Commodore Tony Mobbs
Firstly, I would like to extend a warm welcome
to all our members who have joined us from
the beginning of the year. We held our first
New Members’ Evening at the Club on 20th
April. It was a rare warm spring evening so
we had the reception outside. I really enjoy
talking to new members who remind me what
a unique and fascinating Club we have.
Chichester Canoe Club
We have had a partnering relationship with
the Chichester Canoe Club for a number of
years.
They use our launching facilities on Friday
evenings throughout the summer months.
I had a meeting with their club secretary to
discuss the future relationship. He reminded
me that the Canoe Club offers free coaching
and tuition to Club members so if you own a
canoe or kayak then please do join the Canoe
club on Friday evenings from 17:00.
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New data protection regulations
You will all have heard or seen various
references to the new data protection
regulations which will come into force on 25th
May. The new legislation covers digital, as
well as paper, information. I am pleased to tell
you that the Club is fully compliant with the
new law and the General Committee
approved the new Club Data Protection Policy
at our last meeting in April.
I would like to thank GC member Philip Brown
who led the work for us, ably supported by
Kate Williamson who provided pragmatic legal
guidance.