Commodore's Sailpast

 

BQYC - Sail Past – Saturday, June 18, 2016

The "reviewing of the fleet" is based on more than 600 years of Royal Navy tradition and protocol demanded that a flagship be anchored with the Admiral and his staff on the quarterdeck to receive and return the salute of each passing ship. Vessels sailed past, dipping their colours in salute, with the captain also saluting while the ship’s company was standing at attention along the rail. The Vice Admiral would lead the fleet passing in review and the final vessel in line would carry the Rear Admiral.

The Sail Past tradition as we know it today, began at the Cowes Yacht Club formed in England nearly 200 years ago. This first yacht club was later renamed the Royal Yacht Squadron and their members were quite familiar with naval practice and so the Yacht Club tradition began except that the salute is now received by the Commodore instead of the Admiral.

On the Water Instructions

Working Channel – VHF 71

13:30 to 14:30

 Sailboats to follow your Fleet Captain Sail, Steve Macklin aboard either SV Wicked or SV Great White. Please allow our smaller sailing vessels to follow first if possible.

 Motor vessels to follow the MV Comeadore captained by Past Commodore Frank Scotti who is representing your Fleet Captain Power, Wilma Dolan.

 The Commodore will be anchored aboard SV Spankin Mad in the vicinity

14:30

 The Fleet Captain Sail will lead the fleet for review and when the last Sailboat has cleared the Reviewing vessel the Fleet Captain Power will lead the power fleet.

 An appropriate Salute consists of "dipping" the Canadian flag, which is holding it so not to flutter, with the Skipper and crew facing starboard. A sailing

vessel may salute by luffing the jib.

To add to the festivities & colour for the day you are encouraged to dress ship upon your return to harbour!

On Shore Festivities

17:30 – Refreshments on the patio

18:30 – Dinner - $16.00 + tax per person

BQYC Sail Past BBQ

Striploin Steak

Baked Potatoes & Sour Cream

Caesar Salad & Tossed Green Salad

Rolls & Butter

Dessert

Tickets are available for purchase at the bar.

22:00 –The El Camino Band

A 4-piece band bringing the best of classic rock from the 1970’s and on.