Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) in St Kilda, Victoria | Sports & recreation venue

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS)

Locality: St Kilda, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9534 0227

Address: Pier Road 3182 St Kilda, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.rmys.com.au/

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11.05.2022 Witnessing dolphins next to the vessel is one of the most beautiful nature experiences while sailing. Thanks to RMYS member Kellena Taylor for sharing this moment en route from Wilson’s Prom to Melbourne #sailing #yachtlife #royalmelbourneyachtsquadron

06.05.2022 We're pleased to provide the youth of today with a fun and safe introduction to sailing and other water activities via the Out There Sailing (OTS) program. Courses for teens are now available February 5th, 12th and 19th. This course is all about having fun and getting a taste for on water activities with experienced instructors. To book visit www.revolutionise.com.au/rmys/events/&cat=4644/ or call RMYS on 03 9534 0227.

04.05.2022 Learn to sail Keelboats with our friendly instructors! Our sail training courses are open to all experience levels. To enquire visit https://www.rmys.com.au/keelboat-learn-to-sail/ or call RMYS on 03 9534 0227. ... Hurry, limited places available.

24.04.2022 Join our vibrant and social sailing community in the heart of St Kilda as Boating Administrator. The Boating Administrator will be involved with yacht racing, training academy, recreational boating and junior sailing. We’d love to hear from you. Please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected] or apply via SEEK https://www.seek.com.au/job/55334684?type=standard

12.04.2022 Learn how to sail this weekend. 2-day course with last-minute spot Sunday 9th and 16th January. No experience needed BOOK NOW or call https://www.revolutionise.com.au///116937/&cat=4783&f=list

28.03.2022 Learn to sail this weekend.

24.01.2022 Club Members, This evening Colin will be hosting an online BINGO night again. You will get 3 games each this week that will be run one after the other. The winner of each game will get a $30 credit added to their RMYS account. For full details on how to register visit rmys.com.au news section for the article

22.01.2022 Resumption of racing Racing will resume at RMYS. There are no restrictions on board although there are ashore. Mid Week Mariners will be run 22 July. For more information visit https://www.rmys.com.au/resumption-of-racing/

21.01.2022 News from ORCV Online Course Weather for Sailors provides you with the meteorological knowledge needed to safely enjoy your time on the water. Structured with 3 online modules; The Fundamentals, Coastal Sailing and Advanced Weather is led by our highly qualified ORCV members Robin Hewitt and Andrew Roberts both expert meteorologists and ocean sailors and contain a mixture of lectures and practical exercises. These courses provide a solid foundation in marine weather, with the... opportunity to discuss more advanced topics with our expert as the course progresses. Weather for Sailors course is designed to inform all types and levels of sailors, racers and cruising sailors alike, how to observe weather conditions and how to find the right forecasting advice from the vast array of modern resources available. Booking are open now https://www.orcv.org.au/training/weather-courses

21.01.2022 Dear RMYS Members, A quick reminder that Colin will be running a Zoom BINGO session again this Friday. If you wish to be involved you will need to be sent your BINGO cards, and this can be done via email. ... Register today Numbers are limited so it's first in https://www.rmys.com.au/meet-the-member-members-draw-bingo/

21.01.2022 Details for Day 1 of the Australia Day Nauti Weekend: Meet in the Middle Buoy O Buoy

20.01.2022 Club Members, Meet the Member will take place online this evening Friday, 17th July at 5.45pm This week Colin will be interviewing Tony Hoppe, a long serving member with plenty of sailing behind him. Kick back and discover how Tony got into sailing and enjoy some of his tales at sea.... Join Zoom Meeting : Enter from 5.30pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89352316785 Members draw | $80 Please note that we do record all Zoom meetings so we can post them on our website, if you do not wish to be recorded just turn off you camera #rmys

20.01.2022 Club Members, Meet the Member will take place again this Friday, 5th June at 5.45. This week I will be interviewing Monica Jones, our club captain and a lady of many talents and years of sailing. Discover more about Monica and her achievements. Join Zoom Meeting... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87340747358 If you dont want to join the meeting but would like to see it, we will be live streaming it on the RMYS Facebook Forum page from 5.30pm. So grab a drink and a few bar snacks and join in and catch up with your friends. Members draw will happen after interview | $170. Please note that we do record all Zoom meetings so we can post them on our website, if you do not wish to be recorded just turn off you camera

19.01.2022 Club Members, Meet the Member will take place again this evening Friday, 3rd July at 5.45pm. This week Colin will interview George Fisscher, co-owner of Boambillee and long time club member. Join us and discover more about him and the boat which has a great history. ... https://www.rmys.com.au/meet-the-members/

19.01.2022 Dear Members, This week Colins Meet the Member chat will be replaced with an open zoom chat from 5.30pm to 7pm. Members are welcome to join the session and chat freely with one another over 1.5hr window. The Member Services Committee will run a mini Trivia session for half an hour in between for a bit of fun.... Date: Friday 4th September Time: 5.30pm - 7pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89870778717 For full details visit https://www.rmys.com.au/meet-the-member-members-online-cat/

19.01.2022 Tonight! Friday 21st August | 5.30pm onwards Dear Members, We have an exciting line up this evening with Colin and Anthony both hosting chat events on the zoom platform with fellow members.... To start with there will be Colins Meet the GC Member chat (commencing at 5.30pm), followed by Anthonys Parma, Pot & Chat (commencing at 6pm). Zoom meeting link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87111315425 Please note that we may record all Zoom meetings so we can post them on our website, if you do not wish to be recorded just turn off you camera Meet the GC Members Chat https://www.rmys.com.au/meet-the-member-pot-parma-chat-21s/ Parma, Pot & Chat https://www.rmys.com.au/parma-pot-chat-part-1-story-of-jes/ See you all soon!

