You can view this newsletter online by visiting the following address: http://www.rbyc.org.au/newsletter/

If you have trouble reading this email, go to http://www.rbyc.yachting.org.au/newsletter

253 The Esplanade
Middle Brighton
Victoria 3186 Australia
T +61 3 9592 3092
F +61 3 9592 9633
E reception@rbyc.org.au
 

RBYC Racing News - NEW SI's HAVE BEEN ISSUED Oct 2008!

NEW SI's/NOR/PROGRAM

Due to the new Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) being issued later this year and becoming effective 1st Jan 2009 RBYC has decided to issue new Sailing Instructions to be effective from Opening of the Season 4th October 2008. These Instructions can be found under 'Sailing' in the main menu of the webpage and then 'Sailing Instructions' or by clicking here. Sailing Instruction booklets on waterproof paper will be back from the printers soon and will be advertised when available. In the meantime printed copies will be available for collection from the RBYC members bar and office.

Due to new Sailing Instructions being issued the Notice of Race has been re-issued along with the Sailing Program, this is because the way these documents interact has changed. The Notice of Race that was previously mailed out to you in statements is NO LONGER CURRENT the new notice of race can be found on the RBYC website under 'Sailing' and then 'Notice of Race' or by clicking here. The Sailing Program can be found on the RBYC website under 'Calendar' or by clicking here. This document will also be available soon in printed booklet form.

If you have any queries about these documents please contact Sarah in the office on 9592 3092 or email: sailing@rbyc.org.au

WOMEN'S COCKTAIL PARTY FOR LAUNCH OF THE SAILING SEASON!

The Women's cocktail party held last Friday to launch the sailing season was a complete success see below Commodore surrounded by all the girls in attendance

LAST WEEK OF RACING:

Saturday 27th September: Costello Winter Pursuit Series FINAL - congratulations to B6505 Reckless winning the series! for the day newcomer Razors Edge visiting from SYC won click here for full results.

Wednesday 1st October: Hearnes Heroes Pursuit Race - ABN due to bad weather.

Croatian Yacht Rally 2009 Invitation is extended to all RBYC members

Who maybe interested in a flotilla/regatta type trip to Croatia in 2009 from Saturday June 6th – Saturday June 20th. An information evening will be held on Wednesday 15th October in the Olympic room from 8pm with nibbles and refreshments provided. The rally is being organised by Jim Sismanes from Elan Yachts and Webster Marine and Gordon Syme from Yachtmaster Sailing School RSVP 13th October contact via phone on: 03 9592 4022 or 03 9699 9425 or email elan@webstermarine.com.au or yacht@yachtmaster.com.au

THIS WEEK OF RACING:

Saturday 4th October:

1200hrs SEASON OPENING DAY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY! with Sail Past, fun pursuit race and prizes for best dressed boat - dont forget even if you are not participating you should dress your boat up for display in the marina!

Sunday 5th October: WISC Starting Practice Day - 10am Kickoff, 4 starts

Wednesday 8th October:

1400hrs Hearnes Heroes Fleet Start

1815hrs Line 7 Twilight Series R1


REMINDER SAFETY DECS DUE BEFORE THE FIRST RACE!
Skippers this is a reminder that you must lodge a safety declaration before you compete in your first race for the season. Failure to do so will result in being scored DSQ from race! This includes this Saturday's fun race on opening day!

Opening Day
Saturday 4th October 2008 - Pursuit Times Now Available. Members are encouraged even if not participating in sail past to dress your boats up for the day in the marina, dont forget there is a prize for the best dressed boat in the sail past!

SAILING PROGRAM, SAILING INSTRUCTIONS, & NOTICE OF RACE HAVE BEEN REISSUED!
The Sailing Program has been re-issued current version is FinalV2 2008-2009 RBYC SAILING INSTRUCTIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN REISSUED CURRENT VERSION OCTOBER 2008, AND NOTICE OF RACE HAS BEEN REISSUED AS WELL click for more...

CALLING ALL WISC SAILORS
Special start practice day at RBYC This Sunday...click for more

50 yachts entered 100 expected Rolex Sydney Hobart
Audacious is the 50th Race Entry! click for more

Artemis Saturday Pursuit Series
The Saturday Pursuit series is almost upon us again with great prizes up for grabs make sure you dont miss out! Brighton Coffee Machines, owned by RBYC Member Ignazio Parolini (Owner/skipper Stardust B4442) is proud to support the Saturday Pursuit Series (Artemis Season Aggregate) for the 2008-2009 season. Click here for prize descriptions...

2008-2009 Online Entry NOW AVAILABLE
Click here and follow link to enter for the RBYC Summer Sailing Season!

Sabot program enrolment is now open...spaces are filling quickly so please hurry!
click here to download enrolment form

Principal Race Officer - Position Vacant
Royal Brighton Yacht Club has a vacancy for a suitably qualified Principal Race Officer. Click here for all details....

You have received this email as you have subscribed to RBYC Racing News. To unsubscribe from this newsletter [ Click here ]

MAJOR SPONSORS

               


Contact Us:

If you have any comments about this newsletter or our website, or want to contribute, you can email us. reception@rbyc.org.au

If a friend or colleague has forwarded to you this edition of our newsletter you can subscribe online.

Royal Brighton Yacht Club recognises that privacy is important and that individuals have a right to control their personal information. If you send us an email message we will record your contact details. This information will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it. We will not use your email for any other purpose and will not disclose it without your consent. When users choose to join a mailing list their details are added to that specific mailing list and used for the stated purpose of that list only. Royal Brighton Yacht Club members are automatically subscribed to our newsletter when they initially join Royal Brighton Yacht Club or Royal Brighton Yacht Club receives their email address.

If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter please unsubscribe.

Copyright 2007, Royal Brighton Yacht Club. This material is protected by copyright. The owners of the copyright in this material reserve all rights. Users must not copy, reproduce, frame, transmit, link to or otherwise use any of the material, including audio and video excerpts, without the prior written permission of Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

©2008 Royal Brighton Yacht Club. All rights reserved.