Being safe with our boats and trailers is of utmost concern to us all. Indeed, Roly Simpson has written on safety issues on more than one occasion in his Commodore’s Log during the year.

You will remember that we completely revised our rules a couple of years ago and there were a number of aspects to the rules dealing with safety and responsibility. Your committee has been reviewing those rules and we have identified some areas for improvement. We are therefore intending to propose rule amendments as set out below to be approved at the AGM. New words are shown in red.

In case you haven't seen this on the American website, here's some interesting info from a reliable source quoting a reliable source (so it must be true then):-

"I happen to have it on very reliable inside sources that MacGregor has realized the market for boats is shrinking and will correspondingly be shrinking their new design - the market can't currently support a larger, more expensive boat.

I spoke with somebody on the Saturday evening of the recent East Coat Muster about the possibility of arranging a rally / meet in the Channel Isles with the intention to launch the boats at either Carteret or Granville on the French Coast. Unfortunately I can't remember who it was that I was discussing this with - perhaps someone can help me make contact. I sailed into Carteret last weekend and it has a good wide ramp and plenty of free parking. I have picked up a harbour guide and am happy to send this on to whoever is interested in looking at this.

I've had an enquiry from a potential buyer in Cornwall who would appreciate the opportunity to see a Mac and maybe have a little sail out.

Can anyone in the West Country oblige?

Failing that, he can probably get up to Solent area sometime.

Anyone able to help, please let me know and I will organise contact details.

Thanks
Mike

hi i am a new member . iam not very good with computers my name is andrew adam and i live in glasgow . i take delivery of my macgregor 26c on saturday. her name is equinimity. i am berthing her in maidens harbour in ayrshire .i have very little experience in sailing. are there any macgregor owners near to my location that could give me any help and advice. I would like to be able to go sailing with another mac sailor for knowledge and experience. Thanks andew adam