Update from the Commodore 11 August – Stage 4 restrictions
In line with Stage 4 restrictions, which are now in place for the next six weeks, as you would expect our club has an obligation to comply with the Victorian government’s advice. As a consequence of this new level of restriction, the activities of the club have been significantly impacted. With these changes in place I […]
We’ve been busy during lock down!
Check out what we’ve been doing at BYS during lock down… Busy preparing the club to get it in tip-top shape ready for when life returns to normal and we can welcome our members back to the club they love!
Southern Sails Magazine 2020
It’s with great pleasure (and some relief!) that we invite you to download this electronic version of Southern Sails here A formal print run with its initial distribution at this month’s in-person Presentation Night was the expectation, but that plan became another casualty of Covid-19. Nevertheless, we’re aiming on a print run being available in […]
National Volunteer Week 18-24 May 2020
Nominations for BYS Volunteer of the Year 2020 National Volunteer Week is 18-24 May. In recognition of this, BYS is pleased to again be presenting it’s “Volunteer of the Year” award to one of our dedicated members who have gone above and beyond in their volunteering efforts over the course of the year. The award […]
Update on Club activities – time to put a reef in the sails!
Dear Members Please note the following events and Regattas at BYS have been cancelled: Art Show Victorian Youth Championships and Victorian Coaching Clinic J70 Nationals Contender States She Sails Skippers and Crew Volunteer Night Presentation Night
Suspended – BYS Sailing Program
The 2019/20 Sailing Program has been suspended until further notice. This was a difficult decision to make but the health of our members and staff is paramount. Our decision is in line with that of other Yacht Clubs around the bay. If you go sailing over the weekend there will be no patrol boats on the water.We will […]
Minnow State Championships at BYS
Last weekend (29 Feb – 1 March) BYS hosted the 2020 Minnow State Championships. Sam Backwell was 1st overall and Will Hailes was 3rd. BYS had 9 boats in the top 10. We had 20 boats on the novice course. Emily Hailes was 1st overall and 1st female, with Abby Young 2nd and Lucas Hailes placed 3rd. […]
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Youth Squad
This season seven youth members of BYS have started up a BYS Youth Sports Boat squad, making use of the club J70 to train and race in. Over the Australia day weekend, four of our members, Ethan O’Brien, Hannah Danks, Hayden Harding and Alex Bolton raced in the Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific Qualifiers, and […]
49er/49fx World Championships Geelong
Great competition opportunity was enjoyed by BYS sailors competing in World Championships on local waters Corio Bay, Geelong! Congratulations to all BYS women and men who competed in the 49er and 49erFX World Championships this past week. Pictured left – BYS Boys waiting for wind with their support boat (photo credit Martyn Sly)
2020 Sabre State Championships
BYS was very well represented at the 2020 Sabre State Championships over this last weekend 15-16 February. From Youth through to Veteran category. Congratulations to everyone for participating and enjoying what looked like competitive weekend of racing and challenging weather conditions! Photos and results are available here: https://www.mmyc.org.au/mmyc-regattas/vicsabres2020/
