2020-2021 Results
MINNOWS / SKIFFS Albatross II – Alby Moorhouse 1st Mayday Handicap 2nd Commodore’s Easter Trophy 3rd Southern Waters Trophy 3rd Class Trophy Bicsaway – Ellie Cowell 2nd Sunset Handicap Series 2nd Vice Commodore’s Trophy 3rd Perpetual Shield Series 3rd Meat 2 Please Australia Day Trophy Green Eggs and Ham – Will Hailes 1st Meat 2 […]
A huge success – BYS Virtual Opening Day 2020
A hearty THANK YOU from the Commodore! A very big thank you to everyone who participated in the inaugural Virtual Opening Day on Saturday. From the feedback we received on the night and the day that followed, and the fact that the video was viewed by over 700 people, it looked to have been a […]
BYS sailor snapshot series – our youth
Some of our youth members have shared their sailing experiences from growing up at BYS. We think you’ll agree there are some great stories to share here. Enjoy watching…
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 […]
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/
2020 Australian Open Skiff Championships
Over 4 days (18-21 January 2020), 64 sailors from around Australia and New Zealand gathered at Mordialloc Sailing Club for the 2020 Australian Open Skiff (formerly Open Bic) Championships. BYS was represented by Lucas James and Ellie Cowell (Gold Fleet) and Will James (Silver Fleet). The regatta featured a range of sailing conditions and very […]
The 68th Season Opening Day
The 68th Season is upon us and we have a Festival of an Opening Day! Bring the family down to enjoy a wonderful day of celebrating the next Summer season, lots of upcoming Regattas, social activites and most importantly – Family, Friendship, Sailing. As voted by you on Facebook and Instagram, the theme is Mermaids […]
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 […]
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 […]
