Hi everyone, and welcome to my final newsletter as Commodore.

As I come to the end of my two-year term, I would like to take the opportunity to thank Deborah, my fellow Flag Officers, Rita Hollywood, and the Club Stewards for all their support throughout my time as Commodore. Your help and commitment have been greatly appreciated.

Over the past two years we tried a few new things—some worked very well and others perhaps not quite as we had hoped—but the important thing is that we gave them a go and continued to move things forward.

I would also like to thank everyone who attended our Musters and events. A great deal of time, effort, and planning goes into organising these, and it is the support and turnout from members that truly makes them worthwhile and enjoyable for all.

Finally, Deborah and I would like to wish every success to the incoming Commodore, Vice Commodore, and Rear Commodore as they take up their new roles within the club. We are sure the club will continue to thrive under their leadership.

Thank you all for your support over the past two years.

UPCOMMING EVENTS

24^th March 2026 AGM Royal Gourock Yacht Club 7.15 start time

Speaker Mr John Riddell on A brief History of Clyde Conservancy

8^th to 10^th May 2026 – Rhu Muster

Activities -Saturday afternoon presentation by local wildlife photographer in marquee, evening in Helensburgh Sailing Club proposed meal from local chip shop

5^th to 7^th June 2026 – Lochgoilhead Muster

Activities – TBC

14^th to 16^th August 2026 – Tarbet Muster

Activities – Fancy dress theme to be confirmed by Commodore, evening in the marquee

11^th to 13^th September 2026 – Inverkip Muster

Activities – TBC possibly visit to n distillery and use of Royal Gourock Yacht Club.

7^th to 8^th November 2026 – 120^th Anniversary Dinner, Trump Turnberry. Overnight stay and dinner – Bookings now being taken contact Rita if you wish to attend.

All details will be formally issued by email via Rita.

If you have any ideas for up-and-coming events, please contact the Flag Officers or Stewards.

TR0PHYS

The following trophy’s will again be available for 2026 and would be great if more members could take part. If anyone has any ideas re different award criteria please let Rita know as we are keen to have them awarded every year.

Turley Cup Awarded annually to the member submitting the best log of the past season of the log of a cruise made during the season.  Logs will be judged on presentation and content, including aspects such as passage plan, weather, tide, sea conditions, engine and system checks, times, distances, speeds, fuel management, ie all the elements which should be routinely taken into account for a passage.  There should also be a narrative of the passage (illustrations are optional)

Kennedy Trophy Awarded annually to the member making the most merit-worthy cruise during the past season with no restrictions on area or duration

Manson Distance Trophy Awarded annually to the member having travelled the greatest distance either in a single voyage or in the season.

I hope you are looking forward to new season and also look forward to seeing you out on the water in the coming months.

Stuart Scott

Commodore RSMYC