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The accounts for the year to 30 September 2019 are now available. Please log in to the website and go to the Members’ Area to download, when logged in, click below.

HW this evening is 22:00. With the all day Easterly a storm surge is likely.

We’ve moved boats in the front row back as much as is possible, but anyone with their own boat at the front is advised to check it before this evening.

And all help will be appreciated for the Beach Clean and Boat Reordering on Sunday morning 11:00 (please bring gloves, rakes, shovel if possible).

The RYA SSC survey results are in, see those over here.

Sailing continues in the off season, see details of the WhatsApp sailing group here and general sailing possibilities here.As always, visit the website and Facebook to see news. The important items will always be posted to both.

“Cruising on Both Sides of the Pond”

An illustrated talk of just some of the cruises undertaken in the classic yacht “Larry” by her current owner, Sue Singer.

Followed by a Delicious Supper prepared by Simon Parvin

6.45 for 7pm

Cost £10 per person payable on the door

Please book by 1^st November by contacting Howard Potter

howardspotter@btinternet.com mobile 07768 488990

Beach clean and boat move work party – start 1100 until lunch Sunday 3th Nov.

Please bring: Rakes, shovels and Gloves

2019/20 WINTER BERTHING REMINDER and Berthing rules. FULL DETAILS WILL BE IN EMAILED NEWSLETTER

When does Winter berthing start?

Winter berthing is, as always, due on 1st November. Please remove all boats etc not being berthed over the winter before Saturday 2th November 2019.

How much do you need to pay?

For any vessel still at the club on or after 1300 on Sunday 3th November 2019 then winter berthing is payable per vessel. Winter berthing is payable at a rate of £40-00 per boat/kayak/canoe.

When does a fine become payable?

For any vessel still at the club on or after Sunday 17th November 2019 then in addition to winter berthing (see above) a fine of £40-00 per vessel is payable in addition.

Cheques payable to Swanage Sailing Club please. Please send or hand your payment to Greg Vaughn at Swanage Sailing Club, Buck Shore, Swanage. BH19 2AW (OTHER METHODS OF PAYMENT MAY BE AVAILABLE. See Newsletter)

Can I berth my boat over the Winter?

Winter Sailing Berths are available for members intending to sail over the winter period.

Winter sailing berths will have best access to the slipway so please let the berthing officer know at least 2 weeks before the “berthing boat move” if you would like a winter sailing position.

IF YOU HAVE A GROUND BERTH AND HAVE SAILED FEWER THAN 10 TIMES. PLEASE CONTACT Mike.cemm@btopenworld.com 07732703033.

Ann Emery regrets to tell those hardy souls who were planning to ride tomorrow that due to the rain forecast the event is cancelled, for now!

The thought is that once the ferry returns and the weather looks more suitable an alternative ride to Hengistbury Head or around Poole bay will be organised.

The results are now available, and show SSC to have a Customer Satisfaction Rating of 85%, slightly above the average of 84% for all sailing clubs in the survey. The commonest word used to describe the club was “Friendly“.

95 members took part, so the response rate was 25%. We will repeat the survey next year, and encourage all members to take part. In most areas satisfaction was high.

The key areas where satisfaction lagged a little behind deemed importance were:

• Access to water, mooring and launching facilities
• The club’s attitude to its impact on the environment
• The club meeting your needs as a member
• The club making you feel like a valued member