Vale Peter de Vries

We were saddened to learn of the passing of RGYC 50 Year Member Peter de Vries on the 30th December, 2022. Our thoughts and prayers are with Peter's family and friends at this time. Peter joined RGYC in 1967, a Member for over 55 years.

Vale Josef Bucek

We were also saddened to hear of the passing of Josef Bucek aged 94, in recent days. Josef was a member of our club for many years and was instrumental in the coaching and development of our cadet sailing program over many years. We pass on our sympathies his wife of 69 years, Addy, sons Frant, Yvor and Jender and daughters Addy and Sophie (dec) and their families.
 

Festival of Sails - Wrist Bands

RGYC member's wrist bands can be collected from reception during office hours from Thursday 5th January - 8:30am.

Each member is eligible to receive two wrist bands; one for themselves and one for a guest. Wristbands must be worn from 5pm onwards on Thursday 26th, Friday 27th & Saturday 28th January. 
Wristbands are not required during the hours of 7am - 5pm.

If you require wristbands for guests, they can be booked HERE

Festival of Sails - Working Bee
Saturday 21st January, 2023

The Festival of Sails pre-event Working Bee will again be taking place on Saturday 21 January from 8am – coordinated by Past Commodore Harry Farnell.  We encourage members to come along and lend a hand to ensure our Club is in great shape to welcome the large fleet to our Club.  Morning tea and refreshments will be provided once the mornings work is complete.

Festival of Sails Passage Race - Transfer Bus

RGYC will be running a bus from Geelong to Williamstown, Docklands, St Kilda & Brighton (as required) for crew needing to get to Melbourne for the start of the Passage Race. The bus will depart from Brougham Street, (in front of the old Council Building) Geelong on Thursday 26th January, 2023 at 5:30am sharp. Passengers can board from 5:15am.

Book HERE.

CAR PARKING IN THE YARD AT RGYC

Members are reminded that parking of cars within the club grounds is not permitted overnight, Saturdays and Sundays and Wednesday and Fridays after 3:00pm. 
Members need permission from the Marina manager to park within the grounds at any time. It is important that we manage and limit car parking in and around the club, particularly with the current constrained space that we have available. it is also critical that we maintain, at all times, access for emergency vehicles and special deliveries, including the supply of fuel to our fuel dock.
Your co-operation in this request is appreciated.

RGYC has partnered with Port Phillip Ferries to provide a public event at Festival of Sails, with all proceeds going to Geelong Connected Communities to support homeless youth in Geelong.
 
Geelong Flyer will run a one-hour cruise on Corio Bay to provide an opportunity for the public to witness up close the spectacle of the finish of the Festival of Sails Melbourne - Geelong Passage Race courtesy of Port Phillip Ferries.
The licensed cafe will be open on board.
Thursday 26 January 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC+11)

LOCATION
Geelong Flyer - Port Phillip Ferries
Pick up location is on Steampacket Pier
Cost is $20 per ticket.

Book HERE

OTB NEWS

RGYC Sailors Representing on the National Stage
 
RGYC Member Riley Cantwell finished fourth overall and 3^rd U16 at the ILCA 4 Australian Championships in Sydney. Congratulations, Riley. CLICK HERE for results.
 
Elliot Hughes & Khan Harris-Moore, and Mason Mahoney & Mathew Purnell, are currently 14^th and 16^th respectively in the 29er Australian Championships on Lake Macquarie. Their regatta wraps up on Tuesday 10^th January. CLICK HERE for live results.
 
The Australian Optimist Championship begins today on Pittwater at RPAYC, with Jorja Mahoney competing in the Open Division. Best of luck, Jorja.

Nick Gunner & Ben O’Brien, along with Adelaide sailor Ben Schultz, are competing in the Etchells Australian Championship at CYCSA, currently 14^th after two races. View results HERE.
 
If you or someone you know is representing RGYC at an event or championship this summer, please let us know.