This was a a shortish trip for the Basic Skills Course in GP kayaks. A cool dry day with little wind and a good time for all. Thanks to Euan, Dave, Myles and Harry for running trip and support.
AGM 2011. Minutes and Reports
Helensburgh Canoe Club
A.G.M. Thursday 24th March 2011,
Scout Halls, John St
MINUTES
1. Welcome and Apologies
Apologies from Keith Davies, Willie and Grant Dolier
2. General Report
Attached
3. Treasurers Report
Attached
4. Election of Committee
a) Chair
Because of pressure of work and family Keith had retired, Geoff Riddington was nominated by Hugh Murray, seconded by Sue Smith and duly elected
b) Treasurer
Ken White
c) Secretary
Vacant. Committee to seek a replacement for Geoff ASAP
d) Quartermaster
Willie Dolier
e) Coaching Organiser
Grant Dolier
f) Convenor; Sea Trips
Hugh Murray
g) Convenor, River Trips
Vacant. We are still looking for someone to look after this important post.
h) Ordinary Members (Up to 6)
Sue Smith (Gender Issues)
Euan Forrest (Coaching)
Neil Walden (Social and Fund Raising)
5. Plans for the Coming Year
Pool time doubled after Easter. Youth Coaching course Easter to Summer.
Sea Trip plans for near future presented including Minch crossing.
6. AOB
After a short break for Tea and Biscuits, Sue Smith gave an entertaining and informative illustrated talk on her (and Alan’s) 8 week expedition to the Dalmatian Coast
HELENSBURGH CANOE CLUB
Income and Expenditure Account (Year Ending 28th February 2011)
2009/10 2010/11
INCOME £ £
Membership Fees 605.00 730.00
Profit on pool and coaching activities (67.40) 339.42
Bank Interest 0.07 0.38
——— ———
537.67 1,069.80
EXPENDITURE
Scottish Canoe Association Affiliation 50.00 50.00
Venue rentals for meetings 0.00 0.00
Ancillary Equipment 245.00 531.00
Equipment Repair 0.00 188.00
Miscellaneous 0.00 50.00
Depreciation 545.69 545.69
840.69 1,364.69
SURPLUS/DEFICIT FOR YEAR (303.02) (294.89)
Balance Sheet as at 28th February 2011.
Notes £ £
Fixed Assets 1 1,637.09 8,368.25
Current Assets
Bank 10,482.72 1,578.22
Creditors 162.00 0.00
Current Liabilities
Debtors (157.40) (350.70)
Cash in advance 0.00 (420.00)
Net Current Assets 10,487.32 807.52
£ 12,124.41 £ 9,175.77
Represented by:
Capital Account: 2,124.41 9,106.37
Awards For All Grant 2 10,000.00 69.40
£ 12,124.41 £ 9,1755.77
K. White
Treasurer
20th March 2011
HELENSBURGH CANOE CLUB
Notes to the Accounts as at 28th February 2011
1. Fixed Assets and Depreciation*.
Asset Purchased Cost Depreciation Value 29/02/11 Yr Total
10 Kayaks 08/12/06 3,274.16 545.69 2,182.76 1,091.40
Trailer 07/06/10 1,991.99 0.00 0.00 1,991.99
3 Canoes 07/06/10 2,073.63 0.00 0.00 2,073.63
3 Sea Kayaks 28/09/10 2,116.23 0.00 0.00 2,116.23
Trailer 20/10/10 1,095.00 0.00 0.00 1,095.00
545.69 2,182.76 8,368.25
* Fixed Assets depreciated over 6 years.
2. Awards For All Grant.
Grant awarded January 2010 £ 10,000.00
Expenditure in 2010/11:
2 trailers 3,086.99
3 Canoes 2,073.63
3 Sea kayaks 2,116.23
Ancillary canoe/kayak equipment 2,653.75
9,930.60
Balance in bank £ 69.40
Helensburgh Canoe Club
A.G.M. Thursday 24th March 2011, Scout Halls, John St
General Report
I think we will probably look back at 2010/111 as the year that the club moved to maturity. For the first time we have a membership data base, a comprehensive kit list and even insurance. We now have a home for our gear and an up to date web site. We have established pool time which is about to be doubled. We are developing and running training courses with qualified coaches that have come through our club. In the case of our Sea Expedition Training we are almost unique in providing quality training.
