Posted on August 4, 2010 by Fiona
Regatta Day dawned a bit grey & misty but it improved as the day went on apart from a few very heavy downpours. With marks in place, battery crew in attendance and safety boats at the ready, racing got underway at 11am, with a good turnout of dinghies for the 3 morning races.
After a quick break for lunch the afternoon saw the arrival of the cruisers and notably two Waverleys from BYC, ready for the afternoon races. Once again we had a good turnout of dinghies for the pm racing, we had reasonable winds apart from a few strong gusts which accompanied the heavy rain. Racing was wound up at 4pm. Members and guests then assembled in the courtyard for the customary tea and buns as well as a few alcoholic beverages for some, prior to the prize-giving (with no prizes, but that’s another story! – bottles of wine appeared to be a satisfactory substitute!).
Full results and photos will follow.
An evening event was then held in the clubhouse with live music by ’Lazy Days’ – a good night was had by all in attendance.
At Sunday lunchtime, despite a few sore heads, as per tradition, club members made their way in various craft, large and small to the Copeland Islands for a picnic/BBQ. A good day ensued and for once the weather was kind to us, NO RAIN!!
Our event however was tinged with sadness when we learned of the death of Duncan McInnes, a founder member of our neighbouring club CIBC, who was found drowned on Sunday morning at Groomsport Harbour, along with his beloved dog. Duncan who was 84 years old had taken part in DSC Regatta on Saturday afternoon in his yacht ‘Talisman’, accompanied by his dog as always. DSC extend their condolences to Duncan’s family and all at CIBC.
