Author: GeoffR

H.C.C  Committee Meeting Minutes  4^th April 2014

1. Apologies: David Norton, Mark Cleminson, Kenneth White, M.M.

2. Finance: Course fee from Hugh’s Navigation course still to be collected from students.  Hugh has approval to buy kayak lifting straps but is still looking for something appropriate. Grant got two canoe trolleys for the club at £30each and will claim the money from the club alongside the money for the clubs SCA affiliation which he paid. Our affiliation fee has increased this year from £75 to £115.

3. Training: a) Young Persons course due to run 29^th April- 24^th June With use of the Pool on Tuesday nights and an outside session on Thursday nights. A consolidation weekend camp at the end of the course on the 28/29^th June

b) Parent and Kids Course, Recently within the club there have been some enquires into courses for younger children (as a club we only really cater from about 12 up) from this we have decided to run an Introduction to Family Paddling.  The aim of this is to educate people within the community on the safe and appropriate practice of paddlesport.  The proposed structure of the course is to run over 2 Saturdays or 1 weekend within the summer holidays. The committee are going to have a planning meeting for this to decide details and syllabus in May.

c) 2* Assessment the club is running the 26^th/27^th April.

4. Pool/Polo: The Committee decided to cancel the pool sessions over the school summer holidays and to run Tuesday evening polo sessions at craigendoran instead.

5. River Trips: This month’s river trip has been cancelled due to Grant’s availability. The rest of the monthly trips are to be reposted on facebook and Mark has taken over as inland coordinator. Grant is to look into a trip to Pinkston for some of the more experienced inland paddlers.

6. Sea Trips inc Assessment: Open water safety test for members that have attended Hugh’s course in the pool on the Sunday 4^th May.  Trips, May 24^th/25^th/26^th Staffa/Treshnish.  June 7^th /8^th Grey Dog/ Garvellachs.  July 5^th for a week around Jura.

7. RCNYC: Have been paid our named members are Hugh and Geoff. The padlock at the container is to be kept dry by locking it upside down.

8. AOCB: Hugh proposed a meeting for club officials and members ,who are delivering material to others, to go over current good practice. Geoff suggested a good forum for that might be in the form of a FSRT for club to be run in early July.

Helensburgh Canoe Club

AGM Monday 17^th March 2014

John St. Scout Hall 7.30pm

MINUTES

 

1)     Apologies: Ken White

2)     Treasurers Report: Hugh (for Ken) presented the report. The meeting discussed the change in the “Training and Pool” from substantial surplus to deficit. Geoff explained that last year’s figures were probably inflated by late membership payments but numbers on courses were significantly down.  It was too early to tell if this was a one off. One idea for increasing training numbers and deal with the light use of the pool in the summer period was to be discussed.The meeting agreed with Ken’s general conclusion that there was no reason to worry yet.

3)     Chairman’s Report:  Geoff gave a short illustrated review of year’s activities which clearly demonstrated the number and range of activities. He concluded we were doing well.

4)     Coaching Report:  Grant explained the BCU/UKCC Award Scheme and the 2 Star assessment scheduled for April. He also discussed the monthly river trips, 3 Star assessments and a level 1 Coach course he was running next week. An FSRT course was also to be scheduled very shortly.

The Pinkston Development is now due to open officially May 7^th. Grant was hoping to arrange for the club to get in for a “trial” run before then

A Parent/Child Training , operating over the summer holidays, had been suggested. The idea was to offer a chance for children 8-12 with a parent to start paddling. Mark C. had offered to take responsibility.  Emphasis would be on safety and paddling together in canoes (and kayaks?). An application would go to Sports Scotland for a grant for necessary equipment. Some doubts were expressed on whether we had the resources available. It was agreed that more discussion was required and firm plans identified.

5)     Election of Officers and Committee

a)     Chair: Geoff Riddington

b)     Secretary: Eleanor Phillips

c)      Treasurer: Ken White

d)     Chief Coach: Grant Dolier

e)     Quartermaster: Euan Forrest

f)      Convenor: Sea: Hugh Murray

g)     Convenor: Inland: Mark Cleminson

h)     Child Protection: Mark Cleminson

i)       Other Committee Members: Dave Norton, M.M

Grant would continue to lead river trips with Mark co-ordinating people and equipment in Helensburgh.

