Back on the Water 27th April

Published 01:00 on 27 Apr 2025

What a fantastic day we had for our Back on the Water event on 27th April! A huge thank you to our incredible team of volunteers who made the day possible, and to all our members who came down to join in the fun and 'get back out on the water!'.

The day kicked off with sailors of all ages brushing up on their rigging skills before heading out on the water with our instructors and coaches for some fun and games afloat. While the sailing action unfolded, things were just as busy on shore. Our instructors were refreshing their First Aid certificates (thanks to Lesley Foskett), and our OODs/AODs were getting hands-on with a demo of the brand-new DSRC App — a major upgrade from the old Race Timer. This exciting system is set to make life easier for our race officers, with a host of handy features available at the touch of a button.

Meanwhile, new and returning members were welcomed at the Intro to the Club session, hosted by Commodore Liz Simons, Marketing's Ann Nugent, and SUP's Lindsey Payne.

In the galley, a special shout-out goes to Natt Stait for keeping everyone well-fuelled — thank you!

The afternoon brought even more action with SUP refresher sessions led by Greg, followed by a mix of racing, cruising, and relaxed social SUPing.

We wrapped up the day with a wind-down in the bar and some well-deserved prizes for our amazing participants.

A final thank you to:

• Matt Smith, Sailing Principal, for organising the event

• Tim Hollman, for leading all sailing activities

• Liz Simons, Commodore, and Andy Foskett, for the DSRC App launch

• And, of course, every single volunteer who gave their time and energy to make the day such a success!

Heres to a great season ahead — see you on the water!

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Last updated 08:14 on 9 May 2025