Development Principles
The development principles derive from our objectives as set out in our Constitution
Member involvement
- Develop a club ethos by encouraging members to contribute to club activities, operation and development
- Promote high standards of technical competence and safety
- Encourage members to develop their understanding of good practice in skiff handling and rivercraft
- Ensure we have a sufficient number of Skippers willing and able to run rowing and coaching sessions.
Funding
Income from membership fees – set low to be affordable – will be supplemented by:
- Grants for specific projects or equipment purchase (see Appendix 1).
- Additional voluntary member contributions for specific projects eg clubhouse improvement
- Sale of merchandise, eg club clothing, cards
- Other fundraising ideas contributed by members, eg Tombola
Relationship with Clyde Maritime Trust
As owner/operator of Kelvin Harbour and our landlord, CMT is an important player in the club’s development. We will:
- Encourage member participation in CMT volunteer programmes, including skiff building.
- Work with CMT on developing pontoon facilities.
- Ensure a cordial working relationship with CMT and other pontoon users.
Conservation & Nautical Heritage
- Minimise the impact of our activities on the marine environment in accordance with SCRA Green Flag scheme
- Regular tidy up of slip and pontoon
- Leave No Trace (no-litter policy). Each member responsible for disposal of own litter
Equipment and Facilities
- The club aims to provide access to the best possible equipment and ensure equipment is maintained and repaired as necessary
- Plan maintenance of skiffs and ancillary equipment, based on regularly updated repair / fault log
- All members bear responsibility for the care of equipment and reporting faults and defects
- Priorities for acquisition of new equipment are set out in Appendix 2
Regattas
- The club will participate in regattas if a member – passionately enthusiastic about racing – is willing and able to act as Racing Co-ordinator
- The club will run the Glasgow Cup regatta if a member is willing and able to act as organiser
- The club will run events related to Clydeside heritage (eg the 2018 photo challenge). A co-ordinator will be required for each such event
Appendix 1 – Funding bodies and funding history
- Sports Council for Glasgow
- Two grants of £500:
- 2017 (oars)
- 2018 (clubhouse improvement)
- Glasgow Area Partnerships
- December 2018: £2893 ( (oars & trailer)
- March 2019: £500 (power washer, paint)
- Glasgow Life
- Not yet approached
- Heritage Lottery Fund
- Not yet approached
- Developers of West of Kelvin River plot
- Not yet approached
Appendix 2 – Equipment acquisition priorities
- Oars and rowing equipment
- At least two good sets + spares for resilience and avoiding disruption to rowing. May be purchased or built by members working with Clyde Maritime Trust.
- Oar storage racks on pontoon
- Life vests (x6)
- Clubhouse renovation and improvement
- Locked cabinet (for VHF radios)
- Tools and equipment
- Handtools and power tools for wood and metal working
