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Victory Cup 2019- Contact Sundance Marine to book!

23/9/2019

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Members & Friends Lunch- Friday 4th October

23/9/2019

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Girls Out Sailing 2019-20 Click below for more info!

23/9/2019

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ORCV celebrating the 70th Anniversary!

19/9/2019

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The 70th anniversary will be marked in a variety of ways, including a gathering of past commodores, members, committees and volunteers at Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) on 8 October; the same night ORCV season’s trophy presentation and AGM will take place. Martin Vaughan the ORCV Commodore reflects on the rich history of the club http://ow.ly/eVcw50wejnK

Picture: SV Monsoon B176 RBYC 1974 Westcoaster off South Cape (Club Archives)

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Information Night- Thursday 3rd October

19/9/2019

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Places still available for Trailables Summer Storage 2019-2020

19/9/2019

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Mornington Yacht Club still have limited spaces left to store your Trailables boat over Summer 2019-2020.

  • To have Storage you need to be a full member of the club.
  • Have your vessel stored and set to use at a moment's notice.
  • Tiring of rigging and trailing, use MYC as a base for sailing all of Port Phillip Bay.
  • Club has a strong Sailing program with 6 passage races per season, 25 twilight races on Thursday's and every Saturday.
  • Top class restaurant The Rocks open 7 days a week and members bar prices available.
  • Welcoming, family friendly club with strong junior division for the nippers.
  • 7 Days Full Access to the club facilities.
  • Invite Family & Friends Along.
  • Priority Invitation to club events.
  • And The Best View In Mornington!!
 
Only $2,180 for a Senior Membership & Trailable Summer Storage!

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Sailability Promo at Mornington Theatre

17/9/2019

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The Australian release of Downton Abbey on Thursday 12th September at the Mornington Cinema is accompanied by a 30second promo for MYC Sailability community programs. A 30second promo sounds an incredibly short period of time but in fact it is the standard time for a theatre advertisement. Many go longer but the cost soars.

The well- known local identity Ian McCann, owner of the theatre, has most generously offered MYC Sailability, a 30second time slot prior to all public screenings in his theatre for the period of one month, on a nil cost basis, as his contribution to our community programs.

This is an extraordinarily generous offer and we are indebted to Ian for his support of MYC Sailability.
The film was shot by Charlie Hurd, a Year 11 student at Balcombe Grammar School, using his prized drone and a digital camera, on the final day of Wednesday sailing last season. He is the son of Andrew Hurd, a long- time supporter of our programs including donating “Nupol” one of our 303 fleet and selling us our new Dolphin support boat the “Joe Karam” as a bare hull, straight out of the mould, complete with trailer on a strictly cost basis to him. Charlie is keen to develop his commercial photography when he completes Year12 in 2020.

The connection to MYC Sailability for the Hurd family has come through Charlie’s grandfather Mike Hurd, being a long- time friend of Mick Daddo, where the two met in business as wool buyers following Mike migrating to Australia in the late 1950s So you see how the wheels go round!
For all club members, this is an outstanding opportunity to promote the Mornington Yacht Club as a social face to the community through its sailability programs, to encourage anyone but particularly people with a disability, to come and experience the joy of sailing.

We, being the volunteers at MYC Sailability, hope all members take the opportunity to see the promo sometime during the coming month and in so doing, support our local cinema and Ian McCann and his team in particular. As many of you will know, it has been a really tough year for Ian including an extended hospital stay and a long period of recuperation. The theatre has been ably run by Allen Van Padge in Ian’s absence and I’m very grateful for his support and help, along with Riley Sugars, while Ian has been recouperating.

All theatre goers are delighted to see him return to work during the last week with a brand new look--- A blossoming beard! Thank you again Ian, we are extremely grateful for your wonderful contribution.

Mick Daddo
    
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Intrepid Traveller fourth edition 2019 by Pam & Noel Heyes

16/9/2019

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Monday 12th August.         
Bribie Island.

Day one.

