The Club's Honourary Secretaries. left Craig Jackson current, Cam Smith 2020-2022
The HBYC AGM was held last Friday and many members were in attendance at the club and online. Congratulations to the outgoing General Committee and to the newly elected committee.
The 2022-2023 committee is follows:-
Commodore Paul Neilson.
Vice Commodore Jonathan Fryer.
Rear Commodore Michael Grace.
Hon. Secretary Craig Jackson.
Hon. Treasurer David Judge.
General Committee Rod Fuller, Cam Smith, Helena Davis, Andrew Blackstock, David Gaylor, Kevin LeNepveu and Maryanne Podolczak.
A special note of thanks to Pat Caruso, Nick Woodley, Roy Thompson and James Walshe for their amazing contribution on the HBYC committee.
The Bar Hours this week: Friday 5pm - 9pm (Happy Hour 5-7pm) Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 7pm
For the Diary:
Thursday 22nd September - Sailing Information Evening 7.30pm.
Friday 23rd September - HBYC Clean Up Day.
Saturday 24th September - Watch the Grand Final at the club on the big screen downstairs or in the comfort of the lounge upstairs.
1st October - 135th Opening Day.
7th October - Cruising Dinner - Making Waves Foundation $15pp, 7pm.
16th October - Palai Pop Up - Chef Ryan Phipps "Amaru" $95pp 7pm onwards.
23rd October - Spit Roast Twilight Afternoon. $30pp From 4pm.
At last Friday's AGM members reaching 25 years and 40 years of membership were recognised. 25 Years Membership - Ian Robo Robertson (pictured above) , Alf Satalich (pictured above), Phil Shand, Maureen Dickins, James Walshe. 40 Years and Life Membership - Bill Feore.
Our "star" sailing administrator Stephen Cheney is having a few days away.
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB!
Some friendly snaps of Stephen below when not sailing.
Sailing Information Evening.
As mentioned above, come along to the Club 19:30 Thursday 22nd September (yes, it's still on) to hear what is in store for this season of sailing.
The agenda for the evening will cover:
- Eligibility
- Sailing calendar and race series
- Special regulations and boat safety audits
- Race documents
- Crew declarations
- MOB and Solo Sailing requirements
- Race Officer, assistance and Land Officer rosters
- Mentor Program
Pre Season Boat Declaration.
As we move toward to the start of the new sailing season, please ensure you have completed all of the required declarations on our Man Overboard, Safety Audits, and Insurance to enable you to be eligible to enter club events.
Access to a short cut for that information can be found via the following link - https://hbyc.org.au/pre-season-declaration
Safety Category.
As required under our Pre Season Boat Declaration (see above), please ensure your have bought you boat up to the required Safety Category for the events that you would like to enter.
Most of our races are held 'on the flats' and require Safety Category 6, but if you intend to enter either the Two-Handed Series or the John Neilson Long Distance Series, please note that these races require that the boat complies to Category 5.
If you intend to sail events such as the Port Phillip Sea Pilots Race or intend to sail home directly after a Long Distance Race in the dark you will require a 5N rating.
Ocean Racing Victoria have very generously agreed to present our Man Overboard Session this year.
This will be held in the Hall at 10:00 Sunday 2nd October 2022, the day after our Opening Day.
Also Remember 'Bob'
Please borrow 'Bob' through the office for your 'on the water' practice.
More Sailing Events
October 1st - Overnight Race
Improve their night racing skills in a competitive environment. Select from one of three starting points (Corio Bay, Dromana or near RBYC) before converging in the centre of Port Phillip and sailing then on a common course to finish at Hobsons Bay Yacht Club for breakfast. Enter is free and open here. https://www.orcv.org.au/sailing/races/overnight-race
October 28th – Devonport, the Rudder Cup.
Now on the Melbourne Cup long weekend, you can now be part of the Rudder Cup race to Devonport, the oldest ocean race in Australia, a qualifier race for Hobart. Entries open here https://www.orcv.org.au/deveonport-about-the-cup
November 9th & 13th - Bowman Course – Master the Pointy End
“Master the bow position and you will always have a boat to sail on. Skill up and be confident and you can go places with it. Being a good bowman, opened opportunities to sail on some incredible boats, with some of the best sailors in the world, taking me to places that I had only dreamt of going!” is how Peter Dowdney sees the bow. Join Peter and learn from his 30 years experience on the next Bowman’s course. https://www.orcv.org.au/training/bowman-essentials
2022 - 2023 Sunday Youth Squad
EXCITING: Less than a month away now!
1st October – Opening Day including Launch of the New RIB and Junior Sail Past from1.30pm
9th October – Sunday Squad Commences, 9am -12.30pm
The 2022-2023 Season Squad fee will be $100pp + $150 Junior Membership Fees
Fees include Accredited Instructors, Australian Sailing Training Course registration and certificate, Weekly sausage sizzle, presentations/awards and much more. Also introducing Friday Twilight Races thanks to cooperating Williamstown Sailing Club. Click Here for the Squad Sailing Calendar. Click Here to Register
Palia Pop Up
Note 6.30pm Fully Booked. Click on link to book. https://events.humanitix.com/palai-pop-up-at-hobson-bay-yacht-club
Accredited Australian Sailing Training Courses
HBYC currently are offering
Marine Radio Courses
Keelboat - Start Crewing, Helming and Skippering Courses
Dinghy - Start Sailing 1 & 2 Courses
Power Boat Handling Courses
Click here for course dates and information or contact Michael Bradley email training@hbyc.org.au
HBYC HISTORY
Sharing a slice of "RAGE" history by Ian Robo Robertson
Helen Brockman is a regular attendee to the free Community Low Instensity Fitness classes conducted every Monday and Wednesday mornings at the club. Over morning tea, following a rigorous (everything is relative) training session Helen asked about H74 Rage whom she noted had won the last Winter Pursuit race this year. She asked was it an Adams 10? Pictured below is a shot of Helen and husband Frank racing Rage in 1983 in a RYCV event. In the second photograph are husband Frank, Grant Botica (of Executive Decision fame) and John Bennett. HBYC Past Commodore Ashley Stephens was the next owner of Rage, then Robert Newbold and this year Tim Metherall became her new proud owner. "Looks better white than red Tim " Thank you Helen for sharing a piece of Rage history with us. Robo
AROUND THE CLUB this week
Williamstown Sailing Club (WSC) Tackers
This week HBYC hosted the Williamstown Tackers Program as WSC was a construction zone with the replacement of the roof of their clubhouse. It is fantastic to see so much collaboration between the two clubs! HBYC member Taylor Hobbs was there instructing all week.
Ashtanga Yoga Mon & Fri 6-7am
Yin Yoga Wed 6-7am
$10 per class
Call Gayle 0438680773 for more details.
For Sale - Lissa
FolkBoat - curently in HBYC yard
Susuki 5hp – 2016 purchased – limited use.
Zodiac tender
Epirb
Radio( marine)
5 life jackets.
Cooking and overnight facilities on the boat.
Sails/rigging all in good condition
MUST SELL
John Mortimer 0411 134 149
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
, set for Wednesday, 5th October the webinar event is FREE however registrations are essential.
