Sailing Report

The Sailing Report

Season Summary

Terry O'Grady

Winter Racing Series

The weather gods have been somewhat unkind so far this winter, with some blustery cold fronts coming through right on cue for race days. So far we have managed to stage only 2 out of the four races scheduled.

Quicksilver took out 1st Place in the W1 race, both W2 and W3 races were cancelled due to poor weather and Venomous triumphant in the W4.

Carnage on the Hardstand

A couple of “once a year” cold fronts have smashed into the Ocean Reef coast this winter causing damage to one of the boats in the Hardstand. Our Commodore Ken Wood’s yacht “Louisa”, could not stay on her trailer during a big gust and took off in flight again once more.

It appears the fence broke her fall to some extent and it appears her injuries are somewhat superficial at the time of this report.

Terry O'Grady

Rear Commodore, Sailing

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

By the time this report is published the Sailing Section will have a new Rear Commodore – Andrew Hodkinson. Andrew is the owner of “Venomous” which is a Spider 28 Trailer Sailer. We welcome him to the role and wish him well.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Winter Races 5 to 7 Commodores Cup 9 October

PAST EVENTS

Winter Racing series Olive Picking at the James’ Farm