Navy Day

Fun day was had on Jervis Bay. The club shared it with the 8-10 Navy ships from a variety of visiting Countries. We all looked up into the Sky to watch the Navy Helicopter perform off the Point. During the races two Water Police went through on their Seadoo  ski-doo ,what ever they are called? The club also had a guest visit from the Tri Owned plastic boat oh its called a Getaway, however they were very unsocial, they only wanted to see Navy Boys?

Well back to Racing, John gave us  5 races on the day, where we had an offset buoy for all races. The two in the morning, where John made a special comment of “Over the lines by a certain youth boat” then “2 boats being recalled”

It could be said the current was running against us at the top mark. This sent a couple of boats for gybes to get back up to the mark., that was frustrating.  It was interesting to see the brotherly Fortier’s find enough wind to tip in after the second race?????

Congratulations to Howard, it was noted your boat completed all races on the day.

Thanks to the Pascoe Family for a great Lunch break, where we had a nice visit from the Skews family.

The afternoon did itself proud, the wind built up to 15 knots for the last race. The most interesting thing noticed was the amount of times the poor new buoys got underneath hauls or sideswiped by a number of different boats in different races, they stood up to the task, which is good to see. 

            Thanks to Andrew & Mick ( I think Pat did the pulling of the sand bags) for the great job they did on the boat ramp, a lot less stress when bring boats down & up.

Thanks’ to Donna, John and Adam for the start boat duty.  Except for to top mark in the morning was set so that the current or swell was running with greater pace than the on coming wind, which made it interesting for the novices, a few words were offered up to the Gods.

I’d like to wish the boats that go to Forster or Callalla , all the best. Do us all proud and come back with the trophies.

Special Wishes to the Newly Weds. We all know who you are. Have a nice Honeymoon.



Lady Hobie (with a little help from Big John)