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eBreeze Tuesday 6th August
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Notice to Competitors - Race Marks G and D
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Please be advised that a notice to competitors for RMYS courses (Squadron and Pursuit) has been issued 1500hrs, August 6th 2019.
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2019 WINTER NOR
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AMENDMENT # 1 TO 2019 WINTER NOR
Please note Sailing Committee has considered the feedback from recent Member’s Survey in relation to courses, so where possible will be running more Squadron Courses. This is not always possible due to conditions set in some Deed of Gift for particular trophies. The Winter Mixed Series of 4 races in September 2019 will …
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Boat Duty Roster (View August to October 2019)
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View Roster (August - October 2019) The "Boat Duty Roster" is put in place so that the racing yachts can give back to the race management volunteers. There are perks to it of course, such as being treated like an RMYS volunteer for the day. You'll be provided with a meal and will also receive your working bee levy back. …
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FREE Craft Beer Tasting - This Friday Night - Olympic Bar
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Brewing exotic flavours locally crafted - Melbourne
Catch up with fellow members and enjoy some locally crafted, exotic flavoured brews this Friday night in the Olympic Bar hosted by RMYS member and brewer, Eduardo Haro. Free tasting of the newly released craft beers FREXI Refreshing Porter, and FREXI Golden IPA throughout the evening by Eddie himself, along with beer tastings by Bonehead Brewery Co …
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Progressive Dinners this Saturday
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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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Premier Night Screening | 'MAIDEN' - August 29th
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AWKR presents the premier of Maiden, the incredible documentary of the true story of Tracy Edwards, who in the face of adversity became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.
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An inspirational and empowering true story of the women who dared to make waves and follow along on the journey with the 24 year old skipper over the course of 167 days and 33,000 nautical miles.
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"Enthralling viewing even for audiences with little to no knowledge of or interest in sailing. Maiden pays powerful tribute to a true pioneer...
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Tonner Challenge Update - 2019 Mid Week Mariners
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Folks, The heat is on – last race this Wednesday. As we have had 3 abandonments because of high winds, all 7 race results will count. Still an open competition – anything can happen! See you on the water.
Cheers,Ross
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Racing Report - Week ending 04-08-2019
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The number of abandoned races in all current series this winter means that every race counts; race drops won’t come into play. WednesdayMid-Week Mariners got a race in on Wednesday in light winds on a sparkling winter day. Thanks to Andrew Gluth, Selwyn Stokes and Varan Freestone for running the race.
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Boat Weighing Day - Sunday 15th September @SYC
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Sandringham Yacht Club have been weighing boats since 1998 and through the fantastic support of Hydralift Cranes and Sandringham Yacht Club,they have been able to provide to Victorian Owners, the best and most cost effective weighing service in Australia.With the support of Volunteers, Owners and the Keelboat Clubs, SYC are able to organize the day in a very efficient manner …
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2020 Gill OptiAUS Australian & Open Optimist Championship from
2-9 January 2020.
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Royal Yacht Club of Victoria will be hosting the 2020 Gill OptiAUS Australian and Open Optimist Championship from 2-9 January 2020.
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It’s going to be a huge event with 250+ competitors expected across 3 course areas (Open, Intermediate and Green Fleet).
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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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Celebrate the Good Life - Beer, Wine & Rum tasting Nights in the Olympic Bar
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Hello. I invite you to gather in the Olympic Bar every second Friday of the month to celebrate the good life with a series of complimentary beer, rum and wine tastings. If you make wine, brew beer, culture cheese or press oil and would like to show and sell your product make yourself known to me and we will set …
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See you soon at RMYS and keep watching out for the next eBreeze.
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