. . . to encourage boating in the Loch Leven area
Can we please ask all members to remind themselves of club rules on our website, and that they also have correct membership for their crew/ parties. Membership is NOT transferable.
If they have guests/ visitors, members should be present with them.
Family memberships are for Adult/Couples and their children.
Memberships will be due for renewal after 31st October 2021.
All moorings inspected as Moorings officer has informed us / 33club and 3 private in 2 days not bad going .
When I got back from the north sea , I removed the old steel guide pin from the pontoon , and got Stuart at Chisholm’s to engineer a new one , longer this time to allow for extremely high tides , but not fool proof if we have very stormy conditions at the same time .
The pontoons took a good battering on Monday (an Easterly ) saying that myself and Ruairidh took a battering also , one dingy getting damaged after being sucked under , pontoon lost 2 pins (now replaced ) and the outer end weld broke which I fixed with a bit of chain temporarily . all still useable and should last us this season .
The slip I honestly had no time , we moved the astro turf to one side on the slip and narrowed it to allow people to drag their dingys up and down with a bit of ease .
But the shingle etc needs removed to allow it to be jet washed to clean the weed away , there is a bit of a hole needs filled in ( I did it sorry) and the rest of the shingle can be used to repair the edge of the drive into the club , before it gets undermined. If a small team got together guidelines etc for covid , contact David Southcott for his availability and tractor (it worked very well last year) if possible scrape under the last section of pontoon and stick a few wee sections of astro turf to protect the floats .
The top car park has the potentional new pontoon (floats pending) parked but still allowing parking (angle and reverse of course) if going on a trip , but should seek alternative parking if for a very long trip .
The club has removed a few wrecks and boats that were of no use but deteriating , thank you to the persons who dealt with all the issues that go with dealing with removals and further removals pending , and in making a bit of money for our Club at the same time (which is needed for the work scope pending for the Jetty and other shoring up jobs in the future} .
Jobs needing done in the future would be completing the Skiff , see Dave Southcott if you have free hands for a small while or a long while .
The Clubhouse needs a freshen up outside , and it looks like the skiff shed also needs a freshen up , but to be honest lets enjoy that bit of relaxation first , and if you are keen let us know , material will be provided , and you can crack on .
I would also like to thank Joyce , boat clubs next door Neighbor for looking after and providing the flower arrangements .
Use government guidelines when around the club , use hand sanitiser etc and safe distancing , please stay safe folks and enjoy the club ,
Thank you for all your help so far , and appreciate all your help in the future ,
Regards GBC Commodore ,
Angus MacInnes.
It is with regret that the committee of Glencoe Boat Club have taken the decision to cancel this years Regatta that was due to take place on the 11th & 12th June this year.
Due to ongoing Covid concerns and restrictions, it has been decided it would be best to cancel the Regatta this year for the safety of its members, visitors and the local community.
It has been tough times for everyone recently, so we hope to make things a bit easier and safer for visitors, members and locals alike.
Your Commodore,
Angus.
Attached are minutes of the recent online Committee meeting, any views or comments, please leave a reply below.
With the absence of the Regatta in 2020, we are extremely pleased to announce a date for the Glencoe Boat Club Regatta 2021.
Friday 11th June 2021 1300hrs, Glencoe Regatta passage race Oban – Glencoe. Note LW1310hrs
Saturday 12th June 2021, Race 1 Start 1000hrs, Glencoe Regatta loch racing.
We hope to see as many of you there as possible.
These dates are subject to Scottish Government COVID-19 restrictions and RYA guidance.
Just a gentle reminder that club membership fees are now due.
If you are joining our club or are an existing member renewing their membership, please remember a new membership form needs to be filled in every year, this is to enable the club to have all the up to date information on members and their boats.
Membership forms can be filled in online or downloaded and printed off, if printing the form off to fill in, can we please ask you to print your details to make it easier for reading.
Links to both the online and downloadable forms are below.
https://glencoeboatclub.co.uk/membership-form-2/
https://glencoeboatclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Glencoe-Boat-Club-LTDMembership2021-1.pdf
Hi all Members/Committee , and Followers of GBC website ,
I would like to wish everyone all the very best for the coming year , hoping that you managed to salvage a Christmas out of everything that has been thrown in everyone’s direction over 2020 , and thinking of loved ones that sadly have left us , a hard year by far .
The Club is doing fine and everything is ship shape and watertight , always an eye being cast over it , and any issues dealt with . Some minor damage done to the pontoon with the tides , but corrected by our Quick as a flash local Joiner , and pontoons removed till the season starts once again .
