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Your weekly eBreeze newsletter published Tuesday, 5 July2022

Highlights 📌

Lisa Blair's circumnavigation of Antarctica - Thursday, 14 July 2022 1900 hrs.

Lisa Blair
Lisa Blair is returning to Melbourne. She is currently sailing her way from Freemantle and will be arriving in Port Phillip next week.

Join us for an opportunity to hear her speak about her incredible 92-day journey circumventing Antarctica. This is a TICKETED event. A $20 ticket is a donation towards Climate Action Now. Kids come for free.

Titanics LIVE - Friday, 15 July 2022 1930 hrs.

Titanics
The Titanics will be joining us in the Harbour Room on Friday, 15 July so we can hit the dance floor.

Join us for this night of fun and rock n' roll.

Squadron Awards nominations close Friday, 15 July 2022

Squadron Awards
The Australian Sailing Awards Nominations are now open, and we commence the process with the Squadron Awards for sailing and non-sailing.

Nominations close Friday, 15 July. Winners of the Squadron Awards will be nominated to be judged for Australian Sailing state awards, with the state winners being put forward as nominees for the national awards.

The link can be found in the Member Portal.

Club Friday: Quiz Night - Friday 8 July 2022 1900 hrs.

Quiz Night
Don’t you love a quiz!? Especially when you get it right!. Pit yourself and your team against the world and find out who is the font of all knowledge.

Your quiz Master will test your quiz skills, and there might be prizes. Gotta be in it to win it!!!

Christmas in July with GenOA - Friday, 29 July 2022 at 1830 hrs.

Christmas in July
Adorn your ugliest Christmas sweater and come to the club to celebrate Christmas in July.

The ugliest sweater will win, and there will be lots of fun. All are invited to join in and welcome New Members on the same night.

Save the date.

On Water ⛵

Racing News

New Racing News
We've heard you feedback and we've interviewed the winners. Now the results are in.

Read our weekly racing now.
TopYacht race results can be found at the button below.

Safety Certificates are EXPIRED as of 30 June

Safety Audit
If you still haven't submitted your forms, you must do so to remain in our racing fleet.

All certificates need to be sent to boating@rmys.com.au to receive an external auditor.

Please find your forms below.

Volunteers needed to support the races

Boat Duty Roster
Wednesday
13/7 1x Tower needed (BOOTS)
20/7 1x Tower needed (Bushido)

Saturday
9/7 1x Tower (Morticia)
16/7 1x RO for WP and 1x crew for WP

Sunday
17/7 1x Tower RO 2x Tower Crew

Training 💡

Race Officer Training - Sunday 24 July 2022 at 1000 hrs.

Race Officer Course
RMYS is hosting Club Race Officer training.

The Club Race Officer seminar aims to educate members on the basics of conducting consistent, fair and safe club racing.

This course is free and without obligation.

Coastal Navigation with Gordon Syme - Thu 28, Fri 29, Sun 31 July 2022

Coastal Navigation
Yachtmaster Instructor Gordo Syme is teaching our Coastal Navigation course next month over two evenings and one full day.

Thursday, 28 July 1830 hrs. - 2130 hrs.
Friday, 29 July 1830 hrs. - 2130 hrs.
Sunday, 31 July 0900 hrs. - 1700 hrs.

Man Overboard Lecture - Saturday 30 July 0900 hrs

MOB Course
Do you have the skills to save someone from falling overboard? You need your MOB to race with us. Not to mention, it helps save lives!

Learn how to save your crew or skipper(!) by registering for our new course.

We are offering FREE* Training Opportunities

Free_ Training Courses
We are looking to upskill our members and volunteers. Free* training to become:
  • Race Officials
  • Equipment measurers
  • Equipment Auditors
  • *Safety boat drivers
  • *Keelboat Instructors
*Conditions apply. Please inquire below.

Save These Dates 📆

Friday, 8 July 2022

1900 hrs. - 2030 hrs.

Club Friday: Quiz Night

Quiz Night

Friday, 14 July 2022

1900 hrs

Lisa Blair Sails the World comes to RMYS to chat about her world record around Antarctia!

Lisa Blair

Friday, 15 July 2022

1930 hrs.

The Titanics playing live in the Harbour Room. A la carte dinner prior.

Titanics

Friday, 22 July 2022

1900 hrs.

Club Friday: Chat - Sailing the Med Edition with Phil Brierley

Club Fridays _NEW PP&C_

Friday, 23 July 2022

1000 hrs. - 1100 hrs.

Volunteer Feedback Session will be held at the club. Come and have your voice heard.

Volunteer Feedback

Sunday, 24 July 2022

1900 hrs.

