Sailing Report

The Sailing Report

Season Summary

Terry O'Grady

Sailing Presentation Night 14th May

The Sailing Presentation Night went off in splendid fashion and the Galley did an outstanding job providing the 60 odd guests wonderful food with clockwork precision. The Champion Boat was awarded to another Clubman 8, “Hot Gossip” skippered by Ian Campbell. The Wreckers award went to “Venomous” for playing love on the rocks in the Marina. The Crew Person of the Year went to Ken Gardner for his outstanding contribution and Erin Osbaldston collected the Sailing Person of the Year Award. Maura Murphy was crowned the Lady Skipper.

It was good to see the event well attended and the section used the club’s event ticketing system with great success with thanks to Kym, the clubs Marketing & Communications Manager for setting it all up.

A special thank you also goes out to Gina for organising the night’s entertainment at a lastminute’s notice.

The Inaugural Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club – Sun City Yacht Club Rally 21st May

The weather gods turned on a sensational day for this event, the Sun City Yacht Club at Two Rocks brought a number of their dinghies down the new Ocean Reef Marina to compete against the Ocean Reef sailors in a first of its kind rally race.

The contestants had to line up and run to the boats and sail off from the beach. They had to complete two laps around inside the new marina. It was a teams style event with 3 races completed.

Ocean Reef ran out to be the eventual winners with some very strategic sailing, which was to avoid Alan Peacham’s Feeling Free anchored at one end of the course as they were equipped with very large water pistols.

All in all, it was a great day out, and many thanks to the SCYC sailors for coming down and providing their dinghies. Afterward was followed by a friendly BBQ and refreshments. It certainly did a good job of showcasing the sorts of activities the new marina will provide.

Sailing AGM

The section also had its AGM just before the time of writing this report and a vote was taken for the Rear Commodore as another contender had raised their hand for the role. The vote was not conclusive so I made the decision to step aside and allow the contender to take on the role. I wish him all the best and I offer my full support.

So, as such, this will be my last Tide Report for now and I trust you all enjoyed them.

Terry O'Grady