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Storm Damage Repairs - Autumn 2017 photo: barge to be used to remove damaged wave panels Click here for page 1 of update Click here for page 2 of update Click here to be taken to Parks Victoria website update  Saturday Club Championship - A river cuts through rock not through its strength but it's perseverance.
Bon Voyage Tanya Lawton RO, you have been ACE this year!. We have some great club photos of the day taken by Sonia Dowdle - click here for the full gallery After a huge year of sailing at MYC and other clubs the OTB and Opti sailors decided to postpone the Club Champs to another weekend with some breeze (as there was none on Sunday!) and have a little excursion down the bay to visit some of the Bays Islands. 4 RIBS took everyone and the first stop was Mud Island to explore the inland lake and mud, then to the South Chanel Fort to check out the old Gun turrets and tunnels still in the island and then moving onto Queenscliff for lunch and Fish and Chips. On the way back we took a little spin out into Bass Straight with near perfectly flat heads. Next stop onto Sorrento Sailing Club along the pristine beaches of OCS camp, Portsea and Sorrento channel for an afternoon refreshment. Leaving Sorrento the kid’s knee boarded in the perfectly glassy water all the way back to Mornington - A really fun day was had for all and a BIG thanks to the private RIBS, Bret and Kelly James, GT, Greg Scherwinski and Dave Eickmeyer.  For the next ladies lunch our guest speaker will be Liz Jones from "Totally Toned" in Mornington. Don't like intense physical fitness? Have not exercised for some time? Have arthritis? Previous injuries? Back problems? The motorised beds allow you to tone and strengthen your muscles in a relaxed and low pressure environment. Come along to hear Liz speak and collect a voucher for a FREE no obligation 1 hour trial  "We boarded the tall ship Tenacious in Hobart early afternoon on Tuesday the 14th. We walked aboard to the welcome of the 1st mate and her crew......." Click here to see all photos and read Tonia's story about their journey  HBYC LADY SKIPPERS' RACESSHIRLEY FREEMANShirley Freeman was our first Female member and boat owner, sadly Shirley passed away in December 2014. In 2015, HBYC announced they would honour her by renaming the HBYC Lady Skippers Race to the Shirley Freeman Memorial Race. The race will now have 2 Trophies; Shirley Freeman Memorial Trophy (1st PHS boat) and the Lady Skippers Race Trophy (1st HBYC PHS Boat). We have also introduced the Senorita Cup Race for those who just want to get out there and give it a go.
For more on Shirley Freeman Click Here Race EntryShirley Freeman (Spinnaker-PPWCS) Bellissima Cup (Non-Spinnaker) PORT PHILLIP WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (PPWCS) Sunday 2 April - Shirley Freeman Memorial Trophy and Bellissima Cup (HBYC) Sunday 30 April - Brighton Lady Skippers' Series (RBYC) Sunday 28 May - Australian Sailing Victoria Region Keelboat Awards Presentation  Join us for #BITECON2017 – our big Business, Innovation, Technology and Efficiency event on May 10 @ #MorningtonRacecourse This is the best thing you could do for your business this year. Don’t miss out. Seats are limited. $125pp Early Bird if registered by 31st March 2017 (standard price $150) Thanks to MYC sponsors Smart Business Solutions MYC members will pay only $100. use PROMOTION CODE BITESAIL Book now: https://bitevictoriaconference.sslsvc.com/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=1  Parks Victoria have informed us today that works will commence next week in removing the damaged and submerged concrete sea wall panels .  A stormy start to the day did not stop 21 boats who knew the weather would be a perfect South easterly by 6pm. Racing was all going well for all until we got the call from Foamfast advised that they had lost their rudder. Racer X went to the rescue but a freak wave injured willing crew mate John Guest who finished up at Frankston Hospital for 12 hours with a dislocated kneecap, dislocated shin Joint, ruined raybans and severe bruising. Kon Cili won Race 6 on Friday Harbour Winning the Series and only one race to go are: 1st. Cocktail - Rob rainsford 35pts 2nd. Phoenix - Phoenix Syndicate 40pts 3rd Jesse - Graeme Pimlott. 40pts The Commodore asked to thank all the sailors on Saturday who offered their help to the on water race crew; John Mills, Tanya Lawton, Max Lynch and Rod Austin. She had some great feedback from our Saturday sailors saying that the atmosphere was fantastic! The first race began as a Northerly 340 degrees and by the third race was a Southerly at 210 degrees. Also who must be thanked is the crew that started the Queenscliff race at 10am and the final boat finished after 7.30pm. The natural elements of a flood tide and no wind in the end beat most competitors in the Queenscliff Race except for three and another retired due to a lack of quartermaster rations and whilst the tide, no wind must have been frustrating the Flake orders on the radio sounded worth the effort of travelling to Queenscliff. It was the AUDI Mornington FF and Etchells Club Championship Series on the weekend and currently leading the series after 18 races are FF's - #3857 Under The Pump , Joe Etherson Etchells - #1011 Quantum Leap, Chris Jackson. In the Queensland Destination Race Div.1 1st Javelin- Mark Nicholson Div. 2 no finishers Div.3 1st Mixed Nuts - Tim O Grady, 2nd Messin About Paul Copeland.  Just a couple of reminders to members:
A really interesting presentation from Mal Hart Director of Hart Marine had all glued to their seats listening to the passion of building sailing craft to now building Pilot Boats. About Hart Marine The name Hart Marine has become synonymous with high performance pilot transfer vessels. Today, the distinctive beak bow of the ORC pilot boat can be seen in ports across Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Hart Marine are Australia’s foremost pilot boat manufacturer, building the ORC (designed by French Naval Architects Pantocarene) in Australia to the highest standards. The focus at Hart Marine is on safety, comfort and functionality for pilots and coxswains, delivered through the self-righting, ultra-functional ORC pilot boat. Hart Marine manufactures their world-class boats in Yuilles Rd, Mornington and employs 62 local people in the process, as well as many Peninsula-based suppliers and service providers. Click here for the picture gallery:   Your last chance to book for a berth at HBYC and a reservation for the Italian night dinner need to be lodged at the Race Office by 18:00hrs Sunday March 26th 2017.
