DRAGON BITES SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER TROPHY

top left: Bun Lynn presenting the Bun Lynn Trophy to Willy Packer top right: Sir Charles Gairdner Trophy –Jock Packer, Willy Packer, Julian Harding below left: Helmspeople L-R –Ethan Prieto-Low for R Lynn, Ray Chatfield, Rob Parker, Rod Williams, Peter Bowman, Sandy Anderson, Grantham Kitto, David Lynn, Jennie Fitzhardinge, Gerry McGann, Ian Malley, Trish Ford, Willy Packer, Andrew Foulkes, Rob Campbell, Kevin Palassis below right: Volunteers – Johnny Fullerton, Deb Henderson, David Riddle, Richard Wright

RIB. Fortunately David was back on deck for the presentations and to welcome Fred Haes, President of the Australian International Dragon Association and Martin Jurat, Rear Commodore Sail, and to thank the following for their dedication and commitment to the Regatta and Dragon Class:

Andrew Locke Patron of WAIDA; Bun and Dee Lynn and the Lynn family for the donation and presentation of the Bun Lynn Trophy; Tony Fitzgibbon for the donation of the Consistency Trophy; Yacht Grot for the donation of gift vouchers; Steve Cole for the donation of Cape Olives Olive Oil and Hamman Soaps; Rob Hubbard Race Officer; Debbie Blaauw and Sharon Skinner RFBYC Sailing Operations; Kevin Palassis Class Captain; Ian Slater spectator boat Swansong; and George Vaskovics and Lindsay Preece for photography.

RO’s Start Boat Team – Deb Henderson, Sandra Whelan, Jonny Fullerton, Katie Mileham and John Anderson.

Mark Layers – David Riddle, Mark Crier, Richard Wright, Tony Vlachou, John Anderson, Commodore Peter Chalmer, Peter Massee, George Vaskovics and Matt Zimmerman.

Protest Committee – Ian Burvill, Kim Lawrence and David Riddle.

WAIDA Committee – John Anderson, Ian Malley, Ray Chatfield, Rod Williams, Jack Lynn, Kevin Palassis, Susie Parker, Robyn Johnston, Sandy Anderson, Willy Packer and David Meager (President).

A very special thank you to John Anderson for his oversight and guidance with the planning and organisation on and off the water.

Prince Philip Cup

No need to repeat – there’s a full report elsewhere in Tidings on the four teams who toughed it out on Sydney Harbour in early January for PPC2023. Given RFBYC provided 30% of the entries, we’re leading the nation in interest and enthusiasm in the Australian Dragon fleets. Congratulations to the 14 RFBYC sailors for making it there and back and putting in a fine effort. Thanks to the owner/skippers Ian Malley, Ray Chatfield, Sandy Anderson and Rob Campbell who entered their boats and provided the representation from WA.

The PPC 2024 will be held in Metung, Victoria from 21–28 January 2024.