Lachie Caldwell,
Tony Hutchinson &
Stuart Schafer!
Lachie will be going through to the next stage of the challenge - the State Championships which are being held across the weekend of 22-24 May - Good Luck Lachie!!
Congratulations to the winners of the race that took place on the week end;
Lachie Caldwell, Tony Hutchinson & Stuart Schafer! Lachie will be going through to the next stage of the challenge - the State Championships which are being held across the weekend of 22-24 May - Good Luck Lachie!! The Peninsula Virtual Pub - Created by MYC member Garry Gosling Every Friday Night from 7:30pm - A great opportunity for our members & friends to catch up via ZOOM. How to how to get involved We have put together a step by step guide below on how to get yourself ready to have a drink with your pals (everything you are signing up to below is free) Step 1 Create a log in for zoom (follow this link and enter your D.O.B & email address). Once you have received an email from them follow the link to activate your zoom account. Step 2
Sign up to the Virtual Pub Follow this link to the official Peninsula Virtual Pub website. Fill in the details and you will receive a thank you for joining email- it will say "your code is coming soon" That is the code you will need at 7:30pm on Fridays to join the party!! If you have any issues getting onto it email: [email protected] for help. Takeaway Coffee from the Rocks
The Rocks are now doing takeaway coffee / drinks Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 3pm, come and have a walk around the harbour with a coffee stop! The Rocks are running a Takeaway option Wednesday to Saturday Night - call 5973 5599 or click the link below to order
Please support Rob & his team as much as you can Order & Pay Online https://www.therocksmornington.com.au #supportmornington We have received information from Australian Sailing outlining their initial interpretation of the new restrictions which commence midnight Tuesday 12 May. As of tomorrow, under the new directions recreational boating is now permissible with regulations - please see the attached information document for full details. MYC Club Specific Summary
We will continue to communicate with you as further information comes to hand,
Thank you for your co-operation, Greg Martin Commodore A reminder that the MYC yard is a designated work zone.
Please do not enter unless your are a boat owner, contractor or working as a volunteer for the club. Before entry EVERYONE (including members) must report to the MYC office 03 5975 7001 or text Tayla on 0474 976 295 (there are signs on the entry points with this number). If you do no need to enter, please don't'! - we are still being watched and the police are doing regular patrols of the area. Thank you for your co-operation, Sarah Grant Club Manager Important Notice to Members The old app supplied by MYC is now offline but our new is fully online with nearly 200 members onboard already!.
The new app has some great new features and even allows you to login and make posts from your PC as well as your smartphone/tablet. We are sure the transition will be quite simple for most users. Our office staff and tech team are very familiar with the new app and can answer any queries by phone or email. We understand the importance of remaining in touch with other members and the Club - no more so than during the current world difficulties. If you are a current financial member, a link to the download areas of the new app complete with your username and initial password has been already supplied to you.
If you have any issues, please contact the tech team [email protected] or phone the office. MIA Victorian Members Update Re Boating in Australia During C-19 Crisis- All States
Date: 14 April 2020 Executive Summary With recent rapid changes to what is permissible boating activity across the country during the COVID-19crisis,the Marina Industries Association(MIA)considersit importantthat government, industry and the wider community are aware of developments and of what has evolved as a model for limited but sustainable boating activity during the crisis. This sustainable model provides the template for all Statesto adopt and to support the $8.7b recreational boating industrywith over 28,000 direct jobs. It’s adoption will also allow permissible although carefully restricted boating activity for a limited number of the over 1 million recreational boaters in Australiaprior to the easing of social distancing and related COVID-19 restrictions. Impact of COVID-19 on Victorian Marina Industry Pre the pandemic the marina industry had created steadily growing 23,000plus jobs with the majority being contactor jobs1. For the wider recreational boating industry there were over 28,000 direct jobscreated.The maintenance of some level of boating activity is essential to minimize the already large number of job losses at commercial and club marinas and boatyards. Many of trades laid off such as shipwrightsand sailmakers are extremely hard to replace and may never return to the industry unless boating can be quickly re-activated.Many of Victoria’s 100’s of marina tenants may not return to the sector unless urgent action is taken to activate boating activity. At QueenscliffHarbour there have already been 41 direct job losses. Sandringham Yacht Club for example has laid off 90 permanent and casual staff and suffered a 60% drop in revenue and this is further declining. At Westernport Marina many berth-holders are seeking a reduction in fees as they cannot use their boats and or have lost jobs. Many have said words to the effect of ‘fishing is the one salvation I need right now!’ Background The March –April period was of one of changing and evolving regulationby most State’s with respect to recreational boating. On April 2 the MIA and the Boating Industry Association issued a paper to assist governments, industry and boaters to find an acceptable pathway for sustainable but limited boating activity–see Joint BIA and MIA Update regarding Recreational Boating. As of April 7 all States excluding Victoria have been permitting limited recreational boating with some variations. State variations narrowed significantly leading up to April 7 as the allowances for permissible boating were applied, tested and adjusted. Current Status re Permissible Boating There is now a general alignment across all the States excluding Victoria. The following outlines the permissible parameters for sustainable but limited recreational boating. This provides both an economic and jobs lifelinefor industry.For the more than 1 million recreational boaters it also provides a limited but valuable window for permissible activity and or very healthy exercise within the frameworkof the overarching objectives of halting the spread of COVID-19 COVID-19 and Sustainable Parameters for Recreational Boating Stay Home and only go out boating by observing the health advice and regulations in your State which may include: •avoid leaving yourhome for any non-essential activity and don’t invite other people into your home •stay at home unless you are: -going to work or education (if you are unable to do so at home) -getting essential supplies such as food (includes fishing in QLD, NSW and TAS) and groceries (return home without delay) -going out on your own or with one other person or with ‘people of the same household going out together’ -take physical exercise incl. in non-powered craft such as paddling and sailing in QLD, NSW and WA. - attending medical appointments or compassionate visits -complying with your legal obligations that includes life safety, environmental protection and property protection associated with your boat. If you are boating for a legitimate reason in your State, you must: •keep at least 1.5m apart from people you do not live with which includes no gathering or rafting up. •wash your hands before and after any time there is contact with shared surfaces for example when fuelling or at any other time you come in contact with any hard surface outside the family home •take the most direct route to the water and only boat locally •wear a lifejacket, especially if solo•remember You’re the skipper –You’re Responsible •follow the official advice so boating is seen as part of the solution and recovery, and not a problem to be banned.Check your State’s latest rules around permissible activities prior to any boating activity Summary The parameters for permissible boating have undergone numerous changes to reach this stage. They have most recently been ‘stress tested’ over the Easter period and proven to be sensibly applied by the limited number of boaters; practical for the various regulators to administer and effectively aligned to the greater objectives of bringing down the levels of COVID-19. The limited boating activity is proving to be a lifeline for many industry businesses and jobs. It is also having very positive psychological benefits for businesses and their staff and for those in the community that can rightfully comply with restrictions and participate in limited boating activity. The opportunity now exists for Victoria to adopt this well tested and evolved model for restricted and limited boating within parameters that are now in place across all other States. Victoria can therefore avoid the missteps of the other States and immediately adopt this very considered model as part of its ongoing application of best practices during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Colin Bransgrove Chief Executive Officer Marina industries Association Note: Links to States current COVID-19 boating regulations QLD NSW VIC TAS SA WA 15 April 2020
To say this pandemic has caused worldwide mayhem and devastation would be an understatement and, while so far comparatively, our casualties here have been less than many other countries around the world (and our thoughts go out to them), nevertheless, any number is still too many. Thankfully, our governments have acted swiftly and, most people have, and are, acting responsibly with social distancing and other measures and this appears to be having the desired result with our numbers gradually heading in the right direction. But while we’re focusing on numbers, it’s worth bearing in mind we’re not just talking statistics, it’s real people, real families, real lives. And it’s not just direct casualties of the virus either; with so many businesses affected, people out of work, the economic issues, not to mention the physical isolation, the effects are far reaching and touch us all. This is the kind of thing many of us could never have imagined. Sort of makes you stop and think... Perhaps even re-assess. Fortunately, many marine businesses are still operating, but in Victoria, with the current ban on recreational boating and fishing, there is a lot of confusion and concern and the Boating Industry of Victoria is calling on the government to clarify some of the rules and to change others to assist the industry and to bring us into line with other states, more on that below. Not enough room to go over all the other stuff in this edition, so sit back, browse through and enjoy the read. Cheers see you out on the water… Soon I hope.. John Zammit One of the objectives of the Yacht Club Foundation is to provide support for our elite sailors when they compete in International or National Regattas. We have now done this for several years and had intended to request applications for support for those intending to travel overseas this winter. Unfortunately with the closing of international borders that looks unlikely this winter but it is our intention to recommence this program when circumstances permit. We presently have an outstanding group of youth sailors and we intend to continue to support them as they develop their sailing careers.
