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Here is a copy of Tuesday's eBreeze for subscribers who didn't receive the newsletter, or experienced issues with the read more links earlier this week. Please note 2 articles have since been updated (AWKR Lecture Series and Safety Boat Course details)
Please contact Amy in the office if you experience any issues today.
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RMYS Yard Safety Update
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Effective May 15 2019, the RMYS Yard (area as indicated in the diagram in the article attached), is a Restricted Area, and entry into the yard is only permitted to persons with a legitimate reason for being there.
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Principally this restricts yard access only to persons working on vessels in the yard (Members or Contractors or RMYS Staff).
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RMYS Working Bee
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This Sunday 19 May
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
10am - 2pm
Polishing trophies, trimming hedge and general gardening, sweeping and other general cleaning duties.
Volunteer BBQ afterwards
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McGrath AWKR Lecture Series - Thursday 23 May - Sharon Ferris-Choat
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Come and join the AWKR Committee for the next installment of the McGrath AWKR Lecture Series on Thursday 23 May at 7pm in the Harbour Room, with guest speaker Sharon Ferris-Choat. Dinner will be available in the Olympic Bar from 6pm. Bookings are appreciated to membersbar@foodanddesire.com.au
Sharon Ferris-Choat Olympian, Volvo Ocean Racer & Extreme Racing Series Skipper Sharon was a teenager heading …
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ORCV Melbourne to Apollo Bay
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The ORCV Melbourne to Apollo Bay race will take place on Saturday 18 May. There is a fantastic fleet entered for the event including Next Step, Vagabond and Weekend Option representing RMYS.
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SYC Commdore's Challenge
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On Sunday 19 May the SYC Commodore's Challenge will take place. The SYC Commodores Challenge commenced in 2016 as a female only regatta which aims to promote competitive one-design women’s racing in Port Phillip Bay. In this regatta Commodores from around the bay are invited to select their best team of female sailors to compete in a competitive one-design racing event …
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Consultation Session for the Clubhouse Redevelopment
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Tuesday 28th May
Dear members,
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I’d like to invite you all to the initial consultation session in relation to the redevelopment of our clubhouse. It will be at 7pm on Tuesday 28th May in the Harbour Room. Muir Architects and their team will be running the evening and will be seeking input on a number of key questions (see the attached note from their team).
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RMYS Presentation Night - Sat 25 May
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The night of nights is fast approaching!
When: Saturday 25 May
Time: 7pm onwards
Where: Harbour Room
*Bookings closed Thursday 16th May
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Boat on the beach
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Boat on the beach On Friday afternoon “Lucky Phoenix” owned by Rob Ellis drifted quickly to the beach, when the mooring chain broke in 35 – 40 knot south westerly winds with accompanying high seas. It is an RMYS mooring. Damien and Kuki went out in Wally R with the objective of at least anchoring the boat to prevent it …
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Crew Noticeboard - New crew looking to sail at RMYS
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We have received a few more crew noticeboard notifications so if you're looking for new check it out
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Notice to Mariners - Williamstown
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Parks Victoria NTM No. 114(T) – 2019
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Local Port of Port Phillip
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Williamstown Mooring Field – Submerged Hazard
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Racing Report - Week Ending Sunday 12 May 2019
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Wednesday saw race 7 of the UNi-Pro Midweek Mariners Series 1, Doctors of Northcote Winter Spinnaker Series 1 (AMS & IRC) and Overnewton Trophy Winter Spinnaker Series Series 1 (PHS) being run in 18-22 knot westerlies. Thanks to Ian Guyett, Selwyn Stokes and Varan Freestone for running the race. UNi-Pro Mid-Week Mariners R7PHS1st - Hotshot2nd - Coral Lee3rd - Revenge …
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Race Official Courses
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There are various courses already scheduled in Victoria with more in the pipeline. All scheduled courses can be found on the Course Finder. This Saturday 18th there are spots available in the Club RO Course. Entries close Thursday 16th! Some of the courses coming up include: State/National RO 15th & 16th June, The Boatshed Female Club RO 29th June, Mount …
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SheSails @ Mooloolaba Winter Regatta
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MEDIA RELEASE
MOOLOOLABA YACHT CLUB
SHESAILS AUSTRALIA …
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Sunday Winter Sprints
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26 May to 21 July 2019
Fortnightly race series involving 5 Sundays of racing.Book via rycv.com.au
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2019 Victorian Keelboat Awards - RBYC
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The Victorian Keelboat Awards are coming up fast and Royal Brighton Yacht Club look forward to another great year celebrating the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series and Nautilus Marine Series.
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Royal Brighton Yacht Club at 7pm, Friday May 31st.
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2019 Nominations for State and Territory Sailing Awards
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Male Sailor of the Year
Female Sailor of the Year
Youth Sailor of the Year.... and more!
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Anyone come to mind? Nominate today!
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Survival & Sea Safety Course
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The team at ORCV would like to invite members of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron to participate in the next Survival and Sea Safety Course, scheduled on May 25th and 26th at Wesley College. If any of your members are interested in and wanting to take the plunge into ocean racing, or even just sailing beyond the bay, into open ocean, …
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IRC Certificates - Expire 31 May
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IRC certificates are about to expire (31 May). Re-validation is now available online for boats who were validated in 2017 and 2018. To re-validate, please click here. Thanks, Allicia RaeSailing Coordinator
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Meet Oliver Howes - RMYS member and Classical Guitarist
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16 yr old classical guitarist studying at VCASS looking for some part time work playing guitar at functions/restaurants
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Coastal Navigation Course - New Date!
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New revised course date - Wed 15th May
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Coastal Navigation Course
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Our next course commences on Wednesday 15th May 2019 for six consecutive weeks.
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Safety Boat Operator Course
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Safety Boat Operator Course - Friday May 31st 2019
This course will develop your powerboat skills so that you can support all water-based activities at sailing clubs, national sailing events, schools and recreation centres. If you want to become a qualified sailing instructor, Australian Sailing Coach (now mandatory) or official, this course is ideal. Course dates: | Friday 31st May 6pm-10pm & Sunday …
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Powerboat Handling Course
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Power boat handling course dates
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June Sat 15th & Sun 16th
August Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd
September Thurs evenings 5th & 12th & Sunday 15th
October Sat 12th & Sun 13th
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Marine Radio Course - May
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Commences Tues evening 28th May (followed by 4th, 6th & 11th June)
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We offer the internationally approved VHF (Short Range) or VHF + HF (Long Range) courses with a focus on the practical exercises using our ICOM marine radio equipment. Go to our web site for booking form and more information
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Dinghy Course - Commences Sat 11th May (Last chance)
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Your last chance to do a dinghy course until next Spring. Course commences Sat 11th May 1.30pm. As the weather starts to cool off, so do our dinghy courses, if you wish to book in, please contact Leigh or Robyn or go to our web site for the booking form and more information. Courses will commence again in Spring. Contact …
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Learn to sail or helm keelboats
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We run our keelboat courses all year round, so if you would like to book a course with us, give us a call 03 9534 0059
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This Week's Menus
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We hope to see you soon at RMYS and keep watching out for the next eBreeze.
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