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). […]
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 […]
BYS 2024-25 Opening Day
Celebrating Our 73rd Sailing Season Last Saturday, members and guests gathered in the Southern Waters Room to mark the start of our 2024 – 25 sailing season. Vice Commodore Ian Delmenico welcomed everyone, followed by Commodore Martin Kudnig sharing an overview of the season ahead. Rear Commodore Georgina Plumridge proudly introduced our newly appointed Junior […]
Pink Day at BYS: Ladies Skippers Race proudly sponsored by Coast and Country Getaways
On Saturday, January 20th, BYS came alive into a sea of pink, transforming the club with vibrant decorations, pink prizes, and a sea of pink-clad members and staff – some adorned from head to toe. Our wonderful BYS Club member, Vicki Stammers bought the day together. Vicki is the proud owner of Coast and Country […]
BYS Young Adult – Welcome to Summer
BYS Young Adult – Welcome to Summer Event On Saturday the 14th of January, 54 of our young members gathered on the western end of the deck to support our young members function. The event provided a thrilling buzz, fantastic atmosphere and a wonderful night on the deck where we were able to enjoy the weather […]
71st Season Opening Day
Saturday 1 October saw the weather really turn out for the 71st Season Opening Day! The day was hosted by Commodore Matt McCarthy and MC’d by Rear Commodore Georgina Plumridge. Australian Sailing’s Female Sailor of the Year (Victoria) Laura Harding officially opened the day; new 50 year member Jenny Hunter broke the burgee whilst Father John […]
Volunteers’ Champagne Breakfast
On Saturday 21 May, we came together for the Volunteers’ Champagne Breakfast. After the previous two and a half years, we were finally able to have a function to acknowledge our valuable volunteers. What is a volunteer? A volunteer is someone who contributes their time, skills and experience to an organisation or group and does this […]