Unfortunately the river has been running too fast to venture onto the water and the Frostbite Cruise and Commodore’s Cryptic Quiz has had to be postponed on two occasions.
    A new Management Committee was elected at the AGM (actually mostly the same old faces, refreshed with the welcome addition of Leo Bond, Simon Lunniss and Cath Bridger). We spent a good proportion of the first meeting considering this year’s programme and discussing how we can make the Club attractive to a wider membership. Accordingly the programme contains the old favourites but in addition we will be instituting some events which are intended to appeal to those who prefer a more “recreational” type of sailing.
     In recent weeks Bodgit and Co., having restored the Bosun’s store and replaced the spar rack, have made a start on the new patio extension. This is likely to take some weeks and the building works and associated equipment may at times impede access to the Club. Please take care – especially in the evenings when it is dark – and do not interfere with  anything. Offers of help are of course most welcome!
    I conclude with a reminder that those of you with boats at the Club are responsible for maintaining the area around your berth. There are a few gardening tools available in the newly restored Bosuns Store and now is sensible time to cut back the encroaching bushes before new growth starts.
    Good Sailing!
Nigel Knowles