6)     Plans: Most members seemed happy with the present mix of day, weekend and week length trips. Grant re-iterated that there was a river trip next week.

7)     Affiliation to RNYC: The meeting agreed to take up the offer from the RNCYC for affiliate status (and container hire). This would give us in addition the tight to use changing facilities and social club membership for four named Members. Suggested names were Mark C., Euan with Geoff and Hugh if no other member of the club wanted to take up the offer.

8)     AOB: The photo competition was judged and Hugh won both categories.

 

 

Helensburgh Canoe Club

Committee Meeting Jan 13^th 2014

Minutes

Present  Geoff, Grant, Hugh, Euan, Eleanor, Mark

Finance: Bills for a) Canoe Trolleys b) Pool (2*3months). Geoff thought we could manage these without problems but would contact Ken as soon as he returns

Equipment Needs: Hugh suggested a pair of strops for carrying loaded sea kayaks. Agreed at suggested price of £50

Pool and Swimming Club.

We should have the three family cubicles reserved for us (on the right by the gym door) for changing

The showers are not on the poolside and are not part of the pool hire. We can use them during the Swimming Club sessions and they can use them during canoe sessions.

Buoyancy Aid and replacement bucket to be brought to Pool.

Training.

Sea Kayak Navigation. Date of commencement: 20^th Feb for 5 weeks.

Adult Basic Skills. Age 14+. Start Date  28^th Jan for 10 weeks. Cost £35. Target Groups (DoE, Explorers). Geoff to contact Advertiser and Youth Groups.

2 Star Assessment. 27^th and 28^th April. £20 for 2 days.

3 Star Training. Agreed to train youngsters for 3 Star Canoe. Those doing Sea Kayak course would proceed to 3 Star independently.  Mark would work with youngsters in pool. Monthly session involving either canoe or kayak on rivers.

External Courses: UKCC Level 1 would run at Lochgoilhead at start of summer vacation. Funding available. There are a number of 4 Star courses currently on offer..

River  Grant would be running sessions on the river on the following Saturdays:

15^th Feb, 22^nd March, 19^th April, 17^th May 21^st June, 19^th July, 6^th August. These will be in both canoes and kayaks and are an essential part of both 2 and 3 star Training. Everybody is welcome particularly our younger members.  

Sea Trips

There will be a midweek day trip in February. Date and location to be determined by Weather (Forecast)

Weekend 1^st March: Bothy trip. Depart Helensburgh for Mark Cottage on Loch Long via KIlcreggan and Ardentinny. This is a training paddle/weekend and suitable for those who are completing the sea kayak expedition course.

Club Meetings.

Monday 3^rd February. Scout Hall 8pm. Stoves and Food. A look and discussion of alternative stove designs and pots. How much better is titanium? Then a discussion and tasting of expedition food/menus from 5 experienced kayakers/chefs.

Monday 3^rd March. Scout Hall 8pm. AGM and Photo Competition . Competition topics: i) Weather  ii) People and Paddles. Illustrated report on year from chair and discussion of the BCU/UKCC award system from Chief Coach.

Monday 7^th April: “Sleeping Systems” A look at and discussion of all things sleeping; tents, bags and mats. Is a geodesic worth the money and weight? How much larger and comfier is a down mat? Is a down bag that much better?

Lomond Canoe Club  Club was reported to be mothballed for this year. Suggested Chair writes to secretary offering temporary home for any adult wanting to come out on trips. Colin to be specifically invited on river trips.

Pinkston Opening early February (9^th for invited guests).

First Aid. Grant would contact two suppliers to identify cost and possible dates for full 2 day course.

Subs. Held at current rates but concessionary rate (over 65s) abolished. Geoff to prepare renewal notices for distribution on 3^rd February with attempt to gather all subs in by or close to AGM.