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eBreeze Tuesday 23rd July
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This Sunday is Squadron Sunday at RMYS
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Sailing, Lunch & Live Music
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Pursuit Race: 11am
A la carte lunch service: 12.30 – 3pm
Live Music: 1-4pm
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Performing in the Olympic Bar will be local musician Jake Skellern
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Around the Moon with Damo, Todd & Charlie.
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In their inimitable style, Damo, Todd & Charlie ran another fantastic RMYS Trivia Night. Taking the theme of the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing, Damo ‘Armstrong’, Todd ‘Aldrin’ and Charlie the Moon Fairy put us all through our mental hoops. Damo ‘Armstrong’; Todd ‘Aldrin’ & Charlie the Moon Fairy.
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RMYS Burgee reaches Arctic Circle
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After 4 weeks along the Norwegian coast we finally crossed the Arctic Circle. Someone has placed a metal globe on a small island close to the mainland to mark where the circle is at 66.33 degrees north. We still have another 150 miles to go before we reach Tromsø but it feels like a huge milestone to get here.....
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Marina Gate Damage
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A number of Marina Gates have significant damage, with all the caused from inside the Marina Arms. The damage has most likely been caused by bicycles or wheelbarrows (or Members pushing the gates open with their feet?). Please be conscious of your actions when using the gates. Members are reminded that bicycles are not to be ridden on Marina Arms …
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Overhangs
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A number of boats are significantly overhanging Marina Arms, leading to a significant risk of injury to Members.
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Boat owners are reminded that they must secure their vessel so that no part of their vessel overhangs the Marina Arms .
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Marine Storage Lockers - Any more members interested?
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RMYS currently have 1 small Marine Storage locker hire available for members. We wanted to see if any members are interested in this service as we are contemplating purchasing more lockers. If you are interested please contact Jan – 03 9534 0227 or email members@rmys.com.au The lockers appear to be the same size from the outside however the small lockers have …
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News from the Amazon
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Just to show you I am undertaking "professional development" this is me on the Amazon in a wooden canoe.
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Clearly safety standards are not enforced!! Not shown - piranha's and caimans.
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Time for another of our famous Progressive Dinners!
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Another Squadron fun party at Docklands on Saturday 10th August.
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Those of us racing should manage to be alongside by 17:30, those of us cruising can have a leisurely ride up the river.
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Dinner will start at 18:00 from boat to boat.
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Let Pat know if you’re a starter, and how many you’re planning to have on board."
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Member's Draw this Friday Night @ 7pm | $50
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This week we have $50 up for grabs.
Don't forget to write your name down at the bar when you arrive for your chance to win.
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Draw Date: Friday 25th July
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Congratulations to Tony Hopper on winning last week!
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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 21-07-2019
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Due to warnings of squalls of 45kts on Wednesday and a gale warning for Saturday and Sunday, there was no racing this week. It’s being a very strange winter that we get no racing in from week to week.
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Fingers crossed for favourable conditions for this week’s events -
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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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