MINUTES OF THE APRIL MEETING OF THE
KERNOW HANG GLIDING & PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION
AT THE CLINTON SOCIAL CLUB ON 8th APRIL 2002

25 members attended the meeting.

Apologies for Absence were made for www.John and Hannah of the Bulletin.

Minutes of the Last Meeting were read by the Pete in the chair, approved and signed.

Matters Arising.
Competitions. The meeting congratulated the Competition Organisers PG & HG on the successful outcome of the South Devon Club Easter Comp. Steve the Hawk reported that Kernow thrashed the opposition mainly through our great speed. Our spot landing performance needs to improve The scores can be read on the BCC web site.

Pilot Ratings. Still waiting on the outcome of the forthcoming meeting of the FSC.

Site Guide. Alan said the guide is done and printed thanks to Roger Full. Copies are available for collection after the meeting. Member agreed that a nominal charge of £2 be paid for replacement hard copies and copies sent to non members. Also that the guide be published on our web site with a downloading facility if practicable.

Web Site. This continues to work well and is being sensibly used.

Towing. Phippsy reported that 7 pilots enjoyed a good day on Sunday 31st March. Vicki did an excellent job driving the winch. Martin did his FLPHG flying with the ready agreement of the Culdrose Gliding Club. There were no paragliders launched as the paraglider coach ratings and conversions still need to sorted.

Steve Pen' Memorial Project. Problems have arisen regarding the siting of the proposed seat at St. Agnes Head. Graham P is in touch with the Carrick DC officials trying to sort it all out.

Training. Phippsy reported that he spent his birthday at Vault Bay and was rewarded by seeing Gay and Paul soaring and top landing. Both were flying for the first time away from the Perranporth training site and on their own gliders. Vicki was there too and flew her Clubby for the first time after a long long break and there were two other pilots from "upalong" being coached All did very well on a brilliant day.

British Clubs Challenge. Patrick reported that 12 teams have entered 10 in the Southern Group but only 2 in the Northern Group. Another preliminary round is planned for the week end 20th-21st April. Steve and Patrick are co-ordinating the comp'

Money Vicki reported more subs paid but there are still some renewals outstanding.

Cornwall Paragliding Club and Adventure Sports. Members reported that Cornwall Paragliding Club has separated from Adventure Sports and hopes to be operating next year with Mark Butler and Ivor Thomas as instructors when they are qualified.

Members List., A list has been included in the current Bulletin and the site guide includes details of club officers.

Any other business.
Alan told us of a proposal reported in the West Briton, that Carrick DC is considering handing over the land around St. Agnes Head to the National Trust.

Vicki said the fee for our Highcliff site was due for payment. It was agreed we should send the same fee as for last year and resist any increase especially as we didn't use the site last year because of Foot and Mouth restrictions.

Mark the PG Comp Organiser said how pleased he was with the turnout of PG pilots for the Easter Comp'.

Roger Full told members of the death of Vicki Tempest the wife of one of the founder members of KHPA who some of us met at the 25th Anniversary dinner.

Daisy thanked Vicki for her work on the winch on the Culdrose towing day especially as she does not get the opportunity to fly pending progress with the PG ratings and her own HG experience.

Kaz asked for names for Daisy's party on Friday.

Phippsy recounted happenings at the Sub Aqua social event and gave details of the indoor short mat bowling event arranged for next Monday 15th April. The next event on the social agenda is clay pigeon shooting. Phippsy went on to say that there are still places open for the British Open Hang Gliding Competition. Phippsy, Patrick and Steve the Hawk are already signed up.

Pete told members that Shirley Bazely, wife of our hon' member Dave B, is in Royal Cornwall Hospital with a twisted bowel problem. A full recovery is expected. Members should speak to Dave before visiting. Pete went on to propose that we should pay all the expenses for Daisy's party.

50 Club Draw. Vicki fixed it favouring Patrick with the £5 prize and awarding the £15 to Jon Knight.

And that was that so members resorted to informal conversations and discussions and plans.