Chairman’s Autumn Update

November 2009

It hardly seems possible by I am now casting my mind back on the season!  The Southampton Boat Show has happened and although people were putting a brave face on it things are clearly tougher than they have been.  My impression was that were less displays/boats but the dealers were talking about good sales.  This means that it is important to ensure that you enjoy your boating experience both on and off the water.  This is where the Bertholder’s Association comes in.

On the water we look back on a successful and ambitious cruising programme – thanks to Roger, Marjorie and many others who made it work.  Another Ladies training has also been successfully enjoyed.

Off the water we have talked about on water things in the workshops with Powerboat Training.  Then our various get togethers.

Well, that promised Summer weather didn’t arrive did it – except for our ambitious but highly successful Summer Party.  The Committee worked exceptionally hard to put on a spectacular band, a subsidised bar, a great marquee – and did you like the weather we arranged?

Our next event was the ABBA night on the 19th September.  A heady and successful mix of a disco, food, a bar and Mama Mia – the singalong version!!  Many people dressed for the occasion and I am sure I saw Benny and Bjorn!  Our annual Fish & Chip Cruise has just taken place which marks the end of the Associations season. Thank you all for supporting us, we look forward to seeing you next season.

In August I mailed to ask for comments from you about improvements that you could suggest to the marina that I could pass on to the manager – Dave Wilson – for our meeting.  Your comments fell under the following areas :-

• Fees Comments
• Safety/Security Issues
• Information Management - Moving Weather, Marina Signage/Information and Bridge Height Indicator
• On water Facilities – Water, Electricity, Pontoons and Equipment
• Fuelling and the Fuel pontoon.
• Showers/Washrooms, Facilities, Control, Inspection and Waste Bins/Waste Services
• Marina Services - Lifts/Services, Yard Issues, Marina Facilities, Trolleys, Maintenance, Dock Masters and Lifts and Invoices
• Car Parking – Space and management
• Club House/Boat House - Service Level, Facilities and General

Click this link to see the comments and the answers from Dave.  Member Consultation.

The good news is there will be no rise in fees next year.  In our monthly e mail we sent you the latest information about fees and the second bridge.  Make sure you got this because this will be a key channel of communication during the building of the bridge.

Hoping there are still at least a few decent days left can I wish you good boating.

Jonathan Saunders

Chair – Cobbs Quay Bertholder’s Association
chairman@cqbha.org

Updated 26th June