Sailing Section Report

2021 WAS YET another successful season for the Power Boat owners involved with time trailing both on and off the water. At the AGM in September, two former Power Captains were elected as flag officers, Michael Cook as our new Commodore and Troy Dalglish as Rear Commodore Regatta. Both Michael and Troy have been on Management for many years. Another former Power Captain, Amanda Watson along with keen time trailer, Angela Irving, were elected to Management Committee. This gives a strong representation of our section in the leadership and strategic direction of the Club.

Competition was consistent, with sveral of the Time Trial competitors not missing any of the 18 consistency events, including the 8 Kindred Club Invitation scores included in Club Championships made it feel like a much longer season. Competitors, officials, volunteers and flag officers attended Prize Night Dinner in the Wardroom on Sat 9th October. 400 was retained by Amazon Steve Wall and Amanda Watson with 401 being won by Jason Claricoates and Carolyn James onboard Tikkityboo.

The Kindred Club Winter Wonderland was a fabulous night with a family atmosphere. The chilly night was perfect for the marshmallow toasting on the fire pits, the igloo photo scene and fun Christmas theme games. It was great to see so many of our social and kindred club members attending Power section hosted events, where everyone is welcome.

With Christmas festivities kicking off, the annual Jetty 6 Power and Cruising Christmas Lights party was again a great success. All requests for visitor pens on jetty 6 were filled, the mirror ball was sparkling and the music playing. The date is set for next year for the same event with even more boats encouraged to set up their party lights.

The 2022 Season calendar planning is near complete with some of the traditional events making a comeback. The Yimbala /Eu-na-Mara event held in memory of Norm Cox to promote camaraderie between power and sail sections will be a twilight sail on Wed the 23rd Feb followed by an evening time trial on Friday 25th Feb.

The Xantippe Night Time trial is on Friday 11th March

The Cruising Section have moorings booked in Mangles Bay for 4th March Long Weekend and the traditional Billy Run to Rottnest is the following weekend. March and April are jam packed with Easter and Anzac Day. Our Season has been brought back just one week for Opening Day on the last Saturday in April