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Your weekly eBreeze newsletter published Tuesday, 12 July2022

eBreeze Deadline Amendment

After a trial run and consultations, the deadline to submit for eBreeze has been amended to 0900 hrs. on Mondays in order to improve communications to our members. Thank you.

Highlights 📌

Lisa Blair at RMYS this Thursday, 14 July 2022 1900 hrs.

Lisa Blair
Lisa will talk to us about her 92-day unassisted, solo, non-stop circumnavigation of Antarctica this Thursday. The Olympic Bar will be open from 1700 hrs.

The event is open to the public and is a fundraising effort for Climate Change Now. Bring your family as kids (under 18) come for free. It is a TICKETED event. A $20 ticket is a donation towards Climate Action Now.

Titanics LIVE this Friday, 15 July 2022 1930 hrs.

Titanics
The Titanics will join us at the Olympic Bar on Friday, 15 July.

Join us for this night of fun and rock n' roll. The bar will be open from 1700 hrs. New Olympic Bar Menu items will be served: Gozleme and Seafood Basket with chips!

Music and dancing will commence from 1930 hrs.

Squadron Awards nominations close this 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.

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

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

The ugliest jumper 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
Every week we write articles from your interviews following the race. Read the articles below to see your name in lights.

Stick around after announcements to tell us your take on the race each week!

Radio Controlled Sailing is coming to RMYS!

Radio Controlled Sailing
The joys of sailing and miniatures all from the dry comforts of the shore.

New Radio Controlled Sailing lessons are coming to RMYS. If you have your own RC Yacht or would like to learn. Get in touch with Grant (Training Manager).

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
Wednesdays
13.7 1x Tower crew (Boat Duty: BOOTS)
20.7 1x Tower Crew (Boat Duty: Bushido)

Saturdays
16.7 1x WP RO, 1 x WP Crew
23.7 Boat Duty – Portofino

Sundays
17.7 1x Tower RO 2x Tower crew 1x Rescue Boat crew
24.7 1x Tower RO 2x Tower crew (Boat Duty: Gracie)

Training 💡

*NEW* First Aid & CPR - Sunday,

First Aid
Our First Aid and CPR course are accredited and very important, both on and off the water.

The course is running on Sunday, 7 August from 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs. It covers both First Aid and CPR.

Members pay $120, non-members $150.

*NEW* Safety Boat Operator Course - Fri 22 July & Sun 24 July

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Become a safety boat operator to support on water club activities.

This new course is free for RMYS Volunteers.

Friday, 22 July 1700 - 2100 hrs.
Sunday 24 July 1000 - 1600 hrs.

$150 Members
$200 Non-Members

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.

Save These Dates 📆

Thursday, 14 July 2022

1900 hrs

Lisa Blair Sails the World comes to RMYS. Bar open at 1700 hrs.

Lisa Blair

Friday, 15 July 2022

1930 hrs.

The Titanics playing live in the Harbour Room.

Bar open 1700 hrs.

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 casual 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 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.

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 $220 this Friday

eBreeze News Members Draw Button
The pot is now at $220and 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.

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, fish, prawn and chips.

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

Photo Competition

Photo Competition No Winner
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.

Read the story from Kim Chipman

Stories from our Members
Read the latest Story Time. Kim Chipman, our Fifty-Year Member tells us a story inspired by our recent Presentation Night and his time as a Cadet at RMYS
Do you have musings, memories or story ideas? Submit them to Lily or call the office.
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Petar Martic
Thomas Fransen
Nicole Roy
Tom Neudorfl
Esteban Franco
Silver Ellis
Robert Symons
Andrew Wootton
Philip Motteram
Simon McCutcheon
James Taylor
Till Bonhoefer
Andrew Hancock
Stephen Smith
Patricia Blake
Kevin Johnson
Niels Von Hase
Heidi Liu
Terry McMullan

Weekly Menus eBreeze Banner

Lunch Menu | Mid-Week Mariners

Kale and chickpea minestrone with pesto Genovese$16
Beef rendang with cucumber and tomato salad, rice, and roti $28
Roast barramundi with chorizo, tomato and white bean ragu$28
Goats cheese and spinach agnolotti with sage butter raisins and pine nuts$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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