Notice Board     A place for notifying members of important matters.

BOB LEE
It is with very great sadness that I have to inform you that Bob Lee passed way on the morning of Friday 15th September. Bob was one of the founder members of the DSMBC and until recent times when his health began to deteriorate he was one of its most energetic and enthusiastic members.  He will be very sorely missed.  His family will let us know about funeral arrangements in due course.

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION - WINNNER ANNOUNCED!
The winner of the 2017 Photographic Competition is Trevor Coveney.  His winning photograph appears below.  The brief was to capture the Bodenham 'atmosphere' with members enjoying our hobby.
The judging panel (namely me and myself) felt that Trevor's photograph best achieved this.   Congratulations Trevor; a very imaginative effort!  You can see all the entries here.

FUTURE SAILING VENUES
Bodenham Arboretum have offered us use of their water every Sunday until the AGM on 26th November. This includes Sundays when other events are also in the diary, for example the International Model Boat Show on Sunday 12th November.  If you'd rather go to Bodenham on that day, it will be open! 
There's just one problem date: Sunday 24th September, when road closures around the arboretum due to a bike race mean that we won't be able to sail at Bodenham on that day. 
As Bodenham have been so supportive through this difficult time it's important to be on our best behaviour, in particular to keep the entrance to the walk clear, leave no litter, clean boats before and after sailing (see below), support the café, and return chairs to the tables you 'borrowed' them from before you leave.

DISINFECTING BOAT HULLS
In order to do our bit to prevent the possible transfer of blue-green algae from one site to another, please disinfect your boat hulls before and after you sail.  Antibacterial wipes or spray will do the job, or alternatively a suitably diluted disinfectant solution (e.g. Dettol, or similar) in a pound-shop spray bottle, then wiped dry with kitchen roll would do the job admirably. Please note that this action is a requirement, not a request, so please come prepared!

COUNTY HALL POOL LATEST UPDATE, 25th August:
The pumps are back on and the contractors have started dosing the pool. However, the water is still horribly green and algae levels are high.  There is hope that the situation will improve in due course; we will just have to wait and see.  In the meantime please do not sail at County Hall because you may jeopardise future use of County Hall for all our members. You also run the risk of becoming seriously ill.
The committee will keep members advised of progress.

Sailing venues   July, August, September, October 2017: