The Club offically opens its Sailing Season
The 2016/17 Sailing Season Opening Day
on Saturday 3th September at The Royal
Prince Alfred Yacht Club was certainly a
windy one! A 30 plus knot westerly decided to put on a show lighting up all the
flags around the Club.
Commodore, Ian Audsley opening the
speeches by welcoming all with a nice
summary of the Club’s 150 years of sailing and also mentioned the events which
will take place to celebrate the Club’s
Sesquicentenary.
Rio Silver Medalists, Jason Waterhouse
along with his teammate, Lisa Darmanin
outlined the role the Club has in supporting fellow sailors to reach their full
potential. They also thanked the Club
for their ongoing support throughout
their sailing careers and for waking up in
the early hours of the morning to watch
them win silver.
These comments were complimented
by Federal Member for Mackellar, Jason
Fallinski who also acknowledged how the
club plays and important in promoting
healthy lifestyles for the local residents
and how the sailing community showcases our beautiful Pittwater.
The Hon. Bronwyn Bishop concluded the
morning’s speeches by acknowledging
the important place the Club has in the
community, particularly with respect to
the support and integration those with
disabilities in regards to the Club’s award
winning Integrated disAbled Sailing
Program.
After the Commodore declared the
Sailing Season Open, the Hon. Bronwyn
Bishop along with Jason and Lisa fired
the cannon. Unfortunately, the breeze
was so strong race management decided
to cancel the Pittwater Dash. A handful of
brave sailors dressed up and participated in the Sail Past. It was then back to
the clubhouse and Members and guests
enjoyed a gourmet BBQ, live music and
the day’s presentation.
Norm Weaver’s Jazzamatazz won the
Best Dressed Boat
John McConaghy won the Best Dressed
Crew
Photos: Jazzamatazz in the Sailpast.
Lisa, Bronwyn and Jason fire the cannon