Sail Past is only a few days away and I wish to invite all of you to take part.  Once again our theme of Sail Past is "At Home on the Water" and that means come and enjoy life at the Club as well as your boat. 

This is one event that weather doesn't stop.  We will, however, be considerate of the sea conditions and belay the sailing if weather and sea aren't cooperative.  Otherwise though everything goes as planned.  

The day begins in the Clubhouse with a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 to 11:30 am and I know that Chef Paul has a great selection of food for us.  After breakfast you'll have time to gather your crew and prepare your boat for Sail Past.  Don't forget there are prizes for the most decorated boats and crews.  This is also a good time to purchase your tickets for the BBQ and draw that will be held later in the day.

Listen for the sounds of the piper which will signal it's time to gather on and around the main patio area.

At 12 noon, the official Opening Ceremonies will take place with some presentations, the flag-raising ceremony, and instructions from Rear Commodore Paul Brennan for the carrying out the Fleet Review itself.  A really fun part of the day is the Flag Officers' harbour tour and we ask that all vessels return to the dock by 15:00 to dress ship and socialize on the docks.  A tradition that has developed over the past number of years has been the collecting of funds for the Sailing School during that harbour tour.  We will continue with that tradition and I'm hoping that we can break the fund-raising record of last year where we almost raised $1,000.  Your contributions are appreciated.

From 4:00 to 7:00, the fun continues with a Steel Band Island Dance Party and BBQ, including face-painting, games at the Flagpole, and a balloon artist.  At 4:30 pm, back on the patio, we ask that all skippers and crews gather for the Sail Past category prizes that will include:

                        Most co-ordinated crew (clothing or actions)

                        Most dapper skipper

                        Best dressed vessel and the loudest salute to the Flag Officers in the Harbour

                        Cutest, youngest, most mature, etc.

Tickets are available from 10:30 to the start of the Review of the Fleet, and proceeds will go toward the Corinthian Fund.  Remember, you have to be on the patio at 4:30 to win.

Don't forget to buy your tickets for the BBQ at the bar in the club house from 4:00 to 7:00 presented by Chef Paul.

Sail Past will be a great event with good food, excellent entertainment, and continued support for our Club's events, and I extend my thanks to the Entertainment Committee that has worked so hard to make it a success.

The rest is up to you as members.  Come...Celebrate!  I will see you there.