The MYC Foundation's "Youth + Junior Sailor Financial Assistance Program" for 2022-23 is now open and we encourage you t apply! - whether for Nationals, State's or the Sailing Champions League etc. GUIDELINES> APPLICATION FORM> ![]() This year the Cock of the Bay race will run from Port Melbourne and will finish at Mornington. With already 70 entries into the race, we do expect this year to be a big fleet with interstate crews joining the race before they head off on the 50th Melbourne to Hobart the next day. Please note, entries close on December 16th. The shorter distance will allow those not entered in the Hobart race or joining the Petersville regatta to enjoy a great day out on the water to work off those excesses of Christmas and allow time to sail home or to another location (other than BYS) in time for sunset drinks. ORCV Rip Tour of Port Phillip Heads
“The Rip” is the narrow entrance to Port Phillip, where underwater reefs limit the navigable entrance to just 0.6nm and provides a restricted tidal flow between the ocean and Port Phillip, where over 4,000 commercial vessels transit annually. Once a year, the ORCV runs an on-water tour from a large ferry looking at the navigation aids, tides, how to and which channels to use, radio protocols etc for a safe transit of the heads. The tour runs inside the bay but travels around the head's region, and offers not only an educational experience but a great day on the water. A great Christmas gift, learn more and book here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/rip-tour-of-port-phillip-heads Media Release 6th December 2022
Ginan’s perfect start to a Summer of Offshore Racing. It was a clean sweep for co-skippers Nigel Jones and Cam McKenzie on their J111 yacht ‘Ginan’ in the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint 2, where thirty yachts enjoyed what could only be described as a perfect summer’s day of sailing in Bass Strait. “The race was good preparation for us all in the lead up to Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster” said McKenzie “allowing us to get into the swing of things, hunting down the bigger leading boats, as we worked hard on sail trim and sailing tactically to the boat polars.” “We’d noticed pre-race, that the pin end showed effects of an adverse current, with the tide through the heads still running strongly,” said McKenzie. “Our decision to start closer to the shore and shallows and out of the current gave us a lead over the fleet who stuck to the middle of the channel, as we edged ahead of Walton’s, Reichel Pugh 46 ‘Hartbreaker’ to clear Port Phillip Heads first.” “The conditions were ideal for the J111, for its ratio of sail to wetted surface area.” McKenzie went on “Soon as we were clear of the heads, we moved to the A1.5 which is great for sub 10 knots and hardened up to the turning mark swapping only to the code zero when the breeze started to move just prior to the mark.” “We’ve got some great experience onboard Ginan today” said McKenzie “with five of the seven crew sailing together in the 1999 Westcoaster race on Cadibarra 7. A great race and tactics and introduction for my nineteen-year-old son Will to see, for his first offshore race.” “A little surprised to claim third on AMS and 2nd on ORC” explained Mark Welsh skipper of the Beneteau First 40, ‘Wicked’. “Wicked is quite heavy and normally isn’t suited for light wind, reaching conditions.” “The winds were as predicted, moving from N to NE and finally SE as we changed between spinnaker, code zero and finally to the jib. We were lucky to reach the turning mark just prior to the winds changing to the SE and building to 15 knots, with our symmetrical spinnaker it was then one gybe as we pushed the angle right to the finishing gate.” “The well-behaved Bass Strait, gave us that run to ensure everything worked,” said Mark, “as we prepare for the upcoming Westcoaster”. The results are just “icing on the cake” commented Alex Toomey, skipper of the Sayers 12 ‘Ryujin’ still buzzing after a great race where they pushed hard all day soaking up the joy of just being back on the ocean again and claiming 2nd on AMS. Most of the fleet using this last race to fine-tune or complete their qualifying passage. They now set their sights on the 50th Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster’ which starts midday on December 27th. Top 3 Results being: AMS 1st Ginan (M111), 2nd Ryujin (1570), 3rd Wicked (SM4) ORC 1st Ginan, 2nd Wicked, 3rd Alien (R880) PHS 1st Ryujin, 2nd Ginan, 3rd Hartbreaker (B330) DH: 1st Xenia (SM1250) Line Honours Extasea (G10007) For all the results https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2022-23/ Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OceanRacingClub Further information: Delma Dunoon, [email protected] About ORCV: A leading authority on ocean sailing, racing and training in Australia, the Club was formed so that ocean races in Victorian waters could be efficiently developed and run by an organisation focusing specifically on the needs of ocean racers.
Have you let the office know you are coming yet? Members & Friends CHRISTMAS Lunch
Friday 2nd December Special for the Lunch is "Grilled Lemon + Herb Chicken, Grain Salad and Feta dressing $29 or order from the bar menu. Everyone is welcome! Please let the office know of your attendance if possible - thank you! [email protected] We are aiming to have the full system up and running soon. Please can all Crew members create an account ASAP.
To do this click here, then Click on "Don't have an account? Register" and once registered go to "Your Account" Settings and complete all information with an asterix. Go to Club Membership and find Mornington Yacht Club - your membership number can be found on your statement or if you don't have one handy please contact the office (this can also be updated at a later date). Thank you! MYC Member Kris Oakley is looking for a 1st Year Apprentice Marine Mechanic/Technician.