19.01.2022 Due to the current calendar and the upcoming Nauti Weekend we have decided to postpone the Progressive Dinner that was planned for Saturday 16th. A new date will be announced soon and the calendar will be updated. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office on (03) 9534 0227.

18.01.2022 Some more photos from RMSTAs Learn to Sail Keelboat course over the weekend Follow Royal Melbourne Sail Training Academy on facebook today

18.01.2022 Dear members, This week will be part 2 of meet the General Committee. This evening Colin will chat with Robert Galbally , Jim Oosterweghal , John Taylor , Robert Ellis, Jeff Whiteside, David Hodge, Mark Grinter, Monica Jones and Greg Marino... So join us from 5.30 as Colin will chat with each of them so we can discover more about the person behind the name. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84549644810 Members draw | $110 Please note that we may record all Zoom meetings so we can post them on our website, if you do not wish to be recorded just turn off you camera

17.01.2022 2020 LIPTON CUP REGATTA CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Lipton Cup Regatta, which was scheduled for November 14-15, as the club monitors the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Press Release https://myguestlist.com/mgl/view_online.php

16.01.2022 Last chance to get you sailing pictures in. Next week we will be voting on the overall winner of our competition so if you want to be in for a chance to to win a bottle of bubbles then get your entry in now. https://www.rmys.com.au/sailing-photo-competition/

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our very own Aurelie Chabrol for receiving honourable mentioning from the Judging panel of the 2020 Victorian Sailing awards for Victorian Female sailor of the year. Well done on a great season and some fantastic notable results. & thank you to RMYS Ryan Marshall for sharing the news... https://www.facebook.com/AustSailVIC/posts/3363410917074512

15.01.2022 See details of all events taking place during the Australia Day Nauti Weekend. Event Schedule: https://www.rmys.com.au//event-listing-for-Nauti-w-e-002-1

14.01.2022 News from Australian Sailing

14.01.2022 Only 10 days left to get your pictures in. Have had some great entries so far but keep them coming. An on line member vote for overall best picture will be held from the 24th - 26th June. https://www.rmys.com.au/sailing-photo-competition/

11.01.2022 Club Members, Meet the Member will take place again tonight Friday, 26th June at 5.45om online. This week Colin will be interviewing Murray McCutcheon. ... Murray is often seen around the club and on the water so lets find out more about him and his sailing. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85150461046 If you dont want to join the meeting but would like to see it, we will be live streaming it on the RMYS Facebook Forum page from 5.30pm. So grab a drink and a few bar snacks, join in and catch up with your friends. Members draw will happen after interview | $260. Please note that we do record all Zoom meetings so we can post them on our website, if you do not wish to be recorded just turn off you camera

11.01.2022 Dear Members, This evening the Mark Davies, from the Member Services Committee will be hosting an online Trivia Night. Round up fellow members of your household to jump online with you too! The more the merrier... Check your inbox for Zoom details!

11.01.2022 Club Members, Colins Meet the Member chat will be replaced with Parma, Pot and Chat this Friday night hosted by member Anthony Callanan. Join Ron Parker and Ruth Eaton for a chat and slide show on their 2019 cruise to Hobart To the Australian Wooden Boat Festival and return via Flinders and Deal islands on Jessabbe. They hope to return to Hobart with other boats for the 2021 Festival in February and will chat about getting ready for a trip like this.... Visit https://www.rmys.com.au/parma-pot-chat-this-friday-10-july/ for Zoom meeting details. A reminder will be sent via direct mail to all members this Friday

11.01.2022 Club Members, Tonight we have David Hodge, RMYSs representative on the St Kilda Pier Stakeholder Reference Group will introduce a brief presentation by Parks Victoria from Project Officer Nick Jansen and Jo Richards, Regional Director Melbourne Marine and Maritime. The presentation will give members an update on the project so far and its key milestones and allow Members the opportunity to ask any questions they may have about the project. There will be a Q&A after the presentation. Zoom link and passcode details will be sent to all active members by direct email from Colin today.

