COMMODORE’S REPORT

FROM OUR COMMODORE

Activities within the Club are slowly returning to ‘normal’. Winter’s crazy weather has had days of glorious sunshine and days of wind, rain and hail!

We were fortunate to cross the gulf and stay in the beautiful Port Vincent Marina for a few days in June. It was so lovely to see the marina filling up with both members and guests from other clubs and all sailors were diligently practising social distancing. It was a great opportunity to catch up with friends and loved ones after the period of lockdown. It was interesting to hear from fellow sailors that all had the same experience we had when crossing the gulf, dolphins everywhere and so excited to see us all. It would appear they missed us and were very happy to have us back out on the water again. It is also wonderful to see the hospitality side of the Club opening up again while strictly adhering to enhanced hygiene and social distancing. The Member’s Draw is incredibly popular and has become a great regular meeting place for many members. Racing has resumed with both the Winter Series and Two Handed Series bringing back that fantastic environment at the Club. The Social Association are busy preparing for the Commodore’s Dinner and the following week is Racing Presentation Night. It certainly looks like a busy time coming up as we emerge from winter and move into the warmer weather. Plans are also under way at this time for Opening Day although it may be different to other years and is, of course, subject to change, so pencil in Saturday 31 October 2020. It is important at this time to reflect on what has been happening world-wide. We are fortunate that for most South Australians the pandemic has been handled extremely well. Now, though, is not the time to become complacent. Aside from all the information we receive on a daily basis regarding social distancing, enhanced hygiene and staying home and getting tested if symptomatic, we also need to be mindful of ours and others’ mental health. This has been an extremely challenging time and we are not out of it yet. If anyone needs support please come and speak with me or contact any of the mental health support groups online. Please be kind to each other and above all, stay safe.

Jacqueline Heffernan Commodore

Welcoming some of our newest members to the Club