The MOA 2025 AGM
Held at Royal Maritime Hotel, Portsmouth 28-30 March 2025
Headline report
Elected Officers:
Commodore – Paul Woodward (2nd year)*
Vice Commodore – Neil O’Connor (2nd year)*
Hon Secretary – John Oldham (first year)
Treasurer – Sarah Cull (first year)
Membership Secretary – Howard Weeks (3nd year)
Proposals
It was agreed that that the membership subscription would increase to £26 per year from 2026
Richard Martin to be appointed independant examiner
Notes:
* The Commodore and Vice Commodore are elected for two years. Other officers normally serve for 3 years
Volunteers needed
Over the coming year we will need a volunteers to take over the following roles, either immediately where there is a vacancy, or by the next AGM when a number of the current officers stand down. If you are interested, please contact the Commodore.
* Compass technical Editor * AGM Administrator * Membership Secretary
AGM 2026
Venue to be decided shortly. If you have any preferences for a venue, please contact the Commodore or Vice Commodore
Our guest speaker for the AGM dinner was Chris Durbin who gave a fascinating description of the 7 year war with France (1760-1767) which has shaped much of the modern world we see today, redrawing national boundaries in Europe and in in the Americas. Chris has written some 16 historic novels based on this period. The novels are historically accurate, but the period is described through the eyes of two principle characters, Royal Navy captains Carlisle and Hollbrook who are fictional
Part of the weekend attractions was a visit to the Historic Dockyard, the main attrations being the Mary Rose and its stunning museum, the Victory and the Warrior, a vessel built at the transition between sail and steam
Winner of ‘at Anchor’ shield
‘Murlie’s’ anchorage to the west of South Ascrib
As part of out 40th Anniversary celebrations, Branch and Chapter Captains were presented with flags flying our 40th anniversary logo to be displayed at rallys and musters.
Winner Icom Photographic competition
overlooking Linnhe Marine down the Lynn of Lorn towards the distant hills of Mull
A copy of the slides used during the AGM and the prizegiving can be found by clicking on the left hand button below. Note that this is for members only. To see the list of 2024 prizewinners, click on the right hand button below.
