Social Activities
BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
There’s always something happening at BYS
There’s more to BYS than sailing . . . A great way to meet other members and enjoy spending time at your Club to join one of our social groups. They’re a great way for friends to spend time together off water and an ideal way to make new friends too.
With so much sailing in our lives it’s surprising how much else we can pack into life at BYS. It seems like not a week goes by without something new. So please make sure you check back here often and feel welcome to come along and join in, it’s a fantastic way to meet new friends and build lifelong connections.
Keep an eye out for event updates in the club newsletter and check the online calendar for all the details.
Friday Night’s
Friday night is is when our Members Draw winners are announced.
- Each ticket is $5.
- Once 200 tickets are sold the draw will take place on the next Friday at 6.30pm.
- Each draw will consist of three winners being drawn in order for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- 1st prize $500 to be added to the Members House Account.
- 2nd prize $250 to be added to the Members House Account.
- 3rd prize $125 to be added to the Members House Account.
- Each ticket for the draw will not necessarily be issued in numerical order, instead members will be able to select which raffle ticket number they’d like if it’s still available.
Mystery Day
The Junior Club Captain’s organise a Mystery Day each year (special outing to somewhere like Gravity Zone, Enchanted Maze etc) BBQ days, Easter egg hunt and other fun activities for our junior members.
Young Adults
Our Young Adults at BYS group are plan fun social activities for our 18- 30 year old members. Keep an eye on the calendar for new events!
There’s more to BYS than sailing . . . A great way to meet other members and enjoy spending time at your Club to join one of our social groups. They’re a great way for friends to spend time together off water and an ideal way to make new friends too. Dive in and look around.
Swimming Group
If you enjoy a social swim, followed by a coffee and a chat, feel free to join in. We meet at the club and swim in ‘the pond’ next to the marina most mornings over the summer holidays and on weekends during the warmer months. Meetings times do vary depending on the weather.
To get in touch and find out more, just call Mandy Johnson or Cathy Mulcahy via the office.
Book Club
The book club is a fun social group, who meet regularly for a chat, catch up, and morning tea, and to discuss their latest book! The group communicates through their Facebook group, Days and dates vary depending on the time of year, contact Jane Grimshaw on the-grimshaws@bigpond.com to find out more.
SheSails
While SheSails is all about enjoying your Club in a fun, friendly and safe environment and encouraging women of all ages to enjoy sailing through organised activities, the SheSails groups also meet socially for lunch.
We’ll let you know of upcoming training, events and regatta news. It’s a great way to make new friends and perhaps find a crewing spot. All members are welcome, male and female, you just need to be a supporter of female sailors.
Keep an eye out in your weekly newsletter for these dates . . .
Father’s Day Lunch
AFL Grand Final
70th Season Opening Day
Oaks Day Lunch
Commodore’s Cocktail Party
Christmas Celebration
Petersville Regatta Welcome Party
NYE Dinner
Coast & Country Pink Day
Australia Day BBQ
Club Captain’s Summer Party
Skippers and Crews Dinner
Good Friday Mud Island Picnic
Easter Art Show
Mother’s Day Lunch
Volunteers Brunch
Presentation Night
Trivia Night
Christmas in July
Members Service Dinner such as 50 year & life members special dinners
For all Club events and initiatives please keep your eye out for our weekly ‘On The Horizon’ newsletter for information and booking links.
If you would like to become involved and engage in any of our Club initiatives please contact our Member Services and Engagement Officer, Kate Poole, who will put you in contact with the right person. Club initiatives are a great way to meet other like minded members and become involved within our own community. Kate’s working days are Tuesday – Saturday, she is more than happy to help you.
Email Kate Poole: membership@bys.asn.au
