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Paul and Hugh Ridgway finish third in the Hobie Tiger Nationals
SYC members Paul and Hugh Ridgway finished third overall in the Hobie Tiger (Formula 18) Nationals held recently in Mandurah WA. They gave the fleet a run for their money racing in conditions that varied from very light to (mainly) very, very windy. … More
Rec Boating Summer Picnic
Melbourne turned on brilliant weather for the Recreational Yacht and Power Boat summer raft up and picnic on Sunday 10th January 2010. After meeting at the Ken King Centre at Sandringham Yacht Club, we set sail for Beaumaris Bay where a dozen or so yachts and power boats rafted up together, sharing… More
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BRIGHTON CRIME INVESTIGATION UNIT
A RANGE OF GPS DEVICES HAVE BEEN RECOVERED PLEASE CONTACT DETECTIVE SENIOR CONSTABLE RAY COLES ON 9596 7555 IF YOU HAVE BEEN THE VICTIM OF A STOLEN GPS. … More
S80 State Championships Goes to the Wire
The 2010 S80 Victorian Championship was won on a count-back by Blairgowrie yacht Up-n-Go (Gary MacKinven) from SYC’s Intrusion skippered by Luke Reinehr and his Sandy crew of Mike Keusgen, James Livingston, Michael Reinehr and Emma Gellert. In a great story for new crew entering the sport,… More
Sandringham’s Scarlet Runner claims Cock of the Bay in new race record time
SYC Member and Scarlet Runner owner Rob Date had good reason for mixed feelings on Boxing Day. Date's 52-footer Scarlet Runner blitzed the 103-strong field when she set a race record in the Cock of the Bay race on Victoria's Port Phillip Bay. But Date was not on board to enjoy the triumph as he was… More
SYC contractor Colin Miller involved in Centaur discovery
On Sunday 20th December 2009 the final resting place of the hospital ship Centaur was discovered, solving the 66 year old mystery surrounding its sinking during World War II. A commemoration task force has been established to determine the best way to commemorate the sinking of the Centaur and the… More
2009 ISAF WORLD CUP - Sail Melbourne
The first leg of the 2010 ISAF Sailing World Cup is underway at Sandringham. Olympic gold medalist Malcolm Page and his new 470 partner Mathew Belcher, 49er world champions Nathan Outteridge and Ian Jensen, and Olympic RS:X boardsailor Jessica Crisp are just a sample of the sailing elite… More
Member profiles - Graeme and Margot Watt
Graeme Watt joined SYC as a junior member in 1954 and remembers his first payment of 15 shillings ($1.50) being the nomination fee and subscription. He has been sailing here continuously ever since. He started sailing in sabots and then in his own boats, which included a Vee Jaj, Gwen 12, a Yvonne… More
NSW J24 Association Female Sailor of the year
Congratulations Lisa Simonov.AWARDED FOR THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT OF A FEMALE IN THE J24 CLASS This trophy has not been awarded every year and is only awarded for exceptional people. Lisa has embraced the J24 Class, now being a half owner in her second J24 ‘Make My Jay’. In the… More
ISAF World Cup
Dear members, The ISAF Sailing World Cup is upon us and commenced on December 13th. With the significance and size of this World Cup event there are a number of matters we would like to bring to your attention. Sailors will began arriving at SYC from Thursday, the 10th December. Currently… More
Jnr SYC member James McLennan ~ Optimist Australian Mid Winter Champion
James McLennan a new Junior Member of SYC and current Optimist Australian Mid Winter Champion, travelled to Napier New Zealand as one of three Victorians to compete in the New Zealand North Island Championships 13-15 November. James finished 15th in an open fleet of 128 boats in conditions varying… More
SYC wins more awards!
