The banquet took place yesterday evening and for the first time was a catered event. Everyone had a good time. I thanked Pat and Kim Hanna, Bill Raposa, and Kathy Melven for their roles in organizing the banquet. Applause. Special thanks to Pat who had the brilliant idea of using club funds to get a caterer to supply the food. Louder applause! 

Venda Ravioli was the chosen caterer and they did a fine job if the reaction of the twenty-one diners was anything to go by.

We had three Soling Regattas during the season. The winners were Paul Mercer (twice) and Greg LaPlante. Runners-up were Jim Kelly, Kim Hanna, and Paul. Third place finishers were Bill Raposa (twice) and Bill Northup.

We held one DF95 Regatta which was won by Fokka de Jong with Greg LaPlante in second place and Henry DiPietro in third.

Now for the big one: The DF95 Championship held over 16 race days. The full results are attached. 

Five prizes were awarded with fifth place going to Nick Bailey, fourth to Fokka de Jong, third to Paul Mercer, second to Bill David, and first to John Reilly.

Wilkie Marvel made presentations to Judy David and Connie Sampston who have been so helpful to the club this season.

Wilkie then made comments about the Corinthian Trophy which is awarded once per year to the member who is a champion of fair play and makes a significant contribution to the success of the club. The 2024 Trophy winner is Paul Mercer. A very well-deserved and popular winner. Congratulations, Paul.

So that’s the 2024 season……well, almost.

Tomorrow ( Tuesday) we’ll be lifting the marks and stowing the dinghy at 1.00 pm. Please help if you can.

Rob Hill will be leading the effort. thank you, Rob.

An early reminder that for next season racing will be on Tuesdays with Thursday as the weather day.

Take care and have fun,

Derek