George Town Yacht Club vice-commodore Brad Strange said the season would feature the first opening day in 25 years, with a new committee and revamp of the club under way.

He said this year, the goal of the opening day was to attract younger sailors through a learn to sail program.

“We haven’t got anybody that’s much under 40 at the moment,” he said.  

The 2016-17 season opens on Saturday, October 8 from 2.30pm at the George Town Yacht Club,

 For more information contact Brad Strange on 0474 132 130 or email bradstrange@live.com.au