PRESIDENT Andrew Skinner

VICE-PRESIDENT Carmen Bell

SECRETARY Bernie O'Hanlon

TREASURER Bill Davies (ex officio)

REGISTRAR Peter Sydes

REGULAR MEMBERS Steve Chiodo

Peter Gale

Bruce Griffiths

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CLASS MEASURERS

Ray Eades (0408) 394 054 or (03) 9772 3283 AH

Wayne Johnstone (0419) 009 974 or (03) 9553 1765 AH

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STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND PURPOSES

The objects and purposes for which the Couta Boat Association is established are:

a) to encourage and provide guidance and advice on the building, restoration and preservation of Queenscliff-type couta boats, and to encourage the development of couta boat fleets, particularly in new areas;

b) to maintain, preserve and protect the couta boat heritage;

c) to organise, promote and encourage the preservation, collection and displaying of material of historical interest relating to traditional Queenscliff-type couta boats and other traditional wooden boats;

d) to control and maintain the brand names, trademarks, registration, qualifications and restrictions required to protect the integrity of traditional Queenscliff-type couta boats, including setting standards and regulations for the design and building of couta boats, and maintaining a master register of couta boats;

e) to maintain and enforce couta boat regulations and vessel by-laws to protect the integrity of traditional Queenscliff-type couta boats as originally conceived;

f) to promote safe and competent handling of vessels by members consistent with the principles of good seamanship;

g) to act as an interface between state and national bodies (including VYC and AYF) and clubs and owners of couta boats;

h) to purchase, lease and otherwise acquire land or premises necessary for the purposes of the Association; and

i) to generally do or take part in any matters appropriate, conducive, ancillary or incidental to the attainment of the Association's objects or purposes.