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The Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club (GBYC) officially launched the 2026 sailing season on Saturday (17 January) with its traditional Opening Cruise. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event, which combined time-honoured maritime ritual with a touch of unpredictable weather, saw a strong turnout from the local sailing community.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A total of 18 yachts participated in the Opening Cruise of Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club. Photos: Yaseen Gaffar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The festivities centred on a ceremonial “gate” established in the middle of the bay, perfectly positioned between the Gordon’s Bay Harbour entrance and the Harbour Island entrance. The gate was formed by two iconic vessels: Commodore Abrie Erasmus’ power cat, Kwela, and Old Brown, the club’s resident vintage Bridge boat, skippered by Gys Liebenberg for the day.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following the salute, the fleet set a course in a westerly direction, sailing towards Strand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At 13:00, a procession of 18 yachts made their way through the gate. In a spirited display of nautical tradition, each crew offered a formal salute, waving and cheering to Erasmus to signal the official start of the club’s sailing calendar. In a resonant exchange of respect each passing boat received a celebratory toot from the Old Brown.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The unpredictable weather eventually subsided, and the fleet enjoyed a return to calm, flat waters as they arrived back at the club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Following the salute the fleet set a course in a westerly direction, sailing towards Strand Beach. The conditions initially provided nearly perfect sailing, featuring medium winds and flat, calm seas. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day concluded on a high note as Vice-Commodore Ken Newton addressed members, giving a short speech that officially declared the 2026 season open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amigo, in the foreground, enjoying the sail. Amigo is owned by Tracey Tanner, Konrad St\u00f6rzner, Paul Tanner and Gavin Tanner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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