Whyte, Just & Moore Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong.
6th, & 7th, March 2010.
WOW!! What an eye-opener there'll be at Geelong's display of well-loved wooden boats! Tall ships, small ships, sail boats, motor boats, steam boats, sail craft, paddle craft, old winners, many grinners! History galore in boats that were built in 1873, 1897 and the early 1900's. Plus recently built boats, in the styles of days gone by and with the skills to match.
Classics like 'Sayonara' and her 2,079 sq ft of sail, 'Zoe Clair' of 1930 and her history of 'U' boat sightings and, the only 'Grand Banks 32ft. 'Woody' known to be in Australia! The 'Retreat'.
Wind driven yachts from 'Coutas' through cutters to yawls! Steam driven, diesel driven or petrol driven motor boats like the twin engine 'La Belle Limone'! Straight from the Italian lakes with a top speed of 87 knots! The diminutive 'Scruffie Marine' 16ft. Day boat, 'Firefly 2' with its 100 year old steam engine! And marvel at workmanship in the skin covered kayaks and canoes!
If that's not enough, check out the shore displays of boat building in action, clinker, carvel, etc. Rope making, timber dressing, treatments and painting. If you want to know how, there's plenty of 'know-how' at Geelong's Wooden Boat Festival. The 150 year old Royal Geelong Yacht Club will also have its history on display!
On Saturday the barquentine 'One & All' and the topsail schooner 'Enterprize' will be taking bay trips and during the afternoon there are races on Corio Bay while entrants in the passage races from Melbourne and Portarlington will be arriving after lunch on Saturday. There's music and dancing to 'Donegal Express' from 1800. (6pm to the landlubbers!)
Sunday is a big day! Breakfast will be available from 0800 (8am), displays will open at 0900 (9am) and there's music by 'Gaz Jazz Band' from 1400 (2pm)!
FREE entry to the general public so, put on your sea legs, walk with a roll (salad?) and join in the fun!
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Events 2010 - Please refer to the Event Calendar tab in the Main Menu for the latest dates.
Any suggestions on additional events throughout the year from Club Members are welcomed. Please contact the Office for your idea to be included in the Social Committee's discussions and planning. Members are invited to offer their assistance in setting up and running events at their Club.
Jan New Year's Eve Party
Feb Rock and Roll Night Postponed due to events beyond our control. We hope to offer this event in the very near future.
Mar Jazz in the Afternoon (Wooden Boat Festival) Relax with the tunes provided in the RGYC clubhouse after a day admiring the fine traditions and innovations of some of Australia's finest boats, boat builders and sailors. Check their website under Coming Events on our Menu.
Apr
May Fishing Competition & Blues Night Fishing in the RGYC Marina, competitions for all sorts of prizes. Enjoy a meal and excellent Blues music in the clubhouse to tell tales of the ones that didn't get away!
June
July Trivia Night Can you get a table of friends together? Can you take the challenge of meeting new people and using your combined brain power to beat all comers? Come along just to see others debating their own team into oblivion! Lots of laughs and fun challenges leading to the winning of a fine trophy.
Aug
Sep Sailors' Marine Swap Meet. This daytime event is a great opportunity for boat owners to clear all that unwanted equipment from the dim corners of their boats and lockers and make some cash to buy new items. Buyers will find all sorts of treasures, from binnacles to bow lines, from outboards to inboards from sails to shackles and many more.
Oct Girls' Night In One of Victoria's most successful fundraising nights for the fight against cancer. RGYC Members and their guests purchase their dinner at RGYC and enjoy guest speakers, silent auctions and other events to support this annual great night in!
Nov Open Day – for public
Dec Family Day / Kids Christmas Party
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