Registrations for this event are closed.
What's happening?
Our Sunday Saunters are also participation oriented. 11am start with points awarded for participation, special efforts, social media engagement and more. The sailing course will depend on the weather, with the intention of being back on dry land for a "debrief" by mid afternoon. The first event will be the Start of Season Sunday Saunter – October 7th
Who's invited?
All WYC members are encouraged to join in, please make sure you register early.
Any WYC member bringing your own boat, you can also bring any of your friends and family along, even if they are not WYC members.
For boat matching, equipment loan register early - early seagulls get their pick.
How does it work?
The club will have an experienced person assigned to organise the sailing course and keep an eye on the weather. Prior to the event, those who have registered will be matched into crews so that we have the right mix of experience for each boat and the skipper is happy. For each Sunday Saunter the skippers will assemble at the BBQ for their starting and course instructions no later than 10:30. Actual start times are determined by boat with the smaller boats starting first and the bigger faster boats starting later.
While the event is not a race as such, there are points for sailing well so best be on your toes when the boat is underway. The winner is determined on a points calculation with points awarded for participation of club members, size of the boat (smaller boat, more points), facebook posts, novelty item of the day, position at the finish and more. Boats will start in reverse order of length with the smaller boats starting first eg. the Rose of Wyndham (22ft) might start first with Escapade (38 ft) starting 16 minutes (1 minute per foot) later and Blunderbuss (41ft) starting 3 minutes after Escapade etc.
What do I wear and bring?
The best rule for sailing is to assume its going to be colder than it is ashore and even if sky is cloudy you'll need sunscreen.
For clothing, layers are best for warmth including a top layer which is wind proof. Gloves will help keep your hands warm as well as provide grip and protection for handling ropes. The club has access to a small supply of sail gear for novices so please don't hesitate to ask particularly for gloves and overalls to keep your bottom half warm and dry. If you would like to borrow gear please make sure you contact us beforehand.
By law, there must be a lifejacket on board each boat for each person and Wyndham Yacht Club requires you to wear an inflatable type at all times while engaged in sailing and moving around the deck. They are easy to wear and do not hamper movement. Talk to Robert if you would like advice on acquiring your own.
As for what else to bring, most skippers appreciate a "boarding pass" which for a Sunday Saunter might take the form of a bottle of wine, six pack of beer, box of chocolates or something to munch on depending on the weather. If you are using one of the club's Columbia 22s then that's all covered in the $20 maintenance contribution.
