King Island Race (Friday, 7 March) 
Registrations are open for the 114nm race to King Island.  It’s tactical sailing that brings us to this unique island whose hospitality and steaks are absolutely worth the trip.  Berthing is limited, enter or find out more here: 
https://www.orcv.org.au/king-island 

Safety & Sea Survival Course – (Sunday, 2 March) 
The next in-person day is March 2nd.  Participants complete an interactive online component of the course before attending the in-person day.  If this date doesn’t work for your diary, reserve your place now for June 1, September 7 or November 30. 
Confidently support your skipper and other crew members by gaining a deeper understanding of safety and survival.  Reserve your place here: 
Full Course: https://www.orcv.org.au/training/sea-safety-and-survival-course 
Refresher Course:  https://www.orcv.org.au/training/sss-refresher-course 

Rip Tour Port Phillip Heads (Sunday,16 March) 
You can read a book, diagrams and marine charts, but seeing it from the water with expert guidance is different.  The annual Rip Tour is a practical on-water training event where experienced offshore navigators share information on how and when to transit safely.  Everyone gets a headset so they don’t miss any commentary on navigation aids, tides, lead lights, shipping channels and a copy of the ORCV’s Rip Guide.  The 2025 tour departs Queenscliff at noon on Sunday, March 16.  For your convenience, you’ll be able to catch the connecting Searoad Ferry from Sorrento at 11 am.  Book your place for this unique learning experience: 
https://www.orcv.org.au/training/rip-tour-of-port-phillip-heads 

As always, ORCV full calendar of events can be found here: www.orcv.org.au/calendar.  

​Congratulations to MYC Member Tim Kenner who was crewing on PP1 in the Cock of the Bay Race.  PP1 flew down the Port Phillip coastline to Mornington & smashed the Ronstan Cock of the Bay Race Record!! Wahoo!!!
CLICK HERE> to read the ORCV report
Congratulations to all MYC members who were involved, it was great to see so many!

Congratulations to MYC team "Runamuk" steered by Jon Phillips, on winning the State Championships in the S80 class, a stellar performance! 

​Well done also to Buccaneer steered by Scott Colquhoun.

Col was a relatively late starter to sailing at around 40 years of age when he and the whole family joined the Mornington Yacht Club.  Col, his wife Joy and children Roger and Jan developed a passion for the sport and for most weekends every sailing season, they would all take part in the various club races.
 
Col fitted out a “Daydream” class hull himself and was a keen competitor as skipper of “Siesta” which was first sailed in 1964 and became a very active keel boat competitor over a period more than 12 years.   He particularly loved the tension and competition of the races and was always thrilled when his boat won.  


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He won the overnight race in 1968, the Navigators trophy in 1971/72, the Easter Night Race in 1975, the Mornington to Queenscliff race in 1976, a further Long Distance Race in 1978, and the Easter Night Race again in 1980.
Col was a great clubman and always more than happy to take friends and family recreational sailing out on the bay and occasionally for a spot of fishing.
 
When Col could no longer manage “Siesta” and sailing, he sold the boat and resumed his interest in golf and travelled extensively around Australia in a range of vehicles.  He joined little Frankston golf club where he loved the golf and social life at the club and actually bought new golf clubs at the age of 96, continuing to play until he was 98.
 
Col is greatly missed by his family and wide circle of friends.

​Bring your friends and family for a relaxing afternoon at the Club. Bookings are now open! CLICK HERE to book in!

​Mark your calendars! Our New Member welcome evening is being held on Friday, January 24th.  If you joined us between the 1st of July 2024 and now, please book in, we look forward to officially welcoming you!  CLICK HERE to book!

​The Notice of Race as now been released.  Regatta Entry is now OPEN
All info including NoR, Entry, Results etc can be found on the Regatta HQ pages - click on the links below:
2025 Schnapper Point Regatta
2025 Quantum Sails Finn Victorian Championship

A massive congratulations to Sophie Jackson and crew Jamie Randall on their 1st place at Sail Sydney in the 470.  This marks their second consecutive win for the summer after teaming up in June!  Join their journey via following on Facebook AUS6 Sailing - Jackson/Randall
We also congratulate Digby Taylor on his performance in the ILCA 6 and Lily Richardson on her performance in the 49erFX.
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