Queen's Royal Rowing Barge - YDSA Members Ted Spears and Ron Heasell announced as managing this project

Scam on foreign cheques- If you agree a sale and the buyer is UK but the cheque is from a third party outside UK be aware that the cheque can be reclaimed. Ask for a bank transfer.

Congratulations to James Grazebrook on his New Year's OBE!

Cheer yourself up with Nicola Rodriguez' (wife of ABYA member John) new book "Sailaway". www.sailawaybook.com

YDSA Conference - 13 March 2012 at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, London

ABYA Conference - 13 June 2012 - Marwell Hotel

ABYA - Brokerage Courses - next - 20th/21st February - Marwell Hotel nr Winchester

2012 is the YBDSA Centenary! Watch out for celebratory events including an Open Day at The Glass Works and a Party! More info in due course ...

Selden issue information regarding Forestay 517 914 (2004-8) failures

MBE for YDSA member - Buz White was presented with an MBE by the Queen for his services to Marine Charities including his work for the Guernsey lifeboat. Congratulations Buz! YBDSA honoured Buz at the recent AGM with a Fellowship.

Fellowships given at 2011 AGMs to Richard Ayers (outgoing President), Ted Spears (outgoing YDSA Chairman), John Currer (long term member of ABYA) and Buz White (as above).

Leslie Oliver Award presented at the YDSA AGM to Guy Simmons. The award is for the most improved or most promising new member of YDSA. Congratulations Guy!

Christian Moore is new YBDSA President.

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