BELLBUOY - NOVEMBER 2025 by thebarbadosyachtclub

BE Y

3 4 5 6-8

NEW MEMBERS

CAPS

,VISORS &SHIRTS

9 10-11 12 13 14-18 19

MESSAGE FROM YOUR COMMODORE

Fellow members,

I will start my column this month with congratulations to our nation on its fiftyninth (59 ) year of Independence and its fourth (4 ) year as a Republic My sincere wish is that we continue to help build our nation and carry it from strength to strength in the same peaceful, harmonious and industrious manner that we have exhibited over the last 59 years, and more. th th

Happy Independence Barbados!!!

On that note I look forward to serving you on Independence Day at the Commodore’s Rum Punch party Please remember that it lasts for approximately one hour or until we run aground of the stocks of free rum punch.

I would now like to turn my attention to our visiting members, most of whom have had a relationship with our Club for many, many years. Welcome back. We wish you an enjoyable stay with us, as well as on our island, away from the cold and, maybe, bitter winter.

We have received the recent order of beach chairs and tables and now we can accommodate many more persons on the beach. Please be considerate in your reservation of the chairs and tables

We have been advised that the security arms are in transit. Hopefully we will receive these shortly. We are close to a final design and location for these security arms that will ensure that there are no long, backed up lines of traffic into the street Once we have finalized the details we will inform you of the plans.

I wish to advise the proposers and seconders of visiting members that they must be present to introduce their visiting members to the Club. The are required to be in attendance when their visiting members are being processed for their membership.

As we approach our Christmas season the Club will be hosting various private events for members, companies and non-members. We will ensure that you, our members, are not unduly inconvenienced, but we also ask for your understanding and support as these events allow us to earn some much needed revenue to assist with the operations and maintenance of the Club.

Our Entertainment Sub-committee will keep you informed on the activities planned for members during the season. They have planned great activities for the next few weeks and we look forward to your support

In closing, I wish you a great upcoming month of activities, fun, relaxation and your choice of sporting activities

Castin’ off,

Peter Thompson Your Commodore

As the Christmas season approaches, we are excited to share our Christmas-themed entertainment lineup at the Club!

November’s Last Party Friday featured the incredible Biggie Irie. A good time was had by all We also hope you were able to come to the Commodore’s Rum Punch Party and Bajan Buffet on 30th November.

We have two Christmas lunches planned for December 10th and 18th, filled with traditional Bajan Christmas dishes. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy great food, festive cheer, and quality time with family and friends

Our Children’s Christmas Party will be held on the 20th of December In addition to welcoming the children of our members, we open our doors to children from homes affiliated with the Child Care Board and the St Vincent de Paul Society Our goal is to create a truly memorable experience with gifts from Santa, fun activities, and specially prepared refreshments.

To help make this event possible, we kindly invite members to make a monetary donation. In addition to a gift for your child, please bring a gift to be presented to a child from one of our selected children’s homes We kindly ask that each unwrapped gift have a minimum value of $30 and be labelled “boy” or “girl” along with the appropriate age We are also seeking volunteers to assist with wrapping gifts and helping on the day. Your support will make a meaningful difference.

The festive spirit continues with Carols on the Beach on the 21st of December, featuring the talented Joel Devonish on the steel pan and Derek Fields A magical evening not to be missed!

Get ready to ring in the New Year in style! We have a sumptuous buffet planned in the Ballroom, a rocking beach party by Penthouse 2.0, and a DJ for the teens. On the beach, food and drinks will be available, and a VIP option will offer a special bar and food stations. More details will follow in the coming days

A special thank you goes out to the staff and members who helped to decorate the Club. Your time and effort truly brought the Christmas spirit to the Club.

The Entertainment Committee takes this opportunity to wish all members a Merry Christmas. We look forward to celebrating the festive season with you!

Paul Kellman Entertainment Committee

LASTFRIDAY

November 2025

Inaugural Pickleball Tournament a Smash Hit at the Barbados Yacht Club

The Barbados Yacht Club hosted its inaugural pickleball tournament on Friday, 14th November, bringing together 16 enthusiastic players across a range of skill levels The evening kicked off with an exciting opening match featuring Anne Gibert & Leah Cozier taking on Lynn Albert & Lise Lebouthillier From there, players rotated partners throughout the event, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere on the court.

After a series of competitive rounds, the night culminated in a thrilling final between the team of Lynn & Lise and the duo of Darren Treasure & Craig McKenzie In the end, Lynn and Lise emerged as the champions.

Special thanks go out to Anne Tindale and Sally Burke for their sharp scorekeeping and keeping an eye on those line balls Appreciation is also extended to Gregory Farnum for assisting with scoring and keeping a close eye on the time.

We also express our gratitude to Kenrick and Bobby for their hard work in painting and preparing the court ahead of the event

It was a fantastic evening enjoyed by all, filled with friendly competition and great camaraderie. Be sure to grab your partner and get ready The next tournament is coming soon More details to follow!

