33RD AMERICA’S CUP

BMW Oracle Racing has won the 33rd America’s Cup 2-0 in the “Dead of Gift” duel. The BMW Multi-Hull Yacht is the first to compete in the Americas Cup with a ‘Ridgid Wing Sail’. It’s worth having a look at some of the photos of these incredible Yachts, the Alinghi website has some of the best http://www.alinghi.com/en/

COMING UP @ RYS

5-8^th March Raymond Island camping over the Labour day weekend – which is filling up fast so be sure to book your place asap.
14^th March Schnapper Point Regatta at Mornington. Please advise any of the committee if you wish to be included in the team for this event.
1^st May – Commodore’s Ball. “MayDay!” seemed appropriate for us to revitalize an old tradition of the Commodore’s Ball. Be sure to look out for notices in coming weeks as the details evolve but keep this date free at all cost!

An action packed few weeks culminated in the event most anticipated by the Ranelagh crew: KidSail 2010!

This year we truly believe was the best yet; great sailing weather, albeit challenging on occasion, a mixture of practical and theoretical tuition, beach games and exercises, good food and a fine bunch of ‘Kids’ that entered into the spirit of the week wholeheartedly.

Key KidSail activities included the construction of Thong Boats with surprisingly good sailing dynamics, Tug-o-War, fiercely contested – but a win for the Pirates, Beach Tennis and Volleyball and who can forget the fitness challenge under the command of our resident Ironman, Chris Mallalue!

The competition between teams, (Pirates and King’s Navy) and individual crews added another element to the overall fun, with some fine boat decoration and costumes prevalent on the last day. The program ended with our newly appointed skippers racing around the buoys with a confidence far in excess of their level of newly acquired skills. As usual, we retired to the Deck for a presentation to those individuals whose actions throughout KidSail came to the RYS committee’s attention, although in our eyes all the participants were winners as it was a real delight to see their experiences build into confidence and skill through the week.

Two stand-out achievers to be acknowledged were the winner of this year’s Harvey Gunnerson award for overall ability on and off the water:  Kristian Tipovsky, and notably the ‘Most Improved’ sailor throughout the course: Charlotte Henderson, who impressed us all with her sailing in sometimes tricky wind conditions. Congratulations to the deserving winners of prizes – too many to mention in full.

Well done to all involved – and a big “THANK YOU!” to our volunteers for giving up their holidays to help run the program. Another tremendous effort well executed.

NB: All Ranelagh Club members are welcome to join us on our regular Sunday sail at Ranelagh Beach from 10:00am and enter our afternoon race series so even if you have not sailed before – come and give it a try!

In December we saw one of the best ‘days’ sailing ever at Ranelagh, with the ‘Twilight Sail’ before Christmas. Sailing with a setting sun as the backdrop has got to be one of the most memorable experiences on the water. It was commented upon by many as quite magical and is sure to be repeated before the summer is over.

Earlier in the month we had another excursion away from the Beach – “Wine tasting by Horseback” with the stables at SpringCreek Farm hosted by Terry and Bev Scott. A superb afternoon was had by a number of the team visiting T’Gallant winery and the Local Collection at Noel’s via our trusty steeds. Most notably we were led by Josh on ‘The Shermanator’ and despite the rusty technique, we made the trip without incident to return to a gourmet BBQ in tranquil surroundings. A perfect end to a perfect day and is a highly recommended experience.

Dates to note in the RYS Calendar are:
5-8^th March Raymond Island camping over the Labour day weekend – which is filling up fast so be sure to book your place asap.
14^th March Schnapper Point Regatta at Mornington. Please advise any of the committee if you wish to be included in the team for this event.
1^st May – Commodore’s Ball. “MayDay!” seemed appropriate for us to revitalize an old tradition of the Commodore’s Ball. Be sure to look out for notices in coming weeks as the details evolve but keep this date free at all cost!

“Safe seas and steady Winds!”

Dennis Jackson
Commodore: RYS

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RYS TRAINING PROGRAM – FINAL WEEK
We have had some great weather for the intensive 5 Week RYS training program! With the final training session this Sunday, it will be the first chance for some of our new sailors to fully test out their skippering skills. It has been a fantastic program so far with students separated into 3 groups, Beginners, Adults and Advanced. Hopefully, everyone will finish this Sunday with better understanding of sailing and have made some new friends along the way.

COMING UP @ RYS
Dec 13 – Christmas Picnic from 10am
Dec 20 – Twilight Sail (No Vampires or Wolves involved)
Jan 04-08: The RYS Kids Sail is a great way to start the year 2010 off. We have a completely fully booked program of 36 young sailors ready to have a great time sailing at RYS.

