1. Members Survey Results
Spring 2015

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

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

4. Length of membership

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

6. Helping non participating family

7. Distance to the club

8. Type of boat

9. Club Mooring?

10. How Often did you sail in 2014

11. Principal Use

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

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

14. 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

15. Ratings

16. Options to secure adequate funding

17. Change name to Sailing Club?

18. Project priorities

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

20. 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

21. Commodore’s Update April 2015

22. 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

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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.

26. Hospitality Committee
Members : David Dickinson & Rob Watson
volunteered & co-opted: John & Janet Lyons Pauline Moran Kathryn Hall
Meetings / 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

27. 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.

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