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News From GC- Peter Coleman
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Hello again fellow members. Well, it sure is winter. I expect it is like this every year being windy, wet and cold but one tends to blank out the unpleasant times of the past. I believe all our intrepid voyagers have safely reached their respective destinations, notably now in warmer climates. I have no doubt we have all been watching …
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Keelboat News
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New Race Management RHIB arrives
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A replacement RHIB for RB9 has recently been purchased. It is a 7.6m HIGHFIELD which will be a welcome addition and replacement of RB9. With it's offset console and large working area it will be a great asset to both club racing and regattas. RB9 will stay in the fleet until early next year as a extra option.
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OTB News
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Youth Member competing overseas
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Philip Cripsey is again representing AUS and RBYC at the IQ Foil Youth & Junior Championships.
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Held on Garda Lake Italy this is the second time for Philip at this event and he will be one of over 400 competitors. We wish him all the best.
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Training News
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September School Holidays, Term Training & Keelboat- Book Now
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The program for September school holidays is now available on the RBYC website. Sailing for all levels will be avavibale.
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. Details can be found using the below links
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Our popular Sunday term Training programs are avavibale to book . These fill up fast so be in quick.
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July Crew course FULL
July Spinnaker: 3 spots left
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All are 2 day course running 9.30 am - 4.30pm each day.
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August courses will be published soon
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Cruising News
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Solstice Swim review-Flames,bagpipes and smiles
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On Thursday 22nd the Aquatic members held the annual Winter Solstice swim. It was a great night with over 60 swimmers taking the plunge. The club then put on a curry in the members bar for just on 100 dinners. It was a very successful night and you can check out some of what went on with the below youtube video
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Cold Water Swimming Information Session- Save the Date
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9th July. For all new and 1-3 year members and a refresher for all other members of the section and the broader club if they wish to attend.
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Around The club
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Thomas Van donkelaar Senior
Paul Golding Senior Family
David Juers Crew
Dan Millwood Aquatic
Christopher Clark Gym
Jack Bines Intermediate
Ralfas Jegorovas Social
Anna Brasch Social
Lindy Freer Social
Sue Crew Social Extra
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8 Ball Grand Finalists
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As we go to print the final is being played. Winner will be announced at Presentation Night.
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Backstory
Coxinha is a very popular Brazilian street food. Victor's grandmother used to cook this dish for him every week when he was young, perfecting the recipe over the years. Now Victor continues to replicate this delicious recipe in her memory.
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On the field: the most exciting game this round took place at the MCG on Sunday afternoon between Collingwood and Adelaide. The game saw 5 lead changes and huge momentum swings. The Magpies saw a 27-point halftime lead quickly disappear in the third term as the Crows kicked 7 unanswered goals.
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ORCV
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Discount Yachting Winter Series – 4 longer passage races incorporating the 2 popular destination races to Blairgowrie & Geelong. Starting with an on-water distress drill before race 1 on June 24th. Only those who enter the series or race 1 can participate in the drill. Entries are open for the series and race 1 here https://www.orcv.org.au/winter-series
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Navionics & Fundamentals of Navigation, 2 courses. Navigation has changed a lot in the past few years. Learn how to use Navionics and learn the fundamentals of navigation by joining the 2 upcoming courses. Learn more here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/navigation
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Weather for Sailors – Robin Hewitt will once again be sharing his detailed knowledge on Weather for Sailors with module 1, the Fundamentals. Over 3 nights via an online platform. Learn more here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/weather-courses
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