Step back in time to the early days of the McCrae Yacht Club and enjoy the 2011/12 Presentation night which will run as it did 50 years ago. Dress in your favourite 60’s gear and celebrate:
Saturday 19 May, Rye Community Hall.
Time: 6:30pm for 7pm start.
Cost: $5 for adults under 16 years are free.
BYO drink’s and nibbles.
Booking procedure – please book on-line here.
Payment will be taken at the door on the night.
There is no allocated seating however tables of eight can be reserved by contacting Jane Moffat This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Any queries contact Louise at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
As discussed at the briefing last weekend, here are the Medal Race Sailing Instructions for our Gala afternoon to finish the 2011/12 Season. Also attached is the list of boats currently filling the Medal Race Positions. For any questions regarding the Medal Races, please feel free to contact me or see me at the Yacht Club.
Simon Merritt
Club Captain
_______________________________________
CHANGE TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
5. SCHEDULE OF RACES
The Easter Trophy is changed as follows:
- Saturday 7 April 14.30 Hts 1 & 2
- Sunday 8 April 14.30 Hts 3 & 4
The Aggregate scheduled for 28 April 2012 is changed as follows:
- Saturday 28 April 12.30 First Division Start Time
View the Change to Sailing Instructions .
Current list of boats for Medal Race Positions..
A cold and somewhat windy day didn't stop the dedicated learners and volunteer instructors/helpers from getting on the water and enjoying the last day of sailing school. Even the little ones went out and showed their new found capability in 15 knots! It's amazing what those kids can do.
A hamburger 'end of season' lunch was provided by the 'teenage crew', ably organised by Jeremy Manson and Haylee Berryman - thanks guys - it is great to see the wonderful diversity of ages and abilities at the club and everyone getting involved.
Once again, a grateful thank you to all the McCrae volunteers who make Saturday morning Sailing School not only a possibility in the first place but the fantastic training establishment that it is. At last count we had over 40 volunteers who have helped this season - many turning up reliably every week to fulfil their part in what is for the most part a well oiled machine!
Happy sailing everyone! Don't forget to participate in the Green Fleet races that are coming up!
Lisa Barrand
Principal, McCrae Sail Training Centre
The latest edition of the Beacon is now available on-line. Click here to download.
This months Beacon includes a tribute to David & Heather Churcher, news from the Training Centre, Club Captain, Optimists, Social Committee, Youth Corner, Membership, and How to hire the club for a function.
Thanks again to Margaret Crossland and all the contributors.
125 Nationals round-up from The Rear Guard.
With sails expertly measured, boats settled into 125 Park; sailors and their supporters partook of the sumptuous Welcome BBQ cooked by the Victorian junior sailors. It was a merry group who chatted on well into the evening. We welcomed the Victorian 125 contingent and Joel, his crew Tom, his parents Steve and Alison and his sister Chloe who crossed the Nullarbor to represent WA.
The Invitation Race gave us all an opportunity to experience the interesting and variable winds off McCrae Beach. Some furious bullets shot through the fleet knocking everyone over at one stage or other and causing the Rear Guard to score their first DNF. It was indeed a testing shake down for crews and boats alike with plenty of near dunkings and precarious spinnaker moments. Blackbeard sacrificed her Carbon Fibre tiller extension to noble experience. Maybe James should have stuck to the ancient but proven technology of ... conduit $1! We also learnt that the START was a LONG WAY off shore and so we have to leave the beach EARLY!
Glenn Ashby has won his umpteenth National Championships in the International A Division (“A Class), sailed at Wangi Wangi on Lake Macquarie, NSW, in January.
While Glenn had such a lead on points by the last race that he could sit it out and let the rest of the fleet fight it out for the silver and bronze, he described the fleet as the best and most competitive that he has encountered at any level of A Class competition. Entries came from many America’s Cup team members and hopefuls, anxious to learn or practice the refined art of high speed catamaran sailing.
Read more: Star studded fleet battles for the 2012 A Class Australian Championship
More Articles...
Who's Online
Members Login
Search Website
Upcoming Events
| Fri Apr 20 @10:00AM - 11:30AM Baby Hands Demonstration |
| Fri Apr 20 @08:00PM - 10:00PM General Committee Meeting |
| Sat May 05 @08:00AM - 05:00PM Working Bee |
| Fri May 11 @08:00PM - Training Centre Committee meeting |
| Fri May 18 @08:00PM - 10:00PM General Committee Meeting |
| Sat May 19 @07:30PM - 11:00PM Presentation Night |
| Fri Jun 15 @08:00PM - 10:00PM General Committee Meeting |
| Sat Jun 23 @07:00PM - 10:00PM AGM |
| Fri Jul 20 @08:00PM - 10:00PM General Committee Meeting |
| Fri Aug 17 @08:00PM - 10:00PM General Committee Meeting |
| Sat Sep 08 Yachting Victoria Instructor's Course |
| Sun Sep 09 Yachting Victoria Instructor's Course |
| Sun Sep 16 Yachting Victoria Instructor's Course |
WebCam
For full size image, click here
Junior Training
Good Sports
|
