He really loves the club and the children and gives an awful lot of time to it. Nevertheless, our local youth officer has told the management committee of the club that he doesn't like the corporal punishment rules and has asked them to reconsider them. The club, undoubtedly, is an admirable innovation which is being copied all over the country. It has a flawless safety record. Indeed, two members have received awards for saving lives.
Strict rules are, obviously, necessary for safety and smooth running.
In fairness, I fancy that Lord St. Davids, a respected sailor and active member of the House of Lords, is having doubts about it himself. I try to keep on learning.