2023 Keelboat Presentation Night
Alpha and Charlie Presentation Night was held at the club last Saturday and was a great success, with about 130 members and guests in attendance. I would like to congratulate all the successful Skippers and Crews who won sailing awards for season 2022-23. Also well done to all our special award winners for outstanding service to the RGYC:
WH Thacker Trophy: Most Enthusiastic Members:2022/23: Evie McDonald & Ben Garner
Verfurth Perpetual Shield: For Outstanding Contribution to Yachting during the year: Mike Lander
Bolle Trophy: Any achievement which promotes sailing as a sport of fun: The Crew of Race Management boat -Eclipse.
WM Smith Board: Best Found and Maintained Boat on the Club Register: Scott Taylor – Marie Louise III
Here is a link to the 2023 Keelboat Presentation night Booklet
Click here to view all photos from the night!
Use the password: RGYC23
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Left to Right: Commodore Roger Bennett, RBYC Commodore Niesje Hees, Alison Marchant MP, Member for Bellarine, ORCV Commodore Cyrus Allen, RYCV Commodore Tim Olding, Hobsons Bay Vice Commodore Jonathan Fryer
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Club Captain Phil Francis, Jenny Perks and Vice Commodore Paul Buchholz
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Club Captain Phil Francis, Hiske Klaassen. and Vice Commodore Paul Buchholz
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WH Thacker Memorial Shield winners, Cadet Captain Ben Garner and Evie McDonald, with Commodore Roger Bennett
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Jenny Perks, Helen Wallace and Tobi Van Cleef
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Skipper and Owner of "Reverie"- Peter Geels and crew member Dave Godley
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Wednesday Member's Night!
(Tomorrow the 17th May, 2023)
The Wednesday Member's nights are back for 2023! To keep members engaged we are organising a few interesting workshops and talks. The first one will be held tomorrow Wednesday 17th May. One of our members, who is a firefighter commander, will share his knowledge and chat to us about the harsh reality of experiencing a fire onboard whilst at anchor or underway.
He will share tips and hints on servicing your fire extinguishers, early detection of fires, how fires are extinguished including cooking fires and will also touch on the hazard posed by lithium batteries. A truly informative session with time allocated for Q & A.
The Yot will be open for dinner from 6pm until 7:30pm
Lock the date in: Wednesday 17 May at 6:30pm
Next talk: Wednesday 31st May
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Member Engagement Survey
Next week all members will receive an email about the recently developed Member Engagement Survey. A link to the survey questions will be provided in the email, however please contact the office if you would prefer to complete a printed version.
We are determined to reach out to everyone who has a voice, and that is every member. Your participation in the survey will help us better understand our Club and how it is working.
All survey responses will be collated, providing measured and valuable information about the relationship RGYC members have with the Club. The results will help guide the future direction of RGYC and will be presented to members during information sessions throughout July and August. It is also anticipated that several focus groups will be established to examine areas that need closer attention and member participation in these groups will be encouraged and welcome.
We appreciate that your privacy is important and once the survey has been recorded, any identifying information will be destroyed. No personally identifying information will be kept unless you provide specific permission for us to follow up with you.
The questions will take about 10 -15 minutes to complete, and you are encouraged to take this brief time to help us provide a more positive Club for all members.
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Contribute to RGYC’s Corinthian 2023 Magazine
We have been enjoying another season of sailing, boating and social events at Royal Geelong Yacht Club. As the season draws to a close this is an invitation to all RGYC Members to contribute to our annual magazine, “Corinthian”.
Corinthian is a record of our major events, the weekly joys and struggles of yacht racing in its many forms and other significant activities of the Club. It is also a means of telling the stories of the adventures of many sailing members. We have enjoyed stories of ocean racing, cruising the Kimberly region, the Queensland coast and the circumnavigations of Tasmania. Various learn to sail programs provide great stories of challenges being met and goals achieved.
What can members write about for this edition of Corinthian?
The Club’s dinghy sailors learn to sail and participate in many regattas in Victoria and interstate so there could be stories from our members who enjoy those events.
Are you a volunteer at RGYC? Thank you for what you do. Please tell us how volunteering at the Club is a positive experience for you and your team members.
Are you a program leader? You may wish to have a story of what your group has done so far and what is planned for 2024.
We have already received many photos of RGYC people and events. If you have some images that you think would suit Corinthian, please consider sending them to the Club. Clear identification of the event pictured is essential. Select the best!
The magazine is currently produced by Chris Williams (Editor) and the team of Phil Clohesy (General Manager), Steve Hassell (Partnerships) Drew Malcolm (Sailing Manager) and Adcell Media.
If you wish to contribute material for Corinthian 2023, please contact the Editor via info@rgyc.com.au to ensure that we can use the material you offer. Please read last year’s edition (available at the Club) to see the size and types of articles we can include.
Corinthian is created by the people of RGYC.
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KISS is back for 2023
The QCYC "Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy" program is back for 2023, a program for women created by women. Welcome aboard to discover the joys and freedom of setting your own path in sailing. The KISS program aims to give you an introductory level of information and experience, to get you competently and confidently from passenger to active passionate participant.
As participant numbers are capped at 25 women, don’t miss the boat! Jump on board now at https://www.trybooking.com/CGOWR for your journey of a lifetime or for more information go to www.qcyc.org.au.
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Footy Tipping Results
Comp 1 - Round 9 Results: Click HERE
Comp 2 - Round 9 Results: Click HERE |
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Fireball Training Weekend
20th & 21st May, 2023
In preparation for the Worlds the first Fireball training weekend is scheduled for the 20th & 21st of May at RGYC.
Mark Tonner-Joyce will be coaching on the Saturday and Sunday and is a great opportunity to put some skills into practice.
Cost for Saturday: $100/boat.
Sunday only: $10
Please register using this link
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Members' Night
Friday 19th May 2023
6:00 pm
Members' Draw - $650
Slab Draw - 5
Officer of the Day - Jim Murray
Please Note:
Foundation Meat pack raffle-
Tickets will be sold by Michael Carroll over the next 2 weeks, Please keep supporting the raffle!
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Yoga
Tuesday 16th May 2023
6pm in the West Lounge
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To view the full list of RGYC events, please see the CLUB CALENDAR on the website.
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