Click here to see all of the great photos taken during the Flying Fifteen Nationals held here recently.

High res images of around 4MB are available buy and will be emailed to you -  $15 each. 

Please nominate the file number (s) required on the attached order form and email back to the MYC office  [email protected]

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).   
& $15 if you want to enter the Tontine

Look what you could win…!                         
First Prize - 40% of Total Pool
Second Prize – 30% 0f Total Pool
Third Prize 15% of Total Pool
Fourth Prize 10% of Total Pool &  Fifth Prize 5% of Total Pool

This year we are introducing a Joker Round - The instructions will be posted on the board or click here

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 22nd of March 18  -  guests are welcome to join in too.
 
To enter just register your name & pay your entry fee either to  Sarah in the MYC office or in person to Andy Whitbourne by the start of the first round of footy which is Thursday the 22nd of March

For club race results - click here

Click here to view the full gallery

Happy Birthday Barbara! Glad you celebrated in style at the club & a lovely sunset to end your day :)

Jukes of Hazzard skippered by Brendon Jukes and crewed by Brian Jukes & Matthew Houvenagel.  Great facial expression!!! Alex McKinnon photography click here for the link to the article

Australian Grand Prix Green Fleet Sailing is back again in 2018!
 
As a part of the 2018 Australian Grand Prix, The Boatshed is offering the chance to be a part of the action through two exciting junior (strictly U14) events suitable for Green Fleet sailors. Entry is FREE for participants and includes entry to the Grand Prix for one parent/guardian. Limited places available so register NOW to secure your place!
 
The Australian Grand Prix Green Fleet Challenge on Saturday 24th March 2018 is suitable for all recent Tackers 3 and all new Green Fleet participants. It will include coaching from 2pm – 3:30pm and a series of Green Fleet Challenges from 4:30pm – 6:00pm (break from 3:30pm – 4:30pm).
Participant Entry here: http://www.yachtingaustralia.com.au/Entry/?EID=86349
 
The Australian Grand Prix Green Fleet Sprint Series on Sunday 25th March 2018 is suitable for all advanced Green Fleet participants. It will include coached sprint series style introductory racing from 4:00pm – 6:30pm (with a short break).
Participant Entry here: http://www.yachtingaustralia.com.au/Entry/?EID=86350
 
The Boatshed’s fleet of OziOptis will be provided free of charge as well as instructors & life jackets.
 
Entry to the circuit must be made at Gate 3 Pedestrian at 10:20am on both Saturday and Sunday. We will then enter the circuit as a group and will be able to enjoy the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix before meeting at The Boatshed at 1:15pm on Saturday 24th March and 3:15pm on Sunday 25th March.
 
The accompanying parent/guardian must provide their full name and a headshot as per the AGPC Photo Identification Standards attached. These must be sent to Adam Gristwood at [email protected] along with the name of the participant(s) that they are accompanying.

Click here for the official Grand Prix Accreditation process
Click here for AGPC Accreditation standard of photo ID

Please find below the link to the article that now appears in the Mornington News.
 
https://issuu.com/morningtonnews/docs/mn_13th_march_2018/6

Marlay Point Overnight Race
With the 50th anniversary of the Marlay Point Overnight Race being celebrated this year, there were 240 entrants on the start line for the annual race to Paynesville for trailable yachts. A big MYC contingent of 12 boats made the trip. The race was sailed in very light winds and as usual was a test of skill, patience and endurance, with many boats taking over 16 hours to complete the course. Some great results with Pipalini (Mitch Baylis) and Scratch (David Eickmeyer) taking handicap honours in division C  and division D respectively. Phil Mannes proved as wily as usual finishing 2nd across the line in division A .
Well done to everyone including Endless Advice, Beau Brummell, Himalayan Woman, Mixed Nuts, Messin About, Seaspray, Fake News, Heaven Can Wait and Pippin. Anyone that competes in a Marlay Point knows what a great experience it is. As usual many of us have already said “never again”, but for some reason we keep going back.........Tim O"Grady

Amendments to the Calendar of Events - click here for details

​Well what a night last Saturday was, The White Party Beatles theme was a huge success and the feedback throughout the night and subsequently has been so overwhelmingly positive.

