Chichester Yacht Club Magazine August 2020 | Page 3

By Tony Mobbs, Commodore
Adjusting to our new normal
It has been fantastic to see so many members again at the Club since we re-opened in early July. It has been pleasing to
talk to so many of you and to catch up. Things may still feel a little strange at the moment until we all adjust to our
“New Normal”. Many members have commented how they feel safe in the
Clubhouse with everyone wearing their masks, some have even said the Clubhouse
is the only place they are still visiting.
In addition, we have introduced our new hosted table service. Again, we have
received a lot of positive feedback on this service from our members and guests.
It also presents us with some other opportunities, for example, in providing
additional side orders and starters. We still have lots to learn and we would
welcome any feedback from you as to how we can keep improving your
experience with us. I can see this new service staying with us for some time to
come. Our ever-popular Cruising in Company programme has started up again
with some adjustments to the programme, depending on the status of various
marinas around the Solent. The Dinghy Racing programme is getting back to normality
with an increase in numbers over recent years. A big thank you to all the section committees for making this all
happen for us.
Welcome to our new members
Since we reopened the Club in early July, we have welcomed a number of new members to the Club. This now brings
our current membership back to the level we experienced before the lockdown. I would like to personally welcome
you all to the Club and I hope to see you at the Club very soon.
Eat Out to Help Out
The Club has signed up to the Government’s Eat-Out to Help-Out scheme. So if you are
eating at the Club on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August then you can
receive up to £10 off your meal and soft drinks. The scheme does not apply to takeaway and
alcohol sales. To help speed up the process and not delay you paying your bills, the Club has
decided that the discount will be calculated after you leave and will be added to your
card for next time you come to the Club.
Sad News
I am sorry to report the recent passing of Chris Savage. Chris was a member of the Club for many years and was our
treasurer and Commodore. Chris was instrumental in arranging the loan which enabled us to build the new Clubhouse
as we see it today. In recent years he had been very active within the Chichester Harbour Federation and was its
current Chairman. He will be missed by many both in the Club and in the wider harbour community.
Can you spare some time?
Currently we have a very successful Club, which is the envy within the harbour. This success is down to those members
who give up some of their time to ensure the rest of us enjoy our time within the Club. At the Club’s and Sections’
AGMs we select the committees who will either run the Club or your section for the next year. We are continually
looking for volunteers to help run the Club and keeping the sections active. If you have some spare time and would like
to support the Club then please either contact your Rear Commodore, or myself or the Office for more
information. It is a great way to meet other members of the Club and have your say in the future. It only involves
giving up a few hours each month but it does make a difference to us all.
Hope to see you at the Club soon
Please keep safe and healthy!
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