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Just having returned from the Club after sailing in the first race of the season, it was wonderful to see members and visiting sailors participating in a large number of events. There was something for everyone with keelboats, Etchells, Dragons, 2.4s VxOnes, and WASZPs racing on a number of different courses on a frustrating day characterised by large wind shifts …
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Peter Taylor Trophy
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Race 1 is being held this Saturday by RBYC. An annual event between RBYC and SYC for keel boats it draws a large fleet from both clubs. A two race series over the season with each club hosting a race.
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Entry is via the Top Yacht entry system: You will need to know your Top Yacht password.
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SSI's will be posted Thursday 12th October on RBYC website
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Man Overboard (MOB) seminar 13th Oct
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Skipper and crew are invited to attend a MOB seminar we are holding at the club. This will be a highly informative evening with speakers from ORCV sharing their Knowledge and Experience. So whether your are seasoned sailor or new to the sport we hope you can join us for what will be a fantastic evening. There will be time for Q&A so get prepared
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Please register using the below link
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Etchells - 1st Mid Gybe Crisis
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VXones - 1st Victoria's Other Secret
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2.4 - 1st Australia II.IV
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WAZSP SLALOM REGATTA Review
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RBYC hosted its first regatta of the season being the WAZSP Slalom regatta over the weekend. A fleet of 19 boats came from as far afield as NSW to compete . The two day event consisted of 6 qualifying races on day one and 4 on day two. Then the top ten boats from this were put into the finals. …
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Attention Keelboat skippers - SailPass
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We all understand the benefits of attracting new crew members to the club. Are you happy to take one or two novice crew for twilight or Saturday racing? Twilight racing in particular is a great opportunity to showcase the benefits of crewing on a keelboat – the pleasure of the racing itself and the camaraderie afterwards.
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Contact the sailing office if you are happy to welcome novice crew onto your boat. Your reward will be the smiles of people enjoying themselves on the day and a greater pool of experienced crew into the future.
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Thanks, Niesje (Commodore)
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Have you won a World Championship as an RBYC member?
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As part of completing our documented history, we would like to compile a list of all RBYC members who have been part of a World Championship winning crew. There is an honour board in the hallway upstairs in the club listing some of the famous names who have done well overseas, but we know it isn’t complete.
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If you have sailed on a winning boat in a world championship and were an RBYC member at the time (or know anyone who else who has) can you please provide the following details to Commodore Niesje Hees at [email protected]
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- Name and year of Championship
- Name of boat
- Your position on the boat
- Name of skipper and other crew if available
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OCTOBER: UP COMING RACING
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OTB News
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OTB Race Management Volunteers needed
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The new season brings a regular racing calendar for the OTB fleets. For this to happen we need race management volunteers to help out. Roles include Mark Laying, Timers, Recorders, Flags and boat drivers. So whether you are already volunteering or you would like to join, please contact Chad in the sailing Office for details [email protected]
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Sunday Racing
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The first of the official season racing to place on Sunday and we had a great turn out. The weather was kind and the race Management team got 3 races in which was fantastic
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We have a break next week for Sail Sandy
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Next racing is 23/10/2022
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Not to late to enter. Contact the office
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Training News
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RBYC Discover Sailing Center
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Yachtmaster School: Up coming Dates
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Coastal Navigation $500 plus equipment
Weekends – 2 days (8.30am-5.00pm)
Extra materials required, order online:
15-16 October
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RYA Day Skipper Theory bridging $600
Prerequisite: Coastal Navigation course,
Weekends – 2 days (8.30am-5.30pm) PLUS an evening exam (6pm–9pm):
22-23 October exam TBA
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RYA Yachtmaster Theory $1200
– 5 days classroom theory
7-11 November PLUS Exam
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Safety and Sea Survival $500
2 days (9.00am–5.00pm):
26-27 November
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Marine Radio Operators $300
2 evenings (6.30pm–9.30pm):
17 & 24 October
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RYA Diesel course $350
2 evenings (6.30pm–9.30pm):
11 & 25 October
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Back at RBYC
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The Melbourne Etchells Fleet is thrilled that John Bertrand has brought his Etchells back to RBYC and we look forward to seeing Triad 2020 on the water. Many of you have now see the Netflix special Untold: The Race of the Century – all sailors will also be very much entertained by the Shirley Robertson two part interview with John. Here is a link – well worth a listen.
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Cleaner Sailing Committee
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As we are setting up our boats and sailing equipment for the new sailing season, let’s remember to make as little impact on the environment as possible. Include the following in your new sailing season checklist: Old lifejackets? Send to the Life Jacket Recycling Program ‘LifeBags’ for re-purposing into shoulder bags. Please place your donated life jackets in the red …
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Summer Pool Competition
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The summer pool competition entries are now open. All members welcome and free of charge. There are two competitions Singles Pool Pot Black Trophy Doubles Pool Doubles Pool Trophy
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The emphasis is on having fun and meeting new friends at the Yacht Club. Even if you are not a regular player, a good half hour beckons. Get your name …
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MEMBERS DRAW
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Last Draw: Friday 7th October
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JACKPOT: $300
Drawn at 7pm in the Members Bar you must be onsite to win
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NEW MEMBERS
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Vivek Mathew Crew
Elias Zraicat Gym
Jennifer Baker Social
Kerry Minihan Social
Helen Aberdeen Social
Nina Anastasiou Social
Domenic Lynch Intermediate
Ben Paynter Intermediate
Cecilia Lynch Youth
Gracie Lynch Youth
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Learn how to ride a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
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The Coasting Sup program is about to commence its sixth Spring/Summer season out front of the RBYC. It has been successful in teaching many participants to learn how to SUP correctly and safely.
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Sharon Bourke is an accredited, experienced, Surfing Australia SUP Instructor and will be with you all the way, guiding you through the correct techniques, having you paddling confidently throughout the summer and beyond. All premium Fanatic SUP equipment is supplied and each group lesson is held for 1 hour. If the provided dates on the website don’t suit, we can certainly arrange other dates. If you would like more information go to the website, call, text or email Sharon on
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