A massive thank you to the social Committee, Bev, Sophie and Sheryl along with others that helped in making the evening the success it was.
Also a big thank you to Rob, Frank, Kirstine, Sarah and the team from the Rocks, the food was amazing. 
Click here to view the photos from the night  taken by the lovely Sonja :)

The Special Sailing Instructions for the Queenscliff Destination Race have now been released. They can be found under the Sailing heading on the website (Special Sailing Instructions sub-heading) or, you can twitch your index finger and get to them here.

YOU ARE INVITED...click here to continue reading

The Board of the Foundation is pleased to provide an update on its activities since we last reported to you in our 2017 Annual report.  In that report we outlined the three programs that had been identified as the initial focus of the Foundation's activities:
-the purchase of 6 Pacer dinghies for use in junior sail training and in School team racing activities
-to assist members with financial assistance to compete in major Championship events
-to assist in the Club's established Sailability programs providing sailing experiences for disabled athletes.

​On Friday 16 February you will be aware that the 6 Pacer dinghies were christened and sailed for the first time, opening a new and exciting era of junior sail training at the Club.  In addition the Club's training manager will be engaging with local schools to establish a team racing program which  is expected will attract more members over time into the Club.  The Pacers cost $48,909 and were paid for entirely out of your Foundation funds.

In November 2017 the Foundation provided $2,000 towards the cost of three crews competing in the 420 Australian Championships and the World Titles held in Perth. All of the crews were members of the Victorian Sailing Team and had trained for months in preparation for the Titles. The recipients of the award were:
Matilda and Lily Richardson

​Sophie Jackson and Laura Harding

Chloe Harper and Lucy Gray.

The National Championships attracted a high calibre fleet of 95 boats and our crews acquitted themselves very well. The results were:
Sophie and Laura 21st (3rd Australian girls)
Lily and Matilda 57th (1st Australian Under 17 girls).
Chloe and Lucy 73rd (10th Australian girls)

Unfortunately Matilda Richardson suffered a severe shoulder injury in pre Regatta training and Laura Harding injured her knee in the first heat of the World Titles following the Nationals.  These injuries impacted two of our crews and hampered their ability to compete at their best.  The Richardsons were only able to compete in two heats of the Worlds due to this injury, but our girls capped off the Regatta when Lily Richardson teamed up with Sophie Jackson in the last heat winning in the Ladies fleet.  Sophie and Laura came 6th overall in the Ladies fleet.

​Following the Regattas in Perth Matilda and Lily Richardson travelled to Brisbane to compete in the Australian Youth Championships.  Despite the continuing problems with Matilda's shoulder, which forced them to retire in the second heat, the girls were successful in being selected in the Australian Youth Sailing Team after winning the Under 17 girls 420 Title.

As a result of this victory the girls have a busy schedule of events coming up. They will be representing Australia in a regatta in Japan in May as members of the Australian Youth Sailing Team, followed by the World Youth Championships in Corpus Christy USA in July and hopefully the 420 Under 17 world Championships in Newport Rhode Island in August 2018.  I am sure that all members will join with us in wishing the girls well as they continue to represent our Club and Australia with distinction.

In respect of Sailability the Foundation has recently contributed $1,368 towards the cost of replacement sails for two Access dinghies in our Sailability fleet.

Following these initiatives the Foundation has funds of $11,779 at the end of January.  We see the Foundation as a continuing means of assisting sailing at Mornington in so many ways and encourage you all to continue contributing what you can to assist us in achieving our goals.  The Club is experiencing high demand for keel boat training and would like to purchase a suitable boat to meet this need.  In addition we would like to continue, and expand, financial assistance to our leading sailors as they attend major regattas.  If you have an interest in other initiatives we would be pleased to hear from you.

Donations can be made through the Australian Sports Foundation to the Mornington Yacht Club Foundation and are tax deductable. Alternatively they can be made directly to the Club through contacting the office.
​
Stuart Gooley
Chairman

MYC Office Hours - Labour Day Weekend

Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday - 8.30am to 3.30pm

“Every human being has a basic instinct to help each other out. This instinct is found in every culture without exception.”      Andy Weir
It was the crew of Phoenix’s turn on Saturday to act instinctively: Peter Green, Bill Bennet, Craig, Scotty and David

A small fishing boat with 2 young men on board capsized and were in the water for at least 30 minutes with just about no hope when the crew of Phoenix spotted a hand waving. The fisherman was to say later that he was about to give up. 2 lives saved. Well done!!

The reaction from the crew priceless: “ When you see someone in need, instinctively you go and help out and it was our privilege to be there at the right time.”

