Sailing Report

The Sailing Report

Season Summary

Andy Hodkinson

After a few weeks break in between the end of our Winter sailing season and the opening of the new season, it’s good to be back on the water.

Firstly, I just wanted to extend my thanks to Terry O’Grady, our previous Rear Commodore, for his effort and contributions over this last year. I’d also like to thank the Committee for standing again this year. Their experience and guidance has already helped me with the transition into my new role and I look forward to the year ahead.

The Winter season ended a few weeks ago, with a close and exciting competition for top spot throughout the season, with Quicksilver ultimately taking out first place. We faced some bad weather this season, with a handful of races having to be cancelled due to the winds. Our final race saw our sailors tackle 22 knot winds with gusts of up to 32 knots.

The new season kicked off with the Open Day and Rear Commodore’s Cup. 10 boats joined in for the sail past through the marina, competing to win Best Dressed Boat, with Feelin Free winning the prize with not only the best dressed boat, but best dressed crew too. The sail past proceeded the Rear Commodore’s Cup race. The day showed gentle winds and sunny weather – a nice change to the weather we saw during the Winter season, with Venomous claiming top spot and taking home the cup.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Next Dine-in: 4th November Spring Series Race 1: 15th October North Coast Series start: 13th November Rotto Run: 7th & 8th January

Starting this season, we have shifted our usual approach to our sailing year from 2 seasons to 3 seasons, with A Spring, Summer and Winter series consisting of 7 races each. The difference in pace for the seasons will bring an exciting change and promote some healthy competition between sailors, as well as a new trophy now up for grabs.

The North Coast series is due to start soon, with the first race of the series starting on the 14th November. After some discussions with Hillarys, we’ve agreed on some small changes to the previous years to make the series better than ever. I’m looking forward to the races ahead and to continue to strengthen our relationship with the Hillarys sailing section.

We are also expanding the social side of the sailing section, with more social events being planned up the upcoming year. A mid-week social sail will commence on a weekly basis and there are also plans for a Rotto trip in January and a trip to Fremantle later next year.

Looking forward to seeing you out on the water next week to start our Spring season.

Regards,

Andy Hodkinson

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