Members,
With the new season fast approaching the committee would like to notify members of the following general points.
AGM
The AGM will take place in the function hall on Friday 25th February 2022. Please make the effort to attend.
Annual Presentation Dance
The Annual Presentation Dance is scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th March. Given that life now appears to be slowly returning to normal we hope to see old friends and fellow members out in force for what should be a great night.
General Boat Maintenance
Please remember to stop by the club on occasion to check your boat and bail it out if required. Likewise, if you notice that somebody else’s boat needs bailed then let them or a committee member know.
Boat Shifts
There are still a few boat shifts to go if you need to move your boat or would to just help out or shoot the breeze. Dates as follows:
06.02.2022
20.02.2022
13.03.2022
27.03.2022
Gas Bottles
We would like to remind members that gas bottles cannot be stored on the premises as they are a fire hazard. Any found lying around will be removed at the next boat shift or work day if not before.
Public Rescue Equipment (PRE)
PRE has been installed on 8 bridges over the River Leven that have pedestrian access. Fire Scotland and the Partnership Approach to Water Safety) (PAWS) Group have requested that VOLDAC members report any deficiencies with this equipment should any be observed
Each bridge will receive 2 x lifebelts with rope attached.
Where access is pedestrian only a lifebelt will be located at each end of the bridge.
Where access is foot and vehicle a life belt will be located in the centre of the bridge on each side of the carriageway to reduce the need to cross traffic.
The bridges are as follows:
Balloch Bridge
Lomond Road Bridge
Stuckie Bridge
Bonhill Bridge
Renton Bridge
Leven Bridge (A82)
Artizan / Dalreoch Bridge
Dumbarton Bridge
Any issues can be reported to Scott McLelland on 07772442950.
Hope to see you down the club or up the Loch soon.
Kind regards,
The committee