Click here for flyer Click here for booking form  Yes, it’s on again! - BIGGER & BETTER THAN LAST YEAR!!! While sailing takes a winter break everyone can win on Friday nights at the MYC where you can challenge the football tipping competition, eat, drink, and enjoy the company of members & guests. Come Join the Activities and Fun FOOTY TIPPING... Just $35 per head covers your tipping for this seasons’ home & away AFL fixture (23 rounds). And $15 if you want to enter the Tontine The club is aiming for 50 + entries and look what you could win…! First Prize - 50% of Total Pool Second Prize – 30% 0f Total Pool Third Prize 20% of Total Pool Members who introduce 2 or more guests to the club tipping go into the weekly Friday night Wine draw And look what else Friday night offers… HAPPY HOUR 6pm to 7pm – Cheap Drinks and Free Rocks Nibbles. Yes! ...it all happens every Friday and some Thursdays, the first round being Thursday the 23rd of March 17 - Everyone is welcome to join in! To enter just register your name on the list at the bar & pay your entry fee (either to Sarah in the MYC office or in person to Andy Whitbourne) y the start of the first round of footy which is Thursday the 23rd March
 The Special Sailing Instructions for the 2017 Hobsons Bay Destination Race have been published. You can find them on the MYC website under the menu item >>Sailing >>Special Sailing Instructions, or, to save you from surfing a moment longer, you can click here.  ORCV OCEAN TRAINING
Ideal for Keelboat and Multihull Sailors who may want to learn to cruise or race beyond the limits of Port Phillip Bay. Go out ‘Beyond the Bay’ and ‘Live the dream, with “Beyond the Bay” Roadshow The BTB Roadshow presentation will focus on the enjoyment of venturing beyond club racing to the exciting world of ocean sailing. Key areas covered will include; 1. The history, role and activities of the ORCV in fostering ocean sailing. 2. The many amazing destinations that await prospective ocean sailors, by both racing and cruising. 3. An brief overview of the additional skills and equipment required that help to make ocean sailing safer (covered in more depth during the BTB lecture series). The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria invites you to the Beyond the Bay Roadshow. Further information regarding the program: http://www.orcv.org.au/index.php/overview-schedule CLUB: MORNINGTON YACHT CLUB DATE: MONDAY 3RD APRIL TIME:7PM Click here for flyer  The New AWQ VHF Marine Radio Licence Certificate Course will be conducted at Mornington Yacht Club on:
Tuesday the 21st of March 6-9pm Wednesday the 26th of April 6-9pm Wednesday the 24th of May . 6-9pm The MYC Member price is just $155 pp (normal price $175). To book and for any enquiries please call Ross on: 0413 432 264 or contact the office Click here for flyer We had the 2nd Mornington Sea Scout (Cubs) experiencing the club on Thursday and the Coutas visiting on the Saturday. Our members enjoyed their company  Come along to the club for some relaxing music on Sunday the 2nd of April from 3.00pm until 6.00pm. We have local singer Sarah Gardner coming to entertain us - Sarah is a well know local artist, many of you may well already know of her reputation from playing at the Grand Hotel and Beaches. $5 per adult (Kids free) - bring your friends and family!  It was great to see the Coutas at Mornington
A great day on Saturday and all seasons on Sunday. We all arrived with 30 knot Easterly and Storms and at the end of the race it was a 2-5 knot southerly and Sunshine! Thank you to all the Volunteers!! Steve Bardsley, Sue Redman, John Randall, Sheryl Schumacher, Jen Roep, Ian Robertson, Bruce Carter, Stan Austin, Kelly Knowles, Amanda Ross, John Best, Shaun Miles, Brian Fraser, Graeme Vertigan. Noel Lane, Sonja Dowdle, Mark Lauricella Thank and Welcome Back to RO Peter Spokes and Lynn Spokes. Thank you James Mighell and Couta Boat Association Thank you Phil Hall , Richard Hurley and SSCBC Click Here for all results. Click here for Picture gallery |
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