Please click here for Job Description and contact details if you are interested or know someone who is. This past weekend saw over 180 budding scouts from across the Mornington Peninsula and around Victoria come down to Mother's Beach to go sailing. It was a great experience to take part in, and a wonderful opportunity for the club to strengthen our relationship with the scouts. Saturday was great weather, and despite the forecast, so was Sunday! With our instructors at the helm in the pacers, the scouts rotated through the boats, learning about the jib, tacking and gybing, as well as basic sea survival skills. We received glowing feedback about our instructors, so a big thanks to Daniel, Mel and Milly for representing MYC!
Immi Weber Sail Training Manager The General Committee has approved concreting the hardstand area at the back of the yard. This task will replace current gravel areas and remove broken up concrete. Drainage will substantially be improved. Works will commence from Thursday the 16th of November and are expected to take 10 days to complete. We will need to move specific trailer sailor yachts and we will be in contact with respective owners as required. The works are an important precursor to making better utilization of the space available ensuring the yard works more efficiently in the future.
We are also making good progress on providing a more secure undercover area for kayaks with many of these craft in future being stored between the rib and Sailability area with separate access. On completion of the kayak storage area works will commence on expanding the female change room. Ocean Sailing Events The anniversary races just keep on coming with the club to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the race to Apollo Bay in May 2023. A popular category 3 race, as the you sail in company along the coastline on what we fondly refer to as the Great Ocean Road “Sail”. We invite all to come try ocean sailing before taking on the Apollo Bay race and join the West Offshore Coastal Sprint on December 3rd. Together these races form part of the Coastal Championship Series. Try coastal sailing and join the race on December 3rd which starts and finishes in daylight, in time to have you home that night. https://www.orcv.org.au/about-the-series ORCV Rip Tour of Port Phillip Heads
“The Rip” is the narrow entrance to Port Phillip, where underwater reefs limit the navigable entrance to just 0.6nm and provides a restricted tidal flow between the ocean and Port Phillip, where over 4,000 commercial vessels transit annually. Once a year, the ORCV runs an on-water tour from a large ferry looking at the navigation aids, tides, how to and which channels to use, radio protocols etc for a safe transit of the heads. The tour runs inside the bay but travels around the head's region, and offers not only an educational experience but a great day on the water. A great Christmas gift, learn more and book here https://www.orcv.org.au/training/rip-tour-of-port-phillip-heads We had a very creative and fun afternoon on Friday doing the first abstract painting workshop at the club. Everyone was able to take home their own painting to display with pride .
Another session is scheduled for Friday 25 November, book now to enjoy this time to explore and express your creativity with Catherine Lawlor. 👩🎨👩🎨👩🎨 We are pleased to advise that “Sail Peninsula 2023” is now open for entry - just click on the link below.
Make sure you clear your weekend over February 24-26 next year & let’s get ready for some more great sailing, delicious food and an awesome entertainment line-up. Here is a little reminder of what to expect - https://vimeo.com/673016325 To Enter please CLICK HERE and the Notice of Race is available HERE As more information please check out the SP2023 website or the Sail Peninsula Facebook Page Sail Peninsula has “something for everyone” and we look forward to seeing you there. Join an Abstract Painting Workshop held over 2 weeks with popular Peninsula Artist and MYC member Catherine Lawlor.
Immerse yourself in creating that abstract painting for your home using bold vibrant colours. A fun workshop enjoying the freedom of creativity and expression . All materials supplied . A great artistic experience to be had with this highly experienced tutor and exhibiting artist . Catherine also won Best Contemporary Painting at the most recent Rotary Exhibition in Mornington! Dates - Friday November 11 Friday November 25 2-30pm -4-30 pm Cost $100 per class or $150 for 2 classes Book here: [email protected] CELEBRATE WITH US AT FOS2023
We are excited to celebrate the major milestone of our 180th iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race during the Festival of Sails 2023. The Passage Race attracts boats and yachts of all classes, taking to the waters of Port Phillip Bay for the opening challenge of the four-day regatta, which will run from Thursday, January 26 to Sunday, January 29, 2023. According to incoming Festival of Sails Chairman Paul Buchholz, the proudly Geelong-based event is a firm favourite with sailors from all over Australia, and he expects the opportunity to be part of the 180th anniversary celebrations will be even more of a reason to head to Corio Bay this January. “You can’t deny the importance of any event hitting such a momentous milestone and we are incredibly proud of how the Festival of Sails showcases not only the best of competitive sailing, but also the very best of Geelong and our region,” Paul said. “After more than two years of waves of Covid-related restrictions and interruptions to businesses and events, we think the 180th anniversary is a pretty good reason to celebrate, and we’ll be inviting everyone to join us!" READ MORE ON THE BLOG! ENTER FOS2023 HERE Like most of us Simon and Amy are pretty emotionally invested in their yacht and had been looking forward to racing and cruising with their friends this season.
I don’t think we have ended up with a yacht so far beyond Shire Beach along the rocks. The retrieval was a difficult operation not only from an lifting perspective but also with getting authorization to travel over the rocks given environmental and heritage concerns. We learnt a few handy methods to expedite this if we need to in the future. As it emerged fortunately Goldfinger is in relatively good shape and we are particularly pleased that Hart Marine will be undertaking the repair work. Many of our members including marine contractors dropped their plans for Friday and Sunday to help. A sincere thankyou to all. We look forward to the return of Goldfinger to Mornington and wish Simon and Amy some restful nights ahead and great sailing adventures later in the season. Andrew Young, Commodore |
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