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Kobe kills it as the Autumn Series kicks off

Kobe Langford took gold in Heat 2 of the Autumn Series, while General Simon Webster took gold in Heat 1. It was a day of changing fortunes, as many sailors who were near the top of the pack in race 1, came near the back in heat.
Mon 26 Feb 2024

New head protection modelled during Heats 3 & 4

Do you have a head that is worth protecting from the occasional bang, but not so valuable that you are prepared to buy a full sailing helmet (or maybe you are not silly enough to sail a Laser with their low booms).
Sun 04 Feb 2024

The General Returns

Sailors faced challenging Westerlies winds for the Australia Day regatta, with the direction swining through 30 degress, and strong gusts. Capsizing was order of the day - three times for General (committee member) Simon Webster, not to be outdone by Toby Rechner going over four times, and Sally Rechnier and Mick Nolan a mere one each.
Sun 28 Jan 2024

It was all class (until Keith hit a reef)

We fnished the Class Regatta series with two successful races, albeit with flukey Easterlys, on Saturday. Chris Fleming managed to win both races in the most competitive Sabre class (if you can call a Sabre classy), while more predictably Richard Jagger won both races in the Laser class (now that's real class). And then Keith hit the reef in the Castle during the second race (after blitzing the first race).
Sun 21 Jan 2024

Another successful Class regatta race

Despite the disappointing news at the Curry Night that no one reads the website, we can report that a fleet of 14 enjoyed 'summer sailing' at MYC - with the associated cold weather and rain.
Sun 14 Jan 2024

Sabre domination

The Sabres dominated the latest round of mid-week racing with the Commodore Pete #1, Sarah Porritt #2 and Doug Varey at #4. Only Richard Jagger's bronze medal result avoided complete world domination on the day.
Thu 11 Jan 2024

The Merricks Magicians conjure a teams trophy!

Under brooding skies, and before a blustery north wind, our intrepid teams racers sallied forth to Balnarring to join battle in the annual regatta against our ancient foes. Resplendent in their shiny (but figure-hugging) rash-vest armour, which was the envy of couturiers around the Bay. (Order yours now!: merchandise@merricks.org)
Tue 09 Jan 2024

Talk about class - Ian Jeffrey - what a legend

While the youngsters (that is those under 65) were battling it in the great turnout of classes (Lasers, Sabres, Pacers, Aeros and even the Melges), the real class was demonstrated by Ian Jeffrey who flew around the course on his Mosquito, out on trap, and showing that an 84yr old, with a recently purchased new hip, can still blitz it - overall winner in both heats!
Mon 08 Jan 2024

Midweek sailing (or drifting) had a good turnout

Light conditions brought out 11 boats on the water (including 5 Sabres). With variable winds and a strong tide it was a race of tactics and luck, with Keith taking out gold, and two Melges coming in at #2 (Steward) and #3 (Tom- our wonderful handicapper).
Fri 05 Jan 2024

Class (and cowardice) regatta kicks off

This year's class regatta kicked off with a demonstration of both class and cowardice. Five hardy Laser Radial sailors headed off into the challenging conditions, but the real question on everyone's lips was 'Where was the club champion and his sidekick Matt???'
Fri 05 Jan 2024

Mid-week racing off to a good start

It was a difficult day's sailing for the start of the opening series, when even the most highly skilled sailors like Simon Corden capsized on the gybe mark. But there were some truly hardy sailors like Kris Symons who came in first in the second heat.
Fri 29 Dec 2023

Peg would have been proud

Peg would have been proud when her boys weathered strong winds and driving rain to battle it out in the first race of the Summer Series. Unfortunately, Martin beat Simon on handicap, but order was restored for race 2 - Richard Jagger won and Martin came #5. A fun day out.
Sun 10 Dec 2023

The daily double for Tom Clarke

It was a slow start, with little wind, but ultimately a great day's sailing - especially for Tom Clarke who won both races. It was a small, but high quality fleet, except for Mitch and Toby who came a dismal 9th in both races!
Sun 26 Nov 2023

Summer series kicks off

With every boat on the podium in Heat 1 being a Sabre (Doug, Karen and Dear Leader) it was left to Simon Webster to come in #4 in a Melges - a great result, especially as he didn't capsize once. Heat 2 had more variety (Chris in a Sabre, Leigh in a Laser and then Doug in another Sabre).
Sun 19 Nov 2023

The Mark Sefton Trophy race - Opening Day 2023

It was a hairy day with lots of capsizing practice, and Keith couldn't decide whether to come back in at Merricks or Pt. Leo so ended up on the shore halfway between the two, but all in all a successful day's sailing.
Sun 05 Nov 2023

Opportunity for women and girl sailors to learn about sailing keel boats

A great opportunity for our women sailing members to try out keel boat sailing. Mornington Yacht Club is offering a learn to sail sessions on keel boats this summer. A number of Somers yacht club women have signed on so why not join your Westernport Bay counterparts and learn about the joys and challenge of bigger boats.
Tue 24 Oct 2023

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