Creating a club.

[Izzetafox]

Right lads I have a few bits to formalise but it looks as if we may be able to become part of a kayak angling club.

As things stand the basics are a membership fee of around £28. Please don't flinch.

For this we would have individual insurance of £1,000,000, not just in the UK but the whole of Europe.
We would have access to discounted training courses.
We would be able to forge a relationship with an established retailer for discounts.
We would also be able to have event insurance if we put on a formal comp.
We would be insured for mini-meets which most forums are not.
We would be a registered club and if we created a major event we could have it formally ratified as 'The UK Championship' .

As a club we would be in a much better position to negotiate with other waters for access because of all the above benefits.

How does that sound?

Terry

[woodnut]

Sounds fair.

[Izzetafox]

It's starting to look good for freshwater fishing.

Terry

[ALtop]

Hi how many members do we need to make a club a viable .Would give us more clout for access though.

[Izzetafox]

Full details will be out very soon.

Sorry not being secretive but as soon as I can I will let you know.

Terry

[alberto]

Sounds interesting.
Pros and cons I guess.
Would there have to be a committee and all that bollocks?
Still need to have BCU to legally paddle where I want to and that includes insurance.
Trading courses... maybe.
Retail discount... maybe.
Comp/event insurance... good for those organising but BCU insurance should cover me individually.
Access to AW fisheries would be good. Would love a pass for Alton Water (but that probably won't happen in my lifetime).

I think it's a fair idea Terry and would only add a list of further perks, the more support its given.

Providing I get a t-shirt and a shiny badge... I'm in!

[Pieman]

ok im in too ,having competitions could raise money for causes such as heroes on the water ?

[philpot]

Anything you do for this forum and fresh water kayak fishing Terry will only benefit those around you mate. Although I no longer have a kayak, I may not join but will always be there to help at any event as you well know and of course I will have the rescue boat to satisfy those venue owners/managers that need satisfying.

Phil

[Izzetafox]

Thanks Phil.

Your continued support is always appreciated.

Terry

[jonahjones]

Sounds interesting Terry.