The General Committee approved the installation of solar panels earlier this year. Having considered comparative quotes. ProStar Energy were selected, and the installation went ahead at the end of April comprising 62 panels on the Boat Shed and 22 panels on the club house roof, 3 inverters and a 15kW battery. The equipment is provided by Solax. There is sufficient space to add panels in the future if it is considered beneficial to the club.

The installation was live on the 1st May, and in May and June the club saved in excess of £8,000 on the electricity bills compared to last year. The solar panels are also significantly reducing Co2 emissions. As at the 27th July the panels have generated 17.46 mWh, which is the equivalent saving of 12.37 tonnes of Co2 saved. It is the equivalent of the amount of 204 trees having been planted, or 6.21 tonnes of coal saved.

JR Hazell

Over the next few months there will be several essential maintenance activities underway across the club including:

• Roof Repairs
• Flooring replacement to the Third Floor.
• Decorating of the Third Floor
• Plumbing improvements throughout the Clubhouse & Yard
• A Deep Clean of the Changing Rooms.

Please bear with us as this work progress and help us maintain the standards we all enjoy

Elected

Proposals

1. + amendment Not passed
2. + amendment Not passed
3. Withdrawn to be considered at GC
4. Withdrawn to be considered at GC

PHC Press Release No 8 Sunday 02nd April continues to advise not to partake in recreational watersports in the Harbour.

Consequently, please note the following:

Monday 3rd April Dinghy Racing is cancelled
Tuesday 4th April Cruiser racing to continue as planned, subject to any changes to the advice from PHC.
Wednesday 5th April Youth training is to be shore-based only.

We will issue a further update on Thursday 6th April re future scheduled events or sooner if there is any significant change.

Tim Edom
General Committee