RS Aero – Vic Championships

Blairgowrie RS Aeros at Royal Brighton Victorian State Championships – ‘The Next Step’   For many at Blairgowrie the RS Aero is a bit of an unknown. Hitting the market only eight years ago, this futuristic and fantastic single-hander has exploded with popularity and massive sales around the world.  Perhaps, more ‘the next step’, for those […]

BYS Sailing News

Whilst summer was a hive of activity at the club, it was also the season where many of our sailors travelled to compete in events around the country.   J70 State & National Championships The J70 Victorian State Championships and J70 Australian National Championships were held over consecutive weeks in January at Sandringham Yacht Club. […]

J70 States & Nationals

The J70 Victorian State Championships and J70 Australian National Championships were held over consecutive weeks in January at Sandringham Yacht Club. Participating from BYS were two youth boats, BYS club boat Spike, skippered by Daisy Laing and Skyhook, skippered by Ethan O’Brien (thanks for Tony Landgren for the boat loan!) as well the more senior […]

50th International Contender World Championship

50th International Contender World Championship, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Swan River, Perth Over January, BYS members John Lindholm (10th), Callum Burns (12th), Ken MacKenzie (17th) and Ned Lindholm (21st and Youth Champion) ventured to Perth experiencing a range of light to scary conditions. The pre-regatta commenced with the Australian titles over 3 days. Three-time […]

Using the BYS Sailing Hub

What is the BYS Sailing Hub? Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron uses the BYS Sailing Hub, powered by Sailing Results, as our boat register, for race and series entry, signing on and signing off, results and for our race day volunteer roster. You can find instructions for setting up a BYS Sailing Hub account and its use […]

Australian Sailing Awards

The Victorian Sailing Awards 2022 recognise the outstanding contributions and/or achievements by individuals associated with the sport of sailing. As well as recognising our sports people, the awards acknowledge the huge contribution made by volunteers and media representatives. In addition, an organisation award is made to an outstanding Club and Training Centre. The following BYS […]

NTC No 14 Season 21-22

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Change to racing programWinter Series Sternchaser NS Race 10 The racing scheduled for Saturday 24 September 2022 is cancelled due to the race falling on Grand Final Day. No racing will take place on this day and the event will not be resailed.

NTC No 13 Season 21-22

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Correction to racing program Winter Series Race 7 The racing program incorrectly lists the Winter Series Race 7 on Sunday 8 August, 1030 warning signal. The correct date for Winter Series Race 7 is Sunday 7 August, 1030 warning signal.

Presentation Night & Season 2021-2022 Results

Off The Beach Season 2021-22 winners MINNOWS / SKIFFS Albatross II – Alby Moorhouse 1st Perpetual Shield 2nd The Aggregate 2nd Southern Waters Trophy 2nd Wooden Boat Shop Sunset Series 3rd Class Trophy Green Eggs and Ham – Will Hailes 1st The Aggregate 2nd Perpetual Shield 2nd Class Trophy Mako – Will James 1st Class […]

NTC No 12 Season 21-22

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Change to Sailing ProgramWinter series stern chaser NS Race 1 Existing: Winter series stern chaser NS Race 1 – 1300 start New: Winter series stern chaser NS Race 1 – 1400 start