At the 2021 FFIWA AGM held at Geraldton Yacht Club, Peter Mudford was granted Life Membership of FFIWA.

This award recognised Peter's 27-year membership of FFIWA, which has included 15 years as State Measurer and two separate stints as State President.  A highly accomplished sailor, Peter has won both State and National Flying Fifteen Championships as crew, as well as having won more than one World Championship heat.

Congratulations, Peter!

At the Annual General Meeting held at Geraldton Yacht Club on April 3, 2021, the following people were elected to the FFIWA committee for 2021/22.

• President - Sandy Dunn
• Secretary - Humphrey Hale
• Treasurer - Peter Barblett
• Measurer - Peter Mudford
• Measurer - Neil White
• Committee - Hamish Carnachan
• Committee - Greg Howell
• Committee - Clive Beeton

David Yu has resigned from the committee, and outgoing President, Peter Mudford thanked David for his contribution during his time on the committee.

A motion was also passed bestowing Life Membership of FFIWA to Peter Mudford.

 

The Sailing Instructions for the 2021 Flying Fifteen WA State Championships are now available and can be downloaded from here.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Flying Fifteens officially reaching class status at South of Perth Yacht Club, a regatta is being held on February 27 and 28 at the Club.  Entries are welcome from Flying Fifteens from any club.

Entry is free, but entries close soon.  

The Notice of Race and online entry can be found at https://sopyc.com.au/flying-fifteen-20th-anniversary-regatta/.

See you there!