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Welcome New Members - December & January
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Please welcome the following new members to RMYS.
Kevin Johnson, senior & new boat owner of Quartermaster, Dean Portway, sailing, Don Hill, sailing. Robert Douglas, social, Brent Dennison, sailing and...
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Race Office Report - Week ended 1st March 2020
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Important information for boat owners and sailors at RMYS
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RMYS Big Esky Raffle supporting Zoos Victoria
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Dear Members & friends of RMYS,
Here is your chance to win an ESKY full of goodies and show your support for a great cause!
All ticket sales (less processing costs) will be directly donated to the Zoos Victoria Emergency Wildlife Bushfire Fund!
A Furphy branded EvaKool Esky was kindly handed over to the office (thanks Lesleigh) and then we contacted some local businesses to see if they would like to add to the esky too with the goal of working together to help raise more money!
The response was amazing!! We now have a big esky full of goodies as our final raffle prize for anyone to win! View Poster for prize details - total value $900.
Tickets are priced at $5 each, 3 tickets for $10, 12 tickets for $35
Raffle tickets now available online.
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Sail Number and Letters
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Are your sail letters and numbers legal? Within the Racing Rules of Sailing is Appendix G – Identification on Sails in which Appendix G1.2(a)requires that letters and numbers be “clearly legible”.• Clearly (adverb): without doubt; obviously.• Legible (adjective): clear enough to read.Sail letters and numbers not meeting this rule requirement is a protest-able issue, and Race Committees are under no obligation to score …
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WANTED - THICK MARINE TYPE ROPES
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Dear Members,
Wanted: Thick Marine Type Ropes
Would anyone have thick old marine ropes / fishing ropes that are in good condition for decorative use. The Esplanade Hotel is running an Ocean Festival mid March.
If you can help out please contact Emily by email Arts Hotel Esplanade / arts@hotelesplanade.com.au
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Flinders Cup | Labour Day Weekend
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Join in the fun of the traditional weekend of fun sailing and camaraderie at the Flinders Yacht Club for the visit of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2020.
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ORCV news
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Upcoming sail training with RMSTA for 2020
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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
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Start sailing dinghies Level 2- Commences
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Your Discover Sailing journey continues as you master all of the fundamental dinghy sailing skills. You will be equipped to sail your dinghy on your own voyages of discovery outside of the St Kilda harbour on Port Phillip. This course is aimed at sailors who have completed Start Sailing 1, or have some sailing experience. Contact Leigh or Robyn on …
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Keelboat Helm and Spinnaker courses commence Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March
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Interested in learning to improve your sailing skills? Know the basics of sailing but would like to learn how to helm or fly a spinnaker? Why not try one of our keelboat helming courses or keelboat spinnaker courses. Please contact Leigh or Robyn on 9534 0059 training@rmys.com.au or visit Helming and spinnaker course webpage for more information and booking forms.
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Power Boat Handling Courses 2020
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March
Thurs 12th & Thurs 19th 1800-2200 hours & Sun 22nd 0900 - 1800 hours
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April
Sat 18th & Sun 18th April 0900- 1800 hours
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Please call Robyn or Leigh on 9534 0059 or go to our website for booking form and more information.
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Coastal Navigation Wednesday evenings commencing 20th May
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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.
Please call Robyn or Leigh on 9534 0059 or go to our website for booking form and more information.... read more
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Easter Holiday sailing programs commencing soon!
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We will be running Tackers, Green Fleet and Blue Fleet holiday programs over the two week holiday period. Go to our website for more information or contact Leigh or Robyn on 9534 0059 / training@rmys.com.au
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RMYS Buy Sell Swap Facebook Group
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RMYS has set up a buy/sell/swap facebook group.
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This is a closed group page for RMYS members & members of the sailing community to use to buy, sell and swap anything to do with sailing.
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Friday Night Member's Draw | $50
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Congratulations to Laura Hamilton on winning the member's draw last week!
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Draw amount has now been reset to $50.
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Don’t forget to write your name down at the bar when you arrive for your chance to win.
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Next Draw Date: Friday 6th March
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