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Annual Cocktail Party Review
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The 2023 - 2024 end of season cocktail party (incorporating trophy presentation) was held on Friday 12th. With over 150 club members attending there was great representation from the non sailing members as well as the sailors and its was wonderful to see a large number of new members also attending. As with last year the theme was Canapes and …
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Marina/Sailing Office News
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S.M.A.R.T Series #4: Wind & Sail Trim
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SMART Series Session 4 – 6:00 pm Wednesday 17 July
This week’s session on “Understanding the Wind & Sail Trim” by Craig Cobbin is not one to miss. Craig is our Training Coordinator but also an experienced coach in many classes including off the beach and Etchells. Craig has coached both elite sailors and beginners with a great deal of experience in explaining the theory and practice to all levels of sailors. We had great feedback from Craig’s session for the BLiSS experience sessions earlier this year.
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Catch-up with our elite sailors
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As well as herself being a dedicated competitive IQ Foil sailor, training regularly, Anna Cripsey organised a fundraising event earlier this year for the nine elite sailors aspiring make an Olympic team. We asked Anna to give us an update of what these sailors have been up to.Jack Eichmeyer and Lachie Weber competed in the Under 21 Europeans, Princess Sofia …
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Racing 17 July
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Keelboat - Hearnes Heroes Series 6
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Racing 20 July
Keelboat - Blizzard Series
1300 - Fleet
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Training News
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RBYC do run limited training over winter both in Dinghy and Keelboat. Please check the website or call Colin in the Sailing office for details. Regular training starts again in August.
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Cruising News
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August:Our guest speaker for the August 16th dinner will be Cheyne O’Brien from the BOM. Cheyne is a marine specialist with the bureau, with a background in operational marine forecasting, and will present on forecasting and the science behind it, with an emphasis on the Port Phillip area. In September, we are looking to bring you a talk on chartering in the Greek Islands, while in October, we will hold the annual Progressive Dinner. Happy cruising,RBYC Cruising Group Committee.
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Club News
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New Merchandise
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A range of new RBYC clothing is now available to purchase from reception. It includes the first of the 150yr items. Visit the Clothing/Merchandise page of the website to see these new items Clothing
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Last Draw
Friday 12 July
Jackpot - No Draw
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Next Draw
Friday 19 July
$350
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Week 18. On the field: Geelong defeated Collingwood on Friday night at the 'G by 20 points in front of 73,000 fans. It was the 'Pies third straight loss, while the Cats recorded their third consecutive win. On Saturday, Sydney ended their two-game losing streak with a 79-point thumping of North Melbourne. Hawthorn rallied strongly in the final term to …
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Around The Bay
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ORCV
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On the day, there will be something for all ages with tours of boats, first responder vessels, air ambulance fly pasts, prominent speakers including: AMSA, Ports Victoria, Victoria Water Police, Australian Sailing, Air Ambulance, Vic Fisheries Authority, Coastguard, Boating Industry Assoc, Fire Rescue Victoria, Safe Transport Vic.
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Complementing the speaker’s program will be displays from a variety of marine safety organisations covering a wide range of topics including life jacket technology, maritime careers, safety regulations, community and sustainability, and ocean racing safety and the opportunity to get up close to Port Victoria rescue craft the 12.2m MV Lonsdale to be docked in the inner harbour at SYC.
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The Marine Safety Expo is to be held at Sandringham Yacht Club, Sunday July 21st from 10am – 4pm, suitable for yachties (racing and cruising), dinghy sailors, boaters, the fishing community and anyone who enjoys being on the water.
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