just under three hours in front of the next team . I look forward to buying them a beer upon their return and hearing the stories about this mammoth achievement .
The growth in our 29er fleet in the Centreboard Division , is showing that competition breeds success . Two RPAYC teams have been selected to represent Australia at the Allianz Youth World Sailing Championship , off the coast of Scheveningen in The Hague , The Netherlands , in July this year . Sienna Brown and Darcy Robbins will compete in the sole female 29er team position and Daniel Links and Markus Sampson in the sole male 29er team position . I know you will join me in wishing them both fair winds and following seas .
The Pittwater Regatta is back and was a remarkable success again due to the hard work of the organising committee headed by Peter Farrugia . With the inaugural NSW ORC championships and a diverse choice of racing for racers and cruisers , Pittwater Regatta had something for everyone to race for this year . With improved ideas promised for next year , I look forward to seeing you all out racing against the harbour boats next February .
The Cruising Division has organised the Whitsunday Cruise to be held from May to November 2022 . This year ’ s focus is on exploring the Curtis Coast and Whitsundays with a combination of rendezvous and cruising in company . I wish all the participants , a safe and enjoyable cruise , enjoying each other ’ s company and meeting new friends .
To my fellow Board members , Vice Commodore Leon Wilson , Murray Glase , Scott Robertson , Martin Cross , and Julia Hornsby , thank you for your support and guidance . We will continue to promote our heritage and ethos , maintain a stable environment and our clubs ’ facilities , whilst providing support to grow participation in our wonderful sport . See you on the water ,
Allen Stormon Commodore
8 The Alfred ’ s Annual 2020 - 2022