ERIENCE - Sandringham Yacht Club

OPENING DAY REPORTWell, we’re into second century of sailing and boating now!Opening Day, Sunday 2 October 2011 saw the officialcommencement of our second century of sailing at our club.With all car parks and Trey Bit Oval full to overflowing with 800 plus cars, it was great to see so many members and theirfriends able to attend and enjoy the day.By the time the Official Opening Ceremony started at 11am, the Paddock had been full swing with its Breakfast Bar,Centenary Burgers, complimentary beer and champagne and the very popular freshly shucked oysters. Special thanks toExecutive Chef Kol Gemmell who personally shucked over 70 dozen oysters!Club Chaplain Graeme Disney’s connections came through yet again - just as the Royal Victorian Aero Club formation flewby, the sun broke through the early morning cloud and The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) band which had been providingearly morning entertainment brought the gathering to order for the Master of Ceremonies, Vice Commodore Chris Carlile.Commodore Steve Richards welcomed all dignitaries, invited guests and members before delivering his address on what thesecond century means to us all.His vision emphasised the importance of encouraging and nurturing younger members to enjoy the opportunities our cluboffers and to carry forward the tradition of the spirit of our club into the next century.Special recognition and thanks to the Royal Australian Navy on their Centenary of Issue of Royal Warrant and for theircontribution to our very significant day.Commodore Richards introduced our special guest Matt Allen, former club member and Past Commodore of CruisingYacht Club of Australia, who delivered an inspiring account of the wonderful experiences and life friendships that can begained through sailing and active participation in club life. Matt spoke of the future and the ever-quickening pace of sailing asexemplified by the range of fast yachts including the foiled Moths on display.Musketeer looking for some opponents -photography by Peter TurrellReady 24 to sail past one Summer at a time 2011 - photography | syc off the wind by Ben Sale