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Mersey Yacht Club

Locality: East Devonport

Phone: +61 3 6427 8655

Address: Anchor Drive 7310 East Devonport, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.merseyyachtclub.com

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25.01.2022 This is what it's all about! Saturday's final race in the Winter Series had all the elements we've been advocating for members of the Club. Nine yachts raced on another glorious winter's day, but the real story was the fact there were 14 boats out enjoying being afloat (15 if you count the Commodore having fun setting the course and watching over the fleet in his RIB). The fleet was diverse, from the Peach family's big Schionning cruising cat Addiction through to Cody Marshal...l on a 14' Hawk cat. In between were the 6-8 metre group having a to-and-fro tussle, and stalwarts Fuzzy Logic, Calypso (the photogenic red one) and Maranne. Aside from the racing competitors, Furmo took a crew of nine merry revellers aboard Signalmaster to Ulverstone for lunch who were still rocking to the (real) music when they tied up back at the Club. Plan Four was cruising with Peter and crew sailing about in the sun off the Bluff, Trevor was again out pottering in Patsy, and Chris King escaped for some time afloat aboard Escapade. Former Commodore Phil Good was spotted in a stealth black RIB lurking about the course photographing the boats through an enormous telephoto lens and he then joined the crews for a catchup in the bar afterwards. Three Leven YC trailer-sailer visitors were welcomed with Precious Pup and Alice showing the locals how it's done on the day. (How does that happen? Where's the handicapper?) Pac Man an Elliot 7 TS recently purchased from Queensland was having it's maiden sail down here, and unfortunately had some first outing gremlins still to be sorted. Looked the goods when she got going though! A long embrace with a turning mark by Craig and crew aboard Addictive resulted in an agonisingly slow penalty 360 turn, but Lance breathed a sigh of relief out the front. While participation was the objective, there were still some competitive cries heard across the water - Starboard after several port starters were nailed off the line, and at least one Buoy Room call which was followed by a fluffed headsail raise with two competitors sneaking through. Don't you hate that! The winner was..................everyone a great day, and a great series, out on the water. On the scoreboard courtesy of another handicap win in Saturday's Race 5, Anton and Teresa aboard Precious Pup (blue spinnaker) took out the Winter Series from MYC Committee member Lance Burton and the boys on Fuzzy Logic. Terry Travers Commodore

24.01.2022 CHECK THIS OUT! Filmed and edited by our own Brian Furmage, taken whilst cruising around on Larry Long Boat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3AO8x-Y4QM

24.01.2022 Remnants of a Storm cell. Where Did That Come From? Despite the completion of the Mersey Yacht Club Winter Series, three stalwarts decided another scratch race was the order of the day on Saturday. Principal Race Officer (PRO) Rob Sly got the stern chaser contest underway from the mouth of the river on time (newsworthy apparently). The three yachts set off at staggered times sailing west. Rob's Maranne left first, chased by Calypso until Lance and crew on Fuzzy Logic had o...vertaken Maranne. That was the trigger for them all to turn around, racing back to the Mersey as this ominous cloud formation rushed over the horizon. Andrew on Calypso reported the black storm cell produced sudden hail with the wind strength increasing dramatically from 12 to more than 30 knots for the maybe ten minutes the tempest lasted. On the right of the picture you can just make out our PRO (Rob) battling on with full sail. All crew returned safely with stories to tell. Meanwhile Furmo did another Ulverstone cafe run with a heap of bodies on board. Great hospitality. Great boat for it. Pic credit: Andrew Ayton

21.01.2022 New Members and Christmas Function - Thursday 26th As we have had a huge interest in our function on Thursday evening and the popularity of our own songstress, Justine, bookings would be preferred for catering purposes please. Contact the club direct or msg us on Facebook. ... Thankyou

21.01.2022 SAILING REMINDER We are racing today. The indicators are for good wind , no rain, good tide and only the Searoad Mersey departing at 3.30 Going to go for a 12.00 o’clock start . Always the optimist. All welcome. Please feel free to invite any friends. Crew space available.... Cheers Rob Sly Vice Commodore

20.01.2022 Memories of a glorious winters day at MYC! EVERYONE IS INVITED! We have regular opportunities to get out on the water with any floating vessel. Get your boats out from under the tarps in the backyard or stored in the shed. ... Whether your a powerboat, sailboat or any boat that floats we want you to join our fleet out on the water. https://www.youtube.com/watch

20.01.2022 Saturday’s activities showcased sailing in Devonport at it’s finest. What a spectacle - the rigging lawns and pontoons in front of the Club were crowded with boats and sailors getting ready on a glorious day with a 15 knot sailing breeze. (And in amongst this hive of activity our Dragons Abreast boat paddling ladies had a great morning as well.) Training for juniors and adults in the morning, a junior race in the river before lunch, briefing and a ‘sav’ at the bar, then 21 ya...chts of all description from along the coast competing in the Cock of the Mersey Race. The BBQ and presentation afterwards had the place buzzing with conversation. Thank you to the visitors for putting on such a spectacle, and the locals for the efforts in putting in the work. And the winner is..Mike Darby from Wynyard YC. (Full results will be posted separately shortly.) Our volunteers all of you including the ‘quiet achievers’ are appreciated thank you. A special shout out this week to our Treasurer Angela Marshall (who became a full-blooded dinghy sailor turtle on the way back in from the race course) and her children Cody, Jamieson, Sam and Maddison who put in two big days of effort. Family involvement at our Club is so vital to our recent growth. Hope to see you all out on the water again soon. See more

17.01.2022 Winter at it's best Two Leven YC visitors boosted the fleet to seven yachts for the 4th Race of the MYC Winter Series. After a light start for the first triangle the breeze built to about 5 knots making for a very pleasant day on the water. Fuzzy Logic got the gun with Priceline Ulverstone belying her 24' to cross second and take 3rd on handicap. But overall honours for the day went to the visitors from LYC - Farr 6000 Katie 1st with Precious Pup second. It was a glorious day on the water for everyone Terry and Angela zipping about on the RIB, Trevor out on Patsy, Ronsley and Terry taking a heap of photos from the runabout, and John even had a short run in Highlander, just to confirm she needs a bottom clean . Stay tuned for the next race.

