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eBreeze Tuesday 3rd September
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Commodore's Report - August 2019
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As is often the case, the August GC meeting coincided with Hamilton Island Race Week and a number of committee members were apologies due to this, resulting in some non-urgent issues being held over.
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What have General Committee been looking at this month?
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Update - RMYS member Otis Myles-Malone
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Last Saturday, RMYS member Otis Myles-Malone was injured during the dismasting of the RYCV yacht White Spirit during the ORCV Melbourne-Geelong race. Otis recently joined the Squadron and has been sailing on Sea Eagle, where he has already made himself a valued crew member.
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RMYS Opening Day - Smoking Ceremony 1145hrs
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Traditionally we start the Opening Day lunch formalities with an Acknowledgement of Country, paying respect to the Traditional Owners and the ongoing custodians of the land on which our clubhouse stands. We will do so again this year, but I have long felt the Squadron should extend that respect to asking the Boon Wurrung, the traditional people and custodians of this coastline, to conduct a smoking ceremony at the Squadron through one of their Elders.
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RMYS Opening Day - Saturday 5th October
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Season Opening Day and Sail Past
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The Summer season will open on Saturday 5th October.
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Boon Wurrung, the traditional people and custodians of this coastline, to conduct a smoking ceremony at the Squadron through one of their Elders.
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After the smoking ceremony those who have booked lunch will proceed to the harbour room for a 2 course lunch, followed by the presentation to the 2019 Club Member of the Year. Then unfurling of the burgee will commence to officially declare the season open and for members to welcome year 144!
Afterwards the traditional sail past will commence on water followed by live music and drinks in the Olympic Bar throughout the evening.
The sailpast will....
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Nominations Open
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Many members here at RMYS strive above and beyond the normal call of duty for the club in a voluntary capacity. Do you know anyone during 2019 who made a significant contribution for the overall benefit of RMYS and our members? If yes, please be sure to nominate them before 16th September....
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A journey towards No Man’s Land PART THREE
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WHAT’S IN A NAME
Article by member Sal Balharrie
There are ten languages spoken on the boat. There are girls in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Some of us are starting out in jobs, others are mid-career, some are in transition. We are entrepreneurs, writers and filmmakers, board members, mothers, movers and shakers. But what we are learning is …
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Racing Report - Week ended 1st September 2019
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News from Race office Well at last the weather gods were kind and sailing happened and all races go a good turn out. Wednesday: The day dawned, grey and cold but not too windy and that’s how it stayed. 19 brave boats went out in the rain with a breeze that reached 15 knts, only a 5.3NM trip but enough …
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Race Volunteering at RMYS
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Racing at RMYS can only go ahead with the help of members willing to help with running the races. With multiple jobs that need to be filled there is something for you to get involved in no matter your skills or knowledge in racing.
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Notice to Mariner's - Issued Monday 2/09/2019, St Kilda
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Local Port of Port Phillip
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St Kilda. NTM No. 210-2019
West of St Kilda Marina – Water Quality Monitoring Station – Light Operational
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St Kilda NTM No. 210-2019
Isolated Danger buoy – Light Operational
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She Sails and She Leads Workshop
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We are looking to hold the next Club Representative forum on Sunday 8th September 2019 at SYC. 12:00 - 17:00Sandringham Yacht Club, Jetty Road, Sandringham, 3191 We are delighted to announce that we have renowned global coach Aimee Foster running a session on communicating your story during the afternoon. As well as a panel of female …
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JimmyRum Tasting Night at RMYS | Olympic Bar | Friday 13th Sep
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Happy Happy Fridays continue in the Olympic Bar, 13th September with JimmyRum Distillery, who operate a craft rum distillery on the Mornington Peninsula. They also import small batch Barbados rum. They were one of the sponsors for AWKR and would like to introduce RMYS to their premium product with a free tasting and talk about the distilling process and the finer aspects of small batch and craft rums.
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City Sail - Albert Park Yacht Club 14-15 September
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CitySail is a Women & Girls coaching and racing Regatta. The event schedule will be a combination of coaching on both Saturday and Sunday mornings and short course racing, with coaching, in the afternoons. There will be a BBQ on Saturday evening after racing.Coaching is by ability – advanced, intermediate and beginners.The skipper must be female but can have a …
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ORCV Winter Series - Overnight Navigator's Challenge
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The ORCV Navigator’s Challenge with multiple starts and courses provides tactical challenges and valuable experience to those thinking of completing an overnight passage, ocean race or just cruising.
Race Five | 12:00 noon; 14th – Sunday. Finish on 15th September, 2019.
Format: Overnight Navigators Challenge Race.
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G8 Pen for Sale (Price Reduction)
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Opportunity to purchase an 18mtr pen at a very reasonable price $60,000.00 (G8)
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Please ring George Argyrou on 0412 303 392
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For Sale - Kinross
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$ 120,000
38 feet of classic luxury
Extensive list of recent upgrades & inclusions
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Rotary Albert Park hosts 2019 Footy Fundraiser - Special Guest Brendan Fevola. Harbour Room
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Dear Members,
Our friends at Rotary Albert Park have moved their annual footy fundraiser event from a breakfast to a lunch thanks to our mutual members on the MSC and Events committee. Please note this is a public event, first come first served and tickets now on sale. RMYS members and friends welcome. There will be raffles, …
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Kindred Club News & Events
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Upcoming Training Courses with RMSTA.....
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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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See you soon at RMYS and keep watching out for the next eBreeze.
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