The Society’s AGM was held on 27th April. We are very pleased to announce that Barbara Emery is now the Society’s Chairperson, with Peter Strudwick continuing as Vice Chair. Barbara is a member of the Emery boatbuilding family (Lewis “Buffalo” Emery built the Henry Ramey Upcher lifeboat), has volunteered as a steward in the HRU boat-shed for many years and is a former Treasurer of the Society. Chris Duxbury continues as Secretary and Barry Blacklock as Treasurer. We are also pleased to welcome four new members to the Management Committee, (in alphabetical order of surname) Colin Boyd, Susan Cowling, Kathy Moody and Shelley Pigott.

Our finances are in a healthy state and we look forward to the future with confidence. For a full account of our activities during 2022 see Annual Report above.