We decided to stay at the Silver Shores caravan park situated on the main land near the bridge the entrance to Bribie Island. The reason to choose this park was because it is alongside the boat ramp with easy access to the estuary. Once checked in our host was most helpful guiding me onto the site, which turned out to be a wonderful position with the van facing east, as such we had sunshine into the annex all day long, a bonus.The caravan park fees were reasonable at $26.00 per night for a seven-night stay, a quiet park with approximately 80% permanent residents, another retirement accommodation area, most neat well-designed residences.
Once set up we walked the area to acclimatise ourselves, near bye was a coffee shop overlooking a marina, a fish & chip shop, which we were assured the fish & chips were to die for and a magnificent hotel sitting high on a hill overlooking Moreton Bay, what a beautiful spot. We also checked out the Big 4 caravan park close to the hotel and it was a magnificent holiday resort with water slides, swimming pools, games rooms with plenty of areas for exercise. A wonderful family venue.

Day Two.
Time to launch the boat and try out the fishing in the area, first to check out the best area to fish, the Fish Brain app pointed to the bridge where a great variety of fish are caught this to be my destination. As I was launching the boat a fisherman was returning from a mornings fishing upon asking about his catch he said after three hours not a bite. Undaunted I made for the bridge where there was another fisherman already anchored there, this must be the spot. Anchor down lines baited and cast under the bridge now patience. After four hours fishing both the outgoing and incoming tides under the bridge and near a sand bar only one decent bite, which took my line and nothing else. Nor did I see anyone else catching fish. The boat retrieved and located back on the rhino roof rack where it will stay for the rest of our time here.                                                                                                    

Day Three. 
After a relaxing morning we decided to try out the hotel for lunch, this is an up-market hotel their restaurant very nicely appointed, we decided to eat outside to take in the wonderful scenery, the food was excellent and the venue relaxing. In front of the hotel is a very large grassed area and at the water front a jetty, which will moor several visiting boats and close to the Hotels seafood restaurant on the water’s edge. After lunch we drove over to Bribie checked out the golf courses drove around the marina and headed to the ocean beach where we walked the beach, a relaxing afternoon.

Days Four, five, six and seven.
During this time, we walked the bridge to Bribie Island to the village overlooking Moreton Bay, checked out the market, had the fish and chips, a local specialty and then along the beach walkway back along the bridge to the van, a nine-kilometre walk. We also returned to the hotel and spoiled ourselves with a seafood platter just delicious and enjoyed a coffee or two at the mariner coffee shop. In all we had a very relaxing seven days doing very little. Bribie Island, some statistics. Bribie Island is the smallest of three sand Islands sheltering the northern part of Moreton Bay. The others being Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island. The name Bribie originates from the Aboriginal name Boorabee meaning Koala bear. Bribie Island is 34kilometre long and 8 kilometres wide, the ocean beach facing the coral sea is a great fishing and four wheel driving recreational area, the golf courses are challenging and very popular well supported by local residents, there is an excellent mariner with properties at very reasonable prices many with a floating berth. Bribie Islands population is approximately 17000 growing at a very slow rate. The indigenous population is some 1.6%. If we decided to move north Bribie Island would be high on our preferences.

Monday 19th August.
Today we drive to Esk to visit Fritz & Christiana, Fritz recently had his 77th birthday, which was on the 7th of the 7th a rather special day enjoyed by us all. Once again, we were made very welcome enjoyed some wonderful food and much talk catching up on family matters and a multitude of other subjects.

Tuesday 20th August.
Today we head to Marburg to once again look into the leak in our Daughters swimming pool but first to the Girls Café for lunch food is always great here. On arrival to our daughter’s property we found that the water level in the pool was just below skimmer box and after some advice from a friend I filled the pool and started the filter system, bingo the leak identified. With the concrete dry it did not take long to see water coming from the filter. All that was needed was to tighten a pipe fitting, but as I did one of the glued sections gave way bugger. A trip to Bunnings, glue, pipe and a joiner purchased repair complete. This meant an overnight stop at the Marburg show grounds to allow the glue to set.

Wednesday 21st  to  28th August.
Back to start the filter and check for leaks, all working well no leaks. However, I noticed some damage to the wall at the end of the pool and it needed repair. Some two hours later the repair complete and an excuse to visit the Girls Café for lunch again.
Now on our way to Tenah Marah to Tracie’s home a few more jobs to help out with and time to spend with our grandson’s. All jobs complete, time to watch the boys play soccer and take in a couple of movies. Tracie took us to the old rail yards in Brisbane now transformed into a wonderful botanic garden, Roma Park, created by the landscape Architect Colin Campbell. What a marvellous transformation and considering that it was only created 10 years ago it is well established. The paths meander through 16 hectares of gardens with water falls and creeks, which make their way to large ponds. There are lawns where one can just sit and relax or play games with the family and picnic areas with barbeques for public use, the odours coming from the barbeques got the gastric juices running with Indian, Asian and the good old Aussie sausage and onion filling the air. When in Brisbane this is a must place to visit.