16.01.2022 REMINDER, TODAY IS THE DAY! Working Bee 9 - 12 noon... Sailing Briefing - 11.15am Looks like a beautiful day for both activities!

15.01.2022 Hi Folks I have had a ring around this afternoon and based on feed back we are on for another race this Saturday. It will be held outside and I am planning to have a course set off the Bluff. All boats are welcome invite one and all.... Another 12 pm start but outside this time so leave earlier. Plenty of water with incoming tide to a high at 3.14 pm of 3.48m No shipping to worry about Yay! Weather BOM Some sunshine. Course outside but light winds. So clean bottoms and trailer sailors get another ideal day Rob Sly Vice Commodore 0457 815 440

14.01.2022 NO SAILING SATURDAY No organised sailing due to inclement weather this weekend.

13.01.2022 Saturday will be busy! At 9am sail training kicks off for the second week, and for those interested there is the option to also try keelboat sailing in the afternoon. At 10am, juniors from along the coast will gather in Devonport for their event, followed in the afternoon by the annual Cock of the Mersey Race, starting at 1340 hrs briefing at 1230 hrs. Sailors, please fill in your entry forms with crew details, sign on in the registration office downstairs and then pick up ...the Sailing Instructions. After the race there will be a BBQ (with sliders...mmmm) at the Club. A lot of visiting boats and sailors are expected so everyone is invited to come down and mingle. Check out the weather today in these photos. Lance took the opportunity for a scrub, with bubbles seen coming up from under the keel. A good sailing breeze of 13 knots is forecast for Saturday. And mark next Thursday 26th Nov in your diary we’re having a New Members and Christmas function at the Club - a light (Covid-safe) meal with entertainment by the talented Justine Barber. Families are especially invited. Let’s meet and mingle. Details to follow. See more

12.01.2022 Final Results for the Cock of the Mersey Race 2020 Apologies for any misspellings. Thankyou to all competitors.

09.01.2022 Going, going, almost gone. Thanks to Trevor and his trusty chainsaw, help from Rod, and a big group at Saturday’s working bee, the abandoned plywood boat eyesore has been almost cut up and partially taken to the tip. The working bee also started the spring clean the club needs - thanks Rob for getting things underway on this.... We appreciate everyone who has been assisting in these works. There will be more to come. Watch this space.

09.01.2022 Working Bee A clean up & repairs around the club to be held this Saturday 22nd, 9 - 12 noon. Battery operated drills and a trailer required for jobs around the club. If you can only give an hour or so, would be much appreciated.

09.01.2022 Sailing Saturday Hi There All are welcome to come out and enjoy a sail. Good tide, Good wind Good shipping and 30% chance of rain but mainly sunny.... Definitely no hail! Yay. Don River Mouth start 12 ish to Forth River Bridge and return spinnaker run home. Yacht club finish. (Call made on the day) Cheers Rob Vice Commodore See more

08.01.2022 NO SAILING SATURDAY No organised sailing this weekend.

07.01.2022 Don't wait until it's too late. Slip your boat in preparation for the coming sailing season. This cradle is available now, and a smaller one soon. Contact Rod Ayton to book on 0472 519 533. The Club programme for the 20-21 activities will be released soon.

06.01.2022 Sailing Saturday All welcome! Everything looks good for a sail this Saturday. Briefing at 11.15 at the clubrooms... Starting at the head of the river at between 12 and when I am ready.(This was suggested by Andrew Ayton as a more realistic start time). Goliath eta at 10.00 am but I will ring Tasports for an eta on the Goliath on Saturday if she is nowhere to be seen by 11.00 so we don’t have a repeat of a few weeks ago. I expect to head east if the wind is accurate. Come and enjoy Cheers Rob Sly Vice Commodore Mersey Yacht Club 1 Anchor Drive East Devonport 7310 Mobile 0457815440 See more

06.01.2022 Sailing this Saturday 8th August 12pm. All invited. Our final race for the season, you all know the reason We have set the race, where you can set the pace All boats are needed on the water, bring your wife, son & daughter... Will be a cold but clear day, 15-20 knots on the bay Clean bums are not required, full sails will be admired! My attempt at poetry!

05.01.2022 The Good Times Keep Rolling! New Member and Christmas Function at the Club this Thursday 26th November. Bar opens at 4pm, entertainment with Justine Barber from 5.30pm. A light summer meal will be available from about 6pm for $15.00. New members will be welcomed with a free drink (voucher emailed shortly to the address you gave us). Bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy members company at our great waterfront location while relaxing to the easy listening music of well...-known local songstress Justine. Cruise in Company this coming weekend to Port Sorell. Power, sail or paddle you’re welcome to join members enjoying the amenity of the Rubicon Estuary. Lance Harvey is the co-ordinator so if you have questions or want information give Lance a call 0418 140 439. Mark the Date Our next Open Day to showcase the Club will be Saturday 16th January 2021. Whatever your water activity even just watching the water let’s showcase what our venue can provide. Helpers will be needed please. It was fun this year so come along in January.