Hobie Nationals - Dec08/Jan09 Yeppoon

Commodore’s Report

I would to take this opportunity to thank the former Commodore Andrew Nelson and his committee for their tremendous work with the club during his term. Also, not forgetting the members who spent some of their time helping the committee with other responsibilities! Robin McCormick – web ‘madam’, Sam Duchatel – social director, Tracy Gowen – membership, Dave Fisher – race results and Ainsley Gordon – social committee. PBSC appreciates your help and I hope you will all continue working with the new committee.

I would like to formally welcome the re elected committee members, and welcome new member Chris Hansor on board. I am sure we will work together well and continue to build our club. I would also like to welcome all members who will assists during the season. All your support and help will benefit our sailing club.

Also, welcome back all members for this sailing season and we’ll see you on the water. For any new people who are thinking of joining the club, please do not hesitate to contact us through our web site. YOU DO NOT NEED A BOAT TO JOIN OUR SAILING CLUB. We will help you get on our sail training program, then put you on a boat for some racing experience. If you already have a boat, we will get you strait into racing. You don’t need to be an expert; there is plenty of help available.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our World Hobie 16 youth champions, Jason Waterhouse and Michael McCormick for their tremendous win at the inaugural Australia-New Caledonia Youth Challenge held in New Caledonia last month, while Dean Price and Murray Grant finished a creditable eighth overall. Also, congratulations to Jason and Lisa on their great result at the ISAF World Youth championships in Denmark.

See you on the water and have a good sailing season.

Upu Kila, Commodore

What's Happening .......

Anthony Duchatel - Publicity, Chris Hansor - Secretary, Rod Waterhouse - ViceCommodore, Upu Kila - Commodore, John McCormick - Race Director, Andrew Nelson - Facilities Director, Kyle Amadio - Treasurer

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Updated Aug 26, 2008