Annwyl Pawb

Thanks to everyone for making the effort to attend the Racing meeting yesterday (Saturday 8th December 2012).

The meeting followed the agenda (available here)

I think the 2013 racing has great potential with a good mix of racing styles and socials.

The conclusions and action points from the meeting are as follows:

* The 2013 Racing Officers are:

o   Sailing Captain - Vicky Cox

o   Race Officer – Robin Evans - Robin was thanked for his hard work and efficient work as Race Officer again this year.

o   Sailing Secretary (social) - Sarah Pemberton

o   Sailing Secretary (admin) – Stephen Tudor (as Club Hon Sec.)

o   Communications Officer - Cric Peters

o   Rating Officer – Peter Dunlop

o   The Committee are all present as in the send to list above (and anyone who would like to contribute).

2013 Racing Programme The revised 2013 Racing Programme will be circulated and posted on the web site (initially as a draft here). Please let me know if there are further ideas, amendments / corrections required. 

Celtic Regatta  Following a brief report and general discussion regarding the initial response to the flyer all agreed that this regatta offered great potential and work would now continue with an aim to finalise the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for publishing in the first week of January. The Regatta is to follow a windward leeward format. Sponsorship offers and opportunities were noted. The arrangements for the regatta entertainment, catering and social scene will be worked up along with a regatta budget for approval.

Pwllheli Regatta  Set for the first week in August and suggested that the regatta is tied is with the Long Trophy Challenge with SCYC.

Social Programme Sarah will work up a social programme around the racing programme and asked for support and ideas. Consideration to be given to a Spring Ball.

Sailing Instructions I will update the SI’s in accordance with revised Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the suggestions received and I will also ask Mike Butterworth for his input. A draft copy will then be circulated for your final approval.

Rating We have agreed that races will be scored using IRC and that all boats must hold a valid IRC certificate. Crew weight and numbers will not be applied. IRC developments on a performance based entry level time correction factor TCT will be considered when the details are made available. Regatta specific IRC certification will also be applied.

Race Pack I will update the rest of the race pack material (race courses and marks etc)

Training Arrangements will now be made for a First Aid course to be run on a weekend in January along with a 'rules night'.

Race Course and Marks Richard has agreed to organise the marks so that they are ready on time.

Crew List This will be via Facebook and e-mail.

When all the information is collated and approved I will send out a general invitation e-mail

I hope that I have covered, in this message, all of the points discussed during our meeting. This e-mail will be posted on the racing web site as a record of the meeting.

Good Sailing – Hwyl

Stephen

Stephen Tudor

Hon. Secretary - Ysgrifennydd anrhydeddus