Chairman’s Report:

Dear Members,

As you will see from our treasurers and membership secretary’s reports, last year was particularly challenging due to COVID restrictions on our activities. However, our association battled through and we can look forward to a better tomorrow as Captain Tom would say.

The most important tasks during this difficult year were to keep sailing, keep HR in the best condition and look after the finances. So, I would like to thank all the skippers and mates and all the members that helped maintain HR and all the members who sailed and gave generous donations throughout the season.

I would also like to thank Len Newman who is stepping down from the committee this year, he has given us great service both as a trustee and Chairman and will be missed.

Sadly, last year we lost our good friend Peter May. Through Peter’s family MBLA was gifted £1230 in memory of Peter and I would like to thank them on behalf of us all. A memorial will be held for Peter as soon as circumstances permit where all members can pay their respects.

Some facts and figures about last years sailing: Number of Sails: 21. Number of Sailing Members: 37. Person with most sails: James Walker, 8 sails (7 as Mate).

Our AGM is a virtual one this year and I must encourage you all to vote when the link is sent out to you, please remember that you are only eligible to vote if you are a fully paid-up member, so if you have not done so yet please pay your £20 subscription.

If everything goes to plan, we will be sailing from May this year and looking to trips away from after July.

James Walker

Chairman