Opening of the BMYS Boating Season for 2025
On Sunday 19th October our 2025 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 25 boats assembled on the water near the BMYS Jetty enjoying a northly breeze and some sunshine. The theme for the day was "Country & Western" and this really got the creative juices flowing. It was amazing to see the boats decorated in variations on this theme and the great costumes worn by the crews.
The boating fleet led by Wayne Paravicini the current JR Kerr Club Champion did a parade lap of Beaumaris Bay on board Mark Norris’s boat being cheered on by the assembled crowd. Lots of fun was had as the boats paraded past the end of the BMYS jetty with rousing cheers and some water pistols in action.
Local singer/guitarist Jenny Ellison performed the Australian National Anthem to the assembled Members & Guests on the BMYS Jetty and to the boats on the water. Also present were many BMYS Members, Past Commodores & Life Members. BMYS Chaplain Cameron Butler formally blessed the assembled fleet before Commodore John Giuliano announced the season open, accompanied by the firing of the cannon!!
After the festivities a large crowd of members and guests assembled upstairs for lunch at 12.30pm. Commodore John Giuliano introduced our guests and gave a short address.
We then all enjoyed some great music by Jenny Ellison, brilliantly set against the backdrop of Beaumaris Bay.
A delicious meal in keeping with the Country & Western theme was provided by the BMYS catering team.
ENGEL Sail Past Participation - Lucky Skipper Prize
The major Skipper Participation Prize of an ENGEL Fridge/Freezer was won by Tony Huxham. Congratulations to Tony, will be a great prize to use over the coming fishing season and summer period.
Sail Past Prizes for Boats and Crew Costumes
The remainder of the prizes were generously donated by the BMYS Club. Prizes awarded as follows:
Best Dressed Boat, (Weber Family BBQ including cover and brush) – George Schmitz
2nd place, (Marine and land in one CB and VHF portable radio and Salty Captain tow and boat box with foam cannon and flush kit and extendable brush) – Harry and Helen Petsios
3rd place, (MiVue front and rear HD car dashcam) – Daniel Cunsolo
Best Dressed Man, (Wine prize) – Jake Guiliano
Best Dressed Woman, (Wine prize) – Gill Smith
Kids Prizes, (JBL Headphones) – Levi Myer & Chloe Cunsolo
Special Mention: David Bell - Slim Dusty
Special Mention: Rebecca - Cowgirl
Thanks to the Board, all committees, Alex Henderson and BMYS staff and the Boating Committee.