At this stage I think it appropriate to thank a number of people;
Firstly our past chairman Keith Davis, who got the club going, did the initial paperwork and got us the funds for our excellent equipment. We all owe a great deal to Keith.
Secondly the club is indebted to the Dolier clan; Grant for his role as Coach in our training programmes, Natalie as our membership secretary and pool fund collector and Willie for getting to grips with the equipment side. To you all, our thanks.
Finally I would like to thank Hugh, not only for his efforts with the Sea Kayak training over the last few years but also for stepping in on the teaching side over the last few weeks. His support has been invaluable.
Activity wise we possibly may not have been quite as active as last year. Looking through the website we had 4 overnighters
1) A long weekend trip from West Loch Tarbert up the west coat to Tayvallich
2) A 5 day trip on West Skye
3) A long weekend on Loch Awe
4) A training weekend on Loch Lomond
We had lots of day trips e.g.
1) Loch Striven
2) Fog on the The Clyde
3) The River Awe
4) Loch Lomond.
5) Rough Water training at Ardrossan
We had lots of evening trips e.g
1) Loch Long at Finnart
2) River Leven
3) Loch Long at Ardentinny
4) Clyde
5) Loch Lomond
For the first time, this year, members became competitors when Sue and Ruth entered the Round Lismore Sea Race; Sue becoming Veteran Ladies Champion and Sue and Ruth claiming second and third places in the Open Ladies category.
Finally this year cannot be allowed to pass without comment on our Open Day at Loch Lomond and our stand at Helensburgh 2011. Looking around, these appear to have been highly successful in introducing people to this great sport/recreation.
For the future I think one of our key problems is going to be remaining solvent. If we double pool time we must fill the sessions. We will have insurance and maintenance bills that we have not had before. We will have to ensure our membership is fully paid up. So possibly sadly today we are waving goodbye to our youth
Geoff
Planned Trips Spring 2011
Saturday 19th March: Basic Skills Day Paddle on Loch Lomond 10am . Experienced members required to give that bit of advice.
Weekend 2nd/3rd April: Sea Kayak Weekend
Weekend 16th/17th April: Open Canoe Weekend
Weekend 23rd/24th April: Sea Kayak Training Weekend, Arran. Training for Minch Crossing and Harris Week in May
Sunday 15th May: Geoff’s Celebratory Paddle and BBQ, Loch Lomond
AGM Thursday 24th March 8pm. Scout Halls, John Street
AGM, Cup of Tea then
Illustrated Talk: Kayaking down the Adriatic. Sue and Alan on thier month long paddle from Rijeka to Dubrovnick
Clyde, Jan 2011
A shortish day trip to lose the cobwebs.
Adult Basic Skills Course; Winter 2011
Basic Skills:
Pool Training Programme
Week | Pool | Side |
25/1or 1/2 | Forward & Reverse Paddling | Star & Coach Awards: Structure & Syllabi. The SCA.Club Activities & Sea Kayak Training |
8 or 15/2 | Sweeps & Rudders | Equipment and Safety |
22/2 or 1/3 | Draw Strokes | Wind and weather |
8 or 15/3 | Support Strokes | Ideal Locations, Info & Transport |
22 or 29/3 | Deep Water Rescues | Camping |
7/4 or 14/4 | Eskimo Rescues | Review |
Outdoor Sessions:
Sat 5th Feb: Both groups (Kayak)
Sat 19th Feb Group A (Canoe)
Sat 5th March Group B (Canoe)
Sat 19th March Both Groups (Kayak)
Sat 16th or Sun 17th April 2 Star Assessment
More Commercial Courses
In addition to the course being run by Keith, the following are also available :
H20 Outdoor Courses, first half 2011
Highland Courses
- Coaching Young Paddlers foundation module, 7th March 2011, £25
- White Water Safety and Rescue – 17/18 March 2011, £100
- UKCC Level 2 training, 19/20 + 26/27 March 2011, £200
- Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue, 24/25 March 2011, £100
- Four star leader training Open Canoe, 28/29 March 2011, £100
- UKCC Level 1 training, 9/10 +23/24 April 2011, £225
- Foundation Safety and Rescue training, 21 May 2011, £50
- UKCC Level 2 Assessment, 22 May 2011, £125
- Four star White Water training, 28/29 May 2011, £125
- Moderate Water Training White Water, 4th June 2011, £100
- Moderate Water Assessment White Water, 5th June 2011, £100
West Glasgow Courses
- Foundation Safety and Rescue training, 28th April 2011, £50
- UKCC Level 1 training, 29/30 April and 1./2 May 2011, £250
- UKCC Level 2 training, 29/30 April and 1./2 May 2011, £250
- Mentoring foundation module, 3rd Sept 2011, £25-00
- UKCC Level 2 assessment, 4th Sep 2011,
Steve Mackinnon
Mobile 07775 682034
email macksteve@btinternet.com
If you are interested in a sea paddle on Saturday and are reasonably competent please contact Sue susanhallsmith@tiscali.co.uk for further details.
