OTBs at BYS
Some photos of the OTB fleet at BYS March 2023 After my lunch with friends today, l took some shots of the off the beach boats. So much excitement out there today at the start. Everyone running to get their boats in & get to the start on time Fascinating to watch up close. So much energy […]
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 […]
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 6 Season 21-22
Change to Sailing ProgramChange to Race Start Time, keelboats – Sunday 17 April 2022 Existing: Keelboat – Commodore’s Easter Series race 2 starting at 1030 New: Keelboat – Commodore’s Easter Series race 2 starting at 1400
2020 Victorian Minnow Championship
Over the weekend of 26 & 27 February, 12 of our BYS Minnow Sailors ventured over to Williamstown Sailing Club to participate in the Victorian Championship. For some, this was their very first regatta. 27 sailors competed across the two fleets, Open Fleet and Novice Fleet. Our BYS team did exceptionally well, bringing home the […]