ANOTHER COMMITTEE MOTION FOR THE AGM…..The Committee would like to state that the SMALL VESSELS (MOORING CONTROL) RULES 2016 under SCHEDULE 3 (FEES PAYABLE IN RESPECT OF PERMITS GRANTED) sets out that Fees shall be paid annually in advance. The Committee understands that in previous years, previous Committees had asked the administration to send the […]
Dear members….it is great to have seen the different views expressed in the members group. This clearly shows that there is a need to put it to the AGM. Please note however, that as a Committee and in an AGM, we can only enhance (explain clearly the initial intention) a rule or create or create […]
The Committee would like to advise members that we have finally progressed some issues with the Port Controllers. We have been advising the Port of various arrears that members had for 2024 and in some instances 2023/24 but who still had their boats in the Marina. These members had also been expelled from the Association. […]
The Committee would like to give advance notice to members of the various motions that will be put on behalf of the Committee at the AGM. The idea is to take account of members views before finalising it. One of these relates to certain complaints received by members in relation to problems whilst entering the […]
Dear Member…..once again as seen in the photo, there are certain persons that tamper with the wheels at the Gate entrances thus leaving the gate open. This is a serious breach of Safety and Security and one which is seen by the Committee as a serious offence. The Committee urge members to report this and […]
Dear Member….. the Committee would like to remind all members that the Committee introduced Family Membership scheme in November 2024 by which any member that requires more cards for their family, could apply for extra cards up to a maximum of 4. Following various representations made to the Committee about the inability of members to […]
One of the members asked whether bicycles or electric scooters could be brought into the Marina. Existing Rule 21.30 of the constitution says “Bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, roller skates and skateboards shall not be permitted on the pontoons or gangways. This applies to electric version of any of the items.”. The answer therefore is NO. These […]
BY LAWS Good Afternoon…These are the BYE LAWS which the Committee will be taking to the AGM for ratification. These are all contained in the CONSTITUTION RULES and are therefore not contentious in any way other than RULE 10. The Committee following various complaints by members who have had serious issues when navigating in the […]
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the MID HARBOURS SMALL BOATS ASSOCIATION will be held on Thursday 27th March at the John McIntosh Hall at 7pm.. The Agenda shall comprise of: 1. The President’s address 2. The Secretary’s Report 3. The Treasurer’s Statement of account and the presentation of the 2024 […]
Dear Members…..please be advised that Invoices were sent out this year for the Calendar year 2025 in January 2025 as per the Constitution. Members are reminded that they have until 31st March 2025 to pay the fees. The Committee feel that it is unfair for certain members to pay (some 160 members have already paid […]
