Come and join the HBYC Training vessel 'Rocket Science' with club instructor Michael Bradley.
The Bar Hours this week: Friday 5pm - 9pm (Happy Hour 5-7pm) Friday 7pm Annual Trivia Night with Quizmaster David Bock
Book before it is booked out!
Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 7pm Saturday Afternoon Live Music "Complete Barstools" 3pm -6pm
Maureen's Lentil and Lemon Soup after Saturday racing.
For the Diary:
15th July - Annual Trivia Night with Quizmaster David Bock Book before it is booked out!
20th July - Port of Williamstown Action Group Special Launch Dinner
30th July - A Big Band Christmas in July
12th August - 2021-2022 Presentation Night
19th August - RULE Prostate Cancer Lunch
26th August - Open Mic Night with "Caveman"
VCAT Decision Update on 268 Nelson Place As most members will be aware, HBYC along with the Hobsons Bay City Council and a community group lead by Lynn Georgiadis objected to the design of the drystack which is planned to be built next door to HBYC. Since late last year there have been a series of VCAT hearing days at which HBYC has been represented by our solicitor Michael Champion.
Yesterday, VCAT published its decision to grant a permit for the development. There are some conditions to the permit however these are not substantive.
This decision, while not unexpected, is disappointing as the development and associated jetty will have an impact on HBYC, both visually and operationally. There are certain Port of Melbourne Planning Scheme conditions did impact on the objectors' ability to put forward their case.
I would like to sincerely thank Michael Champion, Daniel Edwards and James Livingston who have led the objection on behalf of the club. Their contribution in support of HBYC is immeasurable.
I will keep you all informed of further developments as they arise.
Tony Dawson
Past Commodore
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK OUR ONE AND ONLY TRIVIA NIGHT. Book before you miss out. email info@hbyc.org.au or phone 93976393.
2022 Club Member of the Year -
Nominations are now OPEN
$1000 - $5000 packages available.
If you are interested for your business to be promoted please contact Rod Austin on 0477522750 or manager@hbyc.org.au
Sailing
Hello everyone
Congratulations to Paul Neilson and the Tevake II crew on achieving 6th on AMS in last weekend's ORCV Winter Race Two. Other HBYC boats are best left unmentioned as it was a case of the 'horse latitudes' moving south for the weekend and local knowledge prevailing... Refer to the the media release below.
Brass Monkey and Dragon Force boats next weekend.
Thank you to Royal Yacht Club of Victoria for lending us 'Royals 3' as the Committee boat for Saturday's races, with 'Privateer' out of action as she is presently undergoing major maintenance. Thank you also to Andy Warner, Sail Manager, RYCV for undertaking 'driver' duties for the day.
In the meantime, we are looking at ways of building sailing skills for new crew, stay tuned for a new 'mentoring program' to be announced soon.
STOP PRESS, 'Merlion' is now in Yapoon, but lookout Eddie, 'Ikon' is leaving soon and trying to catch up...
Results
A HUGE thank you to all the Race Officers involved, without you, we could not do what we all love to do...
RYCV Wednesday Afternoon B&G Laura Gloria
Wednesday 6 July 2022
1st - 50/50 - John Gausden (RYCV)
2nd - Enerseay - John Duffin (RYCV)
3rd - Onyx - Stephen Cheney (HBYC)
With nine races run in the 21 race series, the series scores are as follow
1st - Drambuie - Craig Black (RYCV) - 28 points
2nd - Onyx - Stephen Cheney (HBYC) - 37 points
3rd - Enerseay - John Duffin (RYCV) - 37 points
ORCV Winter Race Two
Patriot was the clear winner in a race of snakes and ladders. Local knowledge as the winds softened gave Jason Close, skipper of the J133 ‘Patriot’ the advantage to win overall in a fleet of 34 yachts in Saturday's ORCV Winter Series 30nm race to Blairgowrie.
The mixed fleet competing in the racing and cruising divisions started out just after 9.30am using a shortened course start line off Ricketts Point on the thirty-nautical mile race.
HBYC were represented by Tevake II (see picture of crew) and Onyx.
Access the full story HERE
Top 3 Results
AMS 1st. Patriot, 2nd Javelin, 3rd Maverick
ORC 1st Patriot 2nd Maverick 3rd Surprise
PHS 1st Patriot 2nd Javelin 3rd Maverick
DH 1st Maverick 2nd Blue Water Tracks
Cruising 1st Ariel II, 2nd Hitchhiker, 3rd Bella Vida
Line Honours, Patriot
Australian Sailing (AS) provides a whole-of-sport Personal Accident insurance program that covers financial members of affiliated clubs. They have recently conducted a review of the policy which resulted in a number of changes being made to the policy. This will come into effect from 4pm, 30th June, 2022.
Further details can be accessed via the AS website:
Contact Network Insurance Group for assistance with Overseas cover, extensions to other benefits or assistance with any insurance needs:
Email: sailing@networksteadfast.com.au
Phone: 1300 856 657
For over 25 years, the small team behind SWS have been passionate sailors and supporters of wooden boats in Australia and New Zealand.
Throughout this time, they have become increasingly aware of a huge grass roots interest in this part of the world for the culture, history and practice of sailing and using these special craft.
While there are plenty of niche organisations doing a wonderful job keeping their particular interests going, there has never been a dedicated place to turn to for all the news information and discussion around timber sailing boats.
SWS Aims To Be That Place.
ORC Certificate Revalidation.
Don't forget that all ORC rating certificates expired on 30 June 2022. ORC revalidated certificates have been issued from the 20th of June 2022. The Australian Sailing Resources page will be available to allow owners to apply for Revalidation of both ORCi and ORCc certificates.
Click HERE to take you to Australian Sailing's ORC Club Revalidation 2022/23 page.
Radio Course.
If you require a Certificate of Proficiency in Radio Operation, both HF and VHF, contact Michael Bradley at
training@hbyc.org.au
The courses will be run in the HBYC Training Room on September 5, 6 and 7 with the exam on 12 September
Power Boat Handling Course.
If you would like to undertake the Australian Sailing Power Boat Handling course, contact Michael Bradley at
training@hbyc.org.au
This course is designed to improve boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as Marinas and in swell and waves and develop knowledge about engines, types of craft, and practice navigation techniques.
Race Officer Course.
We now have five interested in the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron upcoming Race Officer Course.
The course will be run on Sunday 24th July from 10am – 4pm.
Please take note as to when and if you are on duty via the ‘Start Boat’ Roster available on our website via the following LINK.
PLEASE PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY
If you are unable to assist on that day, please organise a replacement and let me know who that might be.
See you all on the water
Stephen - racing@hbyc.org.au
Fog on Port Phillip, or sunset in Yepoon, all on the same day, where would you rather be...
Port of Williamstown Action Group Dinner
All Invited!
On Wednesday 20 July from 7pm HBYC Hon. Life Member and Past Commodore Tony Dawson will be launching Port of Williamstown Action Group at a special dinner for those interested in improving the Maritime infrastructure and a Safe Harbour at Williamstown. I hope interested HBYC members can attend this special occasion at RYCV. To Book click here https://bit.ly/PoWAG by 17 July 2022
HBYC Members are invited to RMYS events!
Vacancy - Hardstand
Great for an S80 or small racing keelboat
Contact HBYC Office 93976393 or info@hbyc.org.au
For Sale - Meledeze
$12000 ono.
Thomas Sac. 0431 740246
For Sale - Sallyfish
Boat Type:H28
MUST SELL
Any reasonable offer will be considered.
Phone: John Honey 0419168053