Squadron Sunday. A casaul pursuit for fresh and seasoned sailors.

Squadron Sunday

Friday, 29 July 2022

1800 hrs. till late

GenOA Committee invites you to Christmas in July! More info to come...

Christmas in July

Members' Corner 📣

Squadron Awards nominations close Friday, 15 July

Squadron Awards
The Australian Sailing Awards Nominations are now open, and we commence the process with the Squadron Awards for sailing and non-sailing.

Nominations close Friday, 15 July. Winners of the Squadron Awards will be nominated to be judged for Australian Sailing state awards, with the state winners being put forward as nominees for the national awards.

The link can be found in the Member Portal.

Recycle your PFDs at the RMYS Office to turn them into bags with Life Bags

Life Bags
Our very own Chris Harve is doing his bit to help the planet by recycling your PFDs into bags. The bags are sold and profits are donated to Volunteer Marine Rescue. This circular system is a great idea to help the planet and those who rescue us out on the water!

Drop off your obsolete PFDs to the office.

Members' Draw is at $190 this Friday

eBreeze News Members Draw Button
The pot is now at $190 and will grow by $30 weekly until a lucky winner is drawn.

These members missed their chance to win! Join us every Friday at 1900 hrs. in the Olympic Bar for your chance to win the pot.

Janine Barrett
Angus Mckenzie
Nicholas Clark

NEW SPECIALS: Gozleme & seafood baskets

New Special: Gozleme and Seafood Basket only on Fridays at the Olympic Bar.

Food & Desire Promo
A new special is here for your tastebuds.

Come to the Olympic Bar on Fridays to enjoy Gozleme, a Turkish pastry with spinach and cheese filling. If you prefer something of the ocean variety, a new Seafood Basket features calamari with fish and prawn chips.

Stay around on Fridays for the Members' Draw at 1900 hrs.

Photo Competition Winner: Shot of a Dolphin aboard Dolphin Time

Tracey Rothwell Photo Comp
Congratulations to Tracey Rothwell!

Enter your photos to win a Free Drink Voucher for the Olympic Bar!

Photos are selected every Tuesday here in eBreeze.

Please note: Photos submitted may be used on our website or social media.

We want to hear YOUR stories

Stories from our Members
How did you get into boating? What's the story behind your boat? What brought you to the club?

We'd love to hear from you. Members, please submit your stories or ideas to us, and we will help develop, write or publish them for eBreeze and our website.
Welcome New Members
John Ryks, New Senior Member (Aunty Jack, RMYS Mooring)
Charles Hesse, New Sailing Member
Beau Nouvelle, New Senior Member (Lucky Lady, Pen A17)
Jody Lukeman, New Sailing Member
Jeffrey Allen, New Training Member
Sonja Schlusche, New Sailing Member
Robert Neilson, New Social Member
Michael Lucas. New Senior Member (Gracie, Pen B16)
Ryan Marshall, New Social Member
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Beau Beza
Michael Skacej
Petrina Dorrington
Patricia Halliley
Loretta Sheales
Rod Gell
Stanley Bracchi
Ross Flood
Gretchen Mohan
Alan Saunders
Michael Rhodes
Mark Davies
David Connolly
Christian Taylor
Luke McGregor
Greg Spinks
John Bennetts
Bradley Doak
Simon Mackey
Ciara Earley
Ron Parker
Adam Johnson
Grant Smethurst
Scott Markby
Mark Grigg
Thomas Beeby
Ron Howard
Ingmar Wahlqvist
Theo Petropoulos
Carli Preston
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Lunch Menu | Mid-Week Mariners

Spiced Pea soup with crispy shallots, ginger and crème fraiche $16
Roast pork with mustard potato’s cider jus, brussels sprout and apple slaw $26
Smoked barramundi pilau with lemon velouté and chopped salad $28
Harissa spice cauliflower with cauliflower puree, chickpea tabouli and vine leaf $25
... and Bread rolls with butter

Snack Menu | Member Bar Hours

Fish and Chips lemon wedge, tartare sauce $13 snack $16 lunch
Chicken and Mushroom Gyoza with ponzu sauce (7) $8.00
Japanese Karaage Fried Chicken with Kewpie Mayo $12
Fat Chips aioli and tomato sauce $7
Sweet Potato Chips with sweet chilli $7

Saturday Sandwiches | Saturday Race Menu

Chicken Baguette with chipotle mayo and cos lettuce $9
Beef Baguette lettuce & dijon aioli $9
Ham, Cheese & Tomato on white sourdough $7.5
Mushroom & Cheese on white sourdough $7.5
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