The NCYC board is very pleased to advise that it has secured the services of Richard Howard for the position of Club Chief Executive Officer. Richard will be known to all sailors and most other Club patrons. The following is a brief outline of Richard’s qualifications and experience. We anticipate that he will commence on 4 august 2011.

Richard has developed his commercial skills working at the international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. During his time there he was involved in implementing business strategies and has achieved successful business outcomes. Richard has professional qualifications in both commerce and law.

In addition to these skills, Richard has had experience in sailing, coaching in a number of different divisions for various State Associations, and Internationally.  Richard’s Sailing successes include seven Sydney to Hobart yacht races and representing  Australia in three sailing world championships. He twice won the Laser Radial Australian Championships.

Phil Arnall, Commodore

 When:

• Sunday 14th and
• Sunday 21st August 2011 and
• Twilight Wednesday 17th  (non-pointscore).

First Prize:

Return seaplane trip for two from Newcastle to Rose Bay, one night’s accommodation including water taxi transfers at Star City Sydney.

Want to know more?

Click HERE for Notice of Race

Click HERE for Sailing Instructions

Click HERE for Race Entry

Click HERE for printable poster

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.

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.

The Humpty Dumpty Charity luncheon  in aid of  the Newcastle Children’s ward which had been rescheduled to Friday 24 June 2011,  has been set back to a later date due to altered committments by our guest speaker Phil Kearns.

Details:

• Date: Friday 19 August 2011
• Guest Speaker: Phil Kearns
• Ticket Price: $120 per head
• Tickets Available: 100
• Auction & Raffles

NCYC is committed to helping  Phil Kearns  make a difference for children.  If you are able to assist by offering sponsorship for raffles or prizes, please contact NCYC Functions Co-ordinator Nina.

Ph: 02 4940 8188 

functions@ncyc.net.au  

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Limited Summary Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2011 are  available by application to the NCYC Administration Office.  info@ncyc.net.au

“Our financial year ended on 31 March and the Directors Report and Financial Statement relating to it will be available to members in due course. The AGM will be held on 11 July at 5.30pm in the clubhouse and I encourage all members to attend.”

Phil Arnall

Commodore

Click HERE to view 2011 June Newsletter

The 17th Annual General Meeting of the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Limited (NCYC) is to be held on Monday, 11 July 2011 commencing at 5.30pm at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Hannell Street, Wickham.

Click HERE for AGM 2011 Agenda

During the past week, NCYC has made the presentation of  two $5,000 cheques, one to each of  two organisations.  The cheques were made possible by the support of members and guests at our  regular Friday night raffles, the dedication of the group of members who run them, and the generous support of sponsors.

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The Anual General Meeting of Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club has been scheduled for Monday 11 July at 5.30pm in the Clubhouse.
Michael Titow,
Chief Executive Officer