The awards keep coming for Sandringham Yacht Club Arguably the most innovative and forward thinking yacht club in Australia, Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) just keeps going from strength to strength, this past week winning a further three major awards to add to a cache of others bestowed in recent… More
SYC winners in Lipton Cup
SYC boats dominated the racing in Division A of the Lipton Cup, run at RYCV over the weekend 14 -15 November. Cougar (Alan Whitley) won IRC division and Audi Centre Melbourne (Chris Dare) came third. In PHD Division A it was Audi winning, Cougar coming second and Calm was… More
Wonderful events to enjoy during the ISAF world cup
The ISAF Sailing World Cup, to be hosted at Sandringham Yacht Club, Melbourne, Australia 14-19 December 2009, is a sports entertainment platform centred around world class Olympic sailing and engaging lifestyle events. On Shore Entertainment Program The ISAF Sailing World Cup - Sail Melbourne event… More
Boat Profile; WHITE POINTER SM 430
One of the most talked about yachts in the club would be White Pointer. You may not realise it but the boat has a history, despite its age. White Pointer is a Beneteau Oceanis 43 currently owned by Tom Raft. Tom’s had White Pointer for about 18 months but it was originally purchased in 2007… More
2009 Victory Cup
Well done to the SYC team - winners of the 2009 Victory Cup against Royal Brighton Yacht Club. .… More
Boat Profile: “Gillian”
Owners Bill and Gillian Stubbs Originally named “Coolabah”, “Gillian” was built in 1968 by Apollo Bay boat builder the late William “Putty” Ferrier. A Mr John Kerwin of Brighton commissioned Putty to build using a similar design to the other Apollo Bay cray boats… More
Product Safety Recalls
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Sandy Gold Medallists at the World Masters Games
Prince Fredrick wasn’t the only person sailing on Sydney Harbour last week! Also out there were Sandringham sailors Derick and Gwen Warne who won the Gold Medal in the Tasar 55+ category of the Sydney World Masters Games beating a star studded fleet of sailors including Olympian and multiple… More
World Masters' Games
G’day all you Sandy Tasar fans! We are now back from the World Masters’ Games in Sydney, where Sandy Tasar sailors did the club proud! Nobody beat Prince Frederik, because he was in the over 35 division and none of the Sandy members are that young! In the 55+ division, out of 29 boats,… More
Boat Profile - Moana
Moana is the first of Bluewater 400 series, adapted from a Joe Adams raised saloon design. She was custom built in Sydney in 1994 and is 40 ft. long, 13 ft. wide and, with a 4.5 ton fully enclosed keel, weighs in at 12 tons. It takes a bit to get her going in light airs, but she loves stronger… More
Melbourne Cup Eve Calcutta ~ supporting Motor Neurone Disease Victoria
Come and enjoy a fantastic Calcutta event on Melbourne Cup Eve brought to you by Dulux Auto Finish and Accident Solutions. This wonderful event is raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease Victoria. Following are the event details Date: Melbourne Cup Eve ~ Monday 2nd… More
Winner of the Mariner Boating Holidays Member get Member promotion
Congratulations to Russell (Tug) Tyson, a new member at the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) whose name was drawn from 1,000 entries at the Club Opening Day on Saturday October 3. The draw ended the SYC Member Get Member promotion, which resulted in 251 new members joining the club, a very successful… More
Opening Day went off with a bang
OPENING DAY WENT OFF WITH A BANG……..literally…. After speeches by our Commodore and the Governor, music and great singing from the navy band and prayers from our Chaplin, a blast from the cannon on the official stage gave everyone a start!! What a great day it was! Although it… More
Member Profile - Eryl Harris
Eryl is part of our much-appreciated Race Management Team at Sandringham. The Harris Family came to Sandy in 1983 with their yacht ECLIPSE – a 27-foot Tempest. Eryl remembers this was a yacht that was beautiful below – Brian Harris was a shop fitter so the joinery… More
Our Summer Racing starts soon - ON LINE ENTRY NOW AVAILABLE
The first races of our summer season start soon. The first heat of the Club Marine Series is on the 10th of October. This is also the first of SYC’s Summer Aggregate. Wednesday wonders summer series starts 7th October,Thursday Twilights begin 8th October and the first… More
Member Profile: Doris and Tim Little
Doris and Tim Little are one of the SYC couples who have made huge contributions to the club since they joined in 1995 in both the competitive and social arenas. Doris has sailed since she was 18 out of RMYS and is remembered as a valued crew on several boats. At this time Doris was working for the… More
CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR - Steve Aulich. STIRRER'S AWARD - Kevin Wood
The CLUB PERSON of the YEAR is Stephen Aulich and the STIRRERS AWARD for 2009 goes to Kevin Wood. Tradition dictates that two awards are presented at the annual SYC ball - the Stirrers Award and the Club Person of the year. This year was no different! Both these awards are by precedence, the gift of… More
