Race Office Report - Week ended 12 January

News from the office
Welcome to 2020 and what will no doubt be a great season of sailing. It has already kicked of with a bang with Twilight Series II, an extra 15 boats joining this year compared to 2019. Then we hosted the 80 Victorian Championships over the weekend which went of with out a hitch and was well …

RMYS was lucky enough to be invited to host the S80 Victorian Championship for 2020. This annual event is hosted a different club each year and is always well represented by clubs around the bay, this year there were 16 entries With RMYS, HBYC and RYCV making up most of the field.

The regatta is a 3 day event is a large undertaking, I want to send out a special thank you to Andrew Gluth as RO and all the volunteers that took to the water, without them we can not do these events. Also we need to acknowledge the Steve Thompson ( Espresso) has just been named as the new president of the S80 Victoria, well done and please say congrats when you see him next.

As the new leader he has kindly put this report together for us

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The 91st Stonehaven Cup down in Tasmania is well underway. RMYS have teams competing amongst a fleet of 13. Today is day 2 of sailing. To see videos, photos and racing updates check out the member's red book app or follow the St Helens Sailing Squadron facebook page. Wishing our juniors & team all the best over the next few …

Weekend receptionist

Saturday receptionist Katrina Dyer has resigned to take up a full time role. Jan Hurst will now be in the office Tuesday to Saturday which will provide continuity through to the weekend. Sharon Marks continues as Sunday and Monday receptionist. Matt Solly

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the bushfires. It has been a devastating time for many. Everyone has contributed in many ways and on behalf of the club I'm putting together a large esky full of local goodies as raffle it off as a prize to help raise more money for our furry friends and zoos victoria …

Racing Rules Night - Thu 16 Jan @7pm

RULES NIGHT: Thursday 16th January | Harbour Room
Ian Humphries is an international jury but lives in Newcastle. He’s down for Sail Melbourne and is planning to help do a rules night for us. All skippers who are or wish to race are requested to attend this please as it is a great refresher for those who always race …

The Summer Progressive Dinner at Docklands is coming up on Saturday 18th January. See details below from Pat Milwright.
Well, let’s get this decade started! Looking forward to seeing you for the first of our cruising outings for our Summer Progressive Dinner at Docklands on Saturday 18th January, before everyone gets down to business at Geelong. The format is the …

RMYS puts out the Welcome Mat for 2020 FOS Passage Race entrants!

RMYS are offering a free berth & a casual start line party on the eve of the FOS Melbourne to Geelong Passage race entrants from neighbouring clubs and RMYS members.

If you’re planning to enter the RGYC “Festival of Sails” Passage Race, then you are invited to enjoy a complementary night at the RMYS floating marina at St. Kilda for your pre-race stay. You are also invited to join RMYS Members and enjoy a relaxed start line party and enjoy live music and a BBQ at the clubhouse on the …

Upcoming sail training with RMSTA for 2020

Summer has finally arrived and we have plenty of course dates on offer to choose from. For all course information on learn to sail in Tackers, Dinghies, Keelboat (all ages, all levels).
Go to our website or contact us on training@rmys.com.au or call 9534 0059.
Leigh / Robyn
Royal Melbourne Sail Training Academy

Back to School, Back to Tackers and Green Fleet! Term 1 programs.

Our Sunday Tackers and Green Fleet 6 week programs are due commence on Sunday 2nd Feb and run until 15th March.( no session on Australia day weekend) Contact us on 9534 0059 or training@rmys.com.au go to our website for more information and booking forms.

Learn to sail a Keelboat Australia Day weekend course

Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th January
Our 3 day Australia day course runs 1300-1700 hours across the long weekend
Please call Robyn or Leigh on 9534 0059 or go to our website for booking form and more information.

One day VHF Marine radio Course

Saturday 1st February
Interested in attending our one day VHF (Short range) Marine Radio course? Give Leigh or Robyn a call on 9534 0059 or training@rmys.com.au Go to our website for the booking form.

Mid-week Dinghy course

Tuesday 4th – Friday 7th February.
1300-1600 hours. Start sailing 1 is our learn to sail beginner course in dinghies (off the beach boats) It’s the perfect weather for it, so come down, get wet and have fun whilst learning the fundamentals of sailing in our 4 day consecutive course (12 hours in total) Contact us on 9534 0059 or …

Radio Course at RMYS

Tues 11th February
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 or contact Leigh or Robyn on 9534 0059 or training@rmys.com.au

Power Boat Handling Courses 2020

February
Sat 8th & Sunday 9th 0900- 1800 hours March –Thurs 12th & Thurs 19th 1800-2200 hours & Sun 22nd 0900- 1800 hours
Please call Robyn or Leigh on 9534 0059 or go to our website for booking form and more information.