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MembershipSandringham Yacht Club

Commodore’s Welcome

Keelboat Sailing

Off The Beach Sailing

Recreational Boating

Crew Register

Day Pass Membership

Membership Categories

Brand Opportunities

Awards

Club Marine SYC Boating Academy

Discover Sailing Pathways

Marina and Yard

Food and Beverage

Reciprocal Clubs

Membership FAQs

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Oli Tweddell

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I would like to extend a warm welcome to the broader community to come to the Club and join in all Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) has to offer.

Membership subscription to SYC represents exceptional value and will open up a whole new world of sporting, recreational and social activities and add a further dimension to your life.

There is an extensive range of benefits that the Club provides:

› Membership at SYC continues to grow and our current member base of 2700 provides the opportunity to support a wide and diverse range of activities – there truly is “something for everyone”.

› SYC provides an extensive range of competitive “on-water” events with keelboat racing most days of the week.

› For those not into competitive sailing our Recreational Boating community (including both yachts and powerboats) organises events ranging from a cruise in company to Bass Strait, to cruises to Docklands, to simple picnics, raft ups and more.

› Our dinghy fleet is active with training and racing for both junior and senior fleets.

› We make it easy and affordable for potential new members to try out sailing and our facilities via our Day Pass Membership scheme.

› Enclosed you will read about our online crew scheme which assists crew looking for boats and boats looking for crew – a great service for those new to the Club.

› There are a variety of social events throughout the year catering for all ages and interest groups.

“ like-minded people who share a passion for the water, the outdoor life, exercise and good fellowship.”

Commodore’s Welcome

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› The Club’s enclosed Discover Sailing pathways illustrates our entire on-water offer and demonstrates we are committed to providing excellence in training and development for all .

› We believe in supporting our local community – from providing school students with on-water activities, to fund raisers for local charities and conference facilities for local businesses.

› SYC also is proud to offer extensive food and beverage facilities and members receive discounts, priority bookings and exclusive promotions.

› SYC is one of four yacht clubs in Australia to be invited to join the prestigious International Council of yacht clubs – this is a grouping of 35 of the top yacht clubs in the world representing some 25 countries. The practical benefit to our members is the reciprocal rights enjoyed when travelling overseas (and indeed, within Australia with our local reciprocal clubs) and access to “Worlds Best Practice” in all we do.

A short introduction such as this cannot do justice to all on offer at SYC. The key benefit is mixing with like-minded people who share a passion for the water, the outdoor life, exercise and good fellowship.

We would love to welcome you to ‘Sandy’.

Kate Mitchell, Commodore

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KEELBOAT SAILING

Jason Close

Club Captain Sail

Sandringham Yacht Club offers sailors world class facilities and racing in formats to suit all levels of competition.

The calendar includes racing such as regular laid and fixed mark courses, long distance races, two handed races, one design races and social racing during daylight savings.

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SATURDAY RACING

INTENSITY

In summer, the Club runs racing on most weekends between October and April. Events include an overall aggregate event, individual trophy races and inter-club racing.

The inter-club racing, sponsored by Club Marine, consists of 8 to 10 races over summer that are combined with other keelboat clubs located at the northern end of Port Phillip Bay.

Races are scored on various handicap systems so it doesn’t matter what length or shape your boat is, everyone is on a level playing field.

WEDNESDAY WONDERS

INTENSITY

After Saturdays, the largest racing fleets are seen on Wednesday afternoon with a race around fixed marks. The races are started from the Club start tower, which is located directly above the Members’ Bar.

Wednesday racing uses pursuit starts where start times vary according to a predetermined performance based handicap. The smaller boats start first and the aim is to get all boats finishing close together.

THURSDAY TWILIGHTS

INTENSITY

Thursday night twilight races are run during daylight savings and are primarily social races where members can take out friends and colleagues for a sail after work.

Similar to Wednesday races, pursuit starts are used whereby start times vary according to a predetermined performance handicap. Starting at around 18:00 hrs the races are kept fairly short with a duration of approximately one hour.

SUNDAY RACING

INTENSITY

Sunday morning races provide a great opportunity to race in a relaxed style, as winds are generally lighter in the morning and there are less boats racing than on Thursday nights or Saturday afternoons.

