AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND 2020

“Weather dependent” is always the covenant over all SYCC events and it certainly dictated play on the Australia Day weekend.

Saturday’s Innings

Sweet Love had planned a sail quiz but light winds and sloppy seas interrupted play, despite the great determination of some to keep the wind in their sails.  Perroquet was up next for a champagne twilight sail around Cowan but the wind would not come out to play and the humidity scale climbed.  Team decision… early sundowners on Perroquet.

Sunday’s Innings

Heat dominated play yet again.  Play commenced on Gunyah Beach and spirits were initially high to meet the challenges ahead; kayak racing, the shoe game, and a beer bottle toss.  Despite the heat, competitors endured with some breaking a PB.  As the temperature gauge rose, the team’s energy flagged and the umpire called it a day.  The teams retired and enjoyed a shared lunch with the local wildlife.

Engrossed in conversation and camaraderie, the impending threatening weather slipped in unnoticed.  The weather alert was raised and any onlookers would have thought that packing up and raising anchors was part of the race schedule for the day.  Gunyah Beach was cleared in minutes.

The weather reared its head but then behaved in time for everyone to enjoy a BBQ shared dinner.  The umpire congratulated the ‘closest’ winner of the VB, Tony Gaborit, who was quick to share his Aussie ale with anyone who would have it.

The umpire announced that a decider needs to be set to determine the winner of the kayak challenge, which was cut short due to the building black clouds.

Monday’s Innings

Many players retired early this day with most returning to Pittwater before lunch.  Valhalla and Perroquet remained in.  The conditions on the filed were perfect for a friendly sail home.

“Weather dependent” dictated play for the entire Australia Day match but SYCC tenacity endured and a great time was had by all.  Score….. 100 and not out.

Thank you to Valhalla and Blue Tattoo for sharing the hosting of sundowners and dinner both nights.

Boats attending:  Valhalla, Bucket of Vyno, Silver Cloud, Scallywag, Pamela J, Coromandel, Blue Tattoo, Hombre.

Trip leaders:  Sweet Love and Perroquet.