Author: Colin Burgess, Sailing Coordinator

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :Both B and C mark are currently out of position. We are working as quickly as we can to get them back into place and will keep you informed.  Volunteer Spots that need to be filled:  S80 Regatta. Still looking for a few extra hands to help lay marks. BBQ helpers Saturday night. […]

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED.  Calling on all sailors. The S80 Regatta 10th,11th, 12th January still needs many hands on the water please. Also we have a big commitment to the Sail Melbourne so please consider how you can help with that also.  Contact Colin for more information and how to sign up. racing@rmys.com.au RMYS Race Results […]

S80 Regatta: VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED.  I still need volunteers for this event. This is a great way to see racing from the other side. So I’m calling on all the racing teams in the hope they can help out over this event.  Contact Colin for more information and how to sign up. racing@rmys.com.au First aid […]

RMYS are running a training course for those that would like to get their Provide First Aid certificate or need to renew their current qualification. Whether you race, volunteer or just cruise this is an essential skill to have. The Provide First Aid course will be held at RMYS on Sunday 8th December and will […]

News from Colin Cactus Cup Lunch : 23rd November.  REGISTRATION CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20TH 4pm If you are planning on doing the race (and why would you not) then please also remember to register for the Mussels and Franks after. We need to know how many you have on you boat so I can allocate the […]

THE CACTUS CUP STORY THE SQUADRON’S MOST HISTORIC AND PRESTIGIOUS EVENT Introduction :It was during the early stages of the great depression of 1929-1932, that this story was simulated to the conditions at the then Royal St Kilda Yacht Club when, during the yachting season there were very few trophies due to the lack of […]

The eighth edition of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series (PPWCS) is back this season with an exciting new format offering two new divisions and ten races scheduled over the traditional five race days from Sunday 1 December 2019 through to Sunday 3 May 2020. Registrations now open ENTRY ONLINE HERE

Here’s your chance to own a piece of Australian Yachtinghistory – Windward II.Built in Tasmania in 1929 by Percy Coverdale and undergoinga substantial re-fit in 2006, Windward II reeks of history.The craftsmanship and detail in this wooden yacht are timelessand is a beautiful example of yacht design whether sittingstationary on the wharf or under full […]

Discover Sailing Day was again a great success here at RMYS. Despite  the weather trying to upset things first off it turned out the be an almost perfect day. On the marina we have a great breeze that eased off as the day went on and the sun even made a short but welcome appearance […]

News from the office Not the best week for sailing (again) so this report will be short and sweet. We have some great events happening between now and Christmas and its still my aim to get the whole Twilight fleet on the water before Santa arrives, so lets all put in the order for 15kts […]