BYS Celebrate Laura Harding
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron hosted a special evening celebrating Laura Harding’s Women’s America’s Cup campaign while raising funds to support her Olympic Pathway to the 2028 Summer Olympics. Laura helms the 49erFX alongside crew Annie Wilmot, and together they have their sights firmly set on the LA 2028 Olympic Games. Hosted by Commodore Georgina Plumridge, the […]
Sailability News – March 26
This season, the Club’s Sailability group has been very busy, with a regular group of up to eight individual clients and their carers attending, along with students from two specialist colleges, one from Frankston and the other from Dromana, each bringing 8 -12 students and teachers. Tuesdays are Sailability days with up to 25 clients […]
Celebrate Laura Harding
Join us to celebrate Laura Harding’s America’s Cup Achievement and support Laura and Annie in 2032 Brisbane Olympic Campaign. Hosted by Commodore Georgina Plumridge, join us Saturday, 14 March from 7pm and hear from Laura about her journey on the America’s Cup team as Port Helm along with with her pathway to the Olympics with […]
BYS EASTER ART SHOW 2025 WRAP-UP
This year, we proudly celebrated our 15th Easter Art Show, blessed with fantastic weather throughout the weekend. The beautiful conditions allowed members and guests to relax and enjoy the deck area for extended periods. It was a pleasure to welcome back our sponsors, artists, BYS members, and visitors. Once again, we showcased a wonderful range […]
Sailability New Yachts Launch Ceremony
On Tuesday March 4th, the Commodore Martin Kudnig, hosted a ceremony to launch two new donated Hansa 303 yachts. These two brand-new yachts were graciously donated, one, “SADKAT II” by well-known club members, The Godfrey Family, and the second, “Generosity”, by a non-member Victorian Family with a passion for Sailability but who wish to remain […]
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 […]
Sorrento Community Expo Event
Sorrento Community Expo Event The Sorrento Community Expo for Women and Girls in Sport was held on Sunday 30 October. BYS She Sails and BYS Sailability Training & Development Programs were on display, allowing our volunteers to engage the local community to showcase what we have on offer here at BYS in regards to these […]
BYS volunteering – Sailability
The BYS Sailability program is run entirely by volunteers and began in 2002 after the club recognised a need to provide a sailing opportunity for those who might not otherwise be able to experience sailing. Geoff and Eily Watson volunteered to get the program started and recruited a number of member and non-member volunteers to […]
“Victorian Inclusion Program of the Year 2020” won by BYS Sailability
Australian Sailing Award “Victorian Inclusion Program of the Year 2020” A huge congratulations to Brian Jones and his volunteers on winning this award! Sailability is such a worthy and invaluable community program and BYS is proud to be this year’s winner! The aim of the Sailability program is to make sailing available to people from all […]
Sailability – visit from Tafe Certificate 1 Group
A group of adult students from Tafe Certificate 1 have attended our Sailability Program a number of times in recent years. They take part in activities aimed to develop self-confidence, a sense of purpose, break isolation and foster community involvement. It is hoped that this may lead to further education and possible employment. The group […]