If any locals fancy a bit of time in the Skiff shed a bit of sanding or whatever , big or small , every little will help, contact Dave Southcott , and he will advise on what needs done .
Some work will need done at the beginning of the season(as Always) but will put a list together when I speak to the New committee .
Anyone who wants to come forward to help , I think just coming to the club in your own time and taking on a task would be better ,no matter how small it will take pressure away from others, this way there is no pressure to come on a day that dose not suit you .
A few Committee members , Colin being one and Simon another , have stood down and wish them all the very best . They have not gone away thankfully , and I am sure if they are called on they will offer advise if required .
The Club has a new committee , Angus MacInnes /Kevin Boyle/Lynne Michie/Rhuiridh MacLellan/Gordon MacIntyre/ Helen Fairlie/Robert Watt(temporarily)/Jill Mills/ David Southcott/Alistair Richardson/ MaxMacLean , wishing them all the best and a big thank you for stepping up to the plate .
Could all members and new members , please pay your membership and mooring/storage fees as soon as possible , as it will make life more bearable for our membership secretary , and treasurer , till we get another replacement treasure .
Glencoe is one of the most reasonable clubs around but requires upkeep , it has the most beautiful backdrops in the world(well Photographed) , which we don’t have to pay for .
Long may it continue as the founding members wanted it to be , in the hands of the community and members alike.
It will be great to see all sorts of boats back at the club in 2021 and people going about once again( Covid restrictions need apply) , if there are any (what a great thought if none)
We wait and see how things transpire , but till then please stay safe and hope you all get back to sea in the season ahead .
Please contact if anything you need advice on about Glencoe Boat Club , if I cannot help I am sure we have someone who can ,
Regards ,
Your Commodore ,
Angus MacInnes.
As memberships are renewed, we would like to inform you of changes this year. If you have a Dinghy/Kayak or Canoe, please could you mark it or tag it with boat name or your surname and If you could please remove from dinghy rack over winter period, where possible.
We will be clearing out the storage container. If you have any belongings in there that you wish to keep, please remove before the end of February. We are hoping to clear space in this unit for winter storage of above items.
Membership Secretary
Roselynn Michie
A new year sees a new committee.
Please follow the link below to find a list of Committee members for 2021.
Glencoe Boat Club 2021 Committee Members
We would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks for all their hard work to Colin Haste, Margaret Galloway, and Simon Ingram who are stepping down from the committee this year and wish them all the best.
If you feel you can spare a little bit of time and contribute to the running of our club, please do get in touch.
Fair winds. ⛵️🚤
Dear all
This year has been hard and difficult for all, with this in mind I hope that you and your family /friends are safe and well.
There have been a few boats on the water making good use of the limited summer and quite good weather, we have been able to get the moorings inspected/repair the pontoon and put into place for your use, however this will be placed back onto the visitors moorings for the winter so we don’t have the same damage from the bad winter weather, while on the subject can I ask all boat owners on club moorings to take them off for the winter until next season please.
There are a few members that have not paid the club this year for either storage of boats or trailers and moorings even membership can you believe! This is a cheap club to be part of so not much to ask! You know who you are, and I ask you to please pay up before more drastic measures need to be taken by the club as it is totally unfair to all the other members.
This year we should be having a general meeting but under the circumstances of covid, I feel it to be unacceptable to ask any of you to turn up even outside.
So this year we will have our AGM in brief by email (reply to all), as I am not prepared to do it any other way, you know the drill, all committee members need to stand down in their roles and be reinstated or new committee members voted on, I will be letting you know sometime in November who will be standing for the post’s, I need to know how many of you wish to participate in the AGM, just give me your name and email address with a yes or apologies.
This year there are three committee members to my knowledge that will be standing down from their roles, these are (membership secretary, treasurer, and Commodore).
I am letting you know this so that you can think about helping in your club and commit to the running of the club. Without people to run it the club will not exist, please consider what you can do to contribute.
Simon as your Treasurer for a long time has been the most honest and efficient person for the job of treasurer, if only we could find another Simon.
Margaret who took over from myself as membership secretary when I became commodore has done a fantastic job and will be missed by her committee.
I myself am having to leave as commodore for personal reasons.
Please consider these positions as without them there is no club for you to enjoy.
Please contact me with nominations or volunteers for any of the committee positions.
I will speak soon by email about the votes the club needs to survive and who is standing for election. I cannot stress enough that without those positions being filled the club cannot exist.
Your Commodore
Colin Haste.