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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
Musto RS Aero Victorian Championships 2025
Musto RS Aero Victorian Championships 2025 – ‘an exceptional experience that exceeded our entrant’s expectations.’ With the massive growth in the RS Aero fleet this season at Blairgowrie (from five owners to nineteen!), combined with some passionate hard work by a dedicated BYS team, it was eagerly anticipated that last weekend’s Musto RS Aero Victorian […]
JST & YST 2024-25 Summer Season
Junior & Youth Sail Training Graduation Congratulations to our Junior and Youth Sail Training sailors who have all done a sensational job improving their sailing skills over the summer. We had 39 kids in JST, mainly sailing Minnows, and 26 teens training in ILCAs and Sabres this summer, and held our Sail Training Graduation on Sunday. Highlights […]
BYS to host 2027 RS Aero World Championships
At the RS Aero National Championships, held at Jervis Bay Sailing Club last week, BYS was announced as the venue to host the 2027 RS Aero World Championships. BYS submitted an engaging, detailed and thoroughly professional tender proposal of 54 pages complete with embedded video and beautiful still photography extolling not only the attributes of […]
Coast and Country Pink Day 2025
BYS Annual Pink Day – A Heartfelt Thank You On Saturday, January 18, we came together for another unforgettable BYS Pink Day, celebrating community spirit and raising funds for a great cause. Congratulations to our Ladies Skipper Race winner, Elizabeth Beal on Crescendo! Our Best Dressed Winners was awarded to the very deserving crew of […]
BYS Aero Coaching Clinic. Onwards and upwards!
The BYS Aero fleet gathered last Sunday for its inaugural coaching clinic with 11 boats joining in the day’s activities. Our coaches were Rhett Gowans, 2 x world Aero Champion, 4 x Aero National Champion and recently crowned 2024 Australian Sailing Coach of the year and Michael O’Brien, an experienced North American and Victorian Laser […]
