Members Survey Results Spring 2015

Survey Results Most responded on line, 4 by post 112 respondents Approx 1/3rd of memberships Representing over 250 members

What Age are you? Male or Female 72% over 50 80% Men

Length of membership

Type of membership Family memberships on average have 2/3rds Family 2 additional members 2/3rds Family 1/3rd Single Reflects membership

Helping non participating family

Distance to the club

Type of boat

Club Mooring?

How Often did you sail in 2014

Principal Use

Club Strengths Mentions Location 61 Friendly 41 Facilities 26 Training 20 Racing 13

Club Weaknesses Less clear opinions Mention Changing facilities 8 Cost 10 Racing 16 Tension between user groups

Recommendations & Improvements Lots of different ideas. Reflect weaknesses + better use of facilities Birkett field Sailing School Non sailing use. +increased marketing and membership recruitment + don’t forget long term need for new club house

Ratings

Options to secure adequate funding

Change name to Sailing Club?

Project priorities

Marketing Lots of ideas Link to schools and local groups Web site & social media More open /taster days

Next steps Committees to suggest key strategic issues – end April Committees to identify quick wins’; low cost/high impact – end April Contact Volunteers. Who? Board Team to develop 5 year plan Include sustainable financial plan Present to members

Commodore’s Update April 2015

Board 4 meetings so far this year. Reorganised Operations Team to Steward with Sailing Development Officer Better focus on key needs of members & promoting membership Better Value. Budget established for each committee. Total integrated to maintain cash flow. Membership Survey Completed Inform development of new Club Development Plan. Application for extended camping and camper van nights. Updated Child Protection Policy. Preparing Inspired Facility Fund Bid

Finance Draft accounts with Accountants Year end cash £97k (2014) compared to £73k (2013) Includes £10k prepayment for mooring £30k donation & gift aid (Sailing School) Net £57k Reduced loans £34k Spent £36k on capital Foreshore Tractor Container Budgets Rebuild reserves £10k a year free cash flow. Use of EPOS.

Sailing Committee Vibrant Committee RYA data shows UYC in top 10 of active clubs in country. New sailing initiatives Blokes in Boats Coaching Saturdays/ Start Racing Lester’s Challenge weekend

Membership / Marketing Up 4 members comparing End April 15 to 14 Regular local press articles Updated local tourist and sporting websites Push the Boat Out May 16th Open day and Taster Sessions UYC Experience day Paul O Hara 23rd 24th May. Making links with local Hotels.

Hospitality Committee Members : David Dickinson & Rob Watson volunteered & co-opted: John & Janet Lyons Pauline Moran Kathryn Hall Meetings / email exchanges to: Share ideas and plan re. social events Share feedback received from UYC members on Bar and Catering matters Input needed from UYC membership – suggestions for social events with participation from members, practical support and assistance Receive any compliments and / or suggestions for improvement

Training Full members programme 2000 1/2 day sessions Last year contributed £11k Gained RYA ‘On Board’ Status Two local schools starting mid week sailing. New SDO to forge links with local organisations Last year Sailing School gained 5 new members for Club.

Next steps Development plan IFF Grant bid Quick wins SDO in post Accounts finalised Open days & Tasters Bedding in new Organisation and Committees