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BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON

CLUB BOATS & EQUIPMENT

Pacers, J/70s, SUPs & Windsups

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron offers a range of club boats and equipment for members to enjoy. Our fleet of club boats, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) and windsups provide an easy and accessible way to get time on the water, without the need to own or transport your own equipment. 

All club boats and equipment are shared member resources and must be treated with care and respect. Members are responsible for using equipment appropriately, reporting any damage or issues, and returning items clean and ready for the next user.

If you’d like extra information, or need a hand booking equipment, please contact the team in the Sailing Office.

GENERAL RULES

General Rules

  • Equipment is for club members only.

  • Members use equipment at their own risk and should take care to sail safely.

  • Lifejackets must always be worn.

  • Young children must be accompanied by an adult club member.

  • All equipment must be booked via the BYS booking system using your Australian Sailing profile.

  • During busy periods, SUPs and windsups should be returned within 1 hour.

  • Wash and return all equipment to its designated storage area immediately after use. Never leave on the beach.

  • Handle SUPs carefully. Do not place boards on the ground with fins down or drop them.

  • All damage must be reported immediately via the QR code. Any accidental damage will be fixed without blame.
  • Members are liable for any damage caused to other boats and equipment.
  • Let someone know before you go, leave your phone number and expected return time with a trusted friend and let them know when you are back on shore. Supervision is not provided outside of scheduled club activities.
  • All equipment must be back on shore by 6.30 pm during December and January, and 5 pm at other times of the year.
  • In an emergency, call 000 and notify the club immediately.

 

Booking Link: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/bys/bookings 

Select ‘Log-in’ in the top right corner with your Australian Sailing username and password. This is the same logiin details as used for booking training courses and e-learning. Contact the Sailing Office if you need to re-set your log-in details.

Weather Rules

For recreational use of equipment, the following weather restrictions apply.

  • Do not use equipment if a strong wind, gale, or storm warning is current for Port Phillip.

  • Do not use if the average wind speed exceeds 14 knots.

  • Avoid offshore winds from the west, southwest, or south.

  • View the Bureau of Meteorology marine forecast here www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/portphillip.shtml
  • View the live wind readings at South Channel here http://www.baywx.com.au/

Note: The offshore wind direction restriction does not apply to J/70s.

EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW

Pacers

  • Fleet of ten Pacers suitable for casual sailing and club racing use.

  • Designed for two sailors – ideal for sailing with a friend or parents sailing with children.

  • Skipper must have completed a Learn to Sail course or have equivalent experience. Take care to avoid swimmers, and avoid collisions with other boats.

  • Dinghy-style lifejackets must be worn at all times.

  • Must be booked in advance; club racing requires completion of a manual entry form with the Sailing Office.

  • Sailing is limited to the defined Pacer area.

  • Located on the beach area next to the pier.

J/70s

  • Available for recreational sailing, club racing and regattas by approval.

  • Crew of 4–5 members; at least two including the skipper must have strong sailing and boat-handling skills, and must be competent to take charge and ensure the safety of the crew and equipment.

  • All crew must be BYS members.

  • Bookings require approval and should be submitted at least five days in advance.

Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs)

  • Fun and accessible way to enjoy the water.

  • Must wear a lifejacket.

  • Stored in the Spar Room, accessible with your membership card.

  • Juniors must be supervised by a guardian.

Windsups (Windsurfers)

  • SUPs can be converted into windsups.

  • Masts, booms and sails must be unrigged and stored correctly after use.

  • Take care not to lose the mast lock nuts.

SAILING AREAS

The map below shows the designated sailing areas for each type of club equipment. Please stay within these areas for your safety and the safety of others.

Pacers and windsups must stay in the area bordered by club marks BYS 3, BYS 14, BYS 13, BYS 12 – MARKED IN ORANGE

Stand up paddleboards must stay within 300m of the shoreline, and stay between Cameron’s Bight Jetty to the west, and an extension line from St Johns Wood Rd to the east – MARKED IN GREEN.