Presentation of Sailing Awards

The Club held its Annual Presentation of Sailing Awards on Friday, 21st November. Sailors and Yacht Club staff gathered to celebrate the outstanding performances in both the Dinghy and Offshore Regattas held throughout the sailing season The evening also provided the opportunity to recognise and thank all our valued sponsors, including Harris Paints, a proud sponsor for the last 41 years, Massy Stores, formerly SuperCentre, sponsoring for 35 years, Lucky Horseshoe, a sponsor for the last 26 years; and our more recent sponsors, Stansfeld Scott and the Parker Family.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Dr. A.W. Trieloff Memorial Trophy for Youth Sailing. The Trophy is awarded annually to the junior sailor who has, in the eyes of the Race Committee and Officials, stood out for his or her overall improvement, excellent attitude and all-round sportsmanship throughout the year

This year the Trophy was awarded to Aaron Stewart. Aaron began his sailing career as a shy, yet determined young sailor and he has shown remarkable dedication and perseverance ever since, never giving up regardless of the outcome He has grown into a confident Junior Instructor in Training who consistently encourages our new young sailors, and his great teamwork, positive attitude and willingness to jump in and help at any opportunity have inspired us all.

It’s That Time of Year Again! ��

The season of giving is here, a time to show your appreciation to the dedicated staff of The Barbados Yacht Club for their exceptional service throughout the year.

Members can now make their Christmas Box contributions easily and conveniently: Electronically: Simply click the Christmas Box Form button in the email, save your changes, and return to the officebyc@barbadosyachtclub com email By Email: Let us know the amount, your name, membership number, and it will be deducted directly from your account.

In Person: Forms are also available from the Club Office or our Member Services Coordinator

Your generosity helps us express gratitude to the wonderful team that keep the Club running smoothly all year long. $120

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM $100Per member Wednesday, December 10 & Thursday, December 18

TWO-TIMEOLYMPIANSARAHDOUGLASRETIRESFROMOLYMPICSAILING

“This transition isn’t a goodbye; it’s a new direction,” she says

Kingston, December 3, 2025 – Two-time Olympian Sarah Douglas announced her retirement from Olympic sailing today, althoughshewillbestayingclosetothesportthroughnewopportunities

At her first Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021, Sarah Douglas took the 6th position overall in ILCA 6, which is still to this day the best Canadian female performance in an individual sailing event at the Games At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, she againqualifiedfortheMedalRaceandendedupin8thplace.

“AftermorethanadecaderepresentingCanada,I’msteppingawayfromOlympicsailingwithimmenseprideandgratitude,” saidSarahDouglas “InolongerfeelthesamefireforchasingthehighestlevelsofOlympiccompetition,andit’simportantto metoclosethischapterwithhonestyandrespectforthesport.”

“Sailing has shaped every part of who I am as an athlete, a competitor, a leader, and a person”, added Sarah Douglas. “Competing at two Olympic Games, achieving historic results, and standing on podiums around the world are memories I willcarryfortherestofmylife.”

“Equally meaningful are the relationships, resilience, and sense of purpose that sailing has given me. I’m deeply grateful to thecoaches,teammates,partners,andsupporterswhopushedmebeyondwhatIthoughtwaspossible”

“Sarah Douglas perfectly embodies the spirit of sailing, having demonstrated discipline and perseverance throughout her career,”saidFionaCochrane,ChairofSailCanada’sBoardofDirectors.“Sarahhasalsodemonstratedthepowerofinclusion, diversity, and equity in our sport, and she remains an idol for the next generation of sailors from all different regions, backgrounds, and origins. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and the entire Sail Canada community, I would like to thank Sarah for the legacy she leaves to the sport in our country and the reputation of Canadian sailing around the world, andIwishherthebestofluckinherfutureendeavours.”

Born in Burlington, Ontario, Sarah started sailing in the Optimist class at the age of 7 on the island of Barbados, taking part in North American and World Championships before the age of 15.

After outgrowing the boat, Sarah returned to Canada and transitioned to the Laser Radial class (now called ILCA 6). From there, she quickly became one of the top youth sailors in Canada, representing the country at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.

After being away from competition and coaching athletes for two years, her dream to compete at the Olympics was rekindled in 2014 by a Canadian medalist who inspired Sarah to get back into the game and pursue her goal of winning an Olympic medal.

With a sailing career spanning over a decade, Sarah has represented Canada at multiple international competitions and World Championships. She won a gold medal at the 2022 World Sailing World Cup held during the Princess Sofia Trophy Regatta, therefore coming up with her first podium finish at a World Sailing competition and, by the same token, her first career gold medal. One year later, she won another gold medal at the 2023 World Sailing World Cup held during French Olympic Week She also won gold and silver medals, respectively, at the Lima 2019 and Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, in addition to taking the 6th and 8th positions, respectively, at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Sarah Douglas won Sail Canada’s Rolex Sailor of the Year Award twice (2019 and 2020-2021) as well as Sail Canada Gallagher Skippers’ Plan Athlete of the Year Award six years in a row, from 2018 to 2024.

A new sailing adventure

In September of 2026, she will be one of the invited skippers for the inaugural edition of the New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship in fleet of 37-foot IC37 keelboats.

“Even though this chapter is ending, my connection to the sport is not,” said Sarah Douglas. “I’m excited to continue my role as Athlete Director on Sail Canada’s Board of Directors, to explore new opportunities in sports marketing, and to take on a new kind of challenge as I build a team to compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship.”

“This transition isn’t a goodbye; it’s a new direction And I’m stepping into it with gratitude and a lot of excitement for what’s ahead.”

About Sail Canada

Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world class athletes, lifelong participants and inclusive culture. The organization and its members are committed to excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials. With the valued support from our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms. By setting standards and delivering programs from home pond to podium for Canadians of all ages and abilities, from dinghies to keelboats, cruising to navigation, windsurfing to powerboating and accessible sailing, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.

A sport in the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success in these Games is what fuels the focus of Sail Canada as Canadian athletes have so far achieved nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals.

Published by: The offices of Sail Canada in Kingston (katarokwi)