A quick update and reminder as we get ready to kick off the new season.  Again, a big thanks to those that helped with the painting of the top half of the club.  The bottom half will be painted by a Bunnings team soon – the tentative date is 24 September but it is to be confirmed.  It would be good if we could have a few people there on the day and I will let you all know when the day is locked in.

Dinghy racing starts next Sunday (15^th).  We are a bit light staffed for starters that day.  Garry Wilson will be there but if you know anyone who would be able to jump on the course boat with him it would be a help.  Learn-to-sail doesn’t usually start until it is a bit warmer in November.  Finally a reminder that as no one has offered to take over the canteen duties you will have to bring your own lunch.  The usual drinks are available to buy if there is someone to open the shop.  If anyone can take on the canteen job, or knows someone that might be interested, I’m sure you will be very popular.

Yacht racing also starts next Sunday with the first race of Series 1.  All of the relevant information and SIs are on the website.  At the AGM there seemed to be an interest in Sunday sailing so if you would like it to keep going please come and race.  Twilight racing starts 11 October.

A date for your diaries is the weekend 16/17 November.  We are hosting the Contender state titles and it is our only regatta for the calendar year.  As our main source of income, it is important that we have 10 or 12 volunteers to run the racing.  I will be asking for volunteers and have more details in October.

Happy Sailing – hopefully there will be more wind than today!!