AGM held on 28 Nov 2020 on Zoom. 37 members attended.
2020 Sail Programme decimated reducing income to 25% of expected figure.
A tentative 2021 Programme published on website. We are not taking firm bookings at this time but expressions of interest (EOI) may be lodged with the sail Organisers.
2021 Summer Cruise will go ahead but area dependent on CoVid and Brexit. Last year’s skippers to be offered first refusal but all may submit EOI.
CSD remains solvent due to CSSA not asking for boat loan repayment.
New boat delayed to end of 2021 if funds allow.2020 Committee re-elected so all contact details remain the same.
7 Motions to amend the CSD Constitution agreed by meeting. 1 to 6 will be incorporated but No 7 (Membership) delayed to allow CSSA GC to discuss and ensure alignment with other offshore divisions.
Post-AGM Committee meeting:Agreed Zoom meeting went well and format may be retained for future meetings. Will consider CSD social gathering in lieu.
Boat Handling and Sail Trim courses to be combined into Boat Handling Under Sail and Power (experience shows that content is always dependent on weather).
Need to re-emphasise that Sea Times are for member’s to gain experience in all aspects of sail cruising.
Day Sails for members in addition to CSSC Taster Days and Group Day Sails to be considered, contact Day Sail Organiser if interested.