Glandore Harbour Yacht Club members, at their annual general meeting, gave their award for Exceptional Service to Orla Sheehan.
Re-elected as Commodore of the West Cork club Tim Forde, said the club was “blessed with the great number of dedicated volunteers” and extended “special thanks to everyone for all the help they gave the Club throughout the year especially highlighting our Issues with Cork County Council regarding Glandore Harbour Pier.”
Treasurer Richard Bradburn reported in detail on the generally good financial health of the club as well as the reserves available to help deal with unforeseen events.
Costs are increasing significantly in several areas and the membership approved a modest fee increase. The Club also additionally continues to put away reserves annually.
Directors/Officers elected were: Tim Forde, Richard Bradburn, Mary O Sullivan, and Carla Miles. Flag Officers: Commodore Tim Forde; Vice Commodore Carla Miles; Treasurer Richard Bradburn; Sailing Secretary Hal Andrews, Honorary Secretary Mary O Sullivan. Operations Committee: The Flag Officers plus: Cliff Jeffers, Membership Secretary; Myriam O'Connor, Social Secretary; Kevin Percy- Training Centre Manager; Jean Fuller, Junior Organiser.
Diarmuid O Sullivan has taken over as Club Health and Safety lead and will continue to act as liaison with the local authority for event planning purposes.
Michelle Hayes has joined the Sailing Committee as assistant to the Sailing Secretary.
The Endeavour Trophy (Rossa Lordan) was awarded in absentia to Moana Leyden by Kevin Percy.
