Newsletter 13 September 2020
This is a historical record from the club's archive, kept at its original address. Details may no longer be current.
The Historic 18 footer season opened on Mark Foy Day with three boats racing and Australia IV setting the first ringtail, while the Nick Press crew won the 12 footers Port Jackson Championship.
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Squaddie News <info@sydneyflyingsquadron.com.au> Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:55 AM turbit@projectperfect.com.au Squaddie News - 2020 Season opening
SEASON OPENING - MARK FOY DAY
HISTORIC 18's RACE RESULTS
AUSTRALIA IV on Saturday out on our glorious Sydney Harbour
A perfect day for the start of the Historic 18 ft Skiff season with 3 boats off the line enjoying being back on the best harbour in the world.
A short briefing in line with the pandemic protocols with David Grinston our Club Captain honouring our indigenous ancestors with the Acknowledgement to Country.
With very little tide and a variable 10 knot Easterly the afternoon provided great conditions for our first race.
Australia IV was back in fine form setting the first ringtail of the season, unfortunately no jug of rum was issued as presentation gatherings are not permitted under the current Covid 19 regulations
Scot and Aberdare in action (what's that on Aberdare's bowsprit?)
Couldn't do it without our volunteers! Barley, Michael and Kirsty+1
WHERE ARE YENDYS AND THE MISTAKE?? More to follow on their restoration later ...
THE 12 FOOTERS RACE RESULTS
The 12s rigging in the park on Sunday
The Port Jackson Championship for the 12 ft skiffs was held on Sunday with a fantastic fleet of 10 hitting the line for a 12 knot north/east summer breeze.
Congratulations to the Nick Press/Noddy team for a convincing win. Great to see the 12’s fleet tearing up the harbour again.
Thanks to all participants for complying with the Club’s Covid 19
registration and distancing requirements.
THE ANNUAL BOATSHED CLEANUP Last weekend the skippers and crew completed the annual boatshed cleanout. This was closely overseen by club captain and COVID marshall extraordinaire, David Grinston.
The boatshed during the 2020 annual clean up on Saturday 3rd October
Commodore Loader presenting Vice Commodore and Club Captain burgees to Terry Stewart and David Grinston, respectively.
SAILING IS ON FOR THE SEASON The 2020-2021 Sailing Calendar is available here: https://www.sydneyflyingsquadron.com.au/sailing/sailing-calendar/
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