RQYS Mainsheet 2021

REPORTS

A pontoon has been installed on the Slipway to provide another option for trailer boats to be launched when the main ramp is being used for sailing events. STORAGE SHEDS The storage sheds are a growing business which provide benefit to members by having their equipment stored close to their boat.The sheds have been at almost 100 per cent occupancy through 2021 and eight new sheds have been built towards the end of the year to cater for the increase in demand for storage.They were all fully booked prior to being completed, showing demand is strong in this area of the business.

FACILITIES IN GENERAL 2021 has seen some improvements to the aesthetics of the grounds.The ‘Blue Loos’ have received a fresh coat of paint and the Bay Lookout has also been painted, along with new washing machines and driers being installed.These machines are both card- and coin-operated, and more of this newer equipment will be installed in the other facilities. The shed on Rigging Lawn 3 has been improved to allow for coaching and debriefing sessions, this work supported by RQYS Sponsor Multihull Solutions . Seating has been installed around the perimeter to allow for many people to participate in these sessions. The umbrellas on the boardwalk received a sand-blast and paint with thanks to GT Mac for completing this work. This has not only improved the outlook from the Bistro but also the ambience of the boardwalk experience. The area around the shoreside fuel bowser has been replaced with almost visually indistinguishable artificial grass, making this area safer for pedestrians and less maintenance-intensive. A small fence has been installed to reduce the noise of the fuel pump when it’s in operation. The rigging lawns now have irrigation installed to reduce water consumption needed in maintaining the grass throughout the year. Our ground staff Tony and Shane spent winter 2021 fertilising and coring the lawn to prepare for the summer rains (which have well begun!).The plan is to move on to Rigging Lawn 4 to bring this area up to the standard of the others. The Academy ramp has received repairs to improve the surface for the thousands of children using this throughout the year. Canaipa is undergoing a some major projects and the new caretaker’s cottage will give Kevin a fantastic new home with an amazing outlook.This has been enabled by the extreme generosity of the members of the Squadron, so a big ‘thank- you’ to all who have made this possible. Fraser Spencer is working to finalise the building of the Canaipa Long House.This will be a significant improvement to the grounds and for all our Full members’ use at Canaipa. Again, a huge thank-you to the generous members who have contributed to fund this project. It will provide many years of enjoyment indeed.

Pic: Matt Tesch

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