16. 11.
A very successful 2009 Opening Day was held on Sunday 15th November in near perfect conditions for sailing. The sail past featured 12 boats who all hailed the Commodore Rob Ballard with three cheers. Among the guests on the Committee Boat were Cr Barbara Abley, from COGG and Lachie Jackson, and Rod Beasley from Parks Victoria, and Peter Barrow from Geelong Coast Guard. Sailors and guests enjoyed lunch prepared by Chris and Jean Hancock in the Rotunda before hitting the water for the Open Day sternchaser. Barry and Andrew in their new Boomerang Charisma were first away with the remainder of the fleet being started according to individual club handicap. The race was won convincingly by Ken Kugler and Ziggy in their Sonata Free Spirt with Glenn Kewish and Colin in Dream On taking second just beating Terry Fraser in Peccadillo. The Open Day was a great event for the Club and it was great to see 12 boats tied up at the marina. The day was hailed as a great day for the club as we look to build our sailing numbers during the season.
27. 08.
After the Saturday race on the 12th September members are invited to stay on and enjoy a barbeque tea at the Rotunda. Bring your own meat and salads or purchase sausages or hamburgers from the Club. After the meal John Mole will talk about boat trailer set-up and handling, and what you can do to minimise problems with your rig.A night not to be missed. It would be good to see all members along this weekend, not just those racing.
17. 08.
The AGM of GTYC was held last Friday night (14th August 2009) at St Helens kindergarten building.
The meeting was opened at 7:30 and reports were received from the Commodore Jim Bland, Treasurer John Mole, Club Captain Peter Jones and Social/Cruising from Paul Graham.
Election of Office Bearers. The following positions were filled from members present.
Commodore: Rob Ballard
Vice-Commodore: Paul Graham
Rear Commodore: Chris Hancock
Club Captain: Vacant
Secretary: Barry Palich
Treasurer: John Mole
Committee: Gavin Wright, 3 x vacant positions
Rob Ballard adddressed the meeting and thanked the outgoing General Committee members; Jim Bland, Peter Jones, Jake Postuma, Terry Fraser, Jenny Wright and Lachlan Graham. Rob noted that this group contained three former Commodores in Jim, Peter and Jake, representing many years of experience of running the Club.
The Club Constitution calls for four (4) Committee members so there are three positions to be filled from the general membership, plus the vacant Club Captain position. If you would like to assist the Club in any of these capacities please contact the Commodore.
Click here for 2008/2009 Commodore’s Report: 2009-commodores-agm-report
Click here to download the Treasurer’s Report: 2008-9-annual-report-summary
15. 04.
The Sparks and Sons Steamboat Cup will be conducted by GTYC on the 9th May. The Steamboat Cup is for single and double handed boats only, and is a race for those sailors seeking a challenge!
Click the link to download the Notice of Race. nor_steamboat-cup2009
27. 11.
Late entries are still being taken for the Arthur the Great race, to be sailed on Saturday 6th December 2008. This is one of the premier events on the Victorian trailable yacht racing season, so download an entry form today and return it so you can be part of this “Great” event.
Notice of Race, Arthur the Great race, 6th December 2008