Stuart Gooley Chairman A message from our sponsor Positive Psychology Centre
Needing support during this challenging time?..... The good news is we are supporting our existing clients and welcoming new clients for Medicare Telehealth consultations which are all via video or telephone. The even better news is that we are BULK BILLING all Medicare Telehealth clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan until September 30, 2020! So, if you’re new to the world of video or telephone consulting don’t be alarmed, we will walk you through the process every step of the way…... And it goes without saying that we have had nothing but fabulous feedback from our clients who have tried it so far. We’re always pleased to follow the guidelines laid down by the Federal Government in the Primary Support Care Package and this is another way we are able to help you toward navigating these challenging times. Remember to contact your General Practitioner if your plan needs an update or review and then contact us to book in. If you haven’t seen us in a while we will be pleased to welcome you back! Call 1300 995 636 or email [email protected] ![]() We're living in strange times and extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary decisions to be made. After a great deal of discussion and thought we have come to the decision to not print the April issue of Afloat. It's a very difficult decision as it is the first time in over 30 years that we have missed printing an issue. April issue was done and about to go on the press when we made the decision to put it on hold while we explored all options for print and distribution. Sadly, too many of our major distribution points are closing indefinitely and those that may remain open will have reduced traffic. We also don't want to impose advertising debts on our long-term clients in this time of economic stress. If you had an advertisement in the April Print issue you will not be charged for it. In the meantime, WE WILL PUBLISH the APRIL DIGITAL eMAGAZINE on the Afloat website. If you have not already done so I encourage you (and your friends and family) to go to the Afloat website and sign up for the email Newsletter. It will come to your email Inbox and take you to the April eMagazine. We plan to release the April digital issue today Friday 27 March. https://www.afloat.com.au/sign-up-to-our-enewsletter/ We have over 3,000 loyal readers signed up to the monthly Newsletter and we will do our best to grow these numbers. We will use the email Newsletter to communicate with our readers and clients giving them the best and latest boating news and links to Afloat articles published online and to reassure them that we will be here when the world returns to some semblance of normality. If your business is operating as usual or in a changed capacity and you want to let the boating public know about it, you are welcome to advertise on our website and in the Newsletter. Afloat will restart the print version when the worst of this crisis has passed. We wish you, your families and friends, and your workmates well in these trying times. Look after yourselves and we look forward to better days ahead. The Afloat office will operate remotely (perhaps from the isolation of our boat) and we will be monitoring emails so stay in touch. Stay healthy The AFLOAT Team MYC Covid 19 Update
Dear Members, I wish I could pass on some fantastic news and say “see you at the club”. But alas I can’t, and we are now further into our new norm, “social distancing” and “self-isolation”. Words not even dreamt about a few months ago. The sailing season regretfully is over, while we may be in hibernation at the club, there is still much happening. We have to prepare our club for the future by carefully managing the present. Your finance committee is working tirelessly behind the scenes to do just that. We are currently in discussions with The Shire, our bank and our tenant Rob De Santis at The Rocks to navigate a course through this storm. I can’t thank Andrew Klose, Mark Nicholson, Stuart Gooley, and Michael White enough for their efforts to date. We are blessed to have men with their knowledge and passion for our club at our collective backs. The game changes almost on a daily basis and they are on the ball. The office is still functioning, Sarah is still “on watch” and the bank account still accepts payments. Our next challenge is slipping day. The Club Captain, Rear Commodore and Vice Commodore are navigating our way through that. Skippers will be kept up to date. Thank you to the owners who have cleared their boats from the yard. Those who haven’t please ensure the gates are locked when you leave. A reminder, the clubrooms are “out of bounds”. Graham has given the place a top to bottom clean. On a lighter note, we now have a fancy new lift. Ironically it’s locked up and no one can use it. Special thanks to Terrence and the guys from Southern Lifts for the seamless removal of the old lift and the refitting of the new one. I am reminded of words from a Joni Mitchell song from the 70’s (Anyone under 50 years of age has probably never heard it). “We are stardust, we are golden and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden.” “Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got till it's gone.” Take care of each other, we will eventually “get ourselves back in the garden”. Stay Safe Greg M Commodore ![]() Saturday Race Report – March 21, 2020 Wow! Its amazing how much things have changed in a week. This corona virus is insidious . Not only has it created a health crisis for us all, the likes of which we have not seen for 100 years, it also attacks the very fabric of our sailing community. I don’t know about anyone else, but when things go pear shaped in my life, there is always sailing to look forward to and to make you forget your troubles. Now that has even been taken away. I think Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, put it well when she described how we are being asked to respond to this crisis, as a paradox, where we are asked to show solidarity and apartness at the same time. The natural instinct is to band together in these times, but we can’t do it in person. For the good of all of us we have to slow this thing down and give everyone the chance to sail next season. The good news is this will pass, it’s not clear how long it will take, but first we need to focus on more important things than sailing (yes there are more important things). When this is over, then we can get on with our lives and enjoy the less important but soul sustaining pastime that is sailing. So that said I think we should be looking at alternative ways to keep in contact as a club. The club app. is a great tool to share your thoughts, concerns, photos and just to check on and support each other. Maybe we should all be using it more at this time to keep in touch - go ahead channel your inner Kon ! Best wishes everyone and good luck over the weeks and months ahead. For those that managed to get a sail in last Saturday here are the results. Results Line Honours Windsong - Jim Watson Handicap Results
Tim O'Grady, Div 3 Class Captain
Dear Members,
I wish to advise you that the Board has decided to immediately impose the following regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These are truly unprecedented times and it is important that we follow the strict measures put in place by the Federal and State Governments aimed at slowing down the rate at which the virus spreads. To this end the importance of hygiene and social distancing cannot be overstated and I am sure that many of us have already dramatically changed our daily routines in order to reduce the risk of spreading the virus in our communities. We also have to recognise that the age demographic of our club puts many of us in a higher risk category.
It is important if you can to support our tenant and the many MYC club sponsors, every business will be feeling the pain. The telephone still works, so as I said please stay in touch with each other. An appropriate quote from Thomas S Monson. “We cannot control the wind, but we can adjust the sails”. Greg Martin For all new purchases with Audi, if you mention that you are a MYC member or have been referred by a member you receive complimentary scheduled servicing for 5 years or 75,000 - whichever occurs first!
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