OTAGO YACHT CLUB

Evening Star, Issue 19663, 16 September 1927, Page 2

OTAGO YACHT CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING There was a good attendance of members at ihe annual meeting of the Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Club, which, was hold last night. Commodore C. W. Sundstrmn presided, and in moving the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet, which have already appeared in these columns, stated that the year had been a most successful one. Numerous improvements bad been made at the boat harbor, and the electric light installed, making it possible to work at the boats after dark. The club's property had been fenced, and this had done a great deal f-i) combat the “ small boy nuisance.” Regulations had boon framed regarding the dinghies, and all loose dinghies would bo impounded. Tho presence of a caretaker at the boat harbor meant an additional safeguard to tho chib's property. Tho silting up of the boat harbor had caused considerable anxiety to boat owners, but tbo Harbor Board had put a dredgo to work, and it was hoped that tho results would be successful. It had been found necessary to insist upon members paying their slip fees in advance, and this had brought in a good deal of revenue. The club had been put to a considerable expense during the year, but tho results had amply justified the expense. , . In seconding the motion, Mr J. T, Paul agreed that tho affairs of the club were in a,healthy condition, and the equipment at the boat harbor was now equal to that of any yacht club in tlie dominion. In comparing these present day conveniences with those that existed a few years ago, ho said that they would find that great improvements had been made. Tho committee had laid down a number of rules in connection with the boat harbor, and, though they might appear hard upon some members, it had to be remembered that in a club_ they must have organisation and' discipline. The prospects for the coming season were very bright; no doubt difficulties would be met with, but, as in former years, these would be overcome. The advent of the outboard motor class would have to Ire considered, and conditions regarding them would have to be drawn up, as there would be dissatisfaction if they were allowed to race with the higher or lower-powered launches. The committee would have to go into the matter thoroughly, and not do anything to discourage the class, which would be bound to find favor with the public. The report ami balance-sheet were adopted. Mr B. H. Nccs (auditor) congratulated tho commodore and members upon the capable manner in which the affairs of the club had been conducted. They very Touch regretted the resignation of Mr E. S. Wilson, who had filled the position of secretary for so many years, and congratulated him upon the manner in which ho had looked alter the chib’s affairs. The affairs of the club wore in a much better condition than the balance-sheet showed, but, though tho assets had increased, so had the permanent liabilities and overhead expenses. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Commodore, Mr C. W. Sundstrum; vice-commodore, Mr J. T. Paul; rear-commodore, Mr M. A. W. Hazlewood; club captain, Mr M. L. Lynn; hon. treasurer, Mr F. Goodwin; secretary, Mr J. H. A. MTveefry; delegates to O.Y. and M.B. Association— Messrs J. T. Paul and F. Goodwin; committee—Messrs A. B. Welch, T. Fronde, J. Angell, W. Henderson, J. Jardiue, 11, Cahill, A. C. Dawson, H. A. Robinson, P. Drummond, and J. Thomson; auditors —Messrs N. Olipbaul and B. H. Nees.

The rules governing the new outboard motor class were discussed, but it was decided to leave the matter in the bauds of tbo incoming committee to deal with. Tho commodore and vicc-commodore briefly thanked the members for electing them to the positions, and both paid high tribute to tho work of Messrs D. Paterson and R. Cahill. They regretted the resignation of Mr Paterson, who had been a member of the club for many years, but owing to health reasons was compelled to resign. Mr Cahill had proved a very capable club captain, and members were sure that his successor, Mr L. Lynn, would give satisfaction in his new position. The new secretary, Mi' J. H. A. M'Keefry, was introduced to tho members by the commodore. It was resolved that in future entries for club races close on the Saturday prior to the race. A brass plate bearing the club’s name was presented by tho commodore, who desired that it be attached to tho gate at the boat harbor. On behalf of the club Mr J. T. Paul thanked the commodore.