Friday, 20th September 2019
Dear OTB sailors and friends,
Just a quick update for you this week on all the OTB events happening around or near SYC at the moment. The dredge has been a welcomed sight in our marina and pond area over the past week and it has already made a big impact on our launching area. Please check the dredge update for more details on these works and be mindful of the drop off that has been created when launching (click here for the update).
Special thanks to our OTB sailors and family who helped out during our working bee that was held last Sunday morning. As a results, the old and dangerous storage racks next to the OTB building have been removed, likely to be replaced very soon and the fence line we share we HSC was thoroughly cleaned in preparation for Opening day.
Congratulations to Daniel Conacher, our recently elected SYC Junior Captain. He has some big shoes to fill following on from Natalie Coman, but he has earned the respect of all his fellow OTB sailors over the years and I know he will do a fantastic job. Well done!
Pie Night is being held in the Members’ Bar this evening from 6:30pm, so I hope to see many of you there for an overdue catch up and a few party pies. If your heading to the Spring Sail regatta this weekend then you can pick up your boat and head straight upstairs for a drink and a chat. You’ll have a chance to meet our Keelboat Sail Captain, hear from our overseas travellers and catch up on what has been organised for you this Summer.
Also it is now time to apply for dinghy storage if you forgot and JDS coaching program is also set up online and ready for you to enrol. Click here to apply for storage and click here to enrol for JDS!
Last but not least, Sail Sandy is around the corner so please ensure that you ENTER NOW and that you have let the boating office know you are available to ASSIST at [email protected].
Best Regards,
David Suda
OTB Club Captain
OTB PIE NIGHT – FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 6:30PM IN THE MEMBERS’ LOUNGE -JOIN US FOR PARTY PIES + SAUSAGE ROLLS
This occasion is a casual catch up for all OTB sailors and their families to enjoy. It is an opportunity to welcome new members and their families to the Club ensuring that they have all the information and support they need to feel …Read more.
SYC Interim Update – Dredging of the black sludge
Parks Victoria and Birdon (the dredging contractor) are doing an excellent job of removing the black sludge from the SYC Harbour. As of todays’ date, they have already removed several thousand cubic metres of the sludge from the pond area in front of SYC and around the Hampton pier. The work is ongoing. To ensure you understand the changes to … Read more.
OTB Storage Renewals Are Now Due
Storage renewal applications for the 2019-2020 period are now due. To reapply for storage members are required to complete an OTBSC Storage Scorecard online and submit this along with a copy of their current insurance for the boat to be stored … Read more.
JDS enrolments are now open!
Sandringham Yacht Club invites you to participate in the Junior and Youth Development & Coaching Program for the 2019-2020 Season. This program is generously subsidised by the Yacht Club and is offered to all members at a very reasonable cost … Read more.
Sail Sandy Regatta – Entries Now Open!
Sail Sandy is SYC’s premier annual OTB regatta which will be held on the 12-13 October. This regatta typically attracts up to 200 boats each year and is shaping up to be much bigger this year with 200-250 boats expected! Entries are now open so don’t waste any time, get your entry in!…Read more.
OutThere Sailing Launches at SYC
The Club Marine Sandringham Yacht Club Boating Academy is excited to announce that we have launched our new OutThere Sailing program. Our OutThere Sailing program targets teenagers aged between 12 to 17 years of age and offers them a fun and engaging age based program. OutThere Sailing offers participants the perfect opportunity to spend time on the water, socialise with … Read more.
Removal of the Black Sludge in the Sandringham Harbour!
We are pleased to announce that the dredge has arrived at SYC and is currently parked in the SYC pond ahead of work commencing on Monday next week. We have been informed that there will be minimal disruptions but if there are any impacts to harbour access we will communicate accordingly! In the meantime, below is a fact sheet that … Read more.
SYC’s Summer of 2020 – Regtta Volunteers Needed!
The summer of 2019/2020 is set to be a festive and very busy one for SYC as we host a series of prestigious regattas including our annual Sail Sandy Regatta and various State, National and World Championship Laser regattas. We are calling for volunteer expressions of interest to help us deliver these events…Read more.
Support the future sailors of SYC – Adopt a Pacer
Support the future sailors of the club and help replace SYC’s fleet of training Pacers! The SYC Pacer fleet is an important asset that helps us train members and sailors of the future. Our Pacers are used for adult and youth learn to sail courses, private lessons, community groups and schools sailing. Our fleet is one of the busiest in … Read more.
Learn to Sail Courses September School Holidays
If you have any young children or siblings or anyone else you know of wanting to learn to sail, let them know that bookings for our September School holiday courses are open … Read more.