BYS AGM and recognitions
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Celebrates Community and Achievements at Annual General Meeting Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (BYS) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, bringing members together to reflect on the past year, honor club traditions, and look forward to an exciting season ahead. The meeting commenced with a respectful minute of silence, allowing members to […]
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 […]
John Petschel announced as Club Person of the Year
The efforts of individuals who dedicate their time and expertise to the betterment of community organizations often go unnoticed. Yet, their contributions lay the foundation for progress and sustainability, enabling clubs and associations to thrive for years to come. Recognizing such outstanding service is not just an acknowledgment of hard work but a celebration of […]
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 […]
Musto RS Aero Victorian Championships 2025
Musto RS Aero Victorian Championships 2025 – ‘an exceptional experience that exceeded our entrant’s expectations.’ With the massive growth in the RS Aero fleet this season at Blairgowrie (from five owners to nineteen!), combined with some passionate hard work by a dedicated BYS team, it was eagerly anticipated that last weekend’s Musto RS Aero Victorian […]
JST & YST 2024-25 Summer Season
Junior & Youth Sail Training Graduation Congratulations to our Junior and Youth Sail Training sailors who have all done a sensational job improving their sailing skills over the summer. We had 39 kids in JST, mainly sailing Minnows, and 26 teens training in ILCAs and Sabres this summer, and held our Sail Training Graduation on Sunday. Highlights […]
BYS to host 2027 RS Aero World Championships
At the RS Aero National Championships, held at Jervis Bay Sailing Club last week, BYS was announced as the venue to host the 2027 RS Aero World Championships. BYS submitted an engaging, detailed and thoroughly professional tender proposal of 54 pages complete with embedded video and beautiful still photography extolling not only the attributes of […]
Vale, Kate Smith
On Sunday, 8 December, I attended a memorial service for Kate Smith. Kate was an enthusiastic and tireless contributor to the local community. Those of us who ever volunteered for anything would have encountered her at some time. As far as I am aware, she was not a member of BYS, however she was intimately […]
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 […]
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 […]