2009 Sail Past at PCYC

In the golden years of sail, and in the British Navy, when ever a boat in the fleet would meet the Commodore’s boat they would have to salute in various ways. If you were close enough or met the Commodore in person an actual salute of the hands would be required. If you were sailing past, and were not of eye shot, a salute by dipping the jib, or flag was common practice. In modern days most Yacht Clubs try to carry on this tradition. But to make it more convenient they would hold one day of the year, when the entire fleet would line up and pass the Commodore’s boat and greet him with this salute. If you attended the annual Sail Past, you were exempt from having to salute the Commodore year round.

During this formal event, the Captains would wear their Captain’s jackets and the crew traditionally dressed in whites. The boat should also look at it’s best, Ship Shape! The tradition would be to decorate the boat with it’s various naval flags of many colours. You could use your signal flags or flags that have been won in years past in Yacht races. This year Black Diamond won 8 flags, and is looking forward to dressing ship with them next year.

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Captain Ed & Black Diamond all dressed and looking their best.

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The Radonic family at Sail Past, all dressed in Whites and Captain’s wear.

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Roxane and Ed Sailing past the Commodore…

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A cool shot from the mast at Sail Past.

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Ian McAllister & Ed Radonic at Sail Past.

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PCYC Club House and grounds on Sail Past, view from the Mast of Black Diamond.

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With almost 30,000 Nautical miles of experience and 1,800+ sea days and nights on the water. (1,800 sea days is like 5 years on the water, 365 days a year!) I am an RYA Skipper and ICC International Competent Captain, currently working on my RYA Yacht Master with a Commercial endorsement for a 200 ton vessel. My qualifications include; MED A2 Emergency Safety at Sea, Helicopter Rescue, Life raft deployment and use, Offshore Rescue and Fire Fighting at Sea, etc, STCW Code A-VI/1-3, Canadian Equivalent Marine First Aid and CPR/AED. I am an Open Water Certified diver and completed various CYA & Canadian Power and Sail Squadron certifications which include Power/Sailboat handling, Seamanship Sail, Piloting/charting, CYA Coastal Navigation, GPS Navigation, Extended Offshore Cruising, VHF Radio operation license and a Toronto Harbour License. I am now providing skippered charters and yacht deliveries globally, including crew positions for offshore passages. However, my specialities are the Bahamas, US East Coast, The Great Lakes, Welland Canal, Erie Canal and the Adriatic Sea, Croatia, looking to add Greece. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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