Recap from the Australian Sailing Club Equipment Auditor Course (CAT3-7)
As BYS, and sailing in general, moves towards running safer on-water events, several members participated in an Equipment Auditor course run at BYS over the weekend. The course covered the range of standards imposed by the sailing authorities as well as those required by state law. All of which need to be carried by boat […]
Australian Sailing Annual Club Conference
One of the highlights of the Australian Sailing calendar is its annual club conference. The 2019 conference was held last Saturday at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. This all-day meeting brings together the representatives of our peak body, the thought leaders of our sport and numerous officials from the local Victorian yacht clubs. The conference provides a […]
BYS Youth Members Sailing in Qingdao, China
On Thursday 8 August, two BYS youth members, Hannah Danks and Ethan O’Brien, will be flying to Qingdao, China to represent the University of Melbourne in the annual International Top University Regatta. This regatta is held at the venue that hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games sailing events, and welcomes some of the best universities […]
Donation from Sorrento Rotary
From BYS Sailability – thank you to Sorrento Rotary for the donation of $500 for Sailability Blairgowrie . We have purchased two items to replace equipment on the Hansa 303 yachts which are used to provide sailing experience for people of all ages and all abilities. The first ‘worn out’ item is a fabric seat […]
2019 J111 Regatta
Welcome to the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is pleased to invite all competitors to the J111 Regatta to be held at Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula from 18 October to 20 October 2019 Schedule Sailing Conditions Facilities Berthing & Trailer Parking NOR Enter Sailing Instructions
Australian Sailing Instructor Conference
On Saturday the BYS Sailing Department attended the Australian Sailing instructor conference in preparation for the 2020 season. Sarah Ogilvie was the guest speaker for the day; sharing her journey on how the beginnings at Blairgowrie set a strong foundation for a life in sailing, how she developed her skills at BYS and how the […]
Australian Sailing Club Level Race Officers Course
Last Saturday BYS hosted an Australian Sailing Club level Race Officers Course. We had a very pleasing turn out of 15 attendees; 2 from LochSport Yacht Club and Wellington Yacht Club on the Gippsland Lakes and 13 BYS members. Our thirteen BYS attendees ranged from our current Vice and Rear Commodores through to our newest […]
Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Sail Training
The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme is pleased to invite young Australians from your club to join us on a voyage in the national sail training ship Young Endeavour. A voyage in Young Endeavour is an exciting experience and a unique opportunity for youth to develop skills for life. Our internationally recognised development program builds self-awareness, […]
ACO 10th MUSTO Skiff World Championship 2019
There have been some great results over the last week with many BYS sailors competing in World and National Championships. BYS are very proud of our sailors and congratulations to everyone competing this winter. Congratulations to Jon Newman for finishing 2nd at the Musto Skiff World Championships in Medemblik, Holland. See below links for more […]
41st Minnow National Championships
Chloe Warner, Sam and Hugh Backwell competed in the 41st Minnow National Championships held in Darwin between 6 – 12 July 2019. Tom Warner helped the Race Management Team on the Open Course and Ed Warner was our coach. Making up the Victorian Team were the Hailes family from McCrae with 3 boats and the […]
