7th July is the double-hander day where you guessed it, only double-handers are allowed to compete. The 1st race is at 11.30 as normal with 3 races over the duration of the day. You can hire one of the club doube-handers at no charge but it will be on a first place, first served basis.
The Honorary Secretary wrote to all voting members on 30th May 2019 describing proposed changes to our legal status and giving notification of two key voting meetings. The content of his covering letter is shown below in italics.
The documents referenced in the brief accompanying his letter are available at the clubhouse or by email from secretary@suttonbinghamsc.net or by download from this site under “Members” “All Downloads” “Club Documents”.
These include:
Content of the Letter:
For some time, the Committee has been working to change the club to an organisation that has its own legal identity. This provides greater protection for the officers and members of the club from carrying unlimited liability. The process has been pursued with the assistance of our solicitors and with the full knowledge and support of the RYA. To complete the process the club in its present form will need to be dissolved and all the assets transferred to a new organisation. All of this is explained in a briefing to members that is attached to this letter.
According to our club rules, and to dissolve the Club, we are required to convene a Special General Meeting at which at least 10% of the membership must be present. Members will be asked to consider the following Resolution “To make the Club a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) by transferring all the club’s assets and liabilities to a newly created CIO and dissolving the existing Club”.
To call a Special General Meeting a vote must take place at a general meeting with at least 10 members present. This letter is therefore official notice that the Committee is calling a General Meeting which will take place on Thursday the 27th of June at 7‐45pm to approve the call for a Special General Meeting to discuss the resolution described above. The meeting will be held in the Clubhouse. If so approved, the Special General Meeting will take place on the 18th of August at 12‐45pm and will also be held at the Club. Your attendance at these meetings would be much appreciated so that we can move this process forward.
The Summer Youth course (YSS 94) between Wednesday 31st July and Friday 2nd August is now FULL. There are still vacancies on all the other courses but don’t delay if you want your children to experience the fun and the sense of achievement on one of our courses.
David Thomson
RYA Club Training Principal training@suttonbinghamsc.net
We’ve had a number of very successful Adult courses over the past few weeks. Our next course is over 2 weekends (AD 903) 13th & 14th July and 27th & 28th July and there are still vacancies.
Later in the year we have an Adult course (AD 904) over four consecutive days Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th August which also has vacancies.
All our Adult courses are suitable for beginners combining Levels 1 and 2 and we can accommodate improvers at Level 3. Go to the Learn to Sail section of this website for how to book.
David Thomson
RYA Club Training Principal
We start our programme of Youth summer courses on Wednesday, 24th July. The course between Wednesday 31st July and Friday 2nd August (YSS 94) is almost FULL and all of the others are filling up.
Please contact Pat Tolin our Bookings Manager on training@suttonbinghamsc.net to check whether there is a place before downloading the Booking Form and sending any money.
David Thomson
RYA Club Training Principal
The next RYA Youth course – YSS 92 – over Half Term,
Wednesday, 29th May to Friday, 31st May is now FULL.
There are still vacancies on all our summer courses.
The first Adult RYA course is due to start on Saturday, 4th May. It continues on Sunday, 5th May and then the second weekend is 18th and 19th May.
This course is for beginners or improvers and there are currently vacancies. Go to the ‘Learn to Sail – Adults’ section of this Website for all the information about how to book.
The Half Term Youth course – YSS 92 between Wednesday, 29th and Friday, 31st May – is now full but we do currently have vacancies on all the summer courses.
See the Website for details and how to book.
Now’s your chance ! Sutton Bingham is a great place to learn and the Club’s RYA Training Centre has published the dates of this year’s courses for youngsters and adults. Just go to the Learn to Sail section of this website and you’ll find all the information you need.
Come and learn all about sail making, sail trim and care of your sails with the experts from Moatt Sails. 7pm for 7.30pm start at SBSC Clubhouse. £5 per head to include chilli and jacket potato. To book email Richard Frost. Prepayment is required to secure your place – either at the sailing club on Sunday or by making arrangements with Richard to pay online. Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible before Tuesday 26 February.
Also make a note in your diary for future “Armchair Sailing” events before Thursday evening racing gets underway:
14th March – Racing Rules – improve your understanding of the rules that govern our sport. Catering arrangements to be confirmed.
28th March – Race Management – everything you need to know to run a race without drama! This event will be held at The Red House with food.
