tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88726404605667941752024-03-14T16:02:42.524+11:00MYCV - Multihull Yacht Club of VictoriaThe Multihull Yacht Club of Victoria is Australia’s oldest and most active multihull cruising and racing club - home of the Southern Oceans Multihull Regatta - the most challenging multihull regatta in the southern hemisphere! So take the time to find out more about what we do, and who we are. Come cruise and race with us, and you might discover a whole new world just over the horizon!Rob e-marineworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04754116551437707757noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-83624875485416375502018-09-09T19:20:00.001+10:002018-09-09T19:20:23.875+10:00Multihull Yacht Club of Victoria Annual General Meeting 2018Hi all,<br />
The Multihull Yacht Club of Victoria Annual General Meeting is to be held on Thursday the 13h of September (this Thursday) 7:30pm at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron at Pier Rd, St Kilda. Bar open and bar snacks available.Owen Corley McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195509504407472421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-76495367009272843162016-09-08T14:21:00.001+10:002016-09-08T14:21:54.665+10:00MYCV Annual General meeting tonight at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Hope to see as many of you as possible at
Thursday’s AGM and talk. Dinner will be available in the Olympic Bar at
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<i>The AGM itself will be short as usual but there will be some interesting new info on the formation of a national multihull body.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>The we’ll go straight into Peter Wellby’s talk on weather models, how they work and their uncertainties - should be a cracker!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Cheers, Charles Meredith (Commodore)</i></div>
Owen Corley McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195509504407472421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-31651664339534454672016-08-23T20:26:00.003+10:002016-08-23T20:26:54.356+10:00Peccadillo delivery Due to unexpected circumstances Peccadillo is now looking again for delivery crew from Hamilton Island to Melbourne starting 19 September. Please, please contact Charles Meredith on 0419280322 or cmeredith99@outlook.com if interested. Can do pick up/drop offs en route. Cheers CharlesPeccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-21422990416563980952016-03-07T20:49:00.000+11:002016-03-07T20:49:21.773+11:00Sandringham Yacht Club to run a multihull division for fixed mark pursuit racing on Thursday evenings<div>
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Sandringham YC to run a multihull division for their fixed mark pursuit
racing on Thursday evenings (daylight savings period only) and Sunday
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<i>Great work guys!</i><br />
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<i>They are keen to encourage any Port Phillip based multis to
participate. In our discussions, Bruce and I felt that we need to
recognise that it make take a little while to get a fleet going and that
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racing on both days will be asking too much. To this end, I'd encourage
potential participants to contact me (chasm200@bigpond.com; 0419 280
322) to discuss how we might make this work (fortnightly/monthly races?
aim for a few specific dates? open to suggestions).</i></span><br />
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Owen Corley McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195509504407472421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-31328871158252729162015-11-30T14:09:00.000+11:002015-11-30T14:09:00.884+11:00Final reminder - last day for early bird registration for Geelong Festival of Sails A quick reminder that today is the last day for early bird registration for Geelong Festival of Sails. Cheers, CharlesPeccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-50573527517216442452015-11-19T17:52:00.002+11:002015-11-19T17:52:36.003+11:00Festival of Sails early bird entry - multihullsYour Committee has decided will be no pre-Festival of Sails (FOS) multihull regatta this year as there will be quite a few boats focussing on the King of the Gulf regatta in SA. There will however still be the multihull division in the FOS itself over the Australia Day weekend and we are hoping to see a good fleet for that this year.<br />
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From the FOS website http://festivalofsails.com.au/ -<br />
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ONLY 12 DAYS LEFT TO WIN YOUR WAY TO NEW YORK CITY!<br />
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Early bird entry in to the 2016 Festival of Sails closes November 30th - which means if you haven't already entered, you only have 12 days left to get your entry in to be in the draw for some fantastic prizes.<br />
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ALL entries received by November 30th will go in the draw to win a trip for two to NEW YORK CITY.<br />
