SYC Cruising Flotilla Nick Halsey
Six boats joined our Valentine’s Day Cruise to Calypso Bay, while another three boats joined us by road at Harrigan’s Irish Pub. The staff looked after us well, and we all enjoyed our dinner. The following day we departed to Dux. Our Easter cruise was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. While there was considerable confusion in the early days as to whether we were allowed to be on the water, many cruisers were able to get away and self-isolate on their boats.
The Committee decided to issue plates to 12 crews who had participated in 2 or more cruises in the season. In the past year, we have received some sponsorship from BMS, a boat brokerage firm. On this occasion, they provided funds for 6 lucky people to win prizes in a random number selection draw, which was well received and hopefully will be repeated on future cruising events. One lucky husband and wife team who are both members each won a prize which proves there is a benefit of having your We had a very successful End of Season partner join as a Related Associate cruise comprising 12 boats. Starting from Member. the south arm of the Coomera River, we For those of you who may be new to travelled to Jacobs Well. In the evening we the Club, these cruising events range met for dinner at the Jacobs Well Bayside from short 3 day cruises, close to home Tavern. The team at the pub looked after us. anchorages; such as Tiger Mullet Channel, Everyone was very pleased with their meals. Millionaires Row and Canaipa Point. And The following day we moved to an longer cruises to more distant places overnight stop at Tiger Mullet Channel, such as Fraser Island, Mooloolaba and the where we braved the chilly winds whilst Tweed River. On occasions, several SYC having BYO drinks and nibbles on Gold cruisers have travelled in groups as far as Bank. On Sunday the fleet moved to Dux for Bowen and beyond. a BBQ lunch and the important distribution of Skite Plates. In normal years the plates Planning for the cruising events for the are only issued to those who have attended 2020 /2021 Season is well underway three or more cruises.
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with the first being a 9 day Brisbane River Cruise commencing 22 August. We hope to be able to have at least 12 events this season, with Days Gutter and Bribie Island being the most distant. During June the Cruising Committee, which had shrunk to 3, put out a call for helpers in the event that some or all of the current Committee were not available due to plans to be away on extended cruises. Several people responded and may be called upon should the need arise. The Committee extends a thank you to those who put up their hand and would also like them to participate in our future cruises. Presently we have to remain flexible and adapt to the changing situations. An experienced member will be joining the Committee in the near future to help fill the gap left by Lloyd Abbott who worked hard on the Committee for several years, and his efforts are appreciated. Nick Halsey SYC Cruising Flotilla
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