We are sure that you will all agree that last Friday was a fun night. It was a great end to the season and to have around 150 adults and 50 children (mostly in Hawaiian dress theme) all in the club at the same time created a great atmosphere!
Congratulations again to all of our winners from the season's racing, with Club Championship's won by: Shining Sea (Div 1), Arabelle (Div 2), Blackjack (Div 3) , The Kracken 2 (Opti Green), Sonic Dash (Opti Open), and Crackerjack (OTB). Special Congratulations goes to our Club Person of the Year - Al Dillon for his outstanding contribution to the club this season. Most of you would know Al from his fantastic photo's that he takes around the place, but he is much more than that. He is a very hands on member of our TAG team and volunteers at every opportunity that he can! And to our Youth Club Person of the Year - Heath Jones for his willingness to help others, being a responsible role model and for his growth this past season. We had a best dressed couple winner "Laurie and Annette", and best dressed person went to Tony Hutchinson! Thank you to everyone who was involved in the day including staff, volunteers, the Ronstan Band and especially to those of you that came along - we look forwards to the next one!! Media Release
20 May 2024 Near record fleet for 2024 Apollo Bay Race and ORCV Coastal Championship decider As the sailing season draws to a close, offshore sailors are now focusing on the Melbourne to Apollo Bay Race which starts at 9am on Saturday the 25th of May. The 52 nautical mile Category 3 coastal sprint is the final event of the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) Coastal Championship series. The popular race, which has a near record fleet, starts at Queenscliff with the fleet leaving Port Phillip Heads before turning right along the coast, finishing at the seaside town of Apollo Bay. Known locally as the Great Ocean Road ‘Sail’, the race takes the fleet along one of the world’s most stunning coastlines of beaches, sand dunes, cliff tops and dramatic headlands, nestled beneath the lush rainforests of the Otway Ranges in Victoria’s South West. While the panoramic scenery offers breathtaking views for the sailors, the coastal environment can play a big part in sailing tactics, especially within 10 nautical miles of the finish with the area renowned for its holes and unpredictable conditions. Top contenders for line honours include Rob Date’s Carkeek 43, Scarlet Runner, which has finally hit her straps after undergoing a year of improvements, with the team hoping for lighter conditions to maximise their sail options. Toecutter, skippered by Robert Hick, will be relying on his secret weapon, Apollo Bay local Paul Cannon, who will be onboard and ready to pick the gusts and maximise the local conditions for the team. If lighter conditions prevail, also expect another top performance from the J111 Ginan, co-skippered by Cameron McKenzie and Nigel Jones. The team has sailed exceptionally well over the last few seasons and is in the box seat to win the Coastal Championship. Will McKenzie, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering student from Monash University and part time sailing coach, is on the bow of Ginan and sailing his first Apollo Bay race. “This race is different to any that I have sailed before. I’ve done two Melbourne to Hobart races, but I expect this will be a short but intense race. “It’s also really cool that I get to sail with my Dad and my godfather [Nigel Jones] and that I’ve got to sail some coastal sprint races with my Mum, Jo and twin-sister Sophie,” said McKenzie. The young sailor will be one to watch in keelboat racing with his next big regatta the Newport-Bermuda race in June this year which he will sail on Blur, also a J111 boat. First time Race Director Catherine North will be leading a mostly female race management team and is looking forward to overseeing her first Apollo Bay race. “My memories of the race are different from many others – we had pretty steady winds during the race which actually turned blustery towards the end, which isn’t always the case people tell me. “It can be challenging to get into the harbour at Apollo Bay especially if we have an easterly breeze, and with the winds coming down off the Otways, but it’s a beautiful race,” said North. ORCV Sailing Captain and skipper of Cadibarra 11, Paul Roberts, has sailed the Apollo Bay Race 15 times and is wary of the unpredictable conditions. “If you sail into a hole as you close in on the finish line, it can cause all sorts of problems. While it’s hard to feel confident, if we sail a smart race and get the call right about how far offshore we go, I think we’ll be OK. “What we love about the race and the ORCV offshore sailing program is the opportunity we have for a mini sailing adventure - to sail with great company, to test our sailing skills in different conditions, and to stay over in some fantastic destinations, like King Island and Apollo Bay,” said Roberts. The winner of the Coastal Championship is decided on AMS handicap with the Apollo Bay Race having normal weighting and the sprint races each having double weighting. With three races completed, yachts will drop their highest scores putting Vertigo, skippered by Timothy and Clare Olding, and Ginan in equal first place on three points (before weighting is applied), although Vertigo is yet to enter the race. Alien, skippered by Justin Brenan, and Pegasus, skippered by Andrew Lynch, go into this race in equal third place on eight points after dropping their highest scores but face an uphill battle to knock off the leaders once the points are doubled. The race record for the Apollo Bay race was set in 1999 by the late Peter Blake sailing his Jones 37, KAOS, and stands at 5 hours, 24 minutes and 4 seconds but it is unlikely to be challenged this year. The 2024 race welcomes several first timers including Belle, skippered by Richard Taylor and Kylie Balharrie from the Sandringham Yacht Club while Siesta, skippered by Robert Coco, is sailing her first Category 3 race. The double-handed entries continue to grow with Jokerx2, skippered by Grant Chipperfield and Peter Dowdney and Quest, skippered by Peter Tardrew and Rod Gunther, sailing well and likely to feature in the results. Follow the race action here. Images as credited. Image 1 – Race Director Catherine North, credit Steb Fisher Image 2 – Ginan, skippered by Cameron McKenzie and Nigel Jones, credit Steb Fisher Image 3 – Scarlet Runner, credit Michael Currie Image 4 - Will McKenzie in action on Ginan, credit Steb Fisher Image 5 – Alien (yellow kite) credit Steb Fisher Jane Austin/ORCV media ***Ends*** Please credit photos as attached Website www.orcv.org.au Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OceanRacingClub 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.