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As well as the Big Apple prize, all interstate entries will go in the draw to win a Bausele watch - the official timepiece of the Festival of Sails.<br />
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Don't miss the boat by not registering your entry by November 30th!Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-86191666648693822822015-11-15T21:40:00.002+11:002015-11-15T21:40:29.138+11:00The APC King of the Gulf Regatta is coming in FebruaryThe South Australians have been busy organising the second APC King of the Gulf Regatta, starting 19 February. Looks like there is already a contingent of MYCV boats going! Check it out at the Multihull Yacht Association of South Australia (MYASA) website or their Facebook page.Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-36019361600895998842015-09-17T13:27:00.001+10:002015-09-17T13:27:15.284+10:00AGM VENUE CHANGE!The MYCV AGM will still be at 7.00 pm Thursday 24th September (next week), but will now be downstairs at Hastings Yacht Club. Our meeting will be brief and then those that wish to can then join the talk by Bruce Taylor on <i>Ocean Sailing and Safety at Sea</i> upstairs at the Club. It is a club fundraiser but MYCV members at invited at the HYC member's rate - $25/head gets you the talk, supper and the bar will be open. HYC has been a long time supporter of the MYCV and SOMR so this is a great chance to give back!<br />
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Bruce Taylor is a great speaker; his knowledge of ocean sailing and racing is unsurpassed. He has competed in 34 Sydney to Hobart races, with two second placed, and a third.<br />
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Note: The talk by Dean van Teylingen on running rigging will be rescheduled to a later datePeccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-91650342989069212015-09-06T22:29:00.000+10:002015-09-06T22:29:15.023+10:00APC Logistics 2015 Lock Crowther Multihull Regatta<div align="left" dir="ltr">
<span class="468414603-28082015"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Entries for the 2015 event 2-4 October, are now
open. Please click here </span><a href="http://www.royalmotor.com.au/multihulls/Crowther.html"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.royalmotor.com.au/multihulls/Crowther.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> for full details and links to the Notice of Race, Entry Form and
Regatta shirt ordering details.</span></span></div>
Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-72119359305344854052015-09-04T15:50:00.000+10:002015-09-04T15:50:41.545+10:00Our AGM will be on Thursday 24th SeptemberThe MYCV Annual General Meeting will be held at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, St Kilda, at 7.30 pm on Thursday 24th September. If you wish to nominate for the Committee or to place an item on the Agenda, please contact me (chasm200@bigpond.com). We expect the proceedings to be brief this year as there are no constitutional changes or other major issues to be dealt with.<br />
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The AGM will be followed by a talk and Q&A session with Dean van Teylingen of Ropeable Pty Ltd. Dean is an expert on running rigging, including all the new fibres, what cover to use for best performance and what gives the best bang for buck for different needs, from cruisers to high performance boats. More details to follow.<br />
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Dinner will be available prior to the meeting at RMYS.<br />
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Hope to see as many of you there as possible.<br />
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Charles Meredith (Commodore)Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-1107755640797874342015-08-26T09:37:00.001+10:002015-08-26T09:37:09.577+10:00Rob Haylock has passed awayThe Club has been informed that Rob Haylock (past member; <i>Blithe Spirit </i> and <i>Rainbow Express</i>) has passed away recently. There will be a wake for Rob at Port Melbourne Yacht Club this Thursday 27th, 4-7 pm to remember and celebrate his life. The family would like to invite all who knew Rob to attend.<br />
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MYCV extends our condolences to Rob's family and friends.Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-10611223905149727812015-08-10T16:49:00.000+10:002015-08-10T16:49:18.855+10:00MYCV news updateHi all<br />
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This blog is pretty quiet now, with most activity on our through Facebook page - Facebook is the best way to keep informed about MYCV activities now. In fact, we plan to develop a new website for the Club and then this blog will eventually cease.<br />
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Its been a pretty quiet winter for the Club but we are starting to gear up for Spring! The AGM will be held in September (you be emailed to date and location soon) and we will have an excellent speaker for the night, Dean van Teylingen from Ropeable P/L, who is an expert on running rigging.<br />
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SOMR will be on as usual over Cup weekend, back at Hastings, so hope to see you all there!<br />
