A beautiful day for the fleet of 23 boats to enjoy the afternoon on our beautiful Swan River. The fleet from Claremont’s Opening Day traversed the river with our fleet mid-way through the course, making a fantastic spectacle of boats travelling in formation, shining across the water.
With the local Dockers game telecast on the big screen TV, this encouraged many of the fleet back in early to enjoy the warmth of the bar. Once the rowdy crowd swelled with the return of the flag officers from Claremont Opening Day, results were underway. Captain PC Michael Cook welcomed Kim Giddens, our Vice Patron and local MLA, into the bar. Vice-Captain Jason had been busy selling the raffle tickets, announcing jug and wine winners, and then rewarding the raffle winners. With the popular Bent prop awarded to Detour Dave Markham, the wooden spoon awarded to Anthony Julian on Angel’s highest score, and competitors voucher draw won by PC Frank then Barbara Dalglish, it was time to announce the day’s competition results.
Bob Blanckensee would be very proud of his granddaughter, Victoria, for the contribution she is making to the Club. Rear Commodore Victoria is an all-round sailor and committed Club member. She sails a keelboat regularly on Wicked with Richard Evans and competed in the recent Flying Fifteen World Championship off Fremantle. She’s also part of the successful Women’s Squad and is the current 400 Champion navigator for Troy on Dalusional, just to name some of her water pursuits. Before presenting the pennants and trophy, Victoria spoke emotionally remembering her grandfather’s legacy and her joy when speaking with our senior members, who knew Bob.
Port Fleet:
Stillwater – Justin and Helen Taylor: 16 pts
Mana – Warrick Gorman and Leanne Fallows: 16 pts
Emily May – Bob Wright and Jane: 17 pts
Starboard Fleet:
Holidaze – Vern and Judy Bailey: 10 pts Trophy Winner
Reel Escape – Doug Smith and Ang Kaaks: 12 pts
Thanet – Guy Skinner and Fi Lyons: 13 pts
The winner for least points was Thanet with 6 points.
Next Week: The first of the interclub, State Heat events is on. South of Perth are hosting the event with the first State Heat results to be announced during the band night fun. Darren Reid and Soul City Groove are performing from 7.30pm. The event is open to all members and friends, and tickets are just $30. Book today! The CPYA State Heat course number 6 covers more of the river, starting down on the Claremont bank off Claremont Yacht Club, with 4 spit post marks close to each other to start then a long zigzag course upriver to Quarry Spit, finishing mid river at Armstrong spit, off Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club.
Remember, time trialers must register for the State Heat Time Trial and can purchase tickets for Darren Reid and Soul City Groove here.
Amanda Watson
