BYS Aero Coaching Clinic. Onwards and upwards!
The BYS Aero fleet gathered last Sunday for its inaugural coaching clinic with 11 boats joining in the day’s activities. Our coaches were Rhett Gowans, 2 x world Aero Champion, 4 x Aero National Champion and recently crowned 2024 Australian Sailing Coach of the year and Michael O’Brien, an experienced North American and Victorian Laser […]
Burgee Exchange
John and Jenny Petschel joined very proud parents Jonathon and Lucy Harding at the Reial Club Nautic de Barcelona (or shortened to Real Club Nautico) on Wednesday 2 October for the PUIG Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona Opening Cocktail Party. Laura and RCNB President Jordi Puig exchanged burgees between the two clubs before the sailors […]
Maw Civil Wind Warrior Sail GP — Event # 1
Maw Civil Wind Warrior Sail GP — Event # 1 sponsored by The Arlberg Mt Hotham – Chris and Kim Coglan “With the westerly wind whipping up tidal waves in the Marina Pond on Sunday, the potential for damage to our high tech model yachts, made sailing there impossible. Plan B resulted in relocating the […]
BYS 2024-25 Opening Day
Celebrating Our 73rd Sailing Season Last Saturday, members and guests gathered in the Southern Waters Room to mark the start of our 2024 – 25 sailing season. Vice Commodore Ian Delmenico welcomed everyone, followed by Commodore Martin Kudnig sharing an overview of the season ahead. Rear Commodore Georgina Plumridge proudly introduced our newly appointed Junior […]
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AERO ICEBREAKER REGATTA HT 5
Wisely, the final heat of our winter series was moved from Saturday to Sunday when the Saturday forecast was looking pretty grim-as it proved to be. Fortunately, 10 Aeros were able to make the change with only 3 missing out due to other reasons. That’s right! Our little fleet has grown from 3 actively sailed […]
Safe Sailing: Lifejackets
With the sailing season at Blairgowrie just around the corner, it’s important to ensure your lifejacket is ready for action. Your lifejacket is one of the most vital pieces of safety equipment you’ll have on the water, but it only works if it’s in good condition and worn when needed. Now is the perfect time […]
Australian Sailing Victorian Awards
BYS sailor Laura Harding is a finalist for Female Sailor of the Year after an outstanding European circuit including 5th at the 49er FX Worlds. SYC/BYS sailor Harry Sly is a finalist for Male Sailor of the Year with an amazing season which included becoming the Tasar National Champion and runner-up Tasar World Champion. We’ll […]
BYS Hardstand – 2025 Strategy
BYS Hardstand – 2025 Strategy Dear Members, As recently announced at the 2024 AGM, the Executive Committee has appointed a Hardstand Strategy Working Group to work through the Marina Committee, which in turn will report to the Executive Committee. The primary objective of this working group is to develop a Hardstand Strategy that is primarily […]
Club Person of the Year 2024
Kirsten Binns Smith awarded as Club Person of the Year, receiving the Ian Pender Award. A very worthy recipient, Kirsten was presented with her achievement at last Saturday’s Annual General Meeting by BYS Rear Commodore, Ian Delmenico. Our newest member to the Club Person of the Year cohort is the classic quiet achiever – and […]