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Finally, www.boatson.tv is a great site for sailing videos and news - have a look at the special they did recently on multihulls: <a href="https://youtu.be/1epxR2NLtLw">https://youtu.be/1epxR2NLtLw</a><br />
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Cheers, Charles Meredith (Commodore)Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-6804432248827227742014-12-21T22:16:00.001+11:002014-12-21T22:16:48.660+11:00Entries for the 2015 Multihull Nationals at Geelong close 2 JanuaryGet your entries in the the 2015 Multihull National Titles at Geelong (17-23 January 2015). Entries close 2 January, but late entries (and an extra fee!) will be accepted up to 9 January. Enter here: http://festivalofsails.com.au/enter-online-update-your-entryPeccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-49562814521721879692014-12-12T00:24:00.000+11:002014-12-12T00:24:09.731+11:00Peccadillo looking for crew - Melbourne to Devonport race, 27 DecemberPeccadillo is doing the ORCV Melbourne to Devonport race. We will be the only multi but the ORCV was keen to have a multi start to encourage others to participate in the future. We need a couple more crew - contact me asap if you are interested. Start is 27th December. Cheers, Charles Meredith 0419 280 322Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-37666777926734922912014-09-12T15:57:00.003+10:002014-09-12T15:57:49.645+10:00Pre-AGM diningDinner is available at RBYC before the AGM (7.30 start). Booking is advised :)Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-12134819306751466912014-09-10T10:17:00.001+10:002014-09-10T10:17:52.513+10:00Lock Crowther Regatta - Broken Bay, NSW. Notice of Race<div>
<span class="009311911-25082014"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Notice of Race and
Entry form is now available on the website. In addition to the traditional
racing and cruising divisions, this year we are also inviting participation from
off the beach multis. And entries received by Friday 12 September will receive
their regatta polo shirts embroidered with their boat name at no additional
charge. So please keep the long weekend 3, 4, 5 October free for the most fun,
friendly regatta south of the equator - or maybe anywhere for that matter!
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<span class="009311911-25082014"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are again privileged
to have major support from Tony Considine's APC Logistics, from Multihull
Central and many other associates and supporters, guaranteeing an exciting prize
pool and other delights. Our Saturday fun theme dinner this year will be come
dressed as your favourite "jukebox idol" from any era or genre you fancy to
reflect that we will dancing the night away to the whole 8000 tunes on the
jukebox. And I've been told not to mention this, so I'll whisper it
instead.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> For those brave or tipsy enough, you can entertain the
rest of us with your best karaoke performance!</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="009311911-25082014"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pass the word on. We hope
to see you there. Further details, NOR and Entry Form here <a href="http://www.royalmotor.com.au/multihulls/Crowther.html">http://www.royalmotor.com.au/multihulls/Crowther.html</a></span></span></div>
Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-8750185252320214872014-09-09T23:44:00.001+10:002014-09-09T23:44:25.979+10:00AGM REMINDERDon't miss Ben Kelly's talk on his experience on the record-breaking trans-Tasman trip on Sean Langman's ORMA 60 tri at the MYCV's AGM, 7.30 pm on Friday 19th September at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.<br />
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Ben Kelly from Quantum Sails Queensland will give an illustrated talk on his experience on the record-breaking trans-Tasman trip on Sean Langman's ORMA 60 tri.<br />
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Please send any items you wish to have on the agenda to me on chasm200@bigpond.com. If you wish to nominate for the Committee and/or for any of the flag officer positions, please contact the Secretary (floyd.lisa.m@edumail.vic.gov.au).<br />
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Looking forward to seeing you there!<br />
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Charles Meredith (Commodore)Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-3055318569355512592014-07-10T23:41:00.002+10:002014-07-10T23:41:55.614+10:00SOMR to be held at Safety Beach YC this yearThe MYCV this year is running the Southern Oceans Multihull Regatta<br />
(SOMR) at Safety Beach Yacht Club, 1st to 3rd November 2014.<br />
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We have changed venue this year to encourage Port Phillip Bay multihull sailors to<br />
experience racing and enhance your skills.<br />
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Safety Beach Yacht club will be our Hosts with berthing at Martha’s Cove.<br />
Social program is organised to ensure a pleasant and friendly regatta.<br />
SOMR shirts will also be available. Also a great raffle.<br />
