On Sunday 1st October our 2023 Sail Past was held before a very big crowd and included a large fleet of boats and crews. The day was a huge success with members and guests enjoying a beautiful morning and the festivities of the Sail Past.
Over 20 boats assembled in the Club grounds. The theme for the day was the “Favourite Football Team (All Codes)”. It was amazing to see the boats decorated in these colours and the costumes of the boat crews. There looked to be great support for Collingwood after their Grand Final win!
The boating fleet led by Past Commodore Brian McNaughton did a parade lap of the BMYS grounds being cheered on by the assembled crowd. A strong westerly breeze prevented the boats from being on the water.
Local singer/guitarist Jenny Ellison performed the Australian National Anthem to the assembled Members & Guests on the clubhouse balcony. Special guests included Mayor of Bayside Cr Hanna El Mouallem, Bayside Councillor Laurance Evans and the Commodore of Sandringham Yacht Club Sue Bowes.
Also present were many BMYS Members, Past Commodores & Life Members. BMYS Chaplain Daryl Clark formally blessed the assembled fleet before our Commodore Michael Busuttil announced the season open, accompanied by the firing of the cannon!!
After the festivities a large crowd of 147 members and guests assembled upstairs for lunch at 12.30pm. Commodore Michael Busuttil introduced our guests and gave a short address.
We then all enjoyed some great music by The 4Peace Band, brilliantly set against the backdrop of our beautiful Bay. A delicious 3-course meal was provided by Armin & his team.
BMYS major sponsors Streaker Marine, ALL Residential, ALL Commercial and Complete Angler generously donated over $1000 worth of vouchers, and prizes were awarded as follows:
Thanks to all the sponsors for these great prizes.
A number of raffle and lucky number prizes were also awarded to an enthusiastic crowd.
This fabulous prize of a GME PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) was won by Hein Preller and family. Should keep them very safe on the water. Thanks to GME for this generous prize.
The major Skipper Participation Prize of an ENGEL Fridge/Freezer was won by Michael Karogeorgiou. Congratulations to Michael, will be a great prize to use over the coming fishing season and summer period.
A fabulous Cruise Craft 695 fishing boat was provided by Streaker Marine for the day. Brian McNaughton proudly decorated the boat and led the parade through the club grounds. The boat was displayed near the clubhouse and attracted a huge amount of interest.
Thanks to the Board, Site Committee, Alex Hendersen, Anita Giuliano, Armin Pfister & team, and the Boating Committee. Particular thanks to Steve Lopes for providing lots of assistance to the committees.
