....Ahoy All,
The Wildwood Reservoir – the lake – is now open for boating and boat stickers and parking passes are available at the Wildwood Conservation Area office. With that development, our WSC Executive Committee is setting the stage for what is still an unpredictable sailing season in which limited opportunities may remain the norm. Here’s what’s happening now. Our Board has decided on a revised membership fee of $80 for everyone and to leave it to individuals to purchase their own boat stickers and parking passes as desired. If you don’t plan on sailing, you won’t need a boat sticker. As stated earlier, cheques already submitted to Treasurer John Cuerden will be destroyed (and cash payments returned) and we are appealing to everyone to consider issuing new cheques for the much-reduced basic fee. It is not necessary for you to submit another registration form if you already submitted one this year. For potential members who may have been holding off on membership -- and particularly for those who may already have boats at the marina -- membership renewal with a completed application form is required. We are working on a verification system to keep track of members’ boat stickers and parking passes as required under our UTRCA obligations. More on that later. Please note that owing to the continuing COVID-19 threat the usual membership requirement for mandatory work will not apply this year. Our Board, which met virtually July 30, unanimously supported a resolution to that effect. Members may, however, be asked to volunteer for necessary jobs that can be handled safely and in keeping with public health advice, including social distancing. All cheques should be made out to The Wildwood Sailing Club and submitted to John Cuerden, 174 Walsh Cres., Stratford, ON – N5A 7X7. In a related decision at Saturday’s meeting, it was agreed that any dock work to be undertaken at the marina will be done only with the approval and supervision of Docks Director Hans Rosch when he deems it safe and consistent with public health directives. Even now, a Provincial Emergency Order limiting groups to no more than six persons remains in effect to June 9 and is subject to extension. The launching jetty at the ramp is likely to be installed soon but there’s no plan at this time for additional dock assembly which, as you know, requires considerable manpower and close work. Understandably, the hold on dock works will be a disappointment to some, but the risk is pretty hard to justify for a purely recreational activity in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic. Our information officer, Gerry Culliton, is rounding up some cautionary signage and hand sanitizer supplies for our club site to assist us all in staying safe. Meanwhile, limited opportunities for mooring boats are available and the sailing of smaller boats that can easily be launched and retrieved should not be a problem. Boaters should check-in with Harbour Master Don VanGalen don.van.galen@sunlife.com for possible mooring berths. Member rowers, sail boarders and kayakers have current access to the lake. And, last words for now, anyone who can pull a rake or push a broom is welcome to contribute to a bit of clean-up on site anytime. Using your own labelled tools is an idea. Stay Tuned and Stay Safe, Donal O’Connor Commodore Comments are closed.
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