Races are pursuit starts similar to Wednesdays and boats can race with or without spinnakers, while those boats with spinnakers are handicapped accordingly.

For the more competitive sailor there is always One Design racing. With all the boats of the same design makes this style of racing extremely tight and exciting.

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OFF THE BEACH SAILING

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Off The Beach (OTB) sailors and families are a very close knit group of people. The juniors that grow up (and their families) in the OTB develop lifelong friendships and it is these friendships that flow through to continue Club membership – it is a very special community.

The Lou Abrahams Off The Beach Sailing Centre holds regular racing for its members and caters for a range of different abilities. The racing generally consists of multiple fleets and is run by volunteers. The combination of racing on weekends with junior and youth member coaching programs assist SYC members to achieve their goals.

Cathryn Furey

Club Captain OTB

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RACING AND SOCIAL

Activities are conducted throughout the year and include: Sunday race series, Wednesday Twilight series (daylight saving period), external regattas and training programs, an annual pilgrimage to Metung at Easter, Opening Day Sail Past, Presentation Nights, Pie Nights and New Members evenings, camp out weekends at the Club and Christmas Parties.

Involvement and participation in Off The Beach sailing provides fun and an opportunity for all members of the family to become involved. Roles include: assisting in running the races, manning safety craft, helping in the canteen and assisting with social activities.

TRAINING

Participation in sport is an important aspect of any youth’s life. We believe in the value of physical activity in the lives of youths because of its ability to teach physical skill and coordination, discipline, self-esteem, the team concept and healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on safety, fun and participation and most of all community.

OTB programs include coaching for junior and youth classes, starting with the Green Fleet program for beginners.

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Recreational boating is all about people enjoying on-water activities with their boats in a less competitive, more social, family environment.

SYC Recreational Boating events are open to all kinds of boats, power or yacht, large or small. As well as the on-water activities, we also have some great land based activities throughout the year.

RECREATIONAL BOATING

CRUISE IN COMPANY

Experience the adventure of our Cruise in Company events. Cruises are varied and include four major events scheduled annually with destinations to Geelong, Queenscliff, Docklands and various anchorages through Bass Strait. Relax and enjoy the experience whilst taking in the rich untouched scenic coastlines and the fresh sea air.

Experiencing Mother Nature’s pure ambiance and spectacular coastal scenery, these cruises are memorable and fantastic opportunities to share with your fellow members combined with the warm hospitality at our destinations.

SOCIAL

Activities organised by the Recreational Boating Committee are for all members and their sailing friends. The aim of these events is to encourage participation in events, to share interesting and educational boating information, as well as giving Club members more opportunities to meet other members and use the facilities of the Club.

Events range from fishing competitions and Christmas parties to winery tours, presentation events or cruising around Port Phillip.

Mal Billings

Recreational Boating Club Captain

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RALLIES

Rallies at SYC are a mix of navigation, log trials, cruising in company and solo exploration of feeling at one with the world. Spiced with social events ashore and rendezvous afloat, rallies at SYC are for everyone.

Whether it’s a leisurely cruise from SYC to destination harbours, scenic cruises with information packs of points of interest and quiz questions or timed scenic routes, our rallies are about friendships made ashore and continued over the radio at sea. Rallies are diverse and include five annual events - it’s about testing your skills against your peers, arriving at the dock knowing you have achieved something fantastic.

GUEST SPEAKER NIGHTS

The Recreational Boating charter is focused on adding value to your membership. While it is recognised that the skipper carries the responsibility for the yacht, similarly each crew needs to ensure that they are adequately prepared and capable for each racing or cruising event.

Speakers deliver a variety of interesting, motivational and informative topics, from navigation and offshore operations, debriefs of cruises, fishing hints and tips from local fishing specialists, marine radio and emergency procedures, marine diesel engine maintenance, marine weather and forecasting resources, historical events and more.

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There’s a skipper looking for you!

CREWREGISTER

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At Sandringham Yacht Club we enjoy seeing people experience the excitement and endless opportunities that sailing has to offer. We have developed an online crew system that matches people with boats quickly and easily. If you would like the opportunity to sail with one of our members, it’s as simple as registering on our Online Crew Register.

Don’t be concerned if you don’t know anyone or believe you haven’t got the right skills or knowledge to go sailing - that’s the great thing about our crew register – we will put you in touch with the boat owner and they will provide you with the opportunity to crew.