10.01.2022 Dear Members, Tonight we have Colin talking to Patrick Walby from the RMYS Junior Squad. Join them along with fellow members to find out more about the Patrick and what the juniors are up to. Date: Friday 11th September... Time: 5.30pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597470810 Members Draw : $170

10.01.2022 Sail Training starts @ RMYS Sat 4th July. Independence Day!

09.01.2022 Keelboat sailing course at RMYS on Sunday 5th July. Ben, Ricardo, Michael and William with Leigh Brennan-Smith #sailinginmelbourne #stkildaadventures #melbourneoutdoors #RMYS

09.01.2022 Dear Members, Meet the Member will take place as usual again this evening, Friday 7th August from 5.30pm This week Colin will be interviewing Ross Flood. Long serving member, boat owner and volunteer. Find out what got him into sailing and hear some of his tales at sea.... Grab a drink and say a quick hello with Colin & fellow members before the chat officially commences 5.45pm https://www.rmys.com.au/meet-the-member-members-draw-7th-a/

07.01.2022 Last few weeks to get you sailing photos into me. Overall winner will be voted on via ebreeze 24th June https://www.rmys.com.au/sailing-photo-competition/

06.01.2022 Do you know someone who has always wanted to try sailing? Or is that someone you? Dip your toes in the water and jump on board by registering for one of our upcoming Keelboat Start Crewing Courses. A great way to meet new people, get involved in local racing and change your life. ... Keelboat Sail Training Courses recommence July 4th | Register Now https://www.rmys.com.au/sail-training-courses-recommence-j/

04.01.2022 Club Members, Meet the Member chat on Zoom will take place as usual this Friday, 31st July from 5.30pm, but tonight will be different. To change things up Colin is running an online Bingo game. It will be a bit of fun and there is $50 up for grabs.... https://www.rmys.com.au/meet-the-member-members-draw-bingo/

04.01.2022 Team RMYS competes in Newport-to-Bermuda race On June 19th nine intrepid RMYS members schlepped their virtual boats to the starting line of the 635-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race run virtually this year by Sail Online (SOL). First run in 1906 it is one of the oldest regularly scheduled ocean races and one of the three great classics along with the Fastnet and Sydney-to-Hobart. All nine RMYS competitors have written race reports. https://www.rmys.com.au/team-rmys-competes-in-newport-to-b/

03.01.2022 Dont forget PPC online tonight with Anthony Callanan & Rick Matthews https://www.rmys.com.au/parma-pot-chat-this-friday-19th-ju/

02.01.2022 Keelboat Sail Training Courses recommence July 4th | Register Now Exciting announcement from Chief Training Instructor, Leigh Brennan-Smith with news his sail training courses due to recommence on Saturday 4th July, 2020. Royal Melbourne Sail Training Academy advises that adult keelboat sail training will recommence from Saturday 4th July 2020 for a maximum of four persons plus the instructor with social distancing and other health restrictions in place. Covid 19 health prot...ocols will apply as per Victorian Government health requirements and Australian Sailing guidelines for Club and Discover Sailing Centres, such as the Royal Melbourne Sail Training Academy. Learn to sail Keelboat courses (Start Crewing and Start Helming) are a great start to sailing and ideal for those who are starting out or may also be keen to develop or improve their sailing skills. Courses involve a syllabus and set number of hours, and are run by Yachting Australia Qualified Instructors at accredited Discover Sailing Centres. For more course information and booking forms go to www.rmys.com.au/keelboat-learn-to-sail/ Gift vouchers also available

02.01.2022 JOIN OUR ON LINE CHAT AND RACE SUNDAY 7TH JUNE FROM 4PM This years planned 30th anniversary of the Australian Womens Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) may have been postponed until 2021 but that wont stop us catching up for a Zoom chat at 4pm AEST on Sunday June 7th to celebrate the 29.5th AWKR. Kristen (AWKR Chair) and special guest will be hosting the event. Details of the meeting will be made available on both the AWKR web site and the AWKR Facebook page closer to the event. The ...event will also be live-streamed on Facebook for those who just want to watch. We cant race physically so Sail Online (SOL) is kindly hosting what would normally be our longer race during the AWKR. Race starts at 5pm AEST and you wont need to be a computer gamer for this one and it wont cost you a cent because SOL is free. We will be sailing a brand new First27 which would be a very nice boat for the AWKR in real life. SOL uses real winds that change throughout the race as the winds change on the bay. If you get it right you could get around the course with just a couple of tacks and one or two gybes. We need more female navigators so set up your free account at Sail Online.

02.01.2022 Dear Members, You're invited to join 'Meet the ORCV Commodore, Grant Dunoon’ online chat tomorrow evening which will be hosted by RMYS Member Services Committee. Check your inbox for Zoom link & full details ... #orcv #royalmelbourneyachtsquadron #sailing #onlinechats See more

01.01.2022 What's On this month - RMYS Members My Rewards Program Dear Members of RMYS, It’s a great opportunity to enjoy sensational offers from thousands of your favourite local businesses plus receive exclusive access to services and products throughout Australia. This month there are some great discounts and offers available to members, especially through The Good Guys team.... To start exploring your rewards simply login https://rmys.myrewards.com.au If you haven't registered for the program and require assistance feel free to contact the office 03 9534 0227 https://www.rmys.com.au/whats-on-in-the-rmys-my-rewards-pr/

01.01.2022 Planning to join us for Nauti Weekend but not yet registered? Submit your registration for the NAUTI Weekend by end of day tomorrow to ensure you're in the draw for the Jimmy Rum Prize Pack!!!! Visit: bit.ly/RegisteringNauti