You are invited to join the fleet for the 80th annual Sail Past & Blessing of the Fleet!
Sail Past is the official opening of the SYC yachting season and a long-standing tradition. Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet will transpire in front of the SYC Board, fellow SYC members and their guests, and distinguished guests.
What Happens
All sailors in the club gather on-water outside SYC Main Beach to navigate their boats down the SYC Marina, along E arm, where they are saluted by the Commodore and blessed for the season to come.
How we sail from Hollywell to Mainbeach
The Squads will sail themselves the entire time (Inter/Open Optis, Cats, ILCA).
Junior Fleet will be towed in a daisy-chain the entire time.
Out There Fleet will sail down to Mainbeach and be towed through the procession, and sail back.
Important: If you're child does not feel comfortable sailing in 20+ knots, with 25+ gusts, from Hollywell to Main Beach and back, over 4-5 hours, this is not the day to test themselves as we have the entire club sailing and there is not enough support to tow individuals or assist constant capsizes. Alternatively, we may take them on a RIB. Please text me should you have any concerns 0497626552.
See Brief Slides Here
Schedule
0930 - Arrive at Hollywell and get boat ready (Tacker 3 and Junior Fleet Sailors will be towed in club Optimist)
1030 - Depart Hollywell and sail to the North end of Pelican Beach in Main Beach
1230-1300 - Arrive at Pelican Beach next to SYC Main Beach for BBQ Lunch (it is recommended youth pack extra lunch, snacks and water)
1330 - Parade Brief and Procession Order
1420 - All boats congregate at the end of D arm
1440 - Sail Past commences
1700 - Arrive back at Hollywell
For Family and Guests:
This year we are opening the Compass Room (function space upstairs above Waterfront Dining overlooking Sail Past) for all Family and Guests of the Cadet Sailors. The bar will be open, along with a reduced food menu from 12pm.
Alternatively,
The Waterfront dining is open to Gold Members for booking.
The West Deck dining is open to bookings and walk-ins.
The Quarter Deck is open to walk-ins only and has a reduced menu.
They all book out/fill up quickly.
