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Commodores Report 8/7
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Presentation Night. This is a reminder about our upcoming Presentation Night, where we will celebrate the achievements of our sailors over the past year. It will be an excellent opportunity to come together as a club and reflect on the hard work and success that has defined our season. The event will feature the presentation of awards, alongside a lively social …
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
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This week we are flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in honour of NAIDOC Week (6-13 July). The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead.
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Find out more about NAIDOC Week here.
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Bayside City Council is also celebrating NAIDOC week – read about it here.
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Marina/Sailing Office News
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A reminder for members who have a Boat/Ski/Foil or Kayak stored at RBYC either in the Yard, Undercroft or Sturrock Building. All stored items must have a Season storage tag. These are to be attached to the beach dolly or for Ski/Foil etc attached to the storage area of the item. Please collect your tag from the Sailing Office (Tues - Sat).
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The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria strongly encourages all members to attend the upcoming Information Evening on Downwind Sailing in Heavy Air, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). This important session responds to the recommendations from the recent Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Incident Report and is a vital learning opportunity for all sailors—no matter your level of experience. At ORCV, safety is at the core of everything we do. Events like this help us all lift our standards, prepare for the unexpected, and look after one another on the water.
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Topic: Downwind Sailing in Heavy Air
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Location: CYCA, Sydney & Online
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Recording: Available later via CYCATV
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Cruising News
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Aquacadabra makes Thursday Island Frostbite Cruise: 26th-27th July Shitbox Rally Event: 7th September Aquacadabra has now arrived at Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, in readiness for the Sail to Indonesia Rally which departs in a week’s time. In the words of skipper Rob Hurrell: “Aquacadabra took just 4 weeks since leaving RBYC to arrive at the top of Australia …
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Club News
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Last Draw
Friday 4 July
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 11 July
$1000 + 2nd draw $150
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Hi everyone, The predictable results and mostly lopsided scorelines continued again this week. Congratulations to Geelong's Jeremy Cameron, who booted his 700th career goal in the Cats' win over Richmond. On the field Last Thursday night, North Melbourne squared off against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. Both these teams joined the league exactly 100 years ago. In this game, …
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What's on at the club
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1st August- Bookings via reception
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Xmas in July featuring Messe Soprano Saskia Mascitti. We're delighted to announce we've booked opera singer Saskia Mascitti to perform Christmas carols for our Xmas in July event.Saskia Mascitti is a mezzo-soprano of Dutch and Italian heritage based in Melbourne/Naarm. Saskia completed a Master of Music (Opera Performance) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, under the tutelage of Roxane Hislop.
Over the last ten years,Saskia has performed operas,
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oratorios and early music works, chamber music ensembles, Anglican church services, soirées for elephants and, of course, Christmas carols.
Currently a rising artist with the Australian Contemporary Opera Company, and a choral scholar at St John’s Finch Street and the Trinity College Choir, Saskia is overjoyed to wish everyone at RBYC a Merry Christmas in July!”
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**Get Ready for the RBYC Classic and Exotic Car Show! 🚗💨**
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Mark your calendars and rev up your engines for a fantastic cause!
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Join us in supporting the Cancer Council Australia by participating in our exciting car show.
How You Can Help:
- Sponsor Us - Whether it’s financial support (use QR code) or a fabulous raffle prize, your contribution makes a difference!
- Enter Your Car - Show off your ride while helping to raise funds for cancer research
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If you have any questions please contact
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Paul Woodman (Past Commodore)
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Let’s hit the road together for a great cause! Your support counts!
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ORCV
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Women's Helm, Navigator & Radio Operator Race (WHNR) & Return Sprint (WRS)
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ORCV have exciting news for all Victorian women keelboat sailors. The weekend of 26 July - 27 July is stamped for the return of their signature female focussed passage event, the Women's Helm, Navigator and Radio Operator Race/Cruise with a new format from RBYC to destination QCYC on Saturday and a new additional Women's Return Sprint from West Channel Pile to home clubs on Sunday.
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ORCV Race Management assisted by the KISS committee are inviting all female keelboat sailors to get on board for a fabulous weekend of sailing, camaraderie and stepping up to lead roles. For interested women, time is ticking. Register your Expression of Interest NOW as places are limited and cannot be confirmed until
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Boat owners, we still need additional boats and your support is critical for the success of this event. We value your generosity and time spent in providing this exciting opportunity for our women sailors and hope you can join us. Please fill out the Expression of Interest form asap so we can confirm your boat's availability.
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