Chair - Report

I’d like to open this report by congratulating, and welcoming, your new Board of Directors for 2022, we have much of the Board voted back into various positions and we welcome a couple of new Members to positions of Vice Commodore Power and Vice Commodore Sail.

Board of Directors 2022: Chair Kerry Noyes Commodore Drew Jones Treasurer Garry Edwards V.C. Sail Glenn Burrell V.C. Power Brad Waters

Board Members: Todd Brooker, Greg Forgan-Smith, Ken Tregeagle, Chris Smith

Currently focused on monthly Strategic Planning sessions to bring the format into line with the Club’s vision and objectives, working towards targeted growth and marketing of the Club’s facilities, training and event options for both sail and power fraternities as well as our more social supporters. Looking ahead to capturing more of the Mega Yacht patronage as they plan their journeys for the year ahead are all areas of focus.

At the Annual General Meeting in July, it was resolved to appoint Mr. Mathew Belcher OAM as the Club’s Patron. We are extremely pleased and honoured to have Mat representing Southport Yacht Club, he has been a Member of the Club since he was 7 years old and winning his first sailing trophies! He is selfless with his time, volunteering and giving back to the Club through mentoring and training sessions with the cadets and junior sailors at Hollywell, along with attending every function or official event that we request of him. Be sure to say congratulations and welcome to Mat should you see him in the Club.

On the water we have seen the Qoin $10,000 Navigation Challenge which was well received, and looks to be another great event in the Club’s annual calendar. I implore anyone looking for a new challenge on the water to get involved next year!

Kerry Noyes

a slow race getting to the Club, the sailors certainly knew how to enjoy reaching dry land when they arrived. We love hosting the finish for this race, and really missed it, we’re already looking forward to next years.

Coming up in the next few months we have Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet in September, the opening of the sailing season and traditional blessing of the waters and fleet as they parade along the marina waterway and past the clubhouse. If you haven’t attended one before be sure to come along and watch this afternoon of tradition and activities.

Finally, as we leave the cold days behind, and head toward longer, warmer days ahead its time again to enjoy getting out on the water, or into the Club to enjoy those beautiful sunsets with friends.

Kerry Noyes

Chair

Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race was held for the first time in a few years, and whilst it was