KNYSNA NEWS - The Knysna Yacht Club (KYC) closing cruise, held on Saturday 27 April, was a wonderful fun day for sailors aboard their watercraft as well as for the spectators, who filled the clubhouse decks to see the boats sail past to salute to the KYC president, Jim Parkes. 

Special guests were invited to be part of the celebrations aboard a locally manufactured luxury yacht, the beautiful Knysna 500SE catamaran. 

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The Seahorse swimmers, accompanied by canoeists, also added to the excitement of the event.

Trophies awarded
The KYC annual prize-giving ceremony followed, during which the sailors who had excelled throughout the sailing season were awarded trophies. 

The Daryl Gething Award was presented to Colin Mathiesen for the best contribution to the sport of sailing during 2019. 

The junior overall cup and trophy race winner throughout the season was awarded to Nyasha Tembo, while the most improved novice sailor award was presented jointly to Luca Lutolf and Ryan Steenkamp. 

The tradition at this yacht club started on 31 August 1910 when it was founded.

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