2009 South Pacific Youth Teams Racing Regatta Week – Cook Islands, Rarotonga.
The South Pacific Teams Racing Regatta is a competition amongst Colleges in Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands and other Pacific Nations, In 2009 participating teams are from Australia, the South Island, New Zealand, North Island, New Zealand, Aitutaki Cook Islands and Rarotonga, Cook Islands.… More
Save the Cerberus
You will know of the 1868 Ironclad Monitor HMVS Cerberus, currently a breakwater off Black Rock Near Melbourne, that was the genesis of the design of most major battleships 1870-1906 & of the ongoing campaign to save, & eventually to restore, this unique piece of Australian maritime… More
Boat Profile: SCARLET RUNNER
You may have thought SCARLET RUNNER was just another race boat - but you should see her fit out downstairs!! Rob Date gives us a brief profile of his beautiful new boat below - but to see photos of the fitout downstairs go to the profile on the members page. "This Scarlet… More
Update on the Club Marine sail boat show
To view the latest press release on the Club Marine sail boat show please click here.… More
boat profile - Wicked
BOAT PROFILE: WICKED (SM 4) Boat Owners: Mike & Mark Welsh Wicked is one of the newest additions to the SYC fleet, arriving in May 2009. She is a Beneteau First 40, the new generation of Beneteaus to replace the popular First 40.7, designed by Farr. Wicked is the first of this design into… More
Congratulations to SYC Members for winning the National Mid Winter Championships
Proud Sandringham YC members Simon Cunnington, James Ware, Andy Butler and Damien King followed up their second placing at the Etchells Worlds in March to win the National Mid Winter Championships at Mooloolaba over the past long weekend in a high quality fleet of 54 entrants. The crew of… More
Boat Profile: Forzado
Forzado (SM7314) is a boat that really can claim to have travelled internationally. Built in New Zealand in 1985 by Sea Nymph Yachts, shipped to the USA and displayed at a boat show in Annapolis in 1987, where she was purchased and shipped by road to Newport Beach, California. The owner raced at… More
SYC boats strong in ORCV series
SYC BOATS STRONG IN RACE 1 OF ORCV'S WINTER SERIES SYC boats shone through the Wintery conditions for Race 1 of the ORCV Winter Series held on Sunday July 5th off Green Point. Pardon the pun Lou, but the fleet competed in "Challenging" conditions with a SW wind varying between 7-20kn and… More
New Sandringham Yacht Club premises close to becoming a reality
On October 15 2007, the Federal Minister for Vocational and Further Education, the Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, took part in a ceremony to mark the official commencement of the building of Sandringham Yacht Club’s (SYC) new clubhouse; now two years on, come October this year, the vision is set to… More
First Race from our new Tower
On Wednesday 22nd July 2009 stalwarts from our illustrious race management team, Faye Armstrong, Denise Seeley and Margaret Whitbread, ably assisted by Bruce Humphries and Eryl Harris made the successful transition to our new Race Control Tower with its new technology to conduct Wednesday Wonders… More
boat profile - Hush
Hush- owners : Marissa McManus and Peter Chalkley Crew- : Cecily Vial, Hein Dudink, Andrew Morris Hush is a Cavalier 350SL- a Laurie Davidson design built by Cavalier yachts in Sydney in 1995. She is a fractional rigged sloop of 5 and half tons Hush was originally from Sydney, til she came to… More
Latest press releases on the new Clubhouse
To view the latest releases on the new Clubhouse please click on the links below; Sail World press release Sail Melbourne release ~ focused on SYC hosting the ISAF world cup … More
Latest news from SYC member Sam Kivell
Please click here for the latest news and update from SYC member Sam Kivell. Sam Kivell is a Member of the Australian Sailing Development Squad Men's 470 Helm The Australian Sailing Development Squad is Proudly Supported by: Australian Sports Commission [Principal Partner], and Yachting Australia.… More
Transition commencement
Due to the commencement of refurbishment of furniture, reframing of pictures and the general transition of memorabilia, the clubhouse will not be looking up to scratch over the next 6 week period. We apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing it all in the new clubhouse.… More