COMING UP FOR SAILING

Dec 14-19: Sail Melbourne and the IASF Sailing World Cup. The ISAF Sailing World Cup, to be hosted at Sandringham Yacht Club, Melbourne, Australia 14-19 December 2009, is a sports entertainment platform centred around world class Olympic sailing and engaging lifestyle events. There are some great presentations for Kids and Adults, for more information please click the link http://www.sailmelbourne.com.au

PHOTOS – TRAINING PROGRAM

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Regards,

Chris Mallalue
Instructor RYS

RYS TRAINING PROGRAM
What a great start to the fully booked out intensive 5 Week RYS training program! The day included plenty of sailing for all training groups, amazing weather, lunch and lots of fun had by everyone involved. We have 3 groups running for this course, Beginner, Adult Beginner and Advanced. Hopefully, everyone took away some fantastic experences from the first day, plenty more to come!!

It takes a lot of people to put a program like this together to be able to handle the 30 course attendants we have at least 16 people volunteering their time every Sunday. I would like to thank everybody who makes these courses happen, you assistance is much appreciated by everyone involved. If you would like to come down and assist in the organisation of the program please send an email to info@rys.com.au

PHOTOS
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RACE 3 RESULTS
Race 3 was canceled due to no wind, with the temperature hitting the high 30+ water sports replaced sailing for the day.

OTHER VICTORIAN SAILING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Club Marine Sail Boat Show at Sandringham Yacht Club
The Show includes  90 marine / boating related exhibits, nautical art show, seafood festival, go sailing opportunities , live entertainment, and kids activities Admission prices Adults $5, children $2 and under 8’s are free of charge.  All Club Marine policyholders and Yachting Australia Silver Cardholders get free entry.
Saturday November 14th – 10am – 5pm
Sunday November 15th – 10am – 5pm
Details at www.sailboatshow.com.au

Victorian Dinghy Championships
Is on this weekend at Mordialloc Sailing Club. For full details click here

Regards,

Chris Mallalue
Instructor RYS

LAST CHANCE FOR SAILING LESSONS
It’s your last chance to sign up for the RYS 5 Week Beginner and Advanced training programme. Its the perfect way to get into sailing for the first time not matter how old or young you are. Alternatively, if you already know the basics our experienced instructors can give you the tips to take your sailing to the next level.

The January “Kids Sail” Programme is now completely sold out, so this is you last chance to get regular professional sailing coaching from the Team at RYS.

HOW TO SIGN UP
Download the application form with the following link. http://www.rys.com.au/downloads/

Fill it out and drop it into Carol at the Ranelagh Club or call her on 03 9787 0265

Ranelagh Club 3 Rosserdale Crescent Mt Eliza 3930

Looking forward to seeing you all down at the beach on Sunday, its going to be great weather. I promise!!

Chris Mallalue
Instructor RYS

RYS “SAIL PAST” REPORT
In blustery condition with 15-20 knot winds gusting to 25, we had 9 yachts who braved the windy morning conditions to  “Sail Past” the RYS safety boat. We had aspirations of a Davey’s Bay or Mornington Sail Past, however it was simply too windy to achieve this safely. All the sailors did remarkably well in the conditions with a number, Lawrence especially, who showed off their boat handling skills in the windy conditions.

NEXT WEEK AT RYS AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Next week is a bye at the RYS with everyone enjoying and hopefully winning on the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Starting on the 8th of November, we have the 1st week of our intensive RYS 5 Week Training Programme. There are still a few places left in the 5 week programme and the Kid’s Sail Programme was almost booked out by Sunday 25th October.

You can still download the registration forms from the downloads section or clicking this link.

RACE REPORT  – SERIES 1 – RACE 2

Coming Soon

RYS “SAIL PAST” DAY – PHOTOS

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RYS “TRY SAILING” DAY REPORT
We had a fantastic turn out and weather for the first “Try Sailing” day of the RYS season, with over 25 new sailors giving sailing a go for the first time. I think a fun time was had by all.

NEXT WEEK AT RYS
Next week are holding the RYS annual “Sail Past” on the 25th of October from 10am. The location we are sailing past is yet to be determined and will depend on wind conditions. This will be followed by Race 2 of Series 1 in the afternoon from 2pm.

