CSC 2006: THE LONG RANGE PLAN AT MIDPOINT

A five year blueprint for the club's future ("CSC 2006") is well underway thanks in large part to your feedback in the 2001 survey. The plan embraces five key action areas:

Collaboration with Other Harbor Organizations
CSC members have completed several significant linkages with other harbor entities:

• John DeWaal and Andy Norman opened up joint efforts with the rowing club in supporting the seafaring "Ernestina" project
• Bob Deutsch forged a coalition with the harbor fisherman association to protect mutual interests on the usage of Government Island
• Lucia Flibotte and Ann Musto initiated social and racing activities with the Yacht Club
  
  In the future you will likely see us:
  
• Develop meaningful ties with the new Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research at the Haggerty building. This could conceivably include winter classroom programs and sequenced summer programming between the two organizations
• Augment further rowing related activities with the rowing club

Tightening of Safety Practices: 28 New Policies
Commodore Bob Deutsch led the CSC Executive Board in developing comprehensive policies aimed at increasing the safety of our members. The completed initiatives included:

• drafting of 28 new policies related to the waterfront, injury prevention and reporting, instructor to student ratios, staff hiring and training, instructor and member code of ethics, offender background tests, etc.
• hiring of an adult dockmaster to oversee weekend operations
• requiring all sailors to pass the Helmsman's Test prior to using a boat during "free sail time."
  Going forward the new policies will need:
• refinement on the policy details as they go through implementation
• education of staff to carefully implement the related procedures

Improvement of Sailing Curriculum: 27 New Children Helmsmen
Sandy Crough, Vice Commodore for Children's programs has spearheaded many changes in this area including:

• adopting the Helmsman's Test as a progress measure
• implementation of a mentor program which led to a record 27 children passing the Helmsman's Test
• using smaller sails so children can use sailboats in more varied wind conditions
• focussing on retention of children participants which led to a four fold increase in the number of 12 year olds("Skipper Class")
  
  Future plans include:
  
• extension of the mentor program to all children's sailing levels
• greater flexibility in scheduling
  
  Bob Cunningham, Vice Commodore for Adult Programs, orchestrated several modifications. Bob:
  
• changed the Stanton Series to a four Sunday schedule coupled with post race picnics. This change led to a tripling of participation.
• retooled the curriculum for the adult intermediate level(thanks to Jack Keniley's input)
• expanded the number of adults who raced in the Flying Scot program.
  
  Future initiatives under consideration include:
  
• restructuring of the adult basic curriculum and

  off-season classes in various marine topics

Updating the Boat Fleet
Ann Musto diligently worked to increase the competitiveness of the racing fleet by:

• integrating the new boats into the racing program
• refurbishing the eight Turnabout boats. She hopes to increase the number of racing boats to accommodate the rise in the pool of children wishing to race
• increasing the number of regatta participants representing the club regattas
• involving more parents in regatta logistics

Future planning will likely include:

• balancing the club mix of racing and recreational boats reflecting our varied membership interests
• developing better storage for boats both in and off season
• fundraising for new boats and upgrade for the launch
• a decommissioning of older boats as they reach their end point

Club Facility Changes
Through Brian Connors' leadership and support from others, the club has successfully:

• upgraded lighting, electrical systems and locks
• beautified the grounds(thanks to Sue Cunningham and her helpers)
• installed dockside plumbing(hats off to Larry Mitchell for the work)
• replaced the launch engine
• completed an inspection survey of our buildings
• hooked the plumbing to the town sewer.
  
  Future changes will likely include:
  
• upgrade to the windows and sliding doors
• roof replacement and painting

Drafted by Executive Board Members