DADS AND KIDS CAMP OUT

DADS AND KIDS

CAMP OUT

THE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED DADS AND KIDS CAMP OUT, held from Friday 18th to Saturday 19th of March, was once again a smashing success. Though COVID-19 restrictions threatened to put a stop to this much looked-forward to event, we were fortunate to be able to run it this year, albeit having to wear masks indoors.

Fortunately, the new Dinghy and Training Centre (DTC) meant that the Camp Out could still be held, as tents were pitched outside on the lawn. Had we been restricted to a sleepover in the Roland Smith Ballroom, like in previous years, the event would not have been able to go ahead due to the mask mandate. As usual, it was very well attended, with 118 people camping out overnight.

After the Friday training sessions had finished, dads and kids moved up to the top lawn at the Main Clubhouse to enjoy burgers and salad for dinner. Later, a quiz hosted by Junior Vice Captain Amy Moore in the main hall of the DTC was extremely well received. Congratulations to the team of Betty Moore, George Elms and Amelia Manser for taking out the victory. Many games of spotlight were run on the lawn, allowing everyone to burn excess energy before watching the movie Luca. On Saturday morning, everyone woke bright and early to relish a hot breakfast of bacon and egg rolls, courtesy of Cam Hooper, Xavier Rafart and Tim Cooper, as well as pancakes. Despite being a little bleary-eyed upon leaving, all attendees agreed it had been great fun and were looking forward to next year’s Camp Out.

On behalf of all attendees, I would like to extend my thanks to Scott Monro, Rear Commodore Juniors for once again organising such a fantastic event.

above: Breakfast on Saturday was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all the Dads who helped out on the barbecue. images top and left: Over 100 people attended the very popular Dads and Kids sleepover this year.