SCARLET RUNNER 1st in IRC Div 1 in Audi Sydney Gold Coast Race
Congratulations to SCARLET RUNNER – in her first offshore race she came first in IRC division 1 in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. After 2 days 5 hours 53 minutes and 51 seconds Rob Date’s new Reichel Pugh 52 was 6th across the line at 0653 Monday morning -nearly an hour ahead… More
VICTORIAN YOUTH, WOMAN AND OPEN MATCH RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Organising Authority is Sandringham Yacht Club In conjunction with Yachting Victoria Yachting Victoria Inc. Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2009 Click here for NOR… More
Boat Profile: Pippa
Pippa Sm 303 “the little red boat” Owners: Jeffrey & Gai Woolhouse Regular Crew: Gai Woolhouse, Bob Crozier and John Snare Boat type: Triton LOA 24ft 7.54m LWL 6.48 Beam 2.67 Draft 1.45 Weight 1.954 tonnes Main Sail141sq.ft No1 218 ft Spinnaker 460 sq.ft Built in 1973 by Triton Boat… More
Boat Profile : Rhiannon
Boat Owner: Lowa PaszkoSm3929 started life in 1984 as Swagman, a Jarkan 925 designed by John King and built by Jarkan Yachts, owned by Kanga Birtles in Nowra NSW. It is a 30ft (9.25m long) masthead sloop weighing 4.2tons, first in a line of 14 built. After these 14 were built, the length was… More
BBG Closure ~ this Sunday 31st May
Please note; the beginning of the transition process into the new Clubhouse, will begin with the closure of the Breakwater Bar and Grill as of this Sunday, the 31st May. A short menu will be available on Saturday evening and a casual menu will accompany the Jazz afternoon on Sunday. All other food… More
Club Marine Range Series and Association Cup, presentation night 29th May
Club Marine Range Series and Association Cup Awards Night. Three course sit down meal with drinks at bar prices. Limited places, so book early. Please click here to view inviteThere will be an open forum session for you to express your views on the format and operation of these… More
MEMBERS' NIGHT @ AVENUE Q
From Broadway to the West End & the West End to Melbourne... the wait is over! AVENUE Q fans can rejoice that the Tony Award Best Musical winner will finally be enjoyed in Australia. Performed by a weird & wonderful mix of humans and puppets (operated by the actors on stage), the show is… More
Boat Profile: TEQUILA (Farr 10.20)
Owner: Alan Collins Bruce Farr designed the 10.20 in 1982. Two hundred of these great little boats were built in New Zealand by Sea Nymph as a strict one design class. Today there are variations, especially to the sails - I think most owners would now have fully battened mains. Tequila was launched… More
Sandringham Yacht Club wins Victorian Marine Industry Award
Sandringham Yacht Club wins Victorian Marine Industry Award Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC), one of Australia’s leading and most innovative yacht clubs, has won the Environmental Award at the 2009 Victorian Marine Industry Awards, adding to a string of other successes in recent years. The Club,… More
Postponement of SYC day
Due to the close proximity of two major Member events, these being the Official Opening of the Clubhouse on the 3rd October (Opening Day) and the celebrations that will occur when the Clubhouse becomes operationally functional, it has been agreed to defer SYC Day from the 10th May 2009 to a date… More
FROM THE COMMODORE
Many members are asking me when we might be expecting to get into the new building, so I thought it worth penning a note of the situation as we see it at the moment. Needless to say, this can only be regarded as a ‘best guess’ at this stage. Our building contractor, Kane Constructions,… More
Welcome to 34 new members
There were 34 potential members coming before the new members’ panel on Monday 27 April. The evening followed the usual format with the panel of Phil Burn, Chris Waters, Peter Turrell, Rob Davis and Robyn Coombs giving an outline of the activities of the club and an update on our beautiful new… More
J24 Victorian State Championships 18th & 19th April 2009
The 2009 Victorian State Championships were held this past weekend (18th & 19th April) at Sandringham Yacht Club, in typically light Melbourne autumn weather. Breezes of less of than 10 knots made for challenging, but close racing. In fact the racing was so close that the regatta… More
Boat profile: FUN and GAMES
