21 boats competed for the Graeme Hood Trophy on Saturday on a familiar course with 10 checked marks.
Congratulations Out on Business Darryl Wilkes and Mary Vuckovich for winning the trophy and first place in the Port fleet with a score of 11 points.
Second place on handicap in Port fleet and winner of this week’s least points was Dalusional Commodore Troy Dalglish and Victoria Blanckensee with a raw score of 5pts and handicap total of 15 points. Rounding out the winners in port fleet in third place were The Pickled Tickle, Mark Hayman and Jared Tickle with 20 handicap points.
The Starboard fleet, in first place on countback, was Purrfect John and Lynn Cooper with a handicap score of 23, congratulations to Jola, with Michael Douthie and Debbie Swainnavigating collecting their first-ever pennant for 2nd place and Taj, Graeme Mackay and John Spanos collecting 3rd place on a count back from the Dolphin Jason Claricoates and Caroline James back in 4th position.
The trophy was presented by Matt Lindgard, Graeme’s Grandson and long-time junior member. Matt was accompanied by his father, Gary. In his speech, Matt had a special message for our members on behalf of his grandmother, Julie. Matt warned of the peril of ignoring bowel cancer screening, the disease which unfortunately Graeme succumbed to at only 62 years of age.
Next week it’s time for the ladies to take to the course, for the Ladies Luncheon Trophy for Lady Skippers. The nomination sheet was travelling around the bar and filling up with eager ladies. We all know Judy Bailey and Victoria are the ones to watch out for as past winners. The lady does not have to be the usual navigator, but of course can be. She does not need a Skippers ticket as long as someone on board has one.
So please, track down a willing lady skipper and get involved. It is lots of fun and there are usually lots of tales to tell afterwards. Please nominate by contacting the On Water Group – OWG
Who will take the honours in 2023 and be presented with the beautiful dancing dolphin glass trophy, sponsored by Our Ladies Lunch Group??
