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January - This is usually the coldest time of the year, with few people sailing on the lake. In fact the lake has been frozen over on a number of days, providing an opportunity for the ducks to practice their skating and the local youf to throw sticks / branches onto the lake.

SMBC Annual General Meeting was held late January, when it was impossible to sail on the lake as it was frozen over. The geese were there as usual, ice skating.

At the AGM, a couple of changes to the club officers Dave Grey, chairman for the last few years decided to step down and Andy Nightingale was elected as chairman. Paul Warner has taken over as Safety Officer. Other members stay as before - Trevor as Deputy Chair, Jeff on Events, Ian as Secretary, Keith as Treasurer, Steve on Media / Website, Simon on Lake watch.

Chris Balmforth was awarded the Club 500 Championship for 2023 with consistent racing through the year.

There was the usual 'bring & buy' sale of boats and bits. And tea!