What is Time Trialling?
Watch this video about time trialing from South of Perth Yacht Club or read more here
Setting Sail for a Memorable Evening: MCYS Members to Dine at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron – Sat 11th May
Ahoy, members of the Martha Cove Yacht Squadron! Prepare to hoist the sails and embark on a culinary adventure as we gather for an exquisite
Introductory Nav Rally & Coffee Save the Date
Come join the fun in the introductory MCYS Navigation Rally cruise and social event. When: Sunday 19 May
Embark on the next leg: MCYS Peninsula Trail Walk – Sat Apr 27th – 9:30am
Attention all Martha Cove Yacht Squadron members! Get ready to lace up your walking shoes and join us for our next leg of the Peninsula
Setting Sail for a Memorable Evening: Martha Cove Yacht Squadron Members to Dine at Mornington Yacht Club – Sat 13th Apr
Ahoy, members of the Martha Cove Yacht Squadron! Prepare to hoist the sails and embark on a culinary adventure as we gather for an exquisite
MCYS Members’ Dinners – past and upcoming!
What an incredible evening at the Ranelagh Club’s MCYS Members Dinner! We had such a fantastic time with delicious cuisine to captivating conversations, the night
A quick VDLC / cricket update from John Hall
Perfect day here in Port Davey. The biennial grudge cricket test was held between the Hobartians (I am one on an honorary basis as I
CHANGE OF PLANS – MCYS Members Dinner at the Ranelagh Club this Sat 16th March: A Night of Celebration and Camaraderie
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises an evening of warmth, camaraderie, and celebration – the MCYS Members Dinner at the Ranelagh
VDLC Update from John Hall
We arrived to the entrance of the Tamar River afternoon Tuesday 20th in an Easterly 20-25 knots. Nice trip across from “Croppies Bay” on the
Update Your Membership Information Today for a Better Member Experience!
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance your membership experience, we kindly request all members to take a moment to update their membership information
VDLC
In this years VDLC – circumnavigation of Tasmania, John Hall on Wingara II will be joined by another MCYS club boat, Corinthian a Nauticat 43,
Peninsula Trail walks re-start in April
Our popular Peninsula Trail walks are also about to start up for 2024 with our first being Saturday 30th March. Meet opposite Hobson’s Café in
Setting Sail to an impressive 2nd at Festival of Sails: John Gordon’s Regatta update in the Festival of Sails on E’toile
Image 1 – John Gordon’s proxy picking up the medal and alledgedly, a bottle of Jimmy Rum (not yet seen) Image 2 – E’Toile
Fair Winds and Following Seas: A Salute to Rear Commodore – Sail, John Hall’s Circumnavigation of Tasmania in the VDLC
Figure 1 – Wingara II – as of 13:30 05/02/2024 Ahoy, fellow MCYS members! It is with great admiration that we extend our best
Twilight Race Update – 24th Jan
In a close finish, E’toile triumphed over Wingara II in our latest post Christmas twilight on 24 January 2024. After a cancelled strong wind warning (that got me thinking
What’s up with the weather?
Has anyone else noticed that the weather we have been experiencing over the summer (since December 1st, 2023) has been odd? The full yearly review
39th S80 State Titles
Recently, MCYS members John Hall (RC – Sail) and son (and recent new member) Andrew Hall sailed in the 39th S80 State Titles sailed at RMYS.
Petersville Regatta 2023
The “Petersville Regatta” was conducted by Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron over 4 days 27-30th December 2023. MCYS had two of our boats sailing – John Gordon
MCYS again supports Martha Cove Fireworks
MCYS is proud to announce its ongoing support of the Martha Cove Marina Village (MCMV) NYE Fireworks. MCMV says: “The Martha Cove Marina Village Owners
Heartfelt Wishes and Gratitude for a Wonderful Year
As we approach the joyous holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you.
Exciting News for MCYS Members in the New Year!
As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the new year, we’re thrilled to announce some exciting developments that will enhance your MCYS experience! Beginning in
VERY SPECIAL OFFER – MCYS XMAS FUNCTION
For those coming to our Christmas Celebration at Jimmy Rum on the 1st December – do you want to make the night even more special?