RACE REPORT  – SERIES 1 – RACE 1
We managed to fit 2 races in light conditions with the wind almost dying out in the second race. Race one saw Sonya destroy the field, leading from the first leg to hold a strong 3 minute win margin at the end. Race two finished with only 5 yachts after the wind almost completely died out, and with some sailors abandoning the race with water fights and capsize practice. The Lasers held their own with first place held by Richard and second by Patrick. All in all a great start to the sailing season.

Race1
1st: Skipper: Sonya Crew: Pernilla (Pacer) with 00:30:57
2nd: Skipper: Trpo Crew: Kristian (Pacer) with 00:33:40
3rd: Skipper; Richard L (Laser) with 00:34:18

Race 2
1st: Skipper: Richard L (Laser) with 00:25:26
2nd: Skipper: Patrick F (Laser) with 00:28:12
3rd: Skipper: Sonya Crew Jade (Pacer) with 00:30:27

Coming Soon: We will have an table tracking the results and positions in Series 1.

RYS “TRY SAILING” DAY – PHOTOS

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RYS SEASON OPENING DAY REPORT
What a fantastic start to the season with over 12 yachts out sailing and Denis delivered on the weather, 25 degrees and sunny. Unfortunately there was only a little wind for the day apart from a 15 knot gust when the afternoon change came through. Either way it was a great way to get the sailing cobwebs out and we had 15 new sailors turn out to have their first go of sailing.

RYS NEXT WEEK
We have the RYS “Try Sailing Day” next week starting at 10am on the 18th of October. Come down to try you hand, no experence necessary! We also have the first race of the season starting at 2pm, this is for the more experienced skippers!

GO KART NIGHT
Reminder, we have the upcoming Go Kart night, there are still a few places available. It’s all lights green on the 17th of October, please click the following link for more information. Go-Kart Night

RYS SEASON OPENING DAY PHOTO’S
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RYS SEASON OPENING DAY
Bring out your buckets and spades! This Sunday is the first day of sailing for the 2009/10 season, sailing starts at 10:00 am and is much anticipated by all the RYS team. Bring your sun screen, Denis Jackson our Commodore has been working hard and has booked in sunshine for the first day of the season!

TRAINING REGISTRATION FORMS
RYS Sailing training programmers are now open for enrollment. Be quick as the number of places are strictly limited and places will be provided on a first come first serve basis until full. Forms can be downloaded from the links below or the “Downloads” section of the RYS Website.
5 Week Course Beginner 2009
5 Week Course Advanced 2009
Kids Sail 2010

RANELAGH WORKING BEE
The Ranelagh Club is holding a WORKING BEE this Saturday starting at 9.00 am, there will be a free BBQ and Drinks provided. There will be a number of the RYS team involved.

TO DO LIST:

• Clean up, weed and replant gardens near entry and around clubhouse
• Touch-up paint tennis cabana
• Construct sleeper walls for gravel and mulch storage bins
• Fill pot holes
• Paint beach box no 72
• Fix the lock to the Northern most beach box
• Re-install the reef markers (Red and Green)
• Test launching ramp

Volunteers please contact Geoff Fletcher on operations@ranelagh.com.au or Carol on 9787 0265

See you all this weekend sunny and 22 its going to be a great start to the season!

Chris Mallalue
Instructor RYS

As an RYS social event we have booked a Go-Karting night at the Le Mans Circuit in Dandenong.

Date: 17th October 2009
Time: Arrival by 17:45pm – on circuit start 18:20pm

Location:
Le Mans Grand Prix
11-55 Waterview Close
Dandenong South
Melbourne
Victoria
Booked under: Ranelagh (DJackson)

Cost:
The Package costs are $75 /person for the following:
10 Lap Qualifying session
15 Lap Race
15 Lap final race
Trophy Presentation for 1st 2nd and 3rd places
A max number of 22 are able to race together and the Karts are the Schumacher 80km/hr type to race on the Lakeside course. The duration is approx an hour +half.

Racing is permitted for 16yrs + only , however dependent upon the numbers of under 16′s we may have an opportunity to get the younger ones on the course 10-15yrs. ($55/30mins)
Enclosed footwear and, as it will be evening, either long sleeve jacket (or waterproof as it is outside!) must be worn. Helmets will be supplied.

To Secure Your Kart:
So that I know approx numbers can you please e-mail me your confirmation if you wish to attend and I will try to accommodate as many as possible on a first come first served basis. I would like to complete the full racing complement of 22 if possible. Confirm to Dennis Jackson with an email to dpljackson@hotmail.com

Even if you do not wish to take part – try to come along to cheer on ‘the team’!

Dennis Jackson

Commodore RYS