Newsletter 1 March 2023
The iconic Queen of the Harbour race saw five skiffs battle in a moderate north easterly, with honours going to Stephanie Graves aboard The Mistake. Plus news that the Flying Bear deck is now open.
Queen of the Harbour Race 15 of the season was the iconic Queen of the Harbour race. Queen of the harbour race, which was originally known as the Queen of the waves race first took place in 1936 and early in 1937 incorporated a Queen of the Waves competition to raise funds for the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children in Camperdown. To this day the Queen of the Harbour race proudly continues. For this year’s race, we had 5 skiffs on hand to prepare for the race, with Britannia unable to sail The weather was glorious with a moderate north east wind for the afternoon’s race. Some skiffs decided on no.3 rig while others decided on no.2. After a short delay, the race was underway from a handicap start off Double Bay. Tangalooma was first skiff away off 15 mins, then Australia (11), Australia IV (8), the Mistake (1) and Yendys.
The wind picked up around Chowder, making for an exhilarating and fast race. Tangalooma and Yendys took turns in the lead with The Mistake quickly closing the gap making for an exhilarating race. After a thrilling day, The Queen of the Harbour honours went to Stephanie Graves on The Mistake, along with Kerrie Boyd on Yendys, Tatiana and Anna on Australia IV, Coral and Nina on Tangalooma. For a more detailed recap of the race, please read Bob Chapman’s full race report below.
Settle into the weekend on the Flying Bear deck... We are so excited to share that The Flying Bear deck will be open every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening for drinks and dining too! So grab yourself a cold beer, or wine, order some delicious dinner and enjoy the spectacular view SFS has to offer.
Doggos are welcome and sign-in for all non-members mandatory.
A member area is reserved on the deck every Saturday for post race beers banter!
Contact the club Email: info@sydneyflyingsquadron.com.au