FROM OUR COMMODORE

Winter arrived with a bang and, just like that, we are in a weather induced hibernation. That doesn’t mean we go into hibernation all winter as there is plenty going on at the Club for all ages. I am looking forward to attending the Italian Night on 11 June which no doubt will be a huge hit again. There is something about Italian food, great music and wonderful company that makes me excited. One of the absolute highlights for me was being invited along to attend David Tillett’s induction to the Sports Hall of Fame early in April. It was a wonderful night with worthy inductees of very well-known sporting heroes and we were proud to be there to hear the acknowledgements of David’s many achievements. Well done David and thank you to Ian Leeson from Australian Sailing - SA for arranging this. This was just one of many events planned for this winter, just go to the Club calendar on the website and see what is happening around the Club. I would also have to commend at this point, just before the end of the financial year, what a healthy situation our Club is in and kudos to our professional Board and Manager. Many clubs have struggled throughout the past two years but good, sound management has us coming out of the pandemic in a much better position than many other clubs. While racing enters into a modified program, there are still several series scheduled for winter. Cold and wet weather doesn’t deter our die-hards from the winter series and the two handed series so watch out for those fabulous spinnakers adding a splash of colour to our winter waters. Cruising BBQs are on hold until September but there are plenty of opportunities to cruise our local waters throughout winter. Club members will hear much about our upcoming Jubilee year which is 50 glorious years of going from strength to strength. Many special events are being organised to be run throughout the whole year and there will be something for everyone so keep an eye on e-news from the Club and keep an eye out for news posts. I am looking forward to welcoming our new members to the Club in the next couple of weeks and am sure they will love being part of our Club As I am coming to the end of my term as Commodore I would like to thank all those who have supported me in this role and that of Rear and Vice Commodore. I have had big shoes to fill over the past seven years but it has been a wonderful journey. I look forward to supporting my successor when the handover happens. In the meantime, stay safe.

Jacqueline Heffernan