Congratulations to local Etchells sailors: 2004 World Champion Peter McNeill,  and his crew, Tom Woods and  David Gleadhill (Sydney) for their recent win at the Irish National Etchells Championship.  NCYC members saw this inspiring team in action during the Inaugural Thrifty Etchells Easter Regatta held here in April 2010.  We look forward to seeing them at NCYC  for the Etchells NSW State Titles 11 – 13 February 2011 and again during the Easter Etchells Regatta 22-24 April 2011.  Both of these events are being run by NCYC in conjunction with the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Etchells Fleet.

In the meantime, GOOD LUCK AT THE WORLDS BOYS.  Racing in the Etchells World Championships 2010 is due to start Monday 23 August with the last race on Saturday 28 August at Howth Yacht Club, Dublin, Ireland.

Click HERE to go to the Etchells Word Championship 2010 Results page

Click here for report on Irish Etchells National Championships

An Evening with Bob Ansett

- a fundraiser for Ronald MacDonald House

Click HERE for more details

NCYC Fifth Annual Presentation of Trophies and Prizes Evening

NCYC Social Committee once again organised a hugely successful function in honour of our 2009 -2010 Sailiing SeasonTrophy and Prize winners. 

The photographs taken by ‘Newcastle School Portraits’ are exceptional so don’t miss out.

Click HERE for NCYC Presentation night photographs and follow the prompts.

(If you have mislaid the password. email: nsp@swiftdsl.com.au, or phone: 4965 4114)

Australian Bureau of Meteorology  Seminar

On 29 July one of the Bureau of Meteorology’s Senior Meteorologists, Julie Evans, with the assistance of well known local Meteorologist Paige Butcher, conducted a really interesting and informative evening for a crowd of over 100 people in our marquee.  

Click HERE for more about the Seminar

Click HERE for upgrades to NSW forecast and Warning Services

A Parade and Blessing of the Fleet followed by Afternoon racing.  This year the traditional celebration of the NCYC Sailing Season Opening will be held 5 September.   

What you will see? Click HERE for images of Founder’s Day 2009.

What is the order and time of events? Click HERE for Founders Day Program/ Invitation

Would you like seats at the Brewery to watch the spectacle? Click HERE for reserve seating

Would you like to participate in the Parade and have your vessel blessed? You need two documents:

1. Parade Entry form     Click HERE for Parade Entry form

2.  Parade Diagram Click HERE for Parade Diagram (chart) -VERSION 2

Competing in the afternoon sailing races? 

Click HERE for Online Entry to this Race

Click HERE to download Founders Day Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions

Click HERE to download Ammendment 1 to Founders Day Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions

A number of NCYC members  competed in the 25th Annual Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race run by the CYCA.  The Archambault 31 ‘Aroona’ owned by Harvey Milne, was crewed by locals :  Anthony Patterson (skipper); G Van Dijk , W Howard , R Howard , A Paterson , B Filby , T Poulsen , S Moran.  ‘Aroona’  was placed 7th overall and 1st in Division 4. 

Anthony Williams crewed on Exile (shogun) (CYCSA) - 4th  in IRC Division 2 .  Sibylla MacFadyen crewed on LMR Solar (Frantic) (LMYC) – 10th in IRC Division 2.

NCYC yacht ‘Mister Christian’ a Swanson 36 owned by Mike Almond by Tony Purkiss for the race, was last across the line, but the write-ups showed admiration for the attitude and efforts of the crew: T Purkiss (Skipper) M McDonald , T Butler , S French , J Lattimore , G Picasso.

 Click HERE for more about Aroona’s win.

Click HERE for more about Mister Christian’s race.

“The 16th Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Limited was held on Monday, 12 July 2010.  A good attendance was noted.               

The meeting confirmed the re-election of the current board and this endorsement is appreciated by all concerned. Your Board looks forward to the challenges of the coming year that will hopefully see further growth in Club activities around the Clubhouse and competitive sailing. . . . . . . ”

Phil Arnall, Commodore

Click HERE for the August 2010 Newsletter 

Rear Commodore Paul Gleeson advises that this proposed Regatta will not be going ahead this year, but is on the calendar for 2011.

The Sailing Calendar for the 2010-2011 Sailing Season is now available.

Click HERE to view Calendar

In September this year the Bureau is upgrading its weather forecasting services for NSW and some marine services will change.

The Bureau of Meteorology is conducting free marine seminars for anyone with a professional or recreational interest in the weather.

 Seminar topics will include:

•  How the new system will change marine forecasts and warnings 
• How wind, waves and weather can affect your boating activities 
•  How to use the web radar images effectively: www.bom.gov.au/weather/radar/

 Click HERE for Details for Bureau of Meteorology site and printable poster:

Click HERE for Details of the Bureau of Meteorology Seminar in Newcastle

“The Club recorded a very pleasing trading result for the March quarter signaling the end of the “summer trading period”.  The Challenge now will be to keep this up during the quieter autumn and winter months.  Members are encouraged to support our club facilities during this time and take advantage of the new menus provided by our chef to compliment the “cook your own” facility.”  Says Commodore Phil Arnall 

Click HERE to download the June 2010 Newsletter