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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 3 Cheers please......for all those that entered the 2020 Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup. The results are here https://www.orcv.org.au/results/2020-21/2020M2...D/series.htm Senator Richard Colbeck dropped in to take a few photos and congratulate the Rudder Cup winners. Photos: Terry Hill and Richard Colbeck - thankyou Mersey Yacht Club Richard Colbeck

25.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who entered our Easter Hamper giveaway. The winner is Vona Smith., congratulations!

25.01.2022 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

25.01.2022 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.

25.01.2022 Mark Thursday 21st January in your diary for the next Club night featuring food . A great opportunity for a catch up. BREAKING - Mike has organised live music for the night. Details soon. image

24.01.2022 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.

24.01.2022 Members are advised that with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions by the State Government the Club is able to open in a limited capacity. We will re-open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week, from 4pm, without meals at this stage. We are restricted to seated table service, and no more than 40 patrons are permitted. Social distancing requirements will need to be observed. Over the next week before reopening, we will be obtaining fresh supplies, completing our Covid-19 safe...ty plan, and setting up the Club to meet our Covid-19 safety obligations regarding layout and signage. We remind members of the need to follow all the social distancing regulations when in attendance at the Club from next Thursday, and when using their boats. Thank you all for your understanding in these unprecedented circumstances. See more

22.01.2022 A beautiful spot of winter weather reminds us what were missing. Bring on the easing of restrictions. Life member Rod Ayton was captured preparing to go out for a crew team meeting on Calypso (background). The variety in members boats on display. All rearing to go.... MYC has provided safe haven for Allan Haddow and his yacht Ophelia (foreground) while he waits to complete his Australian circumnavigation, so far 5 years in the making. https://www.facebook.com/allan.haddow.9 After an uncooperative tide, a Wynyard visitor also waits, tied up on the outside of the pontoon for an appropriate tide to attempt Take Two at slipping over the river. Rod Ayton operated the slip for Dave Burcham and Trevor Atkins when they pulled the Horsham onto the hard and started the maintenance, taking advantage of the enforced quiet time. Volunteers are the life blood of our club.

21.01.2022 This is what its all about! Saturdays final race in the Winter Series had all the elements weve been advocating for members of the Club. Nine yachts raced on another glorious winters 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 familys 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 its done on the day. (How does that happen? Wheres the handicapper?) Pac Man an Elliot 7 TS recently purchased from Queensland was having its 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. Dont 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 Saturdays 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

21.01.2022 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!

21.01.2022 Did You Miss A Glorious Day? With an invite to everyone to just be on the water, even if you werent sailing or racing, those who stayed home missed out. Four starters crossed the line at the mouth of the river for an engaging light weather contest. Rob Sly and Jamieson Marshall sailing the pink Priceline Ulverstone ran the line and crossed first past Terry Travers and Angela Marshall who were officiating in the RIB. Lance Burton slowly wound up Fuzzy Logic to take the lead h...e never relinquished (Clancy had taken a dive to give the bum a clean ) while Andrew Ayton and the crew on Calypso were steadily making their way to the line. Thats 6 of our 11 committee members out on the water. Great to see. But it was visiting Leven YC sailors Anthony Bezemer and Teresa Badrock who dominated on the little Waller TS Precious Pup. With an efficient kite set and determined concentration they were second to the turning mark (the RIB on station off Wrights Island). Rob on the pink boat called buoy room and snuck around, but the Pup crew nailed the gybe and took back their position. It was a duel to the finish line with Priceline only just prevailing on the water by a minute. The Calypso crew persisted to the end making the most of the glorious weather. On handicap it was the visitors on Precious Pup, followed by Fuzzy Logic, Priceline Ulverstone and Calypso. The story doesnt end with the sailors. Also enjoying time on the water were Angela and Terry T blasting up and down the course on the RIB, Ronsley and Terry H taking pictures from the runabout, Dave Burcham out for a solo jaunt on Doubloon, and Furmo imitating a Somali pirate rounding up the yachts on Larry the Longboat. When the club next heads out, why not bring whatever boat you have and participate being on the water with friends which includes our valued visitors. See more

20.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 Committee member, Jamieson Marshall, test sailing one of the new Feva training dinghies in preparation for learn to sail days once coaches have been finalised.

17.01.2022 WHATS ON AT THE CLUB? Thursday 21st - meals from 6pm with a top quality local band , Natural High Saturday 23rd - Devonport to Ulverstone Race commencing at 10.30am. More information will be forthcoming.

16.01.2022 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 dont 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

16.01.2022 A peaceful morning sight as the Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race entrants rest up before heading back to Melbourne - a far cry from the 45 knot blow they experienced during the race down. The last competitor - the apply named Y Knot - finished at 10.15 last night. Handicap winner was the fleet's smallest boat, the 33 foot Jeanneau RMS Cole Walker (tied up on the left of the marina). Jade Cole and Barney Walker are training regularly in an effort to be selected as the Australian athletes to contest the Olympic mixed crew offshore sailing event in the Mediterranean in three years time. We wish them success in their quest. Fun fact - There are two double quarter berths in this small race boat.

