There has been a lot of gear left on the floor in the clubhouse, which we need to address as it encourages pests in the clubhouse (of the insect and animal variety) and gets in the way of rack access and other club operations.

Richard George and Kim Ketelbey have very kindly agreed to take on the role of “house management” volunteers. They will be putting anything left on the floor of the club or anywhere in the change rooms into “lost property” bins, which will be disposed of monthly.

The first instalment of this has occurred, with a large collection in and on crates in the vestibule to the women’s changeroom. In addition, two old sails (a Radial with the number “0” and a Standard MkII with the number 211497) and three foil bags (two with full sets of serviceable equipment) were found lying around. Martin White has these safely locked away, and these will be disposed of and/or claimed by the club for club-boat use if not claimed in the next two weeks. (Please see photos of items below.)