Off the Beach Racing
BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON
WELCOME TO THE 2025-26 SEASON
On behalf of the Sailing Committee, welcome to season 2025-26.
As we embark upon another season, I want to take a moment to celebrate what makes our club so special — the people. The Sailing Committee has been hard at work over the winter months, planning our sailing program and drawing up the rosters as well as making improvements to race management and safety, all with the terrific support of Michelle de Blaquiere, Maria Vasardani and Madie Gray in the Sailing Office. We are building on a strong foundation created by Richard Backwell, as previous Club Captain, and I am personally grateful for his contribution and mentorship.
Participation is the lifeblood of our club. Whether you’re on the water chasing that perfect start, helping set a mark before the first horn, or sharing a laugh over a meal afterwards, every moment you give enriches our Club.
Our commitment to child protection and safeguarding remains at the core of our values. Every young sailor deserves a safe, encouraging environment in which to learn and thrive. Thank you to everyone who upholds these standards.
Our Sail Training programs continue to thrive, offering award-winning pathways that nurture talent and build confidence among our sailors, from junior to adult, whether they dream of world championship racing or simply the joy of a well-trimmed beat. These programs are a testament to the dedication of our coaches, instructors, volunteers, and families who support our sailors every step of the way.
Upskilling our volunteers keeps our racing sharp and our events world-class. Through the Australian Sailing e-learning modules and practical courses in power boat handling, race management and mark laying, you can gain valuable skills to enhance our events to contribute even more to the club’s success. Of course the value of volunteering goes beyond the jobs themselves and I encourage you to make the most of every opportunity to be involved.
Finally, mark your calendars for the Club Captain’s Party on Saturday, 24 January 2026. It promises to be a fantastic evening of music, dancing, laughter, and great company. I look forward to seeing many of you there!
Jenni Maclean, Club Captain
FAMILY | FRIENDSHIP | SAILING
OTB RACE PROGRAM CALENDAR
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OTB RACE DOCUMENTS AND ENTRY
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. Instructions for setting up a BYS Sailing Hub account and its use can be found on the BYS website under Sailing.
All sailing and volunteering members will need a BYS Sailing Hub account. You account will hold your emergency contact details and medical conditions to assist with the safe delivery of racing. Please keep your details up to date, these are stored separately from your club membership details.
To use the BYS Sailing Hub for the first time, you will need to create an account. After that you’ll be able to log in to add a boat to the boat register, add and remove crew and sign on and off for racing if you are a boat owner or skipper. All crew participating in racing must be signed on, non-members visiting will have a SailPass generated as part of signing them on.
Our race day Volunteer duty roster also runs on the BYS Sailing Hub. Log in to view your upcoming rostered duties including the day, time and task you’ve been rostered for or to contact another member to arrange a duty swap.
BYS SAILING HUB INSTRUCTIONS
SEASON 2025-26
Sailing Program 2025-26
Notice of Race 2025-26
Sailing Program 2025-26 – calendar only
Sailing Instructions – Keelboats Racing 2025-26
Sailing Instructions – OTB Racing 2025-26
Sailing Instructions – Sportsboat Racing 2025-26
Fixed Race Mark Chart updated Sept 2025
RACK AND GRASS STORAGE
The rack and grass storage allocation for season 2025-26 will be open from the 1st of August until the 26 of September, with allocations released on 2 October. Late enquiries can be made with the Sailing Office.
Grass and rack summer storage is available to members with off-the-beach boats for a fee. Applications to secure a storage spot open prior to the beginning of each season, with spaces allocated according to level of sailing participation. Where capacity exists, storage space may be available after the initial allocation. Allocations for those registered before end of September, will be announced on the 2 of October.
Please keep your boat in the area which has been designated for you, and make sure isles and lanes between racks are kept clear.
For further information please contact the Sailing Office.
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Presentation Night & Season 2024-2025 Results
Season 2024-25 SPECIAL AWARDS Bryan McCarthy Trophy – Best 1st year Minnow sailor Claude Presti Brown Family Trophy – Junior Sailor of the Year Lucas
