Bay Race Week, setting up the notice of
race, sailing instructions and organising
committee. This was an evolutionary move
brought about by the recognition that
the Geographe Bay Yacht Club has been
punching well above its weight for years.
Their tiny pool of volunteers has literally
dried up and it was recognised that it was not
reasonable to expect some of these volunteer
organisers to abandon their business interests
for a major part of the year in order to keep
the regatta on track.
On shore organisation was handled by the
Port Geographe Marina, which did a great
job in arranging pens for all competitors, and
set up a lively entertainment schedule within
the marina precinct, including a ladies’
luncheon and fashion parade. Fashions by the
unique and very talented Sally Young from
Bridgetown were a highlight of the parade.
WA Food Ambassador Don Hancey was on
hand with a cooking demonstration. This
man’s passion for West Australian produce is
infectious and the morsels he cooked in his
demonstration, using his trademark giant
frypan, was nothing short of sensational.
When word filters back to the
metropolitan skippers who decided to stay
at home this year (and it surely will) most
will decide that Busselton is a great place to
be in February.
And they would be right! ✵
- Bernie Kaaks
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EVENTSIt was close racing
for the IRC fleet.