RVYC Opening Day

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OPENING DAY 2011

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

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The Royal Victoria Yacht Club celebrates

100 years of being "royal"

at this year's Opening Day.

Events open to members and guests only.

Download the

100 Years Royal/Opening Day

insert from the April Mainsheet

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Download the Opening Day flyer distributed to the general public in our neighbourhood.

Public Flyer

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1430

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Pancake Breakfast on the Lawn ($10/person)
includes a souvenir Centennial glass; please bring your own plate, cup and cutlery

Commodore’s Reception, by invitation only

Concert by Maritime Forces Pacific Naden Band

Flagpole Ceremony
Introduction: Vice Commodore Jeremy Smith
Flag raising: RVYC Juniors; singing of national anthems
Invocation and Blessing by Honorary Chaplain Edwin Taylor
Commodore Olav Thyvold introduces invited guests
Commodore introduces honorary & honorary life members, executive committee, past commodores
Commodore introduces visiting commodores
Honorary Commodore Bob Smith recognizes special guests and 50 and 60 year members, and presents new 50 and 60 year pins
Commodore’s address
Parade Marshall gives final Sailpast instructions
Commodore’s command: “Take to Your Yachts”

Sailpast commences

Children’s Activities

Children’s BBQ

Anchor Dedication at the Clubhouse Front Entrance

Sunset Ceremony

Family Fun Concert with Paul Hann

Adult BBQ
(bring your own meat; salads, bread, coffee, dessert provided)

Saturday dress code

Men: Club blazer, Club tie, white shirt, white trousers, white shoes & socks, caps
Women: Club blazer, Club scarf, white blouse, white skirt or slacks, white shoes

Alcoholic drinks may not be taken from private boats

to the lawns or Clubhouse.

Parents: keep track of your children and make sure

they wear lifejackets while on the docks.

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Sailpast on Cadboro Bay, circa 1920