If you would like to work on your skills prior to making this leap of faith, then our very own Club Marine SYC Boating Academy has a wide range of courses for people of all ages and abilities – refer to the enclosed sailing pathways and Academy information.

We also make it easy and affordable for potential new members to try out sailing through our Day Pass Membership scheme – read all about in the next few pages.

Don’t forget – there may come a time in your life when you are not able to go sailing, but now is not that time – so what are you waiting for?

Crew RegisterHOME | CREW AND BOAT REGISTERS | CREW RIGISTER

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John Smith

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Saturdays

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I would say that I am still a beginner when it comes to keelboat sailing.I completed the RYA Competent Crew certificate in 2010 and have signed up to do a Coastal Navigation course, together with my RYA Day Skipper theory & practical in April 2014.

I have done some race sailing at SYC and am looking for a relaxed boat with friendly crew that are willing to help me further develop my sailing experience.

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DAY PASS MEMBERSHIPLike all sporting clubs, there are fees associated with regular usage of that facility and enjoying the services it provides. At SYC we make it easy and affordable for potential new members to try out sailing and our facilities without having to immediately subscribe to annual membership.

The Club provides a ‘Day Pass Membership’ at a minimal cost. This enables you to sail at the Club and to then use the clubhouse facilities post-race.

The ‘Day Pass Membership’ allows you to do this up to 12 times before you need to subscribe to annual membership. What’s even better, any money you spend on the Day Pass Membership will reduce your nomination fee when you do switch over to annual membership.

Day Pass Membership at SYC works like this;

The first 6 day passes cost $15 per sailThe following 6 day passes cost $35 per sail

Once you have sailed 12 times, you then need to become an annual member. The $300 you have paid to date then equates to the ‘Crew’ membership nomination fee – so effectively when you upgrade to annual membership, you pay the subscription only and not the nomination fee.

THE BENEFITS OF DAY PASS MEMBERSHIP

› You comply with SYC Club Policy

› Yachting Australia Personal Accident Insurance for the day

› YA number for the day (necessary for all who race)

› Liquor licence compliance – the Day Pass card is accepted as the ‘sign in’ to the bar

› Members’ prices in the bar

› Facility access (showers etc.)

It is mandatory that all who sail out of SYC have either a Day Pass Membership or are an annual member. Day Pass Memberships are available from the Boating Office on race day – it’s quick, easy and more affordable than participating in just about any other sport.

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When it comes to selecting a sporting and social opportunity for yourself and your family you simply can’t go past membership at SYC.

We offer a range of membership options, from Family to Crew. All categories are listed and their benefits outlined. Membership intakes are conducted on a monthly basis and application forms are available from the Club or online.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

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SENIOR 18+

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES FULL FACILITY ACCESS

AND ALL MEMBER SERVICES

› Participate in our 12 month calendar of boating activities

› Personalised gold membership card

› Credit facility

› Rent or license a marina berth

› Rent hardstand space

› Access the launch ramp

› OTB access and storage upon request

› Car park access

› Voting rights

› Subscription includes a $280 Food and Beverage voucher

› One free related Junior member

› Access to Stand up Paddle Boards (free of charge)

FAMILY

THE BEST MEMBERSHIP SOLUTION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

› One Senior and one Associate membership with unlimited dependants up to 17 years of age


› Personalised membership card for all members

› Credit facility

› Rent or license a marina berth

› Rent hardstand space



› Car park access

› Voting rights

› Subscription includes a $280 Food and Beverage voucher for the Senior member plus a $112 Food and Beverage voucher for the Associate member


ASSOCIATE

PARTNERS OF AN SYC SENIOR MEMBER

› Facility Access


› Personalised membership card

› Credit facility



› Car park access

› Voting rights



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CREW MEMBERSHIP FROMLESS THAN $2 PER DAY!

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CREW

MEMBER DISCOUNTS AND UNRESTRICTED CLUBHOUSE ACCESS.

