Prior to the general items, the Chairman introduced Mr. Brian Littlechild and Mr. David Sorton who had been nominated to receive the Noel Croucher awards for their special contributions to Sailing and Rowing respectively. The Chairman congratulated both of them and briefly outlined their respective background. Gifts were presented by Mr. Gerry Shutt, the Rear Commodore (Sailing) and Mr. Tim Gallagher, the Rowing Captain.