (Secretary/Treasurer)
Graham Benson
Ian McLean
Malcolm Matheson
Michael Kay

Subscriptions:
Fees have been increased (see below) as agreed at the AGM and a single berth fee is included in the annual subscription.
Family Sub. £75
Single Sub £70
Students £40
Entry Fee for new members £20.
New members will have to provide ID in the form of a utility bill and photographic evidence of identity i.e. A copy of driving licence/passport.
Additional berths, at the discretion of the committee, will cost a further £10 per annum.
Please return the attached form with your remittance no later than 31st March 2010.
If you do not intend to renew your membership please return your keys to the Secretary ASAP.

Insurance
It is a membership requirement, whether windsurfing or sailing, to have insurance with 3d Party Liability as a minimum.

Internet
The revised website for the club is at www.lochside-sc.org
E-mails can be sent to ffc@blueyonder.co.uk If you have an e-mail address please forward it to the foregoing for our records
Thank you for reading this newsletter and we look forward to seeing you on the water soon.