Note from our CEO

A NOTE FROM OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

It is hard to believe that we have had almost a full year celebrating our Centenary. October 7 was 100 years to the day that we first sailed on beautiful Belmont Bay and we commemorated this with an evening of laughter, dancing and reminiscing. The evening was captured with plenty of photos taken as well as a video compiled which you can find on pages 10 -13 in this magazine.

While the Centenary Construction Project is steadily progressing, we have been working hard behind the scenes, establishing a new wedding and event collection that will be offered in our dedicated waterview wedding and event space aptly named the “South East View”. We are conducting preopening construction site inspections by appointment and are already taking bookings for late 2023. Details can be found on pages 18 and 19.

November traditionally kicks off the festive season, a time for gatherings and socialising as we transition into Summer. While your Club may look a little different being under construction, we are still offering those muchanticipated seasonal events, including our decadent Christmas Day lunch banquet and our legendary weekly Monday night Ham Raffles. Our popular Big Toy Raffle and Electronic and Technology Raffle both return this year boasting bigger and better prizes than ever before. Head to our digital what’s on guide where you can easily add these dates and all the details directly into your calendar, so you don’t miss out. We are proud to be sharing a story with you about two of our very talented junior sailors. Sophie and Banjo who recently represented Australia in the O’Pen Skiff World Championships in France. These two have shown perseverance and commitment beyond their 14 years. Well done to both Sophie and Banjo on their amazing achievements.

Thank you to all members and guests who have recently taken the time, to vote in our “Creative Canvas Competition” that was held during September. As a result, several local primary schools will receive funding to enhance programs and school projects. Details of the winner can be found on page 20.

Lastly, we are excited to share several centennial tributes we have created in honour of our 100 years of Belmont 16s. As you read on, you will see links that will take you to a historical booklet ‘100 years of Belmont 16s Brooks Parade to Mill Creek’. You will also find a video dedicated to our top milestones both on and off the water as well as some information about our limitededition Centenary Caps and Polos that are on offer at our Reception desk until sold out.

We look forward to welcoming you soon at Belmont 16s.

Scott Williams

Chief Executive Officer