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Full details to follow and Notice of Race will be available soon.<br />
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Any queries please call Geoff Floyd on : 0413 984962or email;<br />
gafloyd@optusnet.com.auPeccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-903588609998916362014-07-06T12:52:00.002+10:002014-07-06T12:52:44.956+10:002015 Australian Multihull NationalsThe Australian 2015 Multihull Nationals will be hosted by MYCV and held at Royal Geelong Yacht Club in January 2015.<br />
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The regatta will be seven races starting on Saturday 17th Jan and finishing on Wed 21st Jan, with the presentation after the final race on the 21st.<br />
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There will then be a two race passage series (with its own trophies, not part of the Nationals, and including the existing Festival of Sails (FOS) line honours trophy), with a Geelong-Melbourne race on Thurs 22nd and then the FOS Melb-Geelong race on Fri 23rd. The aim is to encourage as many multihulls as possible to join in the FOS passage race.<br />
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After the Melbourne-Geelong FOS passage race there will be no further FOS multi races.<br />
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The entry fee will be $375, which will cover both the Nationals and the passage race series. There will be two divisions for trailerables/high performance multis and a third division for cruising/offshore multis.<br />
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NOR will be out soon. Keep an eye out here and on rgyc.com.au.<br />
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Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-18829576129365012292014-06-19T22:07:00.001+10:002014-06-19T22:07:49.015+10:00New marina at RMYS St Kilda welcomes multihullsRod Austin, General Manager of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) at St Kilda, has asked me to let MYCV members and other multihullers know that their new marina has specialty MULTIHULL BERTHS available that are sized to accommodate multis without attracting the cost of two single berths. There are already half a dozen cats in them and RMYS is keen to welcome more multihulls. They offer short terms rentals, plus longer rental options are available for anything from 6 to 36 months or even 20 year leases.<br />
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I've got my cat <i>Peccadillo </i>there - the marina is great and so much cheaper than the commercial marina I was in!<br />
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They are currently offering a winter special - take a pen for 3 months and receive the fourth month free. You get a security fob for unlimited access to the marina and the clubhouse facilities and a parking permit for unlimited parking, and you don't need to be a RMYS member.<br />
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If you’d like to know more, contact Rod Austin at the Squadron on 03 9534 0227, email him at <i>manager@rmys.com.au</i>, or go to the website <i>www.rmys.com.au</i>.<br />
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Charles Meredith<br />
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<br />Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-21736704261075640172014-05-19T12:04:00.001+10:002014-05-19T12:04:55.744+10:00Safety seminar updateJust confirming the agenda for the Safety and Seamanship seminar at RMYS (Pier Rd, St Kilda). Start time is 2 pm this Sunday 25th, afternoon tea provided, will finish by 5. The main speaker is Gavin LeSeuer, and there will be short talks by Robert Bradley (ORCV) on safety training and myself on the Special Regulations for multihulls. The RMYS bar will be open afterwards :)<br />
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We will be presenting Ian Anderson with his Life Membership at the start of the meeting, so please be there on time.<br />
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There is parking along the Esplanade, Pier Road and at the St Kilda Sea Baths, but bring plenty of coins!Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-19289501550944801032014-05-14T11:01:00.000+10:002014-05-14T11:01:39.971+10:00Ian Anderson awarded Life Membership of MYCVThe MYCV Committee is pleased to announce that Ian Anderson has been awarded Life Membership of the Club in recognition of his long commitment to the Club and multihull sailing and for his active role over more than 20 years, including as a past Commodore, committee member and, for the last nine years, Principal Race Officer.<br />
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There will be a presentation to Ian at the Club's next meeting - the Multihull Safety Seminar on 25 May at RMYS.<br />
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Congratulations Ian!Peccadillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15596271653355795338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8872640460566794175.post-78552190523455634352014-04-30T10:38:00.001+10:002014-04-30T10:38:41.886+10:00What about this... Short sail to get there Charles, I'm in for it....<br />
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