You are invited to attend the upcoming presentation How To Improve Your Yacht's Performance

The night is intended to provide hints tips and feedback on how to improve your yacht performance.

Neville Wittey is an Olympic champion, America's Cup captain, winner of multiple national and world championships amongst many other accolades -

Neville will be observing, photographing and videoing the racing yachts during our Wednesday Twilight races in March, to get feedback on your yacht, please sail the twilight race series.

We also invite you to stay for dinner, a drink and an informal chat after. Look forward to seeing you there.

Alistair Rowe,

Sailing Captain

Yachts are planning to cruise the south Coast of NSW.

Schedule to start from Port Hacking on March 8^th.

Departing from Port Hacking and cruising to such destinations as Crookhaven Heads, Jervis Bay, Ulladulla, Bateman’s Bay, Moruya, Bermagui and arriving Eden by the 17^th of March.

Similar ports on the return journey arriving back in Port Hacking around 26^th March.

An invitation is extended to other interested yachts to join for the South Coast cruise or part of.

If interested please contact either Bruce Munro from “Amazing Grace” or Bill Dickson from “Rêve” for more details.

The cruise is not directly associated with the RMYCPH-sailing and therefore it is the discretion of the individuals to participate.

Novice Skippers race on the Broadwater will take place on Australia day.
Each yacht to organise their own BBQ/Picnic and remain on board.
Start times will be displayed the day before.
After the race we will make our way to a calm location to be advised on the day;
We will be in close company but complying with the COVID directions.
Bring your swimming gear as it will be hot and we should be able to swim from the yachts.
The band will operate from Inception and song sheets will be distributed so we expect all to be in fine voice.
Bring your stories, poems or just be Australian. Prizes for each performance (and the race).
Entry: A bottle of wine.

Summary

• Race for all skippers who have not won a race or cannot remember.
• BBQ/Picnic after on board each yacht.
• Music by the famous Chilton band.
• Bring your favourite Australian stories, Poems, Food and good humour for all to hear or see.
• Entry by bottle, prizes for winners and bottles circulated for best presentations.
• Tides perfect for morning and evening runs to the Broadwater.
• Please submit your interest on the entry form below.
• Location for raft-up will be published prior to Australia Day.
• Course on the Broadwater - See Racing Handbook (Section 21) Page 62 for racing instructions or click here.

More information: Contact John Barter mob: 0418 253 479 email: john.barter1@bigpond.com

Australia Day 2021 Entries

Print Race Instructions and Berthing Plan

Your Comments:
John, thanks very much for organising a fantastic day, my crew and myself had a fun day with just the right mix of drama and fun! Cheers Richard for Sharona

Please book your table here
Gordon and Louise Coates picked up the Elba 45 catamaran vessel and sailed it from Saint-Tropez in the south of France, to Gibraltar, where they picked up a friend, and then on to the Canary Islands, across the Atlantic Ocean to Martinique, through the Panama Canal and on to Tahiti, are relieved to be back with family and friends after the coronavirus pandemic hit while they were sailing a catamaran home from France.
The last leg of their 13,500 kilometre "bucket list" voyage was extremely harrowing for Gordon and Louise Coates. After going through the Panama Canal, they sailed to Tahiti but were forbidden to land on any of the outer islands. "We put our faith in technology, including our satellite communication system, and the seaworthiness of the boat”.
Twenty-eight days later, and after sailing through the tail end of Cyclone Harold, they arrived at Southport in Queensland, where they were ordered into hotel isolation.

You are invited to a talk by Chris Morgan (Wild Goose crew) at RMYC- Port Hacking on Tuesday 3^rd March,  6.30pm – 7.30pm (Dinner from 7.30pm), on; Buying a boat in Europe and sailing the Med

• How to save money buying a boat in Europe- then enjoy sailing the Med
• 70 Greek Islands , 13,000 miles and 9 seasons later
• One couples journey – with crew from the Shire

Also; Barbara (Sweet Chariot crew) will talk on her experiences crewing for Chris in the Med.
Attending: (59) Rowe-2, Barter-2, David Blake-1, Jeanne/Noel Sorrenti-2, Graham Crowther-1, Martin Tabone-2, Barbara Anderson-1, Tim Dodds-1, Barry Saunders-2, Jim and Ginny Lupton-2, Rex Levi-3, Graeme Amey-1, Kevin Oldfield-2, David Harper-2, Nic Hoiles-2, Bill Dickson-2, Jordan Scott-1, Phil Jobe-6, David Newton-1, John Hume-5, Chris Morgan-4, Luke Streater-1, Brett Parr-1, Steven Ide-2, Harold Mattner-2, Adam Lewis-1, Lynne Ward-1, Marion Howell-3, Gordon Knight-2.
Can't make it this time: David Cartmer, Gary Fielder, Ken Teiffel, Russel Barnes, Peter Rochaix, Ian Lee, Dave Mackay, Allan Shardlow, Jim Crowhurst, James Parsons, Jason Smit, Ralph Skelton, Craig Boddington, Don Parker, Ray Lewis, Glenn Smith, Jared Macquart, Bill Gawne, Keith Chidsey, Chris Milross, Andy Crawford, Dave Johnston, Kenneth Lee, David Charlton, Christopher Wilkins, Tony Galwey, Edith Cartmer, Leo Delisson, Neil Rendell, Mark Pescud, Steven Saunders, Steve Dykes.

After last Wednesday Twilight race of 2019.

Prizes will be awarded for the following;

• Best decorated boat - Yknot (determined by raffle).
• Best decorated table - L'attitude/Possible Dream (by bar staff).
• Winner of the "Selling Season series" - Mangrove Jack.
• Winner of the "Investment series" - L'attitude (on count-back with 2 others on 39 points).
• Winner of the last race - L'attitude (Determined by draw).

Join in the Christmas celebrations.

Presentation Night Tuesday 26th November 6pm.
RMYC Port Hacking, Restaurant.

Cruising North 2019.
A short presentation and discussion on 5 Port Hacking yachts which cruised along the New South Wales and Queensland Coast from May till November 2019.
Topics covered are;

• The Preparation and planning
• Cruising the coast and islands
• Highlights and Challenges

Attendees are encourage to arrive at 6 pm and pre-order meals to be ready for a 7:30pm finish.

For catering purposes please register your interest and numbers to Bill Dickson by SMS to  0428 927 071

Port Hacking Sailing is proud to join Australian Sailing and fellow yacht & sailing clubs nationwide to offer a day for everyone to "Discover Sailing"

Our Discover Sailing Day is designed to show members of the community just how much fun, how safe and how affordable sailing can be. It is a great way to find out if you would like to learn more about sailing, develop your skills and take up sailing as a sport or pastime.

We welcome you to our Club to enjoy a new activity, see our Shire from a different angle, join us for a bite to eat and to socialise with other fun-loving Shire residents!

As you will be sailing on a keelboat/yacht from 20ft (6m) to 50ft (15m) with an experienced crew we cannot cater for children under 18 years of age due to life jacket and parental/guardian requirements.

We provide the boats & safety equipment, along with a light lunch – all you have to do is wear comfortable clothes & enclosed non-marking shoes, bring a hat, some sunscreen and bucket loads of enthusiasm!

A dedicated host will welcome you to the Club, answer any questions about sailing and ensure you have an enjoyable and safe day out.

We highly recommend that you register online in advance to secure your spot!
Many thanks, James Morgan (0468 495 848)