R. Orwell marinas

[AntarcticPilot]

They will even stretch it to customers of the sailing school based there.

 

[ex-Gladys]

The reason for restricting to members and visiting yachtsmen is that they will have a club licence for drinking rather than a "pub style" licence. That introduces restrictions.

 

[Leighb]

The reason for restricting to members and visiting yachtsmen is that they will have a club licence for drinking rather than a "pub style" licence. That introduces restrictions.

That is correct, and visiting yachtsmen, and members guests, are restricted to a certain number of visits per year. If this were not the case, then why would anyone who could claim to be a”visiting yachtsman” pay the subscription?
My own club has over the years tried to come up with a definition of Social Membership at a reduced rate that would allow non sailors to use the club facilities and increase revenue. However every such proposal had so many “unexpected consequences“ that it was impractical. I recall one defective proposal did get to an AGM but was defeated by a huge majority.
There is another related issue being considered at present and we will have to wait and see how it works out. It would be improper for me to say any more, so no questions please.

 

[sailorman]

Other than Ipswich itself, I am not sure you will find a marina on the Orwell with a good bar/restaurant. Shotley is great for access to the sea, services and friendly staff. A few options for eating within 10 mins driving distance including the Butt & Oyster

foxs fits the bill an ctive clungood gofood in well sheltered marina an hr from Harwich down the River marina staff all excellent nd the a deal on summer haulout is ll new piles and pontoons too as are their power0utletsi was a berth holder for 20 years and hope to rtn ASAP ut with the shorter berth

 

[Slowboat35]

foxs fits the bill an ctive clungood gofood in well sheltered marina an hr from Harwich down the River marina staff all excellent nd the a deal on summer haulout is ll new piles and pontoons too as are their power0utletsi was a berth holder for 20 years and hope to rtn ASAP ut with the shorter berth

Whaaat???

 

[PaulRainbow]

Whaaat???

FYI, Roger is recovering from a stroke, so his typing is sometimes a "bit off". That notwithstanding, it's generally considered rather poor form to publicly criticise someones "literacy" on an internet forum.

 

[nortada]

That is correct, and visiting yachtsmen, and members guests, are restricted to a certain number of visits per year. If this were not the case, then why would anyone who could claim to be a”visiting yachtsman” pay the subscription?
My own club has over the years tried to come up with a definition of Social Membership at a reduced rate that would allow non sailors to use the club facilities and increase revenue. However every such proposal had so many “unexpected consequences“ that it was impractical. I recall one defective proposal did get to an AGM but was defeated by a huge majority.
There is another related issue being considered at present and we will have to wait and see how it works out. It would be improper for me to say any more, so no questions please.

This situation is mirrored by the Walton & Frinton Yacht Club that has a similar club license, whereby non-members who are guests are limited to 6 visits a year.

However, non-members can get social or affiliated membership that gives them the same access as full members - legal, and seems to work OK and in these straitened times brings welcomed ‘new blood’ to the club.

 

[Leighb]

This situation is mirrored by the Walton & Frinton Yacht Club that has a similar club license, whereby non-members who are guests are limited to 6 visits a year.

However, non-members can get social or affiliated membership that gives them the same access as full members - legal, and seems to work OK and in these straitened times brings welcomed ‘new blood’ to the club.

I would be interested to know the details of their Social membership that do not disadvantage Full members, especially financially, as the various proposals we considered meant that a lot of Full members could, and possibly would, elect to change to the cheaper Social membership without affecting their use of the club.

 

[RivalRedwing]

seems like it works for W&F...

 

[nortada]

I would be interested to know the details of their Social membership that do not disadvantage Full members, especially financially, as the various proposals we considered meant that a lot of Full members could, and possibly would, elect to change to the cheaper Social membership without affecting their use of the club.

Social Members are restricted to social activities, where as full members enjoy all of the benefits of belonging to a sailing club, with access variety of waterborne activities and associated equipment. The percentage of social members is limited by the club rules.

The scheme has been running successfully for a number of year and brings added revenue to the bar etc.

As full members swallow the anchor some convert to social or affiliated membership.

 

[Leighb]

Social Members are restricted to social activities, where as full members enjoy all of the benefits of belonging to a sailing club, with access variety of waterborne activities and associated equipment. The percentage of social members is limited by the club rules.

The scheme has been running successfully for a number of year and brings added revenue to the bar etc.

As full members swallow the anchor some convert to social or affiliated membership.

Does that exclude any member who owns a boat even though they keep it elsewhere and don't join in club activities e.g. Club Cruises? For example they might have a boat in Titchmarsh.
What percentage of Social membership is allowed?
One would have to do a cost/benefit analysis of likely increase in bar profits against the loss of Full Membership subs.
I will suggest to our Commodore that maybe the General Committee could have another look at this.

 

[Slowboat35]

FYI, Roger is recovering from a stroke, so his typing is sometimes a "bit off". That notwithstanding, it's generally considered rather poor form to publicly criticise someones "literacy" on an internet forum.

My sincere apologies and best wishes to Sailorman, but how the hell could I possibly have known that, or to recognise that post was a result of such an event?
In any case, despite your unwelcome and very subjective advice, "literacy" was not something that had occurred to me in this case. Nor, I suspect, would it have occurred to anyone else either, any more than the true reason would have done. So on the subject of criticism and rather poor form I call pot/kettle.

 

[nortada]

Does that exclude any member who owns a boat even though they keep it elsewhere and don't join in club activities e.g. Club Cruises? For example they might have a boat in Titchmarsh.

I understand some berth holders in Titchmarsh are social members at the W&FYC.

What percentage of Social membership is allowed?

I am a full family member so don’t know.

 

[PaulRainbow]

My sincere apologies and best wishes to Sailorman, but how the hell could I possibly have known that, or to recognise that post was a result of such an event?

You cannot and that's the whole point. When you see such a post you have no idea why it isn't typed in perfect English, stroke, dyslexia, learning difficulties etc

I'm sure your apology is most welcome, thank you.

In any case, despite your unwelcome and very subjective advice, "literacy" was not something that had occurred to me in this case. Nor, I suspect, would it have occurred to anyone else either, any more than the true reason would have done. So on the subject of criticism and rather poor form I call pot/kettle.