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Winter Cruise to QCYC 13-15th July
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We have a good fleet to run down to Queenscliff.
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Current starters are: Amante, Gracie, Present Laughter, Mrs Overnewton, Jessabbe, Coral Lee and possibly Ayesha and Obsession.
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The proposed program is...
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Trivia Night News - Bookings Open - $15 Entry
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The Trivia Night is on again. Damo and Todd are putting together a set of questions to test and amuse us!
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Bookings are essential, the charge is $15 for the night, there will also be games during the breaks. All proceeds to go to support the juniors and their tilt at next year’s Stonehaven Cup.
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The Squadron's opening the doors for 'Open House Melbourne'
July 27-28
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As possibly the last Art Deco Clubhouse left in Australia, RMYS are opening the doors for the Open House Melbourne Event on the weekend of 27-28 July.
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We will be offering escorted tours through the clubhouse on Saturday and Sunday between 10am - 3pm
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Volunteers are needed as tour guides. Briefing, training and notes will be provided.
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First Aid Course - December 2019
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Hero HQ are coming back again to run a first aid course for RMYS members and volunteers. It's a long way out, but this way you can put it in your diaries and plan for the event. Remember that to stay current, CPR must be re-validated every year and the full first aid course must be completed every 3 years. …
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Racing Report - Week Ending 07 July 2019
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Squadron boats were out and about this week competing in Squadron, ORCV and Classics racing. Wednesday afternoon Mid-Week Mariners and Overnewton Trophy competitors were treated to a sunny afternoon with 5 – 10 kt breezes for the pursuit races.
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On Saturday afternoon, despite delaying the start there wasn’t sufficient wind to run the JH McDonald series Race 3. The ORCV conducted Race 2 of its Winter Series over the weekend and Hobsons Bay Yacht Club hosted Race 5 of the CYAA 2019 Classic Winter series on the Sunday.
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ORCV Coastal Sprint Races
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ORCV Coastal Sprint Races is a new initiative from ORCV Sailing for 2019/20 season in response to skippers asking for more Category 3 races. They have been designed to provide crew development and a pathway for longer ocean races. Each ORCV Coastal Sprint race aims to have skippers and crew home Saturday evening.
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Being Category 3, there is no requirement to for HF Radio, Satellite phone, storm sails or life rafts (for those under 12m).
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Overseas Teaching Stint by Glynne Williams
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Well, Mid-March, wrapped up ’Pryderi’ said “Goodbye” and headed over to China for my second English Teaching stint. The small company, ‘Forworld International’ run by Jessica (Xiaojing) recruits teachers and non-teachers who are TESOL trained (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and places them in various primary/middle schools around Jinan in the Shandong province.
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The internship placement of three months gives me free
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Notice To Mariner's - Sandringham
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Parks Victoria NTM No. 166 ‐ 2019
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Local Port of Port Phillip
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Anonyma Shoal East Cardinal Mark Light ‐ Operational
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Notice to Mariner's - Williamstown
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Parks Victoria NTM No. 167 ‐ 2019 Local Port of Port Phillip Williamstown Williamstown Mooring Field – Isolated Danger Buoy Installed Notice to Mariners TeamLocal Ports & WaterwaysParks VictoriaT 13 1963 I E noticetomariners@parks.vic.gov.au Notice 167
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Buy / Swap / Sell Facebook Group for members
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A buy / swap / sell facebook group has been set up for members and fellow sailors to use. To request access...
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Learn to Sail Keelboat over Winter
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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. Contact Leigh or Robyn on 9534 0059 or training@rmys.com.au
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Coastal Navigation Course
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The Coastal Navigation course is essential for any crew person participating in coastal or offshore yachting. It is considered mandatory for anyone who wishes to become a skipper and extend their boating adventures beyond protected waters. This course runs for 6 consecutive weeks.
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Start Powerboating
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September Holiday Course
25th-27th
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This is the ideal course for first time powerboaters or young people 12-18 years old, who want to build their confidence before getting out on the water. The emphasis is on developing "safe power boating" skills with qualified instructors in a safe and supportive environment.
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Powerboat Handling Course
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Learn how to handle a power boat or improve on your skills of boat handling. This includes obtaining a Victorian Boat licence without further testing. You will also learn more about engines, types of craft, chart and on water navigation.
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Safety Boat Operator Course
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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.
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Radio Course Dates for 2019
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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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See you soon at RMYS and keep watching out for the next eBreeze.
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