Mornington Winter Music Festival presents
Bluestone Assembly / Jazz at the Rocks Sunday 9th June 2024 The Rocks @ Mornington Yacht Club- Moorings Room Last years event sold out quickly so don't miss out & BOOK NOW! Tickets | $60 MYC Members & $70 Non Members Dear MYC friends,
We are sad to advise that Bob Armstrong passed away peacefully the morning of Monday 13th May after his long fight against leukemia. A member since 1969, he made an outstanding contribution over a long period, seeing many changes. He was a sailor with exceptional skills and his sailing results over nearly 30 years demonstrate that. In the Flying Fifteen class he won 5 Club Championships in his boat ‘Emma’ over the period 1973 to 1984 and during his time in the Class he was 2nd in one 1976/77 State Title and 5th in another. Graduating to the s80 Class when this Div 2 keelboat was introduced to the Club he won 2 Div 2 Club Championships in his yacht ‘Satie’ during the period 1998 to 2000. Following this Bob purchased ‘Total Eclipse’ another Div 2 keelboat and went on to win the club Championships in that Class in two seasons from 2003 t0 2008. Bob will also be remembered for the contribution he made to leadership of the Club and service to its members. He served on the General Committee for 4 seasons from 1974 to 2000, was Rear Commodore for two seasons from 1975 to 1977, and then after a break he returned in 2000 to hold the position of Vice Commodore for two seasons followed by Commodore for a further two seasons from 2002. It was during 2000 that Bob stepped in to run the Club’s office for a period on the resignation of the then manager. During the time that he was Commodore the Club successfully hosted the World 420 Championships and a number of State Championships He led the Club’s 2nd attempt at creating a Safe Harbour at Mornington following the wish of the majority of members. Then in 2003 when Grant Wharington’s ‘Wild Thing’ won line honours in the Sydney to Hobart race Bob and his Committee organised a welcome home night for the victorious crew; one of the largest and happiest functions held by the Club. Bob was ably assisted by his wife Marg during his period of service and in recognition they were elected as Life Members of the Club in 2008. Bob and Marg's daughter Michelle is an active current sailing member of the Club owning ‘Bald Eagle’. Bob was also an active TAG team member and contributed significantly to the recent downstairs renovation and eastern wall replacement. The whole family would like to particularly thank his MYC sailing friends, the TAG team, past commodores group and office who have continued to ask how he was keeping these last few months and to send him their well wishes. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marg, Elizabeth, Michelle and family at this sad time. xxx We are excited to advise Members of this great offer from Alba Thermal Springs!
Offer details: We are excited to offer Mornington Yacht Club members a 20% discount on bathing when visiting Alba Thermal Springs & Spa. The discount is available to all members and their guests, visiting on the same booking. Entry to our thermal springs allows unlimited access to 22 contemporary pools, plus a sauna, steam room and cold plunge pools. All Alba experiences include the use of a locker, towel and robe. Offer period: The discount is available from now until 31st December 2024, excluding Christmas Day through to Australia Day and all Victorian public holidays. How to redeem: To make a booking please visit our website www.albathermalsprings.com.au and enter promo code MORNINGTONYC, to receive the 20% discount. Please note: Your Mornington Yacht Club member fob will be required as proof of your membership on arrival at Alba. Terms & Conditions:
On behalf of the Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation Group (MPKC) We invite volunteers to come to our friendly and inclusive tree planting days held between May and October.
