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Jan Fielding, Thursday, 2 September 2010 Race 1 and 2 of the Junior Spring Series were abandoned due to lack of wind.
However some important maintenance was carried out to further prepare the boats for summer and also Rob Murraylee conducted some rules and sailing theory with the juniors who had a great time.
This Sunday is Race 3 of Junior Spring Series.
Congratulations to Stephen Everton on his election as Junior Cadet Captain he will be a real asset to the club and more particular to the junior section.
JUNIOR SAILING
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Jan Fielding, Thursday, 2 September 2010 We finally got a race in with no Gale warnings.
Race 7 (Final)of the Inside Edge Focus Winter Combined Race was held last Saturday in 5 - 7 knots SSW. There was some good racing with Silk and Matrix battling it out for line honors which was finally won by Silk.
Congratulations to Brain MeDermott and crew on Siren for coming first in PHC/AMS/IRC. SAILING RESULTS
Inside Edge Focus Winter Combined - Saturday 28th August
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Race 7
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AMS
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IRC
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PHD
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1st
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Siren
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Siren
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Siren
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2nd
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Silk
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Mrs Overnewton
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Matrix
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3rd
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Silicon Chip
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Silicon Chip
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Mrs Overnewton
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Winter Combined Series Results
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AMS
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IRC
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PHD
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1st
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Silk
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Espresso
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Silk
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2nd
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Silicon Chip
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Matador
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Matrix
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3rd
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Matador
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Silicon Chip
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Silicon Chip
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Mid Week Mariners Series 11 - Wednesday 1st September
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Race 3
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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PHD
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Tigris
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Take One
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San Miguel
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Best Starts
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Seaya 1sec
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Tigris 3 secs
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Mrs Overnewton 12sec
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Jan Fielding, Wednesday, 25 August 2010 If you have not already updated your details for the next edition of the Red Book, please contact the office before Friday 3rd of September. RED BOOK - UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
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Peter Dawson, Tuesday, 24 August 2010 Come along to Grand Final Day on September 25 after the race that will start at 1100 hours.
Enjoy the fun, footy food and watch the game on the big screens in the Olympic Bar.
There will be sweeps for
- The winning team and winning margin
- The Norm Smith medalist
- The player who kicks the first goal
Not forgetting the BUNDY TOSS sponsored by food&desire, at half time.
All proceeds go to Junior Sailing.
Always a fun afternoon. No need to book -just come along and enjoy the day with your crew mates and friends. GRAND FINAL DAY @ RMYS 25th September 2010
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Jan Fielding, Monday, 23 August 2010 We often hear of the fantastic sailing adventures RMYS members experience. Click on the header and links for a update on Marcus Seigne (the Irish guy owner of 'Fuller Spirit') and also follow the journey of Hullabaloo as owners Craig & Julie Willmott sail her from the UK to Australia. WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?click here for an update on Marcus Seigne
click here for an update on Hullabaloo
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Peter Dawson, Friday, 20 August 2010 GET READY......SET......GO....
Into season 2010/2011.
The Opening Day spectacular will be on 2nd October,2010.
ARE YOU READY?????
It is going to be a great day with lots of firsts!!!
ROOFTOP OPENING
LIBRARY OPENING
SEASON OPENING
SAIL PASS BE FIRST TO WIN THE PRIZES
more details to follow. Book the day in your calendar and notify your crew. Cost $55 per person which includes an Entree & Main Meal, drinks available @ bar prices. RMYS OPENING DAY 2nd October, 2010click here for the Booking Form
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Peter Dawson, Wednesday, 28 July 2010
The Sailing Committee requests that you keep a heads up on the coming events.
Click on Header for more details. The calendar is also included in the Red Book and on the web link.
Remember to bring your friends and crew in to dinner Wednesday after the race.
SAILING CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKSClick here for the RMYS full Calendar
THE SAILING EVENTS for the next 6 weeks
August 7 The Annual Ball
August 11 MWM Series 2 Race 10 (final)
August 14 Inside Edge Winter Series Race 6
August 18 MWM Series 3 Race 1
August 21 J H Mc Donald Race 7 (final)
August 25 MWM Series 3 Race 2
August 28 Inside Edge Winter Series Race 7 (final)
September 1 MWM Series 3 Race 3
September 4 Winter Mixed Series Race 1
September 8 MWM Series 3 Race 4
September 11 Winter Mixed Series Race 2
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Leigh Brennan-Smith, Royal Melbourne Sail Training Academy, Saturday, 10 July 2010 July 15, 2010 update! We haven't closed down just because it's winter. We are still delivering Yachting Australia courses in dinghy learn to sail, keelboat, marine radio and powerboat.
COME YACHTING OVER WINTER - ITS GREAT FUNTraining courses at the Royal Melbourne Sail Training Academy
July 15, 2010 update!
We haven't closed down just because it's winter. We are still delivering Yachting Australia courses in dinghy learn to sail, keelboat, marine radio and powerboat.
Some quick highlights:
This week saw eight students graduate in our latest marine radio course after learning the mystical arts of radio telephony. If you haven't got your marine radio licence(required by law) drop us an email for the next course dates.
