Our sailing season opened on 1 October 2022.
Here’s how it went!
We had a beautiful Opening Day celebration. It began in the Harbour Room where members and their guests came together for lunch. The sun was shining and we had the honour of having City of Port Phillip Councillors Andrew Bond and Christina Sirakoff of Lake Ward. Commodore, Vice Commodore, Treasure and Club Captain were also present. It was lovely to see all our members in the beautiful Harbour Room.
Formalities in the Harbour Room
The unfurling of the burgee
As is customary, we did our acknowledgment of country and toasted the King. The City of Port Phillip Councillors Andrew Bond and Christina Sirakoff of Lake Ward unfurled the burgee.
Honourary Life Member, Geroge Wilson, Vice Commodore Cherry Birch, Commodore Ian Lodewyckx and General Manager Matt Solly
Squadron Award Presentations
The Australian Sailing Awards Nominations opened on Monday, 27 June. We commenced the process with the Squadron Awards for sailing and non-sailing. Thank you to Member Services Committee Member Nadine Tabak for initiating the Squadron Awards concept. Nominations closed on Friday, 15 July. Winners of the Squadron Awards were put forward to be judged for the Australian Sailing Victorian state awards, with the state winners to be put forward as nominees for the national awards very soon. We’re taking this opportunity to congratulate our winners and finalist in the state awards!
Squadron Awards Winners
Squadron Award winners that were present on the day photographed with Commodore and Vice Commodore
Club Member of the Year
Congratulations to Ross Flood and Janet Dean for winning the J W Crosbie Perpetual Trophy awarded to Club Member of the Year for their outstanding contribution to our club.
Janet Dean was present to accept the award on their behalf. We warmly thank them for their time and efforts!
On the water
We had the most gorgeous day for our opening day out on the water. Beautiful 5-10 knots of wind and gorgeous blue skies. We had a traditional sail past and casual combined start fleet race The results of the race are below. Thank you to all the boats that came out for the sail past! The race was a great (mostly white sailed) short pursuit around B to D mark and finishing. After the race, members enjoyed the sun on the balcony for a drink!
Best dressed boat goes to Siren!
Congratulations to Siren for best dressed boat. Come collect your prize bottle of wine.
We would also like to recognise Matador and Morning Hustler for their flag protocol as well as the rest of the fleet for partaking in the Sail Past so well!