There is also an opportunity for our organisation to plan a group excursion where members can work together and share the experience of taking positive action for the environment - please let the MYC office know if interested. Come and plant some trees and share a cuppa. If this is of interest, please contact Michelle at [email protected] 1A Koornalla is drawing inspiration from Palm Springs architecture with hand-laid Australian Limestone and a soaring 6m feature entry ceiling, this five bedroom, four bathroom home celebrates the beauty of an elite beachside position and an airy, open floorplan.
Situated only a block back from Earimil Beach with views across Port Phillip Bay, enjoy a highly-sought position only steps from Kunyung Primary School and Mount Eliza Village. CLICK HERE to view> **MYC will receive $500 for every successful sale with either the buyer or seller being a club member or someone referred to Belle Property by a club member!** The first of our monthly Sunday Roasts will be held on Sunday the 26th of May. Served from bain maries from 12pm to 1.30pm. This will be open to everyone. The price for members is $30 and for your guests/ non members $35, & $15 for kids.
Gather your friends and family and enjoy a leisurely family friendly Sunday afternoon at MYC. There will be a link to book shared next week (walk in's will also be available on the day). We are excited to let you know that with the help of the Rocks, we have a few events planned over the next few months.
There will be monthly Sunday Roasts, monthly Trivia Nights, and another event of some kind each month (watch out for a Jazz Lunch, a Christmas in July social night, and a Grand Final event!) There will be members and guest prices so please feel free to invite any family and friends - the more the merrier!! Let's have fun over the the non sailing months!! So please put the dates in your diary and spread the word!!! Members please note that the function room will only be available after 4.30pm unless you have booked in with the Rocks for their Lunch, thank you (members bar and deck will be available to members at all times).
Immi has been busy sourcing some fantastic prizes for the raffle on the night, and in doing so LeFeu Mornington will be giving everyone who attends a voucher for their new restaurant SingToHo!
Aloha! You're Invited to a Hawaiian Luau!
This year our presentation night has a Hawaiian theme! To get into the haloha spirit dig out your best floral shirt, maybe a grass skirt?!, leis and flip flops! and come along and celebrate the end of great season with us! (& yes there will be a best-dressed prize or 2!) WHEN: Friday 17th May 2024 TIME: 6pm Starting with the OTB presentations, followed by a light meal, followed by the Keelboat & Trailable presentations. ENTERTAINMENT: The Ronstan Band who can't wait to hula the night away with you! PRICE per adult/youth 16yr + : $25 (Includes a drink on arrival & light meal), or PRICE per family: $60 (2 adults + 2 kids) includes drink on arrival, light meal for adults and pizza, popcorn + a soft drink for the kids! (additional kids $15) - BOOK NOW!! The Yacht Club Foundation Board is pleased to announce the following grants under the Junior Sailing Financial assistance program:
Sophie and James Jackson - 470 mixed dinghy. Participating in World Cup Regattas in Europe - $5,000. Jack Eickmeyer - Under 21 European and World ILCA 7 Championships - $3,000. Lachie Weber - Under 21 European and World ILCA 7 Championships - $3000. William McKenzie - crewing in the New York to Bermuda Ocean Race - $2,000. Jack Vermeer - ILCA 6 Australian Championships - $1,500. Leigh Harvie - ILCA 4 Australian Championships - $1,500. We wish them well as they progress their sailing careers in these major regattas, Stuart Gooley, Chairman. ***CRADLE SET UP***
Slipping day is coming up next week end, this week end is the last chance for keelboat owners to set up their cradle - please be ready!! Coming up on the ORCV Calendar https://www.orcv.org.au/calendar June 2 (Sunday), Safety & Sea Survival Course. Check your and your crews certification and book into the refresher course or full course on Sunday 2nd June. This course will book out as winter is a great time to top up your knowledge. Book here to either June, September or December but remember places are limited. https://www.orcv.org.au/calendar May 19 (Sunday) - Double Handed & Teams Racing. Try Double Handed Sailing, along a longer leg course on the bay. Teams (any combination) welcome. Entries here https://www.orcv.org.au/double-handed May 25th (Saturday) – Apollo Bay. Sail in company in the Great Ocean Road “Sail” to Apollo Bay. A daylight start, 52nm and category 3 where you can stay overnight in Apollo Bay. Entries are open https://www.orcv.org.au/apollo-bay July 21st (Sunday) - SAVE THE DATE: Dive into the inaugural ORCV and Sandringham Yacht Club Marine Safety Expo 2024! The Marine Safety Expo is a must-attend for all water enthusiasts! Join us at Sandringham Yacht Club on July 21 for a diverse range of activities, including safety insights, product demos, guest speakers, and more. Learn from experts, explore stands, and don't miss our exciting treasure hunt with amazing prizes! Admission is free, but spots are limited, so secure your spot now at https://www.orcv.org.au/club-blog/5548-2024expo |
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