The Soiree

The big bi annual social night  - The White Party with a Beatles theme was a fantastic event and well attended by over 160 people and well delivered by our events team consisting of Social committee members and others , Bev, Sophie, Sheryl and all the rest well done. The Rocks delivered yet again, well done. 

Sailing

• Girls sail on the Friday at DBYC. Well done to all the MYC members that competed. Lilly and Matilda First, great Job. 
• Good luck to all those doing State Titles, Marley Point Regatta etc over the long weekend. We also have over 15 Optis doing the States at Blairgowrie including 10 green fleeters, 8 Trailables ( approx.) doing Marley Point, 5 420s at SSCBC.
• Great to see the good numbers out on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Chris Jackson
Commodore

We are really getting our stuff together guys!
​
There must have been at least 20 kids in boats or on the beach enjoying the evening. Together with heaps of parents, snags and great conversations I think we have all created something special.  Introducing music on the beach this session was a great idea; let’s keep it on the checklist for each session...at the rate we are going I reckon it won’t be long before we install a disco ball in the opti shed!
Will White officially named his boat Megabyte! Great job Sophie getting that done.

On the water we had Greg Sharman, Henry Heron, Sophie Jackson and of course Ella. They had a few boats to muster but as always had the kids engaged...you make it look so easy.

A special mention to Jay Polson who is definitely getting the “Boom-ed” award this year. A fat lip all weekend isn’t enough to stop this kid; I hear Jay is keen to keep sailing…good on you Jay, we look forward to seeing you next week.

Great to see Samuel Ede back and Abby & Sarah Young check out the fun.

Thanks Mel for coming along for a chat.

REMINDER: There is no session this coming Friday (9 March) due to the Optimist State Championship over the long weekend. For all those that have entered…Have FUN!!!
​
Next Friday Fun/Ella’s Fun Coaching will be 16 March; I will send out some details closer to the date.
Cheers, Bret

​http://mornington.harcourts.com.au/Property/736647/VMG27472/9-47-Green-Island-Ave

We have had to change the dates of the MYC Laser/Sabre coaching  sessions.
​The new dates for coaching sessions for the remainder of the season are..  March 4, March 25 and April 22 (Sunday 1PM).  Please put these in your diary if you are available. Here is a diary of laser events you might consider. Note that Laser States in March 17-18. 
 
4th March - Laser MYC squad
11th March - Frankston Activate day (Also Labour Day Long Weekend)
18th March - Laser States
25th March - Laser MYC squad
1st April – Easter
22nd April -  Laser MYC squad
 
If the wind looks good and we have interest, then those sailing in the morning on Sunday’s when we don’t have coaching might head out for a sail together in the afternoon. 
 
Contact Mike for more information <[email protected]>

Hi All
Conditions were tough getting out but the wind and waves only added to the excitement for this bunch of Friday Funners!

A big thankyou to Sophie Jackson and Nick Sharman who were great help with launching; I watched from the jetty and it was very enjoyable to see how their experience turned what seemed a hard mission into a new skill.

Always great to see some new faces. Trust you had fun Oscar and Digby Crittenden and hope to see you next week.

It was an amazing effort by Alfie who took Digby out for a ride. Watching him push his boat through the waves while keeping his first crew safe was inspiring. How you got through those waves I have no idea? Digby had a great time by the look on his face.

Millie and Henri also came back with big grins after Hunter and Tom took them for a spin on a Feva; thanks Hunter and Tom, we always look forward to seeing you out there on the Feva.

Liam, Ella, Declan and Will are getting more familiar with their boats by the great sailing they demonstrated. It is wonderful to see you taking care of them and washing them down after sailing.

A few of the kids thought the boogie board was the way to go and took advantage of the surf. Seems we had the harbour covered with activities.

Andrew once again a great job on the BBQ however there appears some competition from Jack Vermeer.   
Looking Forward
Looking at Ella’s Fun Coaching there are only 3 Sessions remaining and the last (23 March) coincides with the Junior Party! Book online www.trybooking.com/357286

I am hoping many of us get a chance to be part of the remaining sessions and we have big turnouts. The group has grown over summer and have all been fantastic at welcoming new families; something we want to continue.

For those new to the group or encouraging friends to join in here is a quick link to booking a session. The webpage also explains a little bit more of what we are about.
www.morningtonyc.net.au/ellas-fun-coaching.html
Cheers
Bret