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

News

Last year saw the introduction of the highly successful schools training programme and a steady increase in the club membership, which we are expecting to add to in 2006.

The new windsurfer and safety boat containers have been a great success with the free space in the spar shed being well used for boat repairs and refurbishment.

The plan is to hold a series of work-party days beginning on Sunday 12^th February and every following Sunday. Please try to come along and help from 12 noon onwards, afterwards over a cup of tea we will be trying to show videos or have short training sessions to assist in personal development. 

Security

The security code on the main gate padlock at the Club will be changed again this year - on 23^rd April - the new number will be given to members on receipt of fees. Do not divulge the number to non-members.

Due to last years thefts 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 responsibilty to secure/tie down their boat.

Finally, always check that you lock up if you are the last one around. Any problems with the gate contact a committee member.

Insurance

Please remember it is a membership requirement to have insurance with 3^rd Party Liabilty Insurance required as a minimum

Dates For Your Diary

Opening regatta – 23rd April
May regatta - 7th May
June regatta - 4th June
July regatta – 2nd July
August regatta – 6th August
Whisky regatta – 20th August
September regatta – 3rd Sept
October regatta – 1st October
Closing regatta – 15th October

These dates are all Sundays with two races on each regatta day and the starting times will be 1.30 and 3.00 prompt

Each helm’s best nine results over the season are counted, the winner being the boat with the fewest points. 

Last year's results are on the club  noticeboard. Taking part in even a few races will give you a place in the running.

Midweek sailing will be on Wednesday evenings, as that seems to suit most helms.

The Whisky Regatta, 20th August this year, is now a regular fixture. 

Club Boat

Please remember the club boat, a Topper Taz, is available for general use by club members and we would like to see it used more this year. The hull is stored on the Topper racking and the rig is in the spar shed. It's great fun for all ages especially the brave on a very windy day. 

Weekend Trips

Holiday weekends this year will follow the usual format.  Interested parties will arrange camping, or a caravan hire on the west coast. Last years venues were Tayvallich and Loch Creran.  New venue ideas always welcome.Dates this year will be the May weekend, Glasgow Fair weekend and Glasgow September weekend, watch the notice board or contact a committee member details

There will again be prizes for racing, speed, and freestyle. Details of what to do will be put on the windsurf notice board. If anyone wants to organise any other events, that would be great.

Committee

Members of the committee this year
Michael Kay (Chair)
Joe Swierczek (Vice-Cair)
Stuart Scott (Secretary)
Terri Kikke (Treasurer)
Colin Scott
Jim Toye
Mark McGuigan
Malcolm Mathieson

Please note no phone numbers are listed on the website, please email the club committee instead.

Subscriptions

Fees remain unchanged and a single berth fee is included in the annual subscription.

Family Sub. £70

Single Sub £65

Students £45

Entry Fee for new members £20. Additional berths, at the discretion of the committee, will cost a further £10 per annum.

Internet

The website for the club is at http://www.lochside.org 

Our webmail account is lochside_sailing_club@hotmail.com

Thankyou for reading this newsletter and we look forward to seeing you on the water soon.