Wednesday 28th August to 3rd September.
Our goodbyes to Tracie and the boy’s and on our way to Pottsville to catch up with Bevan & Cathy at their favourite caravan park. The Pottsville North caravan park.                                                              The caravan park has good size sites is quiet, has new clean amenities and is just a short walk to the village, beach and Bowls club, a great place to stay. At $36.00 per night for a seven night stay we thought quite reasonable. Chris & Glenys Leighton also joined us at the park and we all enjoyed the walks along the beach, the many visits to the café bakery, dinner at the local pub via the courtesy bus, great food, and a game of golf at Chinderah. We once again caught up with Howard & Rhonda and in all had a relaxing time here.                                                                  
Pottsville is situated on the Cudgera Creek, which runs parallel with the beach, the beach is white fine sand and wonderful to walk along however swimming here can be quite dangerous with powerful rips. The population is around 7000 with many new and modern homes a very tidy area. It is close to Tweed Heads a major city with all facilities and soon to have a significant hospital servicing the area. The climate here is very pleasant all year round. This caravan park has recently introduced a full payment for forward bookings even if twelve months out, naturally very few if any are making bookings for next year.

Wednesday 4th to 10th September.
Our next stop Lennox Head, the caravan park borders Lake Ainsworth a fresh water lake fed by an underground spring with a short walk to the ocean beach, another beautiful area. Bevan & Cathy who were also at the park recommended this location a great choice. A seven-night stay was $40.00. a night.                                                                                              
 Once again large sites both grassed and some with concrete pads clean modern facilities and close to shops, café’s, restaurants and hotels. We again walked the beach and to the headland a strenuous walk but worth the effort as the views were excellent. We tried out several of the local cafe’s but our favourite place was the life saving club just opposite the park. Great coffee and food, friendly service. There are now some twenty fires raging in both southern Queensland and northern New South Wales all out of control. Eight of these fires lit by teenagers caught by the authorities as they boasted of their stupidity on facebook. The CFA have done a marvellous job in that few properties have been destroyed and no lives lost, however one fireman has serious injuries let us hope he fully recovers. The smoke from these fires is covering a huge area including Lenox Heads and is now becoming quite uncomfortable. Lenox Head has a population of approximately 8000, Patrick Rafter one of my favourite Aussie tennis players lives here, it is a marvellous relaxing place to stay and is ideal for hang gliding off the point and surfing.

Our next stop Red Rock.

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Members & Friends Lunch 06-09-19

10/9/2019

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"We were greeted with a delicious wine tasting from Tina of Montalto"
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September 10th, 2019

10/9/2019

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Our Commodore Greg Martin exchanging burgee's at Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town with Commodore Neil Gregory.
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ORCV Winter Series – Overnight Navigator’s Challenge

2/9/2019

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The ORCV Navigator’s Challenge with multiple starts and courses provides tactical challenges and valuable experience to those thinking of completing an overnight passage, ocean race or just cruising.

It’s a race of strategy and planning your voyage as points are awarded based on the legs completed, time of arrival, if a motor was used, then factored against your handicap.

Start this tactical race starts from either BYS, RGYS, MYC, RBYC, WYC and finishes at 9 am at Hobsons Bay Yacht Club.

For more information refer to the Sailing Instructions Appendix J https://www.orcv.org.au/docman-link/2019-racing/2019-ws/3443-2019-mws-sailing-instructions-update-v1-03-1/file 

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GIRLS OUT SAILING 2019-20 Program- Expressions of Interest

2/9/2019

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Come and be involved in a fabulous program that introduces you to the wonderful world of sailing… Learn the ropes, take to the seas and make new friendships- all at your local friendly yacht club. ⛵️
Only $150 for 5 sessions, which includes a 6 sailing day passes at MYC. 😍
Program will be start in October 2019, dates yet to be confirmed. Get in quick as spots are limited and will fill up fast!

Expressions of Interest please contact Tayla in the MYC office on 59757001 or admin@morningtonyc.net.au

For more information: https://www.morningtonyc.net.au/girls-out-sailing.html

Hope to hear from you soon!! ⛵️⛵️⛵️

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