› Facility Access

› Participation in our 12 month calendar of boating activities


› Prepaid debit facility




JUNIOR TO 7 YEARS

8 TO 17 YEARS

GREAT MEMBERSHIP VALUE FOR UNDER 18’S

› Facility Access





INTERMEDIATE 18-29

GREAT VALUE FOR 18-29 YEAR OLDS

› Full facility Access



› Credit facility (limited)

› Access the launch ramp upon request


› Car park access

› Voting rights

› Subscription includes a $30 Food & Beverage voucher


COUNTRY VICTORIA

RESIDING 100KM BY ROAD FROM SYC

› Facility Access



› Access the launch ramp (restricted)

› Rent a marina berth or hardstand space for a maximum of four weeks during the current membership year


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SYC provides a number of brand and sponsorship opportunities including;

MEMBER BENEFIT SCHEME

As an SYC member show your membership card to a wide range of scheme partners and receive a range of benefits including discounts, special offers and rebates. As a member you can nominate your business to be part of the scheme at no cost. Visit syc.com.au for more info.

ADVERTISING

Advertising is available in the Club magazine ‘Off the Wind’ as well as on-site in the bar (food buzzers), decals on the marina wheelbarrows, weekly eNews and the newsletter.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities exist with our entire portfolio of Club programs and events ranging from on-water keelboat racing to Club regattas to the Boating Academy. We are interested in all types of arrangements that will benefit your Club. We have loyal partners in the liquor, automotive, insurance, banking, waste, sailboat hardware and soft drink industries.

For advertising or sponsorship enquiries please contact the CEO.

BRAND OPPORTUNITIES

Includes boat branding, boat access, team building, membership + more

Call Richard 9599 0999

sponsorship packages now availableBENETEAU

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SYC takes immense pride in the manner in which we operate our facility. In recent years, especially so in 2013, SYC was recognized as an industry leader in the marine, club and sporting industries.

SYC is also highly awarded in the areas of OHS and the Environment.

SYC is an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, Level 3 Clean Marina and this is complimented by our 4 ½ Gold Anchor accreditation.

We want our members to have the best – so we strive for the best in all we do.

C L U B S V I C T O R I A I N C .2013 Victorian Sporting

Club of the Year

C L U B S V I C T O R I A I N C .2013 Victorian Metro

Club of the Year

AWARDS

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Keelboat “Start Sailing” course

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The Club Marine SYC Boating Academy is an accredited Discover Sailing Centre that offers a wide variety of on-water and theory courses. Since its inception in 2002, SYCBA continues to be one of the leading ‘Learn to Sail’ centres. Regardless of your age or ability, there is a course to suit everyone.

SYC is situated in a safe harbour which provides the perfect backdrop to give participants the best experience possible. Our team of dedicated and passionate instructors will support you to reach your full potential.

For further information on the available courses, times and costs please refer to the Club Marine SYCBA website - www.sycba.com.au

BOATING ACADEMY

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RYA Diesel Engine Course

DIESEL COURSES

Essential Navigation & Seamanship course

NAVIGATION COURSES

Private Sessions

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Programs

TEAM BUILDING

Marine Radio Operator Certifi cate of Profi ciency

Marine Radio Operator VHF Certifi cate of Profi ciency

MARINE RADIO COURSESWILLIAM ANGLISS

Secondary

Tertiary

Teams Racing

PrimaryDiploma of Parks and Resorts

SCHOOLS POWERBOAT COURSES

Powerboat Handling Certifi cate

Safety Boat Handling Certifi cate

Keelboat Racing› Thursday Twilight Racing

› Wednesday Wonders

› Saturday Racing

› Sunday Sailors

Recreational Boating› Cruise in Company › Navigation Rallies

Advanced Racing› Club Marine Series

› One Design Racing

› Off-shore Racing

› Match Racing

OTB Racing› Wednesday Twilight Racing

› Sunday Racing

› Class State, National and World Championships

› State & National Youth Championships

CREW REGISTER &DAY PASS MEMBERSHIP

› October to April

› Ozi Opti

› SYC Members

› 15 Hours

› Weekend, Afterschool and Holiday Programs

› Ozi Opti

› 7-12 Year Olds

› 15 Hours


› Ozi Opti

› 15 Hours


› Ozi Opti

› Ozi Opti

› 12 Hours (4x 3 Hours)

› Pacer Dinghy

› 12 Hours Weekend Program or

› 15 Hours Holiday Program

› Pacer Dinghy


› Beneteau 7.5m Keelboat


› Pacer Dinghy



› Pacer Dinghy





› Pacer Dinghy


› International Optimist or International Cadet

› SYC Members

› 3 Hour Experience



› Pacer Dinghy

› 2 Hours

› Ozi Opti

› 5-6 Year Olds

DISCOVER KEELBOAT RACING

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

GREEN FLEET

TACKERS 1

TACKERS 2

TACKERS 3

DISCOVER SAILING EXPERIENCE

START SAILINGSTART SAILING START SAILING

BETTER SAILINGBETTER SAILING BETTER SAILING

START RACING START RACING

LITTLE TACKERS

TACKERS SQUAD› 3 Hour Experience


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Australian Sailing Team

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Victorian Institute of Sport

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RYA Diesel Engine Course

DIESEL COURSES

Essential Navigation & Seamanship course

NAVIGATION COURSES

Private Sessions

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Programs

TEAM BUILDING

Marine Radio Operator Certifi cate of Profi ciency

Marine Radio Operator VHF Certifi cate of Profi ciency

MARINE RADIO COURSESWILLIAM ANGLISS

Secondary

Tertiary

Teams Racing

PrimaryDiploma of Parks and Resorts

SCHOOLS POWERBOAT COURSES

Powerboat Handling Certifi cate

Safety Boat Handling Certifi cate

Keelboat Racing› Thursday Twilight Racing

› Wednesday Wonders

› Saturday Racing

› Sunday Sailors

Recreational Boating› Cruise in Company › Navigation Rallies

Advanced Racing› Club Marine Series

› One Design Racing

› Off-shore Racing

› Match Racing

OTB Racing› Wednesday Twilight Racing

› Sunday Racing

› Class State, National and World Championships

› State & National Youth Championships

CREW REGISTER &DAY PASS MEMBERSHIP


› Ozi Opti

› SYC Members

› 15 Hours


› Ozi Opti

› 7-12 Year Olds

› 15 Hours


› Ozi Opti

› 15 Hours


› Ozi Opti

› Ozi Opti


› Pacer Dinghy



› Pacer Dinghy




› Pacer Dinghy



› Pacer Dinghy





› Pacer Dinghy


› International Optimist or International Cadet

› SYC Members

› 3 Hour Experience



› Pacer Dinghy

› 2 Hours

› Ozi Opti

› 5-6 Year Olds

DISCOVER KEELBOAT RACING

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

GREEN FLEET

TACKERS 1

TACKERS 2

TACKERS 3

DISCOVER SAILING EXPERIENCE

START SAILINGSTART SAILING START SAILING

BETTER SAILINGBETTER SAILING BETTER SAILING

START RACING START RACING

LITTLE TACKERS

TACKERS SQUAD› 3 Hour Experience


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Between our marina, hardstand and OTB facilities we house 500 vessels onsite. We value member participation highly and all tenants are subject to our member participation scheme which ensures a vibrant and lively Club.

If you would like to house your vessel at SYC, please contact the office.

MARINA & YARD

SYC has extensive marina and yard facilities including;

› 356 berth floating marina

› 40 tonne travel lift

› 2 tonne 360 degree continuous slow jib crane attachment

› 2 hardstand jib cranes with 3 tonne lifting capacity

› 2 tonne fork lift

› Boat yard with capacity for up to 30 boats

› Fuel - diesel and ULP

› Launch ramp (all tide double lane ramp)

› 15 sail lockers

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MARINA & YARD

Our facilities are complemented by a wide range of onsite services include a chandlery, shipwrights, mechanics, marine electronics, rigger, trimmer, yacht broker, power boat broker, hot showers / toilets and limited visitor berthing.

The boat yard operates on a two tiered pricing structure with members receiving significantly discounted rates.

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Sandringham Yacht Club has extensive all year round food and beverage offerings.

The SYC clubhouse offers a vibrant Members’ Bar and adjoining Members’ Lounge, a relaxed restaurant with Harbour views, a range of private meeting rooms including the Olympic Room, Commodores’ Room, Training Auditorium and a smaller meeting room located within the main office. The Port Phillip Room is the Club’s flagship function room with an adjoining private deck area and green room.

In all of these areas members receive discounted pricing, priority bookings, the ability to sign-in guests and access to member functions.

At the entrance to the marina our beloved ‘Ken King Centre’ also provides a marina based food, beverage and bottle shop facility together with change room facilities.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

MEMBERS’ BAR

Our glorious bar overlooks the Bay and the Clubs main start line for keelboat races. Trading for lunch and dinner 7 days per week, the bar offers a simple yet constantly changing menu with plenty of specials and great value meals. The northern deck is an extension of the main bar and there is no better place to sit with friends and enjoy the fresh, summer bay breezes. During the cooler months watch the roar of winter unfold in front of the open fire. Member privileges include signing in guests.

OLYMPIC ROOM

Our Olympic Room is a special multi-purpose room available for an intimate dinner, cocktail party, conference or corporate event. Featuring invaluable Olympic Games memorabilia, this is a very popular room that is fully licensed.

MEMBERS’ LOUNGE

Adjoining the Members’ Bar, the lounge offers members a nice quiet area to sit, relax and look out over the bay. Daily newspapers, industry magazines, computer terminal and complimentary tea and coffee are all provided.

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HARBOUR VIEW RESTAURANT

Offering a relaxed and stylish setting, the HVR overlooks the Sandringham Harbour and Club marina. With internal seating for 80 and external deck seating for 40, the popular a lá carte menu features fresh seafood and local produce and is complemented by table service.

Regular promotions include our midweek ‘Sailors Lunch’, as well as regular themed nights.

TRAINING AUDITORIUM

Located on the ground floor, the Training Auditorium is an ideal setting for your next corporate event, board meeting, crew briefing or training seminar. As with all meeting rooms, audio visual facilities are provided and room set up is completely flexible.

COMMODORES’ ROOM

Situated next to the main guest relations reception desk is the Commodores’ Room. Provided to members free of charge, this is the perfect ‘quick meeting’ room for 2-8 people prior to heading upstairs for lunch or dinner. Small in size but very handy, this room is also very popular amongst our members and is reserved on a first come first served basis.

PORT PHILLIP ROOM (FUNCTIONS)

The Port Phillip Room is the Clubs flagship function room offering stunning bay views with floor to ceiling windows. An elegant, modern interior is complemented by an adjoining private terrace and deck area making this the perfect venue for cocktail parties, weddings, birthdays and special events. The associated Green Room is perfect for bridal parties, event organisers and the like.

MEETING / CLASSROOM

Another meeting room option is the inner office meeting room. With seating for 10 people, this is available for members use. Often used as a ‘break out room’, it is equally appropriate as its own stand-alone meeting room.

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RECIPROCAL CLUBSSYC has reciprocal membership arrangements with over 50 clubs throughout the world. These Clubs listed below are interactively displayed on the Club’s website including location, map and contact details.

If you plan on visiting any of these clubs, please let us know so we can assist them in welcoming you.

OCEANIA

Bellerive Yacht Club Inc, TAS

Canberra Yacht, ACT

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, NSW

Cruising Yacht Club of SA

Darwin Sailing Club, NT

Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc, TAS

East Fremantle Yacht Club, WA

Eildon Boat Club, VIC

Fremantle Sailing Club Inc, WA

Hillarys Yacht Club Inc, WA

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, VIC

Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club, WA

Metung Yacht Club, VIC

Middle Harbour Yacht Club, NSW

Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, TAS

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, NSW

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, WA

Royal Motor Yacht Club of NSW, NSW

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, NZ

Royal Perth Yacht Club, WA

Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, NZ

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, NSW

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, QLD

Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, SA

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, NSW

South of Perth Yacht Club, WA

Southport Yacht Club Inc, QLD

The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, TAS

Whitsunday Sailing Club, QLD

Woodlands Golf Club, VIC

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ASIA

Royal Brunei Yacht Club, Brunei

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hong Kong

Osaka Hokko Yacht Club, Japan

Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, Singapore

Shanghai Yacht Club & Resort, Singapore

EUROPE

Bruxelles Royal Yacht Club, Belgium

Norddeutscher Regatta Verein, Germany

Royal Irish Yacht Club, Ireland

Royal Norwegian Yacht Club, Norway

Royal Southern Yacht Club, England

Societe Nautique de Marseille, France

Yacht Club Italiano, Italy

SOUTH AFRICA

Point Yacht Club, South Africa

Royal Cape Yacht Club, South Africa

NORTH AMERICA

Annapolis Yacht Club, USA

Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, USA

Chicago Yacht Club, USