Commodore's Christmas Message 2022
On behalf of the RGYC Board, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
With the festive season here already, it’s a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy this special time of the year and to acknowledge all we have achieved together.
Of special note, our Club enjoys a unique place in the sport of sailing and our Festival of Sails is certainly one of the oldest and significant events on the Australian sailing calendar.
In 2023 we will host the 180th Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race; something we should all celebrate and be very proud of.
A very special thankyou to you, our members and staff, and the many ways you have contributed to ensure the success of our Club.
There will be some exciting times ahead for the Club with opportunities for significant regattas in 2023; Fireballs, Cadets and Moths to name a few. It is now time to focus on ensuring this Club is a great club for all members every day of the week and for us all to ensure its future.
That way, when those opportunities arise, we will do them well!
Whatever your plans are for Christmas and January, be it competing in events like the Sydney to Hobart, the Melbourne to Hobart, the Cadet Nationals or Worlds or simply cruising the Bay and beyond, stay safe and enjoy the season.
Again, to all members and staff, Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year and let’s look forward to a great 2023.
Roger Bennett
Commodore.
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CHRISTMAS THEMED TWILIGHT RACING
WEDNESDAY 21ST DECEMBER
The last Twilight Racing for the Year! Come dressed in your favorite Christmas outfit. Prizes for the most humorous and best dressed! There will be music from 7pm. Dani from the Barwon Health Foundation will be in attendance this Wednesday Night after twilight racing (around presentation time), to be presented with a cheque of $1,523.58. This cheque relates to the money raised during Pink Week and Movember Twilight race nights and will be donated to the Andrew Love Cancer Center.
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Ho ho hoooo!
Santa will be here this Wednesday for all Sassy Sailing Sisters attending the Twilight Christmas race, giving out the brand new polo shirts and hats! Meet us at the bar area between 4.45pm and 5.15pm to get your early Christmas present, kindly donated by our amazing sponsor Stefan Treurniet from Twenty Four Seven.
We can’t wait to see that gorgeous splash of hot pink around the club for the upcoming races!
THE SASSY SAILING SISTERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:
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Christmas RGYC Trading hours
please click here to view on our website.
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Note From BUCK II
The Skipper & Crew of Buck II wish to thank a number of people after an incident on Saturday returning from the finish at Portarlington, after a great days sailing!
Our Vessel caught the edge of the sand bar just off Portarlington and we sustained some damage to the motor. The on shore wind strengthened and pushed us further onto the bar rapidly.
We wish to thank the Skipper & Crew of "The Usual Suspects" who were the only vessel to stop, stand by and give assistance at the location of the incident, as well as the marina upon our late return to the pen. True Club Members and Companions!
We would also like to thank the Race Committee on Alpha 1, who despite having their hands full, persevered with us and were able to assist us off the bar.
Finally, we wish to also thank the Coast Guard, who raced to our situation as quick as they could to further assist us if the Committee Boat was unable to assist, and they ensured we had an escort for as long it was needed. Everyone should consider joining the Coast Guard- you never know when you may need them!
Merry Christmas- Buck II Crew
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COME TRY FIREBALL DAY
SUNDAY JANUARY 15th - 1pm
With the World Fireball Championships fast approaching in February 2024 there has never been a better time to get yourself a boat.
Used boats are available ready to race from between $4,000.00 and $15,000.00.
These boats are usually between Winder and YMS hulls, are on or below weight ,stiff and competitive .
Any one looking for a boat should be able to find what they want on the “Fireball Australia Buy & Sell”
Facebook site or the fireball-international.com web site “boats for sale”.
Contact Myles Gavin on 0418109326 should you have any questions.
Please click HERE for an updated review and informative article about the Fireball by the Draycote Water Sailing Club in the UK.
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DON'T MISS OUT ON BEING A PART OF HISTORY!
Enter your boat in the Festival of Sails 2023
We are calling RGYC Members to get their entries in for the 2023 Festival of Sails from 26-29 January 2023!
Be a part of history as we celebrate the 180th edition of the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race.
Join the celebration and enter HERE.
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Port Phillip Ferries - Festival of Sails
RGYC has partnered with Port Phillip Ferries to provide a public event at Festival of Sails, with all proceeds going to Geelong Connected Communities to support homeless youth in Geelong.
Geelong Flyer will run a one-hour cruise on Corio Bay to provide an opportunity for the public to witness up close the spectacle of the finish of the Festival of Sails Melbourne - Geelong Passage Race courtesy of Port Phillip Ferries.
The licensed cafe will be open on board.
Thursday 26 January 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC+11)
LOCATION
Geelong Flyer - Port Phillip Ferries
Pick up location is on Wangim Walk
Cost is $20 per ticket.
BOOK HERE
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Lifestyle Communities
Located on Portarlington Road in Leopold, Lifestyle Bellarine presents the ultimate opportunity to live a waterfront holiday lifestyle, moments from Geelong, Ocean Grove and Portarlington.
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Complementing the community’s beautiful homes are multi-million-dollar amenities thoughtfully designed to make every day feel like a holiday. Downsizers can enjoy an onsite 25-meter pool, spa, library, dog wash, pickleball court, billiards room, cinema, gym, boat, electric bikes and car. Lifestyle Bellarine will also feature first-of-their-kind motorhomes that all of Lifestyle Communities’ homeowners can hire for free to set off on new adventures along the Great Ocean Road.
For downsizers who are ready to embrace the ultimate seaside oasis, Lifestyle Bellarine is shore to impress.
Find Lifestyle Bellarine at 711 Portarlington Road Leopold, offering waterfront homes from $636,000. Book an appointment today to avoid the price rise on 15 January 2023 and save up to $19,000. Call 1300 505 560 to discover how downsizing with Lifestyle Communities can upsize your life.
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FOOD PLATTER OPTIONS FOR NEW YEARS EVE
PLEASE BOOK FOOD PLATTERS BY 21st December.
Antipasto Box - 4 People
Smoked ham, mild salami, sliced prosciutto, roast peppers, olives, grilled eggplant, artichoke and fetta. Biscuits
Cheese Box - 4 People
Brie, blue and cheddar cheese. Quince paste, dried fruit, nuts, grapes and biscuits
Sandwich Box - 4 People
Chicken and herb mayonnaise triangle sandwiches (8) Mixed finger sandwiches (12) Dinner roll with smoked salmon, dill cream fraiche and cucumber (4)
Picnic Box - 4 People
Chicken and herb mayo sandwiches, Rare roast beef tart, carrot chips, Asparagus rolled in Prosciutto, Beetroot tzatziki dip, flat breads, carrot and celery sticks
Dip Box - 4 People
Spicy capsicum dip, baba Ghanoush, Beetroot tzatziki dip Flat bread, Turkish bread, grissini sticks Fresh vegetables, carrot, celery and capsicum sticks, cherry tomatoes
Canape Box - 4 People
Asparagus rolled in Prosciutto, salmon blini's, tomato & goats cheese tarts, Chicken rice paper rolls, Bruschetta with cottage cheese, cherry tom & glaze, roast beef tart, carrot chips
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Citroen Bay Crits (Bay Cycling Classic) 1-3 Jan 2023
Event notification for the upcoming Citroen Bay Crits (Bay Cycling Classic) held 1st – 3rd January 2023.
This event is held within Eastern Park/Hearne Parade (Days 1 & 2) & Ritchie Boulevard (Day 3).
Event Notification - Changed traffic conditions
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FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE
Tuesday January 10th 2023 (5:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
To book click here
The duration and cost of the courses are as follows:
Part online and part classroom
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (Include CPR)
3 hours online
3.5 hours face to face
Cost $150 per person
Part online and part classroom
HLTAID009 Provide CPR
1 hour online
2 hours face to face
$65 per person
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Ports Victoria Twilight Series - Race 12
CHRISTMAS THEME- DRESS UP!!
Wednesday 21st December 2022
First Warning: 17:55
If any skippers are available to take crew this Wednesday night, please let Reception know, 03 5229 3705
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Members' Night
Friday 23rd December 2022 from
6:00 pm
Members' Draw - $500
Slab Draw - 5
Officer of the Day -
Alison Goodfellow
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Saturday Aggregate
ALPHA AND CHARLIE COURSES:
NO RACING THIS SATURDAY, RETURNING AFTER THE FESTIVAL OF SAILS 2023
BRAVO COURSE:
FIREBALL TROPHY SERIES 14TH JANUARY 2023
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Music on the Lawn
**No Music on the Lawn until 8th January 2023**
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Yoga with Heather Alexander
Yoga will re-commence on Tuesday 17th January, 2023
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To view the full list of RGYC events, please see the CLUB CALENDAR on the website.
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