The Myora Cup Navigation event was held on the 2nd and 3rd of March in pleasant northerly winds. 26 vessels entered, however on the day 25 crossed the starting line in either the GPS division or Traditional division covering a distance of 14.34nm. The event started near Myora Light, past Dunwich, around the southern tip of Goat Island, Horseshoe Bay, down to the Banana Banks, finishing near Blaksley anchorage. The course was challenging with multiple large course alterations, GPS had 30 check point gates and Traditional had 8 gates.
The fleet then continued to Canaipa for Commodores drinks and many vessels in the fleet rafting up for the festivities.
Saturday night Dinner and Sunday morning breakfast was organised by John Higgins, Mick Atkinson, Chris Land along with many crew members assisting in the cooking. Members and friends made extensive use of the facilities with 76 eating the committee’s signature dinner of steak and salad, 94 indulging in a big breakfast and 107 ashore for presentations.
GPS Placings
1st P/Cdr Denis Land – Aquamac 21 points
2nd Hugh Bletchly – Inya Dreams 33 points
3rd John Higgins – Harbor Nating 35 points
4th Paul Smeaton – Kooringal 44 points
5th Stewart Cumming – Saltaire 56 points
Traditional
1st Craig Black – Odyssey 45 points
2nd Charles Kirby – Nocturn 68 points
3rd James Tuma – Nyala 69 points
4th Chris Tyquin – Lucinda Bay 92 points
5th Phillip Holzberger – Cloud Catcher 106 points
Handicap
GPS – Hugh Bletchly – Inya Dreams -7 points
Traditional – Tony Arnold – Rufred 12 points
A very big thanks to our sponsors, Trymax Marine Electronics, Dometic, Lion and Gold Coast City Marina. Without their generous support these events wouldn’t be so successfully. Also thanks to the Power Cruising Group committee for their assistance.
If members would like to learn how to participate in these great events, contact Chris Land Christopher_land@bigpond.com
Past Commodores Cup is scheduled for the 18th of May and is a excellent family morning returning to the yacht club for lunch on the boardwalk.
What makes these event such a great success is everyone’s support.
Captain Chris Land
A Special thanks to our sponsors!
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