MINUTES: Children’s Sailing Meeting SSBC 23^rd. January 2008.

Junior Affairs Officers:

Robert Conlon (087-2864910) ; Paul Rainey (086-2931533).

1: BOATS

• Maximum 2 per boat.
• All children need to have access or own their own boats and should sail in their own boats wherever possible.
• All boats need to be properly insured prior to the start of the course. Certificates may be requested.
• If a child does not own a boat or secure access to a boat then that child may not be allowed to go on the water. It is our intention that no more than 2 children will sail per boat.

2: Juniors Programme:

COURSE :

Children who are 8 years old by the end of May 2008 are eligible to take part in the courses. They must be able to swim and be water confident.

Those interested should contact Robert Conlon (087-2864910) email robert.conlon@sgs.com or Paul Rainey (086-2931533) email raineyp@gmail.com by Friday 1^st. February.

Please supply the following information:

· Full Name of Child

· Date Of Birth

· Swimming Ability (Are they confident in water?)

· Previous sailing experience (for new kids not on previous courses)

· Type of Boat Available

· Contact Details

o Mobile numbers for both parents/guardians

o E-mail address(s)

· Would you make your boat available to others kids if needed?

· Parent’s availability to help with course (beach parent, rescue, etc.)

Proposed Course:

3 groups (6 to 8 per group):

1. Beginners aiming for level 1.

2. Level 1 aiming for level 2.

3. Level 2 aiming for level 3.

This will allow specific tuition of all levels by individual group instructors.

Cost €255 per child.

Reduction for 2^nd. Child of 10% off second fee.

A non Refundable deposit of €125 per child will be required by 16^th. February 2008.

Proposed Course Days (To be finalised):

Full Days

· Saturday 29^th March; 19^th. April; (10a.m.-5p.m.)

Half days:

· Saturday(2-5p.m.); 5^th ;12^th.26^th.of April and 10^th. of May.

· Sundays (1-4p.m.) 6^th.; 13^th. 27^th. of April and finish 11^th. of May

Equipment Required for the course:

· Own or access to a suitable insured boat.

· A 3-5mm long legged/ sleeved wetsuit will be needed. Also a Fleece type hat ; a good fleece and Kag and proper Sailing gloves will be required.

· All boats should be ship shape and checked on or before 22^nd. March in preparation for the course.

POST COURSE ACTIVITIES:

• Social
• Racing

3: SUB COMMITTEE: Volunteers: Audrey Murphy and Linda Conlon.

• Organise Beach Parents
• Duties of beach parents
• Barbaques’s / Social events
• Input regarding: Fun; Games etc.
• Non Sailing Events / Games
• Others

4: Children’s Welfare Policy:

A policy will be developed to encompass various elements of our children within the club structure including, changing facilities etc.

5: Medals for 2007

Those that had children attending the course last year but who didn’t collect a medal at the presentation at the Santa’s visit should contact Paul Rainey.