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
October 2024
sat26oct11:30 amsat1:00 pmYoung Members Brunch
Event Details
We are having a bottomless brunch on The Deck for our Young Members (18-30 year old members) to celebrate the opening of
Event Details
We are having a bottomless brunch on The Deck for our Young Members (18-30 year old members) to celebrate the opening of the 24-25 season.
Join us from 11am for 11.30 – 1pm brunch on the western end of The Deck with mimosa’s and shared plates.
Time
10/26/2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
November 2024
thu07nov12:00 pmthu5:00 pmOaks Day
Event Details
If you have a business and would like to donate towards our raffle, or if you would like to help out on
Event Details
If you have a business and would like to donate towards our raffle, or if you would like to help out on the day, please reach out to the office. We would love your involvement.
Time
11/07/2024 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
December 2024
sat21dec6:00 pmsat10:00 pmMembers Christmas Dinner at BYS
Event Details
Join us for Christmas Dinner on Saturday 21 December 2024 6pm in the Southern Waters Room Traditional Christmas Dinner: roast ham served with roast
Event Details
Join us for Christmas Dinner on Saturday 21 December 2024
6pm in the Southern Waters Room
Traditional Christmas Dinner: roast ham served with roast potato, pumpkin, greens, gravy and served with cranberry sauce.
House made sticky date pudding topped with butterscotch sauce
Vegetarian option available.
Time
12/21/2024 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
January 2025
sat18jan12:00 amCoast and Country Getaways Ladies Skippers Race and Pink Day
Event Details
Ladies Skippers Race and Pink Day at BYS, proudly supported by Coast and Country Getaways Coast and Country Getaways Ladies Skippers Race: Keelboat ONB
Event Details
Ladies Skippers Race and Pink Day at BYS, proudly supported by Coast and Country Getaways
Coast and Country Getaways Ladies Skippers Race: Keelboat ONB
Book Now
Keelboat ONBTime
01/18/2025 12:00 am(GMT+11:00)
Location
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
2900 Point Nepean Rd
sun26jan12:00 pmsun2:00 pmAustralia Day BBQ
Event Details
Join us on the Deck for the Australia Day BBQ. 12:00pm to 2:00pm on the deck. This is our only lunch option on this
Event Details
Join us on the Deck for the Australia Day BBQ.
12:00pm to 2:00pm on the deck.
This is our only lunch option on this day.
Members Only
Sunday 26 January 2025 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Time
01/26/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+11:00)
April 2025
fri18apr(apr 18)7:00 pmmon21(apr 21)2:00 pmBYS Annual Easter Art Show Opening Night Event
Event Details
The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show is celebrating its 15th year in 2025. A highlight in the local community’s calendar, the BYS Easter Art Show runs over the Easter
Event Details
The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show is celebrating its 15th year in 2025. A highlight in the local community’s calendar, the BYS Easter Art Show runs over the Easter long weekend and is proudly supported by Belle Property, Blairgowrie. The show raises funds for the BYS rescue boat fleet which is used to support junior, community and disabled sailing programs and has gone from strength to strength since it began in 2010.
The ongoing success of the Easter Art Show is largely due to the diversity and quality of works on display which is refreshed each year. Artists from Melbourne, the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsula’s, by invitation only, have their works exhibited showcasing a broad range of artistic works from a variety of media including indoor and outdoor sculptors. Outdoor sculpture takes pride and place on the deck and lawn which adds to the ambiance of the club.
Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories including the coveted People’s Choice award.
The viewing of works are as follows;
From 6.30pm Friday 18 April Opening Night Function
10am–5pm Saturday 19 – 21 April Tickets at the door, $5
10am–2pm Mon 1 April Tickets at the door, $5
Visitors to the art show are welcome to stay on at the yacht club and enjoy the BYS bistro and deck with stunning views of the bay, or just relax on the lawn or beach.
We look forward to welcoming you at the 2025 Easter Art Show!
Time
04/18/2025 7:00 pm - 04/21/2025 2:00 pm(GMT+11:00)