Bury Lake Young Mariners (BLYM) is an award-winning local youth charity (No. 1102162) and we are run entirely by over 300 volunteers at the picturesque Rickmansworth Aquadrome.
For 40 years, we have promoted the development of life skills in young people through the medium of sailing and related activities and we take over 6000 people onto the water each year.
We operate an all-inclusive club and welcome new members. Please see the Membership pages for details.
All of our sailing and powerboat courses are certified by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and are available to anyone from aged 9 upwards to adults. We also offer short fun sessions for 7-9 year-olds.
This year, BLYM celebrates it's 40th anniversary and as such, we will be holding various events to celebrate. Keep an eye out for more details as the year progresses!
Laying Up Day / Work Party
Dear BLYM members,
Now that general sailing has finished for the year, this Saturday we have our annual Laying Up Day/Work Party — where the base is packed up and shut down for winter (Plus there will be free tea and biscuits and a chance to catch up on how the season went for you).
This will run between 9:30am and 4:00pm. Please come down and help us out — BLYM runs off of volunteers!
If you have any queries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We hope to see you all there on Saturday!
Annual General Meeting
Sunday 8th December 2024 at the BLYM Clubhouse, commencing 1:30pm
As a member and/or group leader, you are warmly invited to join us for the BLYM AGM on Sunday 8th December at 1:30pm at the BLYM Clubhouse. Whilst we have some formal items to get through, we would welcome you to join us for an informal catch up, raise any questions and have a cup of tea after the meeting concludes.
To best use our time together, and to give informed responses to questions you might have, questions should be submitted in advance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Sunday 24th November 2024.
Agenda
- Chairperson’s welcome
- Apologies for absence
- Approval of the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held 10th December 2023
BLYM AGM Minutes - 10th December 2023 - Matters arising
Follow-up action to amend BLYM AGM minutes - 05 Feb 2023 with the following statement under "Adoption of the Annual Report and Accounts": Following the Independent Examiner’s review of any potential liabilities in respect of the third building project, it was concluded that no amendments to the accounts were necessary. - Chairperson’s report
- Treasurer’s report
- Adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024
BLYM Annual Report - 31st March 2024 - Election of Trustees
A proposition that the current board of trustees: Andre Roy, Bhavesh Chauhan, Chris Hallett, David Ridout, John Constable, Katie MacManus, Lynda Northwood, Malcolm Talbot, Mark Colston, Matt Bennett, Philippa Parks, be re-elected - Re-election of Gowers Ltd as Independent Examiners
- Close of Meeting.
Please note that in order to conserve costs and be environmentally conscious, printed copies of the agenda, as well as accompanying material will not be available at the AGM. Please bring your own copies if required.
Fundraising
Every donation helps, and every pound and penny raised will make a huge difference to our charity.
There are many ways you can help raise money; you can buy a brick that will be embossed with your personal message and displayed in the new clubhouse building. These bricks will allow future generations to recognise the contributions of members past and present. You can use LocalGiving to make a one-off donation or set up a monthly donation or you can use easyfundraising and we can collect free donations every time you buy something online (it won't cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds).
Please click on the appropriate image above to make a difference. You can also email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.
What's Happening?
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Sunday, 8th
December
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
Club Events
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Sunday, 15th
December
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
Club Events
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Sunday, 15th
December
09:00 - 15:00Racing: Youth Squad
Club Events
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Sunday, 22nd
December
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
Club Events
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Thursday, 26th
December
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Boxing Day
Club Events
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Sunday, 29th
December
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
Club Events
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Sunday, 5th
January
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
Club Events
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Sunday, 5th
January
09:00 - 15:00Racing: Youth Squad
Club Events
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Sunday, 12th
January
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
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Sunday, 19th
January
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
Club Events
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Sunday, 26th
January
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
Club Events
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Sunday, 2nd
February
09:00 - 13:00Racing: Sunday Morning
Club Events