CLUB REPORTS
COMMODORE
CELEBRATING OUR RICH HISTORY , CURRENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND LOOKING FORWARD WITH GREAT OPTIMISM IN OUR 150TH YEAR .
In this Sesquicentenary edition of The Alfred ’ s Yachtsman members will view a glimpse of the way we have celebrated the Club ’ s rich history and the creation of new history in our 150th year including , to name a small sample :
• Our unbroken record of Olympic representation since 1964 continuing and marked spectacularly by a Silver medal to Jason Waterhouse in the NACRA17 class and , of course , Gold medals to Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch in the Paralympics .
• Natasha Bryant and Annie Wilmot won the Youth Worlds in the 29er Class in New Zealand and provided a wonderful representation of the strength of our Centreboard division , not only in terms of results , but participation across all levels .
• Sean Connor won the World ’ s in the Viper Catamaran , and Martin Cross was equally outstanding , winning his 1st World Championship at the Masters Games in the Weta Class .
• We have also been strongly represented at the 35th edition of the America ’ s Cup , where RPAYC sailors have led a large international sailing contingent in showing how their sailing foundations have placed them in great stead to master new technologies and techniques in the amazing AC boats .
At home we have seen the Club host a series of Major Regattas and fulfil one of the most comprehensive Club Racing calendars in Australia to great effect .
Our Cruising Division has also sailed far and wide from in and around Pittwater to as far as the northern reaches of Queensland , with the 2017 Coral Coast Cruise and all our sailing is complimented by a full Activities programme second to none .
The Club has also continued to work with our Community Partner Groups through our IdS programme to deliver some amazing outcomes , which was showcased to a worldwide audience through our involvement with the 2018 Sydney Invictus Games launch .
Of course all these achievements are built on the foundation of a great Club community , which remains committed to optimise our wonderful sport , facilities and human capital to engage with all on a “ sailor for life ” basis , and continue to meet our constitutional objectives to support the sport of sailing , as well as being a positive part of community life and our surrounding environment .
With these ideals firmly entrenched in our Club ethos we can look forward with great optimism to the next half of the Club ’ s 2nd Century of operation .
I look forward to seeing everyone enjoy participating in our great sport through our wonderful Club during the remainder of our Sesquicentenary celebrations and beyond .
IAN AUDSLEY
COMMODORE
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