15.01.2022 Racing again ladies & gentleman. A river race has been organised for this Saturday 18th. 12 noon start. All welcome, bring out the dinghies and the multis. Looking forward to catching up with our friends from the clubs along the coast. ... See you Saturday. For further information please contact the Vice Commodore, Rob Sky 0457 815 440

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

14.01.2022 Sail training in Devonport Mersey Yacht Club, East Devonport, will be the scene for try sailing this Saturday. At 9.00am local coaches will conduct a learn to sail clinic (juniors or adults) until approximately midday.... In the afternoon keelboat sailing will be held on a course off the Mersey Bluff, with a start at 1.45pm. Visitors and newcomers welcome to come and try either dinghies or keelboats. For more information contact Vice Commodore Rob Sly on 0457 815 440

14.01.2022 Opening Day at the Club Weather not kind to us today. Excellent attendance at the Official Opening followed by members BBQ, thanks to our volunteers. Mayor Annette Rockliff, Alderman Lynn Laycock and Patron Graham Kent who were our special guests mingling with the club members. ... Nice to see families with children attending. Two hardy souls decided to brave the elements on the water on the newly acquired cobra cat, YoYo. Congratulations dad & son for keeping it upright. Stayed tuned to Facebook for future events.

13.01.2022 Winners are grinners! Congratulations Vona. Happy Easter!

13.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 Good news for all you budding sailors. Sail training commences Saturday 14th at 9am. All welcome to attend. The perfect opportunity to learn to sail in a fun & safe environment For further details contact the club or message us on Facebook.

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

12.01.2022 Easing of Covid-19 restrictions and the sailors are out in force with no wind to speak of but a load of sunshine which made for a very enjoyable race/day.

12.01.2022 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. Robs 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

12.01.2022 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

11.01.2022 Mersey Yacht Club - Easter Hamper giveaway entries will close at 12pm today. Thankyou for the likes and sharing. Winner will be notified this afternoon. Good luck! Happy Easter and Stay Safe.

11.01.2022 REMINDER, TODAY IS THE DAY! Working Bee 9 - 12 noon... Sailing Briefing - 11.15am Looks like a beautiful day for both activities!

10.01.2022 Reminder, Sailing today, looking like a great day for the first race of the summer season ICE BREAKER TROPHY Race Start time 13:45... See you on the water sailors!

09.01.2022 Dont wait until its 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.

09.01.2022 THANK YOU! Our club volunteers put in a fantastic effort over the last couple of days. I couldn't photograph them all, nor catch the ones outside or on the committee boat day and night. From those who came as requested or just turned up, through to those who turned up both days to help out - we appreciate all your efforts. At their awards presentation dinner, and in private conversations, the visitors from ORCV were effusive in their praise of the hospitality, assistance and ...food () received here at Mersey YC. On behalf of all members I thank those who contributed in any way to the finishing events of the Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race. Your donated time has yet again raised the profile of our club - and earned us some valuable income. You should all be proud. Here's a few snaps of some more of our volunteers. Regards Terry Travers. (If I missed your pic there is always next time ) See more

09.01.2022 Take Two Afloat Take Two Aground Whilst the day was grey and dull, the enthusiasm was bright amongst the crew. At noon, four starters crossed the start line in the turning basin for the third winter series race, mainly aided by the outgoing tide and a light fickle south-easter. By mid river a northerly was building with Fuzzy Logic taking first advantage to set the pace. But after just one lap the departing MV Goliath took over the race course and a restart for take two w...as decided. In a steadier breeze the restart was going well.....well except for Rob and Mike on Maranne who managed to touch bottom going downwind near the Victoria Parade green navigation mark yes - the one that emerges at low tide. Once bitten but not shy, their take two effort while beating up the opposite shore was even better, a serious stick in the mud, occurring aptly at Wreck Beach near the sunken dredge. This grounding was captured by Kim Burton showing just how much water was available mid river, and how little there was in close. Starting the motor and engaging reverse would not free the keel, so it took some manoeuvring for Maranne to finally break free, recording a DNF for the motoring effort. To their credit Rob and Mike faced up to the banter in the bar afterwards, although the whole story took some prising out. Honours on the day went to Lance and Kim Burton on Fuzzy Logic, followed by the Ayton crew on Calypso, then the most welcome visitor Precious Pup from Ulverstone with Anton bringing two crew across for this weeks race. Rob will announce on Facebook when the conditions are suitable for the next race very soon. See more

08.01.2022 Going, going, almost gone. Thanks to Trevor and his trusty chainsaw, help from Rod, and a big group at Saturdays 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.

