RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 – QUIBERON, FRANCE
‘IF NOT NOW……BUT WHEN? As I head into the twilight years of my life, as a passionate sailor and fanatical snow skier, I like to continually dare myself, with a bucket list of dreams and adventures, with a rationalisation to myself of…. ‘If not now, but when?’ My view is that you have to chase […]
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 […]
RS Aero New Naming Rights Partner Salty Dingo
MEDIA RELEASE 1 JULY 2025 EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR RS AERO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027 – SALTY DINGO ANNOUNCED AS NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER Major two-year strategic partnership also includes Australian Championships 2026 and State Championship support nationwide Salty Dingo Pty Ltd has been announced as the naming rights partner for the RS Aero Australian Championships 2026 […]
Heat 2 Aero Icebreaker Series
Heat 2 Aero Icebreaker Series – Saturday 21 June 2025 BYS winter sailing at its finest: clear blue sky, tepid but bright sunshine, 10-12 knots from the north with a little warmth in the air and all augmented by a dozen enthusiastic Aero sailors. We also got to welcome John Foreman to the fleet for […]
Contender Season Wrap-Up: Wind, Wins and World Champs!
Season Wrap-Up: Wind, Wins and World Champs This season, the wind proved to be our fiercest rival—either too much or nowhere to be found. But, true to form, the Contender fleet still delivered some thrilling, close-quarters racing for those who made it to the start line (which, much like the wind, was anything but predictable). […]
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 Hailes Maclean Award – Best Youth Sailor Hamish Cowell Instructor of the Year Lucas James Assistant Instructor of the Year Alby Moorhouse Volunteer of the Year Stephen […]
Connecting Communities – Volunteers’ Champagne Breakfast 2025
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron proudly celebrated its annual Volunteers’ Champagne Breakfast during National Volunteers Week, honouring the incredible individuals who give their time and energy to help our club thrive. This year’s national theme, Connecting Communities, resonated deeply throughout the morning, as we acknowledged the many ways our volunteers strengthen the fabric of BYS — on and off the water. Commodore […]
BYS EASTER ART SHOW 2025 WRAP-UP
This year, we proudly celebrated our 15th Easter Art Show, blessed with fantastic weather throughout the weekend. The beautiful conditions allowed members and guests to relax and enjoy the deck area for extended periods. It was a pleasure to welcome back our sponsors, artists, BYS members, and visitors. Once again, we showcased a wonderful range […]
Celebrating Women In Sailing
Celebrating Women in Sailing: The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Women’s “Rising to the Challenge- Accelerating Action Dinner” The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Women’s Sportsboat Sprint Series 2025 stands as a powerful testament to the achievements and contributions of women in sailing, coinciding with the celebration of International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, “Rising to the Challenge […]
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 […]