In a tradition that goes back locally for decades, and globally for centuries, the sailing new season was launched on Sunday with the Blessing of the Waters ceremony at the Zululand Yacht Club.
After a briefing by Rear Commodore Offshore Charl Taylor, the event opened with the hoisting of the national flag and that of the Zululand Yacht Club by the 1st Richards Bay Sea Scout troop.
ZYC chaplain Dave Savides led the short service petitioning for a safe sailing season and asking blessings on the club’s management and members.
