FROM OUR FLAG OFFICERS
FROM OUR COMMODORE, JACQUELINE HEFFERNAN As we moved through the year and restrictions eased we have been able to hold our 40th Opening Day. Meetings became more frequent over the past couple of months in order to ensure we were on top of this ever changing environment. I would have to say it paid off! Yes, it was different but certainly worthwhile. I would like to thank all our staff for their outstanding commitment across all areas of the Club to ensure we could showcase our Club on the day. The sail past was a lot of fun and much work went into polishing and dressing the boats so thank you to all who participated. Sometimes I reflect on how I got to be here, the undulating path I have walked through my life and how wonderful my time at this Club has been. I consider myself to be privileged to be a part of the Club’s history and the great joy and honour it has given me to be the Rear Commodore, then Vice Commodore and now I am in my third year as Commodore. I have met so many wonderful people from all walks of life which has enriched my life and taught me valuable lessons in appreciating what I have and not to take things for granted. I would encourage anyone who would like to join one of our associations to do so as it is so rewarding to be a part of the Club and work with fantastic people to achieve great results from various functions. I would personally like to acknowledge the groundwork our Foundation Members laid - the strategic planning, sound business model and Constitution - which have paved the way for the successful Club we enjoy now. This groundwork has provided for equity in all areas including age, gender and ability so that anyone has the opportunity to be a part of it Marty and I have been busy almost every weekend through September and October representing the CYCSA at a number of other clubs including the Adelaide Sailing Club, Port Lincoln Yacht Club, Garden Island Yacht Club and the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron. It is very humbling to see how these mostly volunteer run clubs manage. We felt a great sense of camaraderie and commitment from their members who proudly welcomed us to join them for their day. The time capsule is due to be opened on 4 May 2023 which will be the Club’s 50th anniversary and I intend to be here for that. In the meantime, stay safe.
FROM OUR VICE COMMODORE, ADRIAN WOTTON We’ve had all sorts of weather this spring; hot, cold, wet, windy and calm, and, on occasion, it’s all happened in one day! However it hasn’t curtailed the activities of our hardy Club members as whether out on the water or in the bistro, the Club has been buzzing. The racing season has commenced and the popular Wednesday Twilight races have been great fun. If you want to get a ride on a boat give Inese Lainis a call in our sailing office and you are sure to be made welcome. As for our cruising community, there are lots of upcoming activities over the next few months including: our BYO 2nd Saturday of the month BBQs; the Associations Christmas Bash on 12 December; and the Cruising Association New Year’s Eve party at Brown’s Beach, Kangaroo Island. In my flag officer role I represented the Club at the St Kilda Boat Club Opening Day. The festive sail past was conducted in the beautiful waters of the Barker Inlet and it was great to see a strong fleet of small boats make their enthusiastic salutes to the long serving Commodore, Wally White, in his last official event. This small community-based club makes up for its size by the largess of the hospitality and friendship offered to its visitors. The Cruising Association is currently planning an organised activity to sail around to their club and have dinner and stay overnight. Details to be advised. Hope to see you around the Club soon.
FROM OUR REAR COMMODORE, JEFF DINHAM It was fantastic to see so many boats participate in the Opening Day Sail Past despite the social distancing restrictions placed on us. Many thanks to the management team at the CYCSA for working through the logistics required for the day and successfully passing a SAPOL audit with flying colours on the day. Thank you to the Marine Academy Advisory Committee for its work with the replacement of Academy 1 with Southern Investigator. Academy 1 served the Club well and I have been told it is going to a good home for its next phase in private ownership. Our new training vessel, Southern Investigator, is a credit to all those involved in her sourcing and commissioning. I am sure she is going to serve the Club well and with courses filling fast, I would recommend any of you who know of any potential newcomers to our sport to guide them to our Academy at the earliest possibility. Many thanks must go to Hugh Longbottom for his time with the Academy as one of our instructors. Hugh has decided to move on to warmer waters and we wish him will. The work continues to put our Youth Training Academy in place and purchase a fleet of one design match racing boats. We continue to source external support and sponsorship for this venture. We believe this will fill a particularly important niche that has been missing in South Australian keel boat sailing. Looking forward to seeing you on the water.
Jeff, Adrian and Jacq
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