It was the latter two thirds of the 39 yacht fleet that benefited the most from this race. None of the first 13 yachts to start were among the first 13 to finish. Those that handled the sloppy seas in an increasing southerly breeze that averaged about 10 knots for the afternoon recorded the best […]

The 2019 Association Cup was held on Sunday 7 April at Sandringham Yacht Club. Conditions were interesting with extremely testing conditions keeping not only the sailors on their toes but also SYC’s race management team! This year’s Association Cup saw only two Club’s competing, those being Sandringham Yacht Club and Royal Brighton Yacht Club. It […]

Dear OTB Sailors and friends, Our Summer sailing program came to a close on Sunday, with the last two races of our Autumn Series completed in tricky conditions. We had great warm weather and a nice northerly breeze in the morning for JDS, but that faded quickly and swung to the south by late morning. […]

What began as a light variable breeze over flat seas gradually increased and steadied throughout the afternoon to produce a great start to the winter series. This probably favoured the late starters but it still produced a good race enjoyed by the thirty seven yachts that completed the race. The race was around the 9.8 […]

They get in early nowadays….. we’d like to extend a big welcome to our newest SYC Member, little Emma Rose Trebilcock ….who also happens to be Commodore Ashley & wife Michelle Trebilcock’s first granddaughter! Congratulations folks! Talk about getting in early – she was born yesterday and has made application for Sandy membership within her […]

Dear OTB sailors, What an amazing weekend we just had at SYC OTB, with match racing, fleet racing, JDS and great tropical Autumn weather! It started with more action on the SYC Beneteau fleet on Friday evening and this time our younger members match raced under the fast setting sun. Our keen young sailors started […]

Saturday 13th  and Sunday 14th April.  Calling all dinghy sailors…The Off the Beach committee are putting on a weekend of OTB sprint racing on the 13-14 April for those who aren’t competing in the Victorian Youth Dinghy Championships! This will be low key, casual and fun racing. 11am Briefing 12noon – 4pm on water  BBQ […]

The summer of 2019/2020 is set to be a festive and very busy one for SYC as we host a series of prestigious Laser regattas including a Nationals and 3 World Championships. We are calling for volunteer expressions of interest to help us deliver these events. This is the line-up of events; Australian National Laser […]

Challenge Melbourne International Triathlon VENUE: Catani Gardens, St Kilda DATE: Sunday 14 April 2019 DISTANCES: 1.9km Swim / 90km Cycle (3 laps) / 21.1km Run (2 laps) START TIME: 6.30am   Road Closure Details   Beach Road:  Road  Location / Closure  Times  Beach Road  Black Rock Clock Tower to Head St,   Elwood in both directions    5:30am […]

Thirteen yachts ventured out for the final race of the summer series. The conditions were not particularly inviting for a summer race. It was dull and overcast with choppy seas and a westerly breeze that averaged about 18 knots at Fawkner Beacon. The race was around the 8.7 nautical mile course 11 and with plenty […]