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The real meaning of life – from a J perspective…….

  For many years the world’s greatest have pondered the meaning of life, scientists, religious leaders, poets laureate, historians, politicians and sports people have all thought deeply to come up with ... read more »

Race 15 – A win for a Bricolage of Yachts

Race 15 Wind Direction: S-SE Wind Strength: 15-25kts Course: 12   My Colleague has suggested that this be called “A Winning Bricolage of Boats” and not being one likely to object, I agreed but not ... read more »

Looking for a casual setting by the water’s edge on Valentine’s Day?

The Members' Bar will have a special menu for this night.  No reservations necessary! read more »

Wednesday Race 14 ‘A BIG BOAT race’.

Who got there first: Sm573 Public Bar taking 1.36, and 43 seconds later Sm6 Wicked (If you were not on or in The Bar you would have seen her passing by.) ... read more »

Lou Abrahams “Next Challenge” crowned the 2012 Sydney 38 national champion

By Damian Devine The Lou Abrahams owned, Mark Bulka skippered ‘The Next Challenge’ has been crowned the 2012 Sydney 38 national champion with a comfortable 12 point win. Hosted by The ... read more »

INTRUSION RUNNER UP IN 2012 S80 STATE TITLES

Six time State Titleholder and defending champion, Luke Reinhr and his crew from SYC had to settle for runner up again in this year's hard fought series sailed at Hobsons ... read more »

Wednesday Wonders Race 13

Race 13 Wind Direction: SW Wind Strength: 17kts Course: 19   Great sailing weather this week which gave a good test in classic Port Phillip conditions. After a few blowy days, the sea state was ... read more »

SYC Australia Day Weekend “Round the Stix” race

For those looking for something to do over the Australia Day Weekend a new race has been scheduled: Saturday 28th January, Warning 1225hrs. The race will be a Tower start/ finish and the course ... read more »

Update on SYC sailor Tess Lloyd who was injured during the 29er Youth Championships as at 24 Jan

. Injured 29er skipper Tess Lloyd has taken a major step forward as she continues to recover from an accident on the final day of the 2012 Australian Youth Championships in ... read more »

2012 Geelong Festival of Sails

MELBOURNE 21 & 22 JANUARY 2012 GEELONG 26 – 29 JANUARY 2012 First held in 1844, the Festival of Sails is Victoria’s ... read more »

The New year edition of Wednesday Wonders from Mark Windward and HS

A Happy New 2012 Edition, Race 11.5 from Mark First: the results for the unofficial Christmas Special Wednesday Wonders.  22 skippers completed their Christmas shopping early and had time to sail ... read more »

Wednesday Wonders winds up before Christmas

Race 11 Wind Direction: SW Wind Strength: 15kts Course: 17   A steadily rising wind made for some interesting results this week. 15kts only tells part of the story. Seems like everyone went for maximum ... read more »

Wednesday Wonders 2011 Race 10 a very tight Summer from start to finish.

Wind Direction: S, Wind Strength: 10kts, Course:16   With last week's race being blown out, we saw a complete contrast for Race 10 balmy temperatures and light winds. Several new boats greeted ... read more »

A Wild Wednesday and no wonder Race 9 was ABN 2011/2012

 Sadly, there was no Race 9. With a constant 26kts at Fawkner Beacon and gusts of up to 40kts reported at South Channel, the call was made early and those ... read more »

J24 Twilight series is a big success

Whilst the Saturday keel boat fraternity wandered back to their pens and the bar after a long day around the sticks the entertainment out front of the club was just ... read more »

Wednesday Wonder The Summer of 2011/12 Race 8

Wind Direction: S Wind Strength: 20kts Course: 17   Anyone who missed the horn spends a night in the box. Not sure what happened there but the intrepid tower staff solved the problem by ... read more »

Wonderful Wednesday Race 7 – reports from Mark Windward and HS

  Wind Direction: SW Wind Strength: 20kts Course: 17   Another Wednesday Wonders, another race on Ol' Faithful course 17. I'd swear we've worn a groove in it. It has been the most appropriate course  since Race ... read more »

Sunday 13 November saw Race #2 for WISC.

Run by RBYC – multiple races, windward/leeward returns was the order for the day. But the wind had other ideas, as a few of us who went out ... read more »

Why we do MOB practice – Lipton Cup incident – Well done Bruschetta VI

The 2011 Lipton Cup was sailed in true Port Philip conditions, from 10 knot North Easterly, through to 30 knot South Westerly on Saturday. Mix this with blinding ... read more »

Melbourne to Osaka 2013 – Q and A session

There will be a Question and Answer session for all interested 2013 Melbourne to Osaka aspirants on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 1900hrs Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (GMT +11hrs). The ... read more »