Mount Martha Yacht Club in Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Mount Martha Yacht Club

Locality: Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia

Address: 135 Esplanade 3934 Mount Martha, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mmyc.org.au

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24.01.2022 A light breeze came in just in time for a twilight sail tonight. Racing 6pm every Wednesday.

24.01.2022 Combining racing with ocean research. #aracewemustwin

23.01.2022 Good morning Mount Martha ~ webcam view

22.01.2022 We’ve received word that the beach works have been put on hold indefinitely. Let’s just say we’re not exactly sad to say see ya to these guys so we can get back to enjoying our beach without the traffic.

22.01.2022 There is a current Gale Warning in place for Port Phillip. As per our Sailing Instructions 17.1, there will be no racing today. Please ensure your craft are securely tied down. Have a great afternoon.... http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/marinewind.shtml

21.01.2022 look at all our Mount Martha ladies We can’t wait to be back out sailing again soon!

20.01.2022 Help support Sport Philip Marine who have supported our club if you have any boat work and time spare during this lock down.

20.01.2022 Outta lockdown and on the water. What a ripper first day out on the water together for our Mount Martha sailors! 33 boats on the water, 8 lasers, 8 Aeros, 11 sabres, 2 paper tigers, and a wind rush, an F16, a moth and an opti. We are back!! With Victorian Laser Association, RS Aero Australia, Sabre Sailing Association of Victoria, Australian Paper Tiger Catamaran Association, F16 Association of Australia

20.01.2022 Off and racing! Well, not quite. But you could be. If you are a budding sailor, MMYC's Discover Sailing - Start Starting program for Juniors and Adults & Youth is open for bookings. But places are limited. So don't miss the boat. Sailing is a fun, safe, accessible and affordable sport that welcomes participation from people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities. There are many different ways to get started in sailing and a range of opportunities for you to continue saili...ng at our family-friendly club as you develop your skills, experience and confidence. Mount Martha Yacht Club is an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, and we offer accredited courses delivered by qualified instructors. You can register for a course with no prior sailing experience, https://www.mmyc.org.au/learn-to-sail/

19.01.2022 Who’d be fine on a boat in a swell but feels sick watching this? Those camera angles... but what a view!!

17.01.2022 We CAN do five of the six!

16.01.2022 IT IS COMPETITION TIME! $100 voucher to be won! We are running a Stop Motion video competition for under 18’s! There is a $100 voucher for The Boatshed to be... won! See here for more details: https://www.theboatshed.net.au//lockdown-video-competition/ Video above can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/i1hEgYbLUSY We look forward to seeing your videos!

16.01.2022 Hey crew, there’s been quiet a bit of lightening further down the bay and conditions look a bit unpredictable for a relaxing twilight sail. If you check the webcam you’ll see there’s no sailing tonight. See you all for a glamorous Sunday

15.01.2022 Mount Martha Yacht Club is proud to support the #BYO Cup campaign by Waste Wise Mornington Peninsula #wastewisemorningtonpeninsula #byocup #contactlesscoffee https://fb.watch/1VG1KIRkUM/

14.01.2022 Here’s a photo of Mount Martha from this weeks club newsletter, the Wednesday Weekly. Taken from the cliff top looking towards Safety Beach, it’s a reminder to stay active during lockdown. What are you doing to keep healthy (mentally and physically)? Are you making the most of the 1hr allowed exercise outside of your property? Share your exercise routine or walk photos in the comments!

14.01.2022 Oh yeah, racing is back! Check your club email for all the details. #happydance

13.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. #NAIDOC2020

13.01.2022 Gale warning = no racing

13.01.2022 Got some spare time? Improving your weather knowledge will give you an advantage when out sailing. The BOM has lots of great resources to help you understand weather patterns and forecasts. Did you know wave buoy data is used when issuing marine warnings?

11.01.2022 Great work Mornington Yacht Club! The kids will love to be there on the 13 & 14 March.

10.01.2022 SheSails is back again! Mount Martha Yacht Club offers social, on water activities and loads of other opportunities for women of all ages to improve their skills, meet other women and have fun at the club in a supportive and welcoming environment. Coming up we have some online workshops and a Girls Night In fundraiser for the Cancer Council. Check the SheSails page on the MMYC website for details - https://www.mmyc.org.au/shesails/

10.01.2022 We may not be out on the water, but we haven’t forgotten that we sailing. Who’s dreaming of their first sail post lockdown?