3rd leg of our Bay Trail walk
Join us this Saturday 26th November at 9.30am at the McCrae lighthouse for the 3rd leg of our Bay Trail walk. Continuing our journey we’ll
MCYS T Shirt Merchandise
Have you seen the new MCYS T Shirts with the recently revised MCYS “Boat Logo”? Great idea for the warmer weather and for early Christmas
Guest Speaker at Stella’s this Friday !
We’ve got an electrifying event lined up for you this Friday at Stella’s! Join us at 6 pm as we dive into the world of
MCYS End of Year Celebration!
Friday 1st December, 6.30pm at Jimmy Rum, Dromana https://jimmyrum.com.au/ This local, award winning, Rum distillery is right in our backyard – with James and the
SOCIAL NIGHT – First Friday of every month at Stella’s Dromana
Our regular Friday social night is moving to Stella’s – first Friday of every month! Join us from 6pm at Stella’s, Dromana Hotel for informal
MCYS PENINSULA TRAIL WALK – 28th Oct
Dromana Pier to McCrae light house With spring on the horizon, it’s time to dust off your walking shoes and join us as we hit
PETERSVILLE REGATTA – ENTRIES OPEN
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (BYS) is excited again host the Petersville Regatta for 2023. Historically, the Petersville Regatta attracted keelboat owners from surrounding yacht clubs and was held from 1981
TWILIGHT RACING THIS WEDNESDAY
With warmer weather and light winds, it’s a great opportunity for those new to Twilight Racing to give it a crack. Email rear.commodore.sail@mcys.com.au if you
FN’C’S Family run Fish and Chippery – Fri 20th Oct
ICONIC PUBS & CLUBS SOCIAL NIGHT Friday 20th October 6pm 20 Collins Rd Dromana Join us from 6pm for informal drinks and catch-up then why
Tidetech Van Diemen’s Land Circumnavigation Cruise 2024
If a challenging 800 nautical mile cruise-in-company around Tasmania with experienced, friendly people appeals to your sense of adventure, then don’t delay in registering your
MCYS Open Day 2023
The weather was not the friendliest for the 2023 MCYS Open Day, with the Sail Past needing to be cancelled for members’ safety. We had
ICONIC PUBS & CLUBS SOCIAL NIGHT – Fri 15th Sep
Friday 15th Sep 6pm Peninsual Club 1/3 Noel Street, Dromana Join us from 6pm for informal drinks and catch-up then why not stay for dinner
MCYS OPENING DAY – Saturday 14th October
Join us for the festivities and celebrations. More details will follow but you can expect all the usual; All boats on the water from 9am
With Spring in the air lets go walking ! Sat 30th Sep
Departing at 9.30am from the Dromana Pier, we’ll head to the McCrae Lighthouse, with morning tea at Merchant & Maker, 675 Point Nepean Road McCrae.
BRASS MONKEY – RACE 5 – SAT 16th SEP
Brass Monkey – Race 5 – Sat 16 September – 13nm race – forecast 10kn WNW and sunshine Sausage sizzle on C arm following –
2023/2024 MCYS Sailing Calendar
MCYS Members – this Sailing Season we are offering a diverse Sailing Calendar with MCYS and non-MCYS events. We have moved our Twilights to Wednesday
BAY TRAIL WALK THIS SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST!
Spring is in the air and it’s time to go walking! Meet us at 9.30am this Saturday at the Safety Beach boat ramp for our
ICONIC PUBS & CLUBS – Jetty Road Brewery – 18th Aug
We’re also planning on inviting a guest speaker or doing something a little different on the third Friday of every month. Upcoming dates; 18th August
MCYS Brass Monkey WINTER series – next race 19th Aug
The MCYS BRASS MONKEY Winter Series will be raced over 5 races on the third saturday of each month: 20th May
BAY TRAIL WALKS – start 26th Aug
Starting at Safety Beach and ultimately ending in Portsea, each month we’ll walk a leg of the trail. We’ve broken the journey up into approximately
SOCIAL NIGHT – Friday 4th August 6pm at Stella’s Dromana
Our regular Friday social night is moving to Stella’s! Join us from 6pm at Stella’s, Dromana Hotel for informal drinks and catchup this Friday 4th
MCYS Upcoming Events
Below is the list of Upcoming MCYS events. To narrow your search, click on a CATEGORY and click SEARCH Click HERE to return to ALL
Order MCYS Club Merchandise Now
We have now fulfilled all members orders for MCYS branded merchandise placed in May and June. Rugby shirts, jackets and vests – most with boatnames
