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Inspect the IMOCA 60 Hugo Boss at NCYC

Gloria — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:52:47 +0000

Don’t miss the small window of opportunity to inspect this magnificent 60 ft yacht, cited as being the most powerful in her class.

Thursday 19 January 2012 – 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm - Guided tours provided.

Placed 5th in the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race IRC Division, Hugo Boss leaves soon for China. 2011 was an exciting year for the boat, having completed the Barcelona World Race, and competed in the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the Rolex Fastnet Race Challenge and the Artemis Challenge. While named Pindar, she finished fifth in the last Vendee Globe.

Click HERE for photos - note Alex Thompson standing on the winged keel in the central photo.
Click HERE for the Hugo Boss website

National Maritime Festival 2012- An Invitation

Gloria — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:01:40 +0000

NCYC is proud to support the two day National Maritime Festival on 25 and 26 January 2012 which has something for everyone, whether or not you are involved in boating. There are good prizes for the children’s colouring competition, but entries must be posted by 16 January to be eligible. Check their website for details and times of all the fun activities.

Movember 2011

Gloria — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:41:27 +0000

NCYC has fielded a seven man team in the Movember campaign this year. Under the captaincy of our CEO Richard Howard, are other staff members Andrew Hall, Craig Sanders, Michael Smyth Sheldon Black and Tony Laufer. and Club Captain Ernie Thirkell.

Click HERE for more details about Movember

If you would like to donate funds to this great cause, why not do so by supporting the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club team.

Click HERE to donate funds supporting your registered team, Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

Bimbagen Wine Tasting

Gloria — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:58:51 +0000

The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club in conjunction with The Bottle-O Wickham would like to invite you to a wine tasting hosted by Bimbadgen Winery.

Date: Thursday 17 November 2011
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: Free (Bookings essential)

Click HERE for Bimbagen Wine Tasting details

What’s on at NCYC

Gloria — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:38:53 +0000

Check out the new NCYC Updates button on the top right side of the screen above the ”Race Entry” button.

To make it even easier to check out what is happening in your club, the ”Coming Events” page has been replaced by this new button, centraliseing information which to date required going to a number of different pages to find. Notices relating to items such as those below, as well as details of Racing, Social and Fundraising events will all be available through the NCYC Updates button.

Rugby Union on the big screen.
New - Saturday and Sunday breakfasts
Melbourne Cup on the big screen – and the usual festivities.
Live music at the yacht club Sunday afternoons from 3 pm

Trivia Night Last Thursday Each Month

Gloria — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:17:30 +0000

Trivia evenings will now be a regular feature at NCYC on the last Thursday of every month.
Start time: 7pm
Skins: $200 – $100 Jackpot each month.
Proceeds to: Specific group nominated for each month. June recipient is PHSSC Juniors.
The next trivia night is Thursday, 30 June 2011.

Newcastle Etchells Offshore Regatta 2011 October long weekend

Gloria — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:05:48 +0000

The regatta will be run over 3 days: Saturday 1 October and; Sunday 2 October and Monday 3 October with two races each day.

Liftout will be by Forgacs setup (like the states)

Click HERE for preliminary information

NOR, SI and Topyacht race entry will be posted late July 2011.

2011 Newcastle to Sail Port Stephens Regatta Lead in Race

Gloria — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:15:38 +0000

This event is scheduled for Sunday 10 April 2011. Visit “Sailing Notices” accessed from the “Sailing Division” page to view the Notice of Race, and for online race entry.

The NCYC organised lead in race follows the the RPAYC organised Pittwater to Newcastle race scheduled for Saturday 9 April 2011. The Sail Port Stephens Regatta will be in the week 11 to 17 April 2011.

2011 February Newsletter

Gloria — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:35:09 +0000

“A members briefing night was held at the club mid January and whilst attendance was disappointing a number of comments and suggestions ‘from the floor’ were constructive and will be taken on board by your Club Directors, sailing committee and management. The opportunity was taken to update the meeting on the performance of the club.” Phil Arnall, Commodore

Click HERE for the 2011 February newsletter

MEDIA RELEASE

Gloria — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:12:52 +0000

INTERNATIONAL RACING SAILS INTO NEWCASTLE

Tuesday 25 January, 2011

International racing returns to the Hunter next month when Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (NCYC) hosts the Thrifty New South Wales State Etchells Titles. (11 – 13 February, 2011)

Click HERE for the full Etchells Media Release 2011 01 25