09.01.2022 Monday feels when you’re back at work or school and you’re hanging for the weekend so you can sail again with your mates. Wednesday twilight racing at 6pm & Sunday club racing at 2pm at Mount Martha.

08.01.2022 The sun rising over the club on the first day of stage 4 lockdown. Please look after yourselves, check in with friends and family and reach out whenever you need to.

06.01.2022 From the weekly newsletter This weeks photo shows the south beach with Mount Martha house in the background. Remember although we cannot sail or paddle we need to stay active - we are over halfway through the 6 week period, so please stay positive!

06.01.2022 #humpday - it’s gotta be the second best day of the week Racing 6pm Wednesdays and 2 pm Sundays. Visitors welcome

06.01.2022 "UP!!! Keep Up!!!" Understand Luffing Before The Start Just because we're not currently racing doesn't mean we can't be thinking about racing. Get a jump on the upcoming season and brush up on your starting rules. https://www.uksailmakers.com/news/racing-rules-of-sailing

05.01.2022 One month until spring - that means finalize any winter maintenance.

05.01.2022 CLUB CONFERENCES 2020 Tune in tomorrow to hear from the Australian Sailing Regional Managers, who will deliver separate local updates for each state ... Thursday 27 August 6PM (local time) Live and recorded Start thinking about your questions now, ready for a Q and A segment at the end of the presentation Please register to receive the webinar link here https://www.sailing.org.au/community/club-conferences/ #SailingClubs #conference

05.01.2022 Now that’s one way to isolate! But then solo sailors are a pretty extreme bunch (when they’re sailing solo together ). Five will qualify for the Vendée Globe in November.

04.01.2022 Keep an eye out for these guys and report any sightings.

04.01.2022 What's your favourite knot?! Our SheSails program is running an online workshop tomorrow, Saturday 3 October, between 4-5pm. What Knot is What? will run through the essential knots for the beginner or seasoned sailor. There are still a couple of spots left if you would like to register on our website. The MMYC SheSails Program offers social, on-water activities and loads of other opportunities for women of all ages to improve their skills, meet other women and have fun at the club in a supportive and welcoming environment. #SheSails #mmyc

02.01.2022 Get your Aero nationals entry in now. We’ve all missed out on plenty of sailing as well as going on holidays over the past twelve months. Why not combine the two? Hitch your trailer and book a trip to the beautiful Largs Bay Sailing Club.

02.01.2022 MMYC and other organisations are partnering up with the Dolphin Research Institute via their ' i see, i care' Communities initiative in 2020-2021 season and beyond. Program details: https://www.dolphinresearch.org.au/isiccabout/ MMYC have a unique advantage due to location and our member on water interaction with the local dolphin population.... You can easily contribute to the protection of these dolphins by submitting data ... simply record your sightings into the Report Sighting section of DRI web page! Watch this space for more details and events as the club moves our of COVID lockdown #dri #dolphinresearchinstitute #dolphinportphillipbay #mmyc #iseeicarecommunituesprogram

01.01.2022 Let’s keep our beaches and waterways clean.

01.01.2022 We know it’s perfect Sabre sailing conditions* , but while we temporarily pause all club activities take this opportunity to get out for a walk in the fresh air or get your lawns mowed so you’re ready to get back out sailing. * The Sabre states scheduled for this weekend at McCrae YC have been postponed until the March long weekend.

01.01.2022 We’re loving all the iso projects and garage finds members are sharing in the newsletter!We’re loving all the iso projects and garage finds members are sharing in the newsletter!

01.01.2022 CLUB CONFERENCES 2020 How can your Club become more inclusive and welcoming? Dr Bridie O'Donnell, Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recrea...tion (VIC) will present on this all-important topic Bridie is an inspiration and has achieved a great deal in her successful cycling and medical careers. We are fortunate to hear Bridie speak as part of the 2020 Australian Sailing Club Conference Thursday 9 July 6PM (AEST) Q and A time included If you can't make it for the live webinar, this session will be recorded and available later Please view all information and register here https://www.sailing.org.au/community/club-conferences/

01.01.2022 This is what dreams are made of!