THE Hollyburn Sailing Club is asking for the public's help in connecting with alumni - most particularly, former commodores.
According to a written statement, the Ambleside club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a Sail Past event May 11 and members are hoping to involve and honour as many past-commodores as possible.
They have phone numbers on record for most of these individuals but some of the records date back to the 1970s, so they're having some difficulty making contact, says Linda Green, the club's executive member in charge of the day's festivities. The club is also interested in hearing from former members and sailing students who may have photographs and other mementos related to the club's history.
Green says she's been told that the club was little more than a "lean-to shack" in its early days and those involved today would love to see some photos of that.
Anyone who has photos, memorabilia or - most importantly - commodore connections, is asked to contact Green at kayak@ hollyburnsailingclub.ca.
Past members who would like more information on the Sail Past event are encouraged to visit hollyburnsailingclub.ca.
