Over the past weekend we had great weather and a wonderful sailing experience.
On Saturday morning many of our new sailors were introduced to sailing on the O9’ers for the first time.
Everyone did well and mastered the basics very quickly.
Saturday afternoon the more experienced sailors went out to sea in preparation for the sail past.
The wind was very light but all managed to cope very well. On returning to port, signal station requested we should wait for the car ferry to leave first. Well after a further half an hour we again asked permission to enter only to be told that there was a problem and they did not have a time for this vessels departure. All returned without any problems.
For Sunday’s sail past boats were rigged by 11H00. As there was no wind they were towed from the club to the pier.
A wonderful sight as the dinghies and keel boats sailed past to give the salute to our new Commodore, President and representatives of the city council. This was spectacular.
My thanks go to all who took part:
- The sailors.
- The parents who helped with launching and packing up after the event.
- The crews on the rubber ducks.
- The crew on Ocean Mania.
- Lloyd Edwards of Raggy Charters for providing a boat for the officials to take the salute.
- Sean Wiseman’s brother for his rubber duck.
- Gordon van Zyl for his rubber duck.
After the sail past the braai was well attended and many new friendships were made.
The weather for Saturday looks OK for the morning and there will be sailing school.
Please try to be on time at 10H00 for the level 1 sailors. The level 2 and above sailors should arrive by 11H00. They need to practice for the Provincials 4th to 6th October in Mossel Bay.
Look forward to seeing you all on the water.
Kind regards
Ronnie Baer
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