Leigh & Leon were tested (and passed) by Yachting Australia as instructors for the exciting new Yachting Australia keelboat course soon to be launched.
Dates for four new Introduction to Keelboat courses were confirmed - see booking form below.Next course is July 31 & Aug 1
We have a brave bunch of adult students undertaking Basic Skills 2 in the Pacers and Herons.
A new Basic Skills 1 learn to sail adult course starts July 31 st.See below.
In June, Academy instructors completed delivery of our first Coastal Navigation course conducted over six weeks.This course taught skippers & crew important skills in coastal navigation using traditional pilotage navigation and GPS. An on water optional day night practical session was highlight altough the cold, lumpy sea condctions were a little too realsitic for a few participants. A new course is planned for October, 2010. More information below.
Contact Leigh Brennan-Smith, Principal Instructor on (03) 9534.0059 (direct) or mobile 0412 196301 or via the Squadron office on (03) 9534.0227. Email enquires to training@rmys.com.au
NEWS FLASH: Royal Melbourne Sail Training Academy is now on Facebook . See the training photos and all the action on Facebook and become one of our Facebook friends
Courses – starting soon
Coastal Navigation Course
This shore based Coastal Navigation course is conducted over a period of six weeks commencing Thursday 14 th October, 2010 between 7pm and 10pm. Our guest lecturer is Mr. Stuart Marshall an experienced yachtsman and the former chief instructor of the Melbourne Sailing School.Subjects included in the course are: Understanding marine charts, signs and abbreviations, tidal streams and coastal information, Setting courses to steer (CTS), allowing for wind tides current and leeway, Effective use of the steering and hand bearing compass, making adjustments for magnetic and compass errors, Methods of position plotting using compass, depth sounder, ships log, sextant, Global Positioning System use and functions, Weather reports and forecasting services available, Lights and shapes, precautions to be taken when sailing at night.Buoyage and IALA systems. Essential rules and the Navigator's responsibility.A number of practical exercises of navigation throughout the course, using chart AUS 143 (Port Philip) which is supplied to each student.
Please note this course is limited to a maximum of 12 students and is not a Yachting Australia course however delivers similar content. The course fee of $325 includes: All course materials including handouts and use of classroom navigational tools and a copy of navigation chart AUS 143 Port Phillip. Course dates: Course commences Thursday 14 th October 2010 and runs for six consecutive weeks. Students MUST attend at least five (5) sessions in order to obtain sign off and also complete the test which is conducted on Session 6.
Adult Learn to Sail - Basic Skills 1. New course starting July 31, 2010
This six week course (5 x 3 hour sessions) is conducted in off -the - beach dinghies and is the ideal way to for the beginner to learn to sail. Skills taught include understanding the wind, steering a course, setting sails, tacking and gybing, launching a dinghy, marine knots and safe capsize recovery. Using X3, Pacer and Heron dinghies within St.Kilda harbour, this course provide students with all the skills needed to skipper and crew these fun to use dinghies. The course is delivered by qualified Yachting Australia sailing instructors and is a terrific primer for anyone wanting to sail on larger keelboats. Course fee: $298. Register your interest with an email: training@rmys.com.au
Course overview Booking form
Introduction to Keelboat Sailing. New courses for July to September ,2010
This very popular course of 2 x 4 hour sessions provides the student with a basic overview of how to crew and operate a keelboat. Delivered by Yachting Australia accredited sailing instructors on 8 to 10 metre yachts this course continues to satisfy the needs of new members and the public who are keen to get into yachting for the first time, start crewing or be more prepared for an upcoming yacht charter holiday. Courses are conducted regularly and can be organised at other times for four or more students. Course fee: $295. Contact Leigh Brennan-Smith, Principal Instructor on 9534.0059 or mobile 0412 196301 for course times or email training@rmys.com.au to register your interest.
use the booking form below to see the July to September,2010 dates
Future Courses
Register your interest now for future marine courses we intend to run over the next few months at RMYS including:
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Marine radio operatros course - VHF and MF/HF
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Marine first aid (Level 2)
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Powerboat handling courses
- Better Sailing (intermediate dinghy)
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Racing crew (keelboat)
Contact the RMYS Office 03.9534.0227 or Leigh Brennan-Smith, Principal Instructor on 9534.0059 (direct to Training Office) or mobile 0412 196301 or email training@rmys.com.au
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Asst Instructor Elise skipper's one of our Herons |
Secondary school class enjoying the sun in a try sailing session |
Adult students (BS1) starting off in the X3 dinghy |
We use Pacer dinghies. Here is "La Cometa" |
Students sailing Heron 9586 |
Students learning to rig a Heron dinghy |
X3 dinghies in front of RMYS with sails donated by Horizon Sailmakers |
School Holiday Program |
In action |
School Holiday Program |
Sunshine |
Capsize Drill |
Here is one of our Heron dinghies "Iona" with students |
Leigh, one of your instructors, does like to get wet. |
Here's one of students after a go fast session in one of Pacers |
Here's one of students during a go fast & wet session in a Pacers |
One of six new OZI Opti Tackers boats purchased by the Academy in August 2009 |
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