Geoff
Commercial Training Courses 2011
We have received information on the following advanced (Leader), coach and first aid courses. These are being run on a commercial basis but grants, particularly for Coach courses, may be available via the SCA (or possibly the Scout Association). You should contact the organizers ASAP .
Paddlepower & Adventure
Organizer Keith Davies paddlepoweradventure@hotmail.co.uk
Advanced Training Diary 2011
Date Description Location Days
TBC 4 star white water leader assessment Rivers Awe and Orchy 1
29th April – 2nd May BCU UKCC Level 2 coach training Loch Lomond, Luss 4
16th & 17th April 4 star open canoe training Rivers Awe and Orchy 2
23rd & 24th April White water safety and rescue River Tay, Grandtully 2
7th May 3 star white water assessment River Tay 1
13th – 16th May BCU UKCC Level 1 coach Loch Lomond, Luss 4
21st & 22nd May 4 star open canoe assessment Rivers Awe and Orchy 2
28th & 29th May 4 star white water leader training Rivers Awe and Orchy 2
11th June ‘11 Foundation Safety & Rescue Training Loch Lomond, Luss 1
2nd July ’11 3 star sea kayak assessment Oban area 1
25th & 26th Jun 4 star sea kayak leader assessment Oban area 2
16th July ’11 3 star open canoe assessment River Tay 1
30th & 31st July 4 star sea kayak leader training Oban area 2
20th Aug ‘11 Foundation Safety and Rescue Training Loch Lomond, Luss 1
8th & 9th Oct ‘11 White water safety and rescue River Tay, Grandtully 2
26th November ’11 3 star white water assessment River Tay 1
There is a provisional booking at Old Kilpatrick for a level one Coach course and possibly level 2 training or assessment for 4 days from the 29th april.
FIRST AID COURSE
There are 3 places available on a full HSE First Aid in Work course from Friday 28th-Monday 31st Ja. This is the requirement for Outdoor professionals. If interested contact Grant grant.dolier@googlemail.com
Ocean Paddler: Latest Edition Available
http://www.oceanpaddlermagazine.com/3D-Issues/OP23-3D
Plans Jan 2011
Dates January 2011
JANUARY
Tuesday 11th: POOL. Open Practice Session
Thursday 13th. John St. Sea Kayak Navigation
Sat or Sun 15th/16th River Trip Contact Grant grant.dolier@gmail.com
Tuesday 18th POOL Basic Skills Course. Sea Boat Clinic
Thursday 20th John ST Sea Kayak Planning
Sat or Sun 22nd/23rd Sea/Loch Trip Contact Hugh is.entropical@virgin.net
Tuesday 25th POOL Basic Skills Course Small Boat Clinic
FEBRUARY
W/E TBC Loch Lomond. Open Boat and Winter Camping Weekend
Contact Willie feochan@tesco.net
Tuesdays POOL Basic Skills Course Sea and Small Boat
(Alternate)
MARCH
Tuesday 22nd POOL Basic Skills Course Finishes
Thurs 24th (TBC) John St AGM. Talk on a 2 month expedition to Croatia
Sat 26th Loch Lomond BCU 2 Star Assessment
APRIL/MAY
Tuesday s POOL Basic Skills for Youngsters
Thursdays Various Club Evening
May 22nd -29th Club Sea Kayak Expedition to Outer Hebrides.
Contact Hugh is.entropical@virgin.net