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News From GC
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Enjoy a great day out in the RIP
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By GC member Debbie Jonker The course is run annually by the ORCV , It’s fun , well run and I met quite a few fellow Victorians who don’t go boating yet wanted to just enjoy an interesting day out on the water . We all really had fun aboard the chartered ferry and learnt a lot . On the …
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Monday Working Group - Call for Volunteers
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For many years, the Club has benefitted from a small and dedicated group of volunteers who, on each Thursday, undertake a range of activities maintaining the Club’s rescue boat fleet, hardstand and marina. The success of this model has led the General Committee to support the establishment of a “Monday Working Group” with a mandate to undertake activities in maintaining …
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Marina/Sailing Office News
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Sail Melbourne Volunteers Needed
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Our annual OTB regatta , Sail Melbourne, is fast approaching. This is a major event in the RBYC calendar attracting over 130 boats from across Australian and the rest of the world. The event recruits the help of a number of other clubs on the bay with 4 courses running each day. With a large number of courses and boats …
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Keelboat News
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Social Sail Sunday 17th November
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If you are interested in a Sunday Social sail Sunday 17th November, contact Vice Commodore Peter Gebhardt at [email protected]. Start time will be 10:00 am. We’ll meet on the hardstand and agree a course to sail with the aim of being off the water by 12:30 pm, and up to the club for lunch.
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Another Chapter & Blue Water Tracks on the podium for the Rudder Cup
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Over the weekend, RBYC was represented by two boats in the annual Melbourne to Devonport race, and both made the podium!
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Another Chapter skippered by Greg Clinnick was 1st PHS in Division 1, and 3rd in AMS.
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Blue Water Tracks skippered by Grant Dunoon was 2nd PHS in Division 2.
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Full race results are available here.
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The ORCV Facebook page has some great coverage and photos by Al Dillon.
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OTB News
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A reminder to members who have a boat stored in the yard, Sturrock Building or the Under Deck Area. With Sail Melbourne happening 28 Nov - 1 Dec we require any boat not entered into the regatta to be stored off site from 27th Nov - 2nd Dec. Boats in the Under Deck or Sturrock building and are racing with be moved to allocated fleet storage area for the duration of the regatta. This will be confirmed closer to the day but will included upper and lower carparks.
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One Design News
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Etchells Nationals at Metung – a wonderful prelude to the Melbourne Worlds at RBYC
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It was everything you would want a regatta to be – a variety of conditions, and Race Officers Ross and Kevin Wilson gave the competitors nine terrific races over four days. Metung hospitality is renowned and lived up to its reputation. Congratulations to all competitors but especially to the Jukes of Hazard team of Brendon Jukes, Michael O’Brien, Nigel Jones and Owen McMahon. This recently formed team sailed brilliantly, achieving 8th place. The regatta was won by current World Champion Graeme Taylor in Magpie. A close second was Hong Kong sailor Mark Thornburrow in Racer CC, with Jack Abbot’s youth crew on Lisa Rose rounding out the podium. These teams will also be competing at the Melbourne Worlds – excitement is building for this event.
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Here is a link to some terrific drone footage from Day 1 by Terry Calley. One new feature of this event was the use of the Vakaros Racesense system, which gives competitors immediate notification if they are OCS (over early at the start). This helped prevent general recalls – all nine races were sailed under P flag.
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You can see the full results at the regatta page - and plenty of great coverage from Jeanette Severs on the Metung Facebook page
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One Design Regatta
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SATURDAY 16th – SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2024
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Entry is open to all one design keelboats with a listed YV yardstick including but not limited to Etchells, Dragons, 2.4mR, VXOnes, J24’s, J70’s and S80’s on the register of RBYC or any other organisation affiliated with Australian Sailing,
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Training News
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ADULT SAILING COURSES
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$380PP
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16th & 17th (One Spot Left)
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7th & 14th, 8th & 15th, 21st & 22nd
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$380PP
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$360PP
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
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Cruising Group News
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The next Guest Speaker Dinner will be on Friday 15th November, when Wayne and Allison Sollars have kindly agreed to tell us of their 10 years sailing their Hallberg-Rassy 39, Blue Heeler, around the world. Wayne and Alison sold their house, filled the boat, and sailed from Port Phillip in January 2011 for destinations unknown. In October 2022, after sailing …
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Congratulations to Past Commodore David Goetze
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Those who attended the September lunch for “30 plus” year members very much enjoyed the presentation by past Commodore David Goetze, the guest speaker for the event. David reflected on his yachting background and the club’s history with reference to many well-known boats and sailors. Everyone in the room could relate to at least some of the stories and memories.
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It was terrific to see David’s contribution to the sport of Sailing officially recognised by Australian Sailing at the recent National Awards night, where he was announced as the winner of the esteemed President’s Award. This prestigious honour is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Australian Sailing community over a long period of time. David’s unwavering commitment and outstanding service to the sport have left a lasting impact. David is pictured receiving his award from the President of Australian Sailing Shevaun Bruland and Immediate past President Alistair Murray.
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Last Draw
Friday 1 Nov
Jackpot - No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 8 Nov
Jackpot $100
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Order your Christmas pudding now. Orders close Sunday November 11th. Order forms available from reception or via the button below
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Whats On
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