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eBreeze Tuesday 1st October
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Commodore's Report - September 2019
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One of the pleasures of being on GC (some would say one of the very few pleasures!) is deciding on the Club Member of the Year, which we did at our last meeting. There is never a lack of excellent nominations, reflecting the tremendous job our members do with volunteering and supporting the Squadron. The decision will be announced on …
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Race Volunteers NEEDED
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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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It's Opening Day this Saturday 5th October!!
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Opening day is this Saturday and the Sail Past is an important event in the deep tradition surrounding the opening of the new season. Every person on a boat in the sail past will receive a complimentary drink voucher to celebrate this great occasion, we encourage all boat owners and crews to participate and then enjoy music and fun in the members bar.
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Lunch bookings close 12pm tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd October
View Menu or email bookings@rmys.com.au to make a reservation.
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Lunch includes complimentary drink on arrival and don't forget this is where the official season opening happens with the unfurling of the Burgee and the big announcement of 2019's Club Member of the Year!!
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Sailpast Registrations & Special SI's for the day
Colin is co-ordinating the Sail Past and has issued sailing instructions, skippers please let him know that you are sailing on racing@rmys.com.au or phone the office.
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For the General Order of the Day and Sail Past history and tradition read more
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Welcome New Members - September 2019
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Please welcome the following new members to RMYS
Myai Pham Social, Roger Ward Social, Alex Ward Junior, Ian Humphries Sailing, Helen Celerier Social, Jean-Francois Celerier Social, Peter Thomas Distance-Senior
Thank you for choosing RMYS and we look forward to seeing you around the club.
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2019 Victory Cup - Annual combined Yacht Clubs Golf Day
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RMYS members come & play and represent your club at the next Inter-Club Golf Day.
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When: Friday 1st November
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Upcoming Sail Training
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Spring has finally sprung and so have we with new training course dates added to the schedule.
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For all course information on learn to sail in Tackers, Dinghies, Keelboat (all levels) go to our website. More detailed course information further below in eBreeze
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Around the Bay (road closures & times)
Date: Sunday 6 October 2019
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Event : Around the Bay Date:
Date: Sunday 6 October 2019
Time: 5 am to 8 pm
Location: Elwood Carnival Site and On Road
Road closures and times:Northbound lane of Lakeside Drive between Ross Gregory and Albert Road, 5 am to 7.30 pm One lane in each direction on Albert and Kerferd Roads between Lakeside Drive and Beaconsfield Parade, outbound 5 am to 10 am and inbound 5 …
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Olympic Bar Opening Hours
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Changes have been made and implemented to the operating hours of the Olympic Bar.
You will notice the bar will now be opening at 10.30am on weekends. Bar Opening hours can vary depending on upcoming racing events. Please refer to online calendar and communications for details…
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Progressive Dinner | Saturday 12 October
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The next opportunity to party is Saturday 12th October. Same format as before.
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Please get yourselves together for another outing to Docklands, and make suitable libations to Zeus or whichever weather god you choose.
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Look forward to seeing you all - please let me know if you’re a starter.
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Tackers and Green Fleet Term 4 commences Sunday 13th October
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Our Tackers and Green fleet courses commences on Sun 13th Oct This will run for 6 consecutive Sundays until Sun 24th November (excluding Sunday 3rd Nov Melbourne Cup weekend.
Please contact Leigh or Robyn on 9534 0059 or training@rmys.com.au or go to our website for more information and booking forms.
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Race Report - Week ended 29th September 2019
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News from the Race office Twilight Sprint Races 9th & 16th October. Sign up now via the website . Two races this year before Twilight proper starts on the 23rd. ENTER HERE Compulsory Skippers Briefing. In conjunction with MOB talk on the 12th October, myself and the sailing committee are holding a skippers briefing to run over the season. Each …
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ORCV News - RIP TOUR
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Rip Tour Port Phillip Heads – October 20th 2019 Very experienced ORCV offshore navigator’s and yachtsman will provide commentary and will highlight particular points of interest from a large motor boat. You will learn about the patterns in tidal flow, how to setup for a safe transit of the Trip and experience the correct channel protocols in use. Informative, truly educational for those interested in …
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Sailing Passepartout - September Blog post from Liz & Phil
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Many of you may be interested in Liz & Phil's latest blog post from September SAILING PASSEPARTOUT Circumnavigation https://sailingpassepartout.com/2019/09/26/back-on-the-water/
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Coastal Navigation Course
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Next course date Tuesday 8th October 2019. 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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Powerboat Handling Course
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Upcoming course dates
October, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th
November, Thursday evenings 7th & 14th, Sunday 17th
December, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th
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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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Keelboat Spinnaker Course
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Keelboat Spinnaker course commences Saturday 12th October 8:00-12:00 hours
This course includes all aspects of handling and trimming (adjustment) of symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers and uses our J24 and J80 training keelboats. The Spinnaker Handling course is aimed at yacht crew members, a new foredeck person seeking further training or a skipper seeking greater understanding of sailing with modern spinnakers. This course is taught by accredited sailing instructors who …
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Marine Radio - October Course dates
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Next course dates
October 14th 1800 hrs
December 3rd 1800 hrs
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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 website for booking form and more information.
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Contact Leigh or Robyn on 9534 0059 or training@rmys.com.au
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IMPORTANT NOTE: BOOKINGS FOR OPENING DAY LUNCH CLOSE 12PM TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER.
Email bookings@rmys.com.au before 12pm tomorrow for opening day
and before 12pm, Thursdays for Friday Night Dinners & Squadron Sundays
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See you soon at RMYS and keep watching out for the next eBreeze.
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