Pegasus Radio Sailing Club Celebrates 2021 In Style
A blue sky and sparkling ripples raised by a gentle breeze over Lake Pegasus welcomed 19 PRSC members to the third annual Closing Day and Prize Giving on Sunday 12 December. Yachts took to the water for a morning session of all-in racing for the IOM (International One Meter) and DF 95 (Dragon Force 95) classes.

The relaxed and informal atmosphere set by Race Officer Tex, and the fact that skippers could not sight the start or finish line, resulted in claims for podium positions being resolved with hilarity and inter-class rivalry.
Commodore Paul led the Prize Giving at midday to celebrate the excellence achieved through the year.
Club Champion Trophies were awarded to Darryl Pender (NZL 79) for the DF 95 Class, and to Rick CasselsBrown (NZL 92) for the IOM Class.

On proud display was the Inter Club Trophy presented to Pegasus Radio Sailing Club for the second year running at the South Island IOM Championship held recently on Best Island near Richmond.

Every year, PRSC acknowledges the generous contributions of time and expertise of so many members to the wellbeing of the club which has now grown to just under 60 members. The popular recipient of the 2021 Impromptu Sailor of the Year is Darryl Pender for his imaginative stimulation, introduction, encouragement and follow-up support for new DF 95 skippers.

The day closed with a group photo and picnic lunch on the foreshore around the club’s trailer and gazebo. Debs, Vicki and Eric became honorary members for the day thanks to their help with the food, photos and joining in the reflections on the friendship and radio sailing which PRSC has safely generated in the Covid19 dominated world of 2021.