Boat Profile: FUN & GAMES Boat Owner: Alan Edwards Long Time Crew: Shane Cowie Greg Wootten Russ Enticott Sarah Ross As skipper I began sailing about 30 years ago. I bought my first yacht a Noelex 25 “Air Supply” in 1985. It was followed five years later by a Beneteau 32.7 called… More
Power Equipment
“Last Blast” was held last Thursday seeing the conclusion of another Twilight racing season. Many thanks are to be passed on to the naming rights sponsor of the 2008-09 Twilight Race Series ~ Power Equipment, showcasing their Yanmar Engine and Gori Propeller brands. Yanmar, has achieved… More
Carparking at SYC 2007 - 2009 (during construction)
Carparking at SYC 2007 / 2009 (during construction)Please click here to view the leaflet that describes the carparking options during the construction for the new SYC Clubhouse To view a map of local car parks please click here. Car Parking Options for non rate paying members Members who… More
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
SYC trading hours for the Queen's Birthday Long Weekend are as follows: Friday 5th June ~ trading hours as normal Saturday 6th June ~ trading hours as normal Sunday 7th June ~ trading hours as normal Monday 9th June ~ as below Reception Closed … More
Notice From the Waterfront Office
Attention all Keelboat, OTB & Rec Boat Owners All members who have a boat berthed or on hardstand storage; please forward a copy of your insurance certificate to Paul Gascoigne in the SYC office, no later than Wednesday 1st April 2009. … More
Boat profile: WAVELENGTH
Boat Profile: WAVELENGTH Boat Owner: Brendan Kruger Regular crew: Mal Brown Dick Summerfield Carol Drysdale Al Page Colin Thompson Wavelength is a 25 year old Farr 1020 that has been owned by Brendan since 2004. Like most Farr 1020’s of this age it is a fiberglass sandwich and weighs in around… More
Final Wednesday Night OTB Twilight Racing for the Season
Last night saw the final Wednesday night OTB twilight racing for the season conducted just off the SYC breakwater. A good mixed fleet comprising International Cadets, 420s and a lone 29er faced the starter for a short and very shifty two-lap windward leeward race. The night’s RO, Phil Strong… More
VICTORIAN NOTICES TO MARINERS
The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information. MELBOURNE 19 March 2009 AUSTRALIA – VICTORIA No. 040(P) ‐ 09 PORT PHILLIP PORT PHILLIP HEADS AND SOUTH CHANNEL NEW SECTOR LIGHTS – TO BE ESTABLISHED Date: On or about 23 March 2009 Details: Mariners are… More
Advance Orders for the 2009/10 Entertainment Book now being taken
Support SYC Social events and purchase a 2009 / 2010 Entertainment Book filled with the best in dining, hotel accommodation, theatres, sports and much more...all with 25% to 50% off or two-for-one offers. 20%* of the sale of each Entertainment Book is raised for SYC Social Activities. *includes GST.… More
Boat profile - Saga Blue
Boat Profile: SAGA BLUE Owner: John Willett Located: C West 139 SAGA BLUE is a Back Cove 29 Hardtop which was delivered to John in 2008. She is a beautiful looking boat and it is well worth a visit to C WEST 139 to look at her traditional lines and wide walk around decks. Her beauty is more than… More
NOTICE - WARNING
Dredging has commenced outside the Breakwater, and will continue for the next month. The dredging pipeline (submerged) extends from a BARGE to the Breakwater, marked by white buoys and a large yellow marker. Boats are advised to avoid travelling through this area between the Barge and the… More
Yachting Australia looks at improving service for IRC owners
Yachting Australia is reviewing the administration of IRC in Australia with a view to streamlining and improving the service offered to IRC Owners. Yachting Australia is now seeking feedback from measurers, IRC owners, yacht clubs and the general membership on the draft proposals.Yachting… More
Sail Boat Show 2009
Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) is pleased to announce that the annual Melbourne Club Marine Sail Boat Show returns on the weekend of 14-15 November 2009 at the Club’s brand new premises. Melbourne’s only dedicated sail boat show, and considered one of the best boutique sail-only shows in… More
Member profile - Gogs Manning
SYC Member Profile: Gogs Manning Gogs needs little introduction to SYC members – he has been a vital club member since 1960. He started sailing however in Western Australia at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club when he was 8 on his father’s 30’ yacht called ‘Scud’., He… More
SYC Race Day Weather Hotline
SYC is trialing a new “race day information service” (when the weather looks borderline). Typically if the weather and or the weather forecast are looking ominous, the switchboard gets pretty busy. As you are aware the decision to postpone or abandon racing remains with the… More
Notice to Members and Guests
Temporary Closure of the Breakwater Bar & Grill Please be advised that the Breakwater Bar & Grill will be closed from Wednesday February 4th and will re-open on Wednesday March 25th.During this time the club is assembling a new look kitchen team with our two terrific apprentices Elly and… More
Analogue 121.5 MHz beacons will no longer be detected by satellite from 1 February 2009
Analogue 121.5 MHz beacons will no longer be detected by satellite from 1 February 2009. The internationally owned satellites will be switched off and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority that coordinates all aviation and maritime search and rescue across Australia’s 53 million square… More
Boat profile - Stitched up
Boat Profile; STITCHED UP Boat Owner; Peter Jackson Regular Crew; Ray Veal, Sam Pavic, Andrew White, Melinda Jackson, Col Spender and Tim Seow Boat Type; Beneteau First 34.7 Peter has owned STITCHED UP since it was launched in 2006 – but like many sailors it is not his first boat. Peter… More
SYC'S WINNERS AT SKANDIA GEELONG WEEK
Congratulations to the following SYC winners from this year's Skandia Geelong Week: AUDI SERIES: DIVISION 1 AMS: Isuzu Marine Jock Macadie DIVISION 1 EHC (YV): Goldfinger Peter Blake/Kate Mitchell DIVISION 3 EHC (YV): Stitched Up Peter Jackson PERFORMANCE RACING: Rhiannon… More
Boat Profile: RED WILLIAM
Boat Profile: RED WILLIAM Sm 226 Boat Owner: Graeme Amos (Chucky) Crew: Kylie, Jo Loenen, Kadria Kuu Red William is an S & S 34 which was built in Swarbrick W.A. in 1978/79. Chucky has owned the boat for the last 5 years but it has sailed on Port Philip Bay from Royals and Brighton Yacht Clubs… More
Boat Profile - INTRUSION -- 2009 S80 State Champion
Boat Profile: INTRUSION Sm 288 Boat Owner: Luke Reinehr Boat Type: S 80 Regular Crew: Michael Keusgen Cameron Way Mike Reinehr … More
Media Release: Macquarie Innovation World Speed Record Claim
New World Record for Australia The Macquarie Speed Sailing Team announced today (19/12/08) that it was seeking ratification of a new World Sailing Speed Record **, thereby claiming the title of the world’s fastest sailing boat. In only 17 knot winds, their Lindsay Cunningham designed… More
Christmas Racing - SYC wrap up
CHRSTMAS RACING: THE SYC WRAP A year of highs and lows for the SYC fleet in this year's Christmas racing.... on the plus side we saw: - Alan Whiteley's Cougar II placed 2nd on IRC (overall and Div 1) by less than 30 mins in the Rolex Sydney - Hobart; - Jock MacAdie's Isuzu Marine took out the AMS… More
Congratulations Cougar II
SYC would like to congratulate Cougar II in their remarkable 2nd place in the IRC Division 1 in the 26th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.Since arriving from the USA 16 months ago, Cougar II has enjoyed a successful season with podium finishes in nearly every Victoria regatta and most recently taking… More
Sadly Georgia has retired at Sea
Georgia struck an unidentified object around 9pm on Friday night south-east of Point Perpendicular, suffering rudder damage and taking on water. After safely reaching Batemans Bay following the rescue of the 14 crew on Georgia and subsequent confirmation that the yacht had sunk, Graeme Ainley… More
Boat Profile : MALAHINI DS 320
Boat Profile : MALAHINI DS 320 Owners: Mike and Di Stahmer Regular Crew: Phil Kaufman Boat Type: Masters 34 Flybridge Cruiser Power: Perkins T6354M Diesal Mike and Di have had MALAHINI at SYC since 2001 and while she is very much part of the scenery here, she is more famous as the first Moreton Bay… More
New Food and Beverage Trading Hours & Nightly Specials
Dinner is now served in the Members' Bar Wednesday to Saturday nights with a combo offer available every night. New Members’ bar kitchen trading hours Tuesdays: 12.00pm - 2.00pm … More
SYC Christmas Trading Hours
The SYC Christmas Trading Hours are as follows: **Please note; closing times in the food and beverage outlets are a guide and will be judged on patronage of the areas. Date Members' Bar BBG KKC Reception … More
Bavaria International Match Racing Regatta
One thousand kilometres, five kilos, and twelve hours... we had a very long way to go and this was the night before the regatta. Drastic measures had to be taken. The sauna was the next stop. First we will take you back a couple of weeks. Leading up to the regatta we attempted to get in as much time… More
Boat profile - Chequemate
Boat Profile: CHEQUEMATE Sm 3540 Owners: Ian and Margaret Whitbread Regular crew: David Kerr, Bruno Signorelli, Rick Thiele, Andrew Whitbread, Allen Page, Charlie Amos Boat Type; Peter Cole designed Bounty 35 Advertised in the early 80’s as the ‘Greyhound of the Seas” –… More
Dredging Update at SYC
Since the marina was built in 1993, and the completion of the travel lift pond as part of FMP1, the constant wave and current action has brought in a large quantity of sediment sands into the area. The major sand drift is from the south, from the Black Rock beaches area along the breakwater with the… More
Race Report - Range 3
RACE REPORT: RANGE #3. The Club Marine Range Series fleet was met with shifty conditions last weekend. The Div 0 fleet set off in their morning race in light-moderate conditions, with the new Living Doll from RYCV leaping out of the blocks to score their first IRC win of the series, from SYC's Audi… More
boat profile - Barnstormer
Boat Profile: BARNSTORMER Sm 424 Owner: Brian Barnes Crew: Jill Burgess Jeff Sloane Arthur Bertram Craig Beaver Mike Smith Alan Lobley Andreas Piefke David Lewis Chris Hunting Jodie Richardson Brad Denyer Andrew Belbin Ted Merry Ann Hunting Judy and Frank Maloney Boat Type: Bavaria Match 42 What… More
boat profile - Bacardi
Boat profile: BARCARDI Sm377 Owner: Martin Power Regular Crew: Lorraine Forkes Maree Beddoes Ted Silbereisen Tim Crispin David Kennedy Mara Beddoes Graeme Mathews Bruce Leighton Boat type: Peterson 44 Bacardi needs little introduction – she will be 30 years old in December and has been at the… More
SYC Youth Match Racing Team
The SYC Youth Match Racing Team of Adam Evans, Andy Hunting, Kaz Theodore and Cam Dale started there Bavaria International campaign well in Sydney yesterday. The Sandringham Team defeated two of the top three ranked teams in the first rounds on their way to a 5-3 win loss ratio. This is a great… More
Boat profile : Carbine
Boat Profile: Carbine Sm 8521 Boat Owners: Ray Tebbutt Noel Fyfe Jillian Marshall Regular Crew: Richard Watkin Jon Gill Brad Lowe John Wager Boat Type: Young 88 Carbine was built in 1999 in New Zealand and was bought by Ray, Noel and Jillian in Dec 2007. The three shipped her from New Zealand to SYC… More
boat profile; Klinger
BOAT PROFILE: KLINGER SM 2070 Boat Owner: Peter Bolton Regular Crew: Ted Kaine Bob Jeavons Boat Type: Farr 27 The crew of KLINGER really is a remarkable group. They have been sailing together since 1957. All are now in their eighties and still sail Wednesday Wonders races and the occasional Sunday… More
Race report - Range #2
RACE REPORT: SYC BOATS STRONG IN RANGE #2 SYC boats continued strong form in the 2nd heat of the Club Marine Range Series on the weekend. The fleet faced challenging conditions with the West-South-Westerly breeze varying between 15kn and 25kn, with a squirt of over 30kn coming through late in the… More
boat profile - bad habits
BAD HABITS G20 Owner Jan Schmoeger Boat type Gilcraft 20 Bad Habits is such a great name for a yacht!! Jan has had BAD HABITS (the boat – not sure about the habits!) at Sandy for the last 6 years. You can’t miss her as you walk towards the marina gate – she… More
Melbourne -Stanley Race Report
RACE REPORT: MELBOURNE - STANLEY 8 boats from SYC participated in the ORCV Melbourne-Stanley race over Melbourne Cup Weekend, with SYC's WILD SIDE (Martin Vaughan's Sydney 36) having a fantastic race, winning Performance Handicap, 2nd on IRC and 3rd on AMS. Rob Sill on INSX also had a good race,… More
Club reacted well to emergency
This is a personal account from Chris Waters of last Saturday afternoon on the marina. Kass Goddard thanks all who were there, those who helped and those who patiently waited while Ian was helped. On Saturday 25th October SYC had a great day of racing. We , in Bali Dancer,… More
boat profile - Flight Sm747
FLIGHT SM 747 Owner Paul Mentiplay Regular crew Colin Mews Tim Holden Mark O’Connor Kate Savage Ken and Keith Boat Type UFO 34 Flight is a 30 year old UFO constructed of GPR. The design of FLIGHT has been based on the successful ½ tonner in the Solent from the mid 70’s called… More