08.01.2022 WANTED more toes in the water! A race has been organised for Saturday 11th July. Racing will commence at 12 noon at the mouth of the Mersey River and heading East. Everyone is welcome to experience the wind in your sails or the power of your cruiser. ... Hope to see you out on the water. Angelas Forecast: Cloudy day, 13degrees, 6-10 knots Further information call the Vice Commodore, Rob Sly 0457 815 440

07.01.2022 Winter at its 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.

07.01.2022 Mersey Yacht Club Annual General Meeting Dear members,... This email is to confirm that the AGM of the Mersey Yacht Club will be held at the Clubrooms, Anchor Drive, East Devonport, on Thursday evening 18th June 2020, commencing at 7pm. The meeting will conduct the usual annual business of the Club as required by the Constitution, as well as presenting proposed Constitution amendments as previously promulgated. The room has been set up with seating spaced for compliance with Covid-19 regulations. A wash station is located in the room. We invite members to attend in person if possible. For those who may wish to join the meeting remotely, a Zoom option has been organised. Contact the Club for Zoom login. We look forward to meeting with you.

07.01.2022 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 oclock start . Always the optimist. All welcome. Please feel free to invite any friends. Crew space available.... Cheers Rob Sly Vice Commodore

04.01.2022 To all our Mersey Yacht Club members, You will likely have seen the latest Corona virus health directive from the Government mandating that from midday today all licensed clubs must close. We will be complying with this directive and accordingly the club building will not be opened. External access to the laundry, and toilet facilities downstairs, will still be available.... We want to assure you all that whilst this is a change in the way we operate in the short term, the Club will still be here ready to open again as soon as we are allowed. In the meantime other activities around the Club are not affected, so as long as we follow the social distancing and hygiene directives, we can still work on and enjoy our boats, and the outdoor facilities of the Club. Please be sensible in doing so and stay up to date with the latest Health Department directives. There is a link to the latest State Government Corona Virus Advice at the bottom of this update. In the last few months we have been working extensively on our financial position and we want to assure all members that we have seen improvement from the strategies we have embraced, and will continue to work towards further improvement, and the ability to provide more services and benefits to Club members. We have cash reserves should we need to call upon them. We are working with our manager and staff to mitigate, as far as possible, the effects on the Club of this unprecedented viral pandemic. There is good news amongst the understandable concerns and we will provide a regular newsletter shortly with more generalised information. Rob Sly, Commodore Terry Travers, Treasurer https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au//coronavirus_update_22_march_2

04.01.2022 Toe in the Water Sailing makes a small step back towards normality with a race organised for this Saturday, 27th June. The race will start at the mouth of the river at 12 noon, and head west towards Ulverstone and return. The forecast is for 10-15 knots SW (which should give small seas inshore), and no rain.... Dust off the cobwebs, contact the crew, and go for a sail. Contact Vice Commodore Rob Sly on 0457 815 440 for more details. See more

04.01.2022 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

03.01.2022 Sail Training What a problem to have! From responses to our announcement regarding the commencement of sail training we were expecting about 4-5 attendees last Saturday morning. We had 12! Word is getting around. A nice sailing breeze across the river made for a practical (and at times entertaining) session. We had to hastily reorganise the boats available, but thanks to the volunteer coaches and assistants we managed to get everyone on the water after instruction and briefin...g from Tim Grant. True, we had to use the RIBs to shepherd a few wayward dinghies back to the fold, and one dinghy took on more water than it should, but there's always next week to practice again. We will make changes to the administration to accommodate the keen new sailors. It was heartening to hear the enthusiastic comments from new sailors after the session. Thanks to all who came to sail or assist. If you plan to come and learn, please make known to us what you hope to achieve so we can meet your needs. There are dinghies as well as keel boats where newcomers are welcome. See more

02.01.2022 Easter Raffle Drawn this Thursday. To enter just Like & Share... Gotta be in it to WIN it. Good luck! Remember Easter Bunny is classed as an Essential Traveller.

02.01.2022 Good news about the return to sailing makes the Advocate local sporting page. More to come .... Stay tuned for advice from Rob Sly when the weather is looking suitable. All boats, not just racers, are welcome to come and join in when we head out on the water next. https://www.theadvocate.com.au//back-on-the-water-at-the-/

02.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 Meet the ABC's latest photographer - MYC's very own Terry Hill. For those who missed it, Terry's work was on display during the ABC TV News last Monday night. As the reporters "suddenly" discovered the only interstate yacht race this summer - the Melbourne to Devonport Yacht Race - they realised they had no photographer on the ground. With the winner only 90 minutes from the line, they frantically sought a professional photographer to no avail. We put Terry Hill up to them as... an option and he volunteered to go out at short notice on the Bailey with Tony. The shots he sent back were snapped up - they commented; "we didn't expect that quality" - and they appeared in the media. They asked for any more he had and we sent through a dozen or more. You can see other examples on the ORCV Facebook page, and if you were in the club after the race, the slide show on the wall was Terry's work. (Remember your media start Terry when they snap you up for the America's Cup coverage soon ) If you missed the TV news clip it starts at 25:04 on this link. https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NU2003T311S00 Thanks for your contribution Terry. Great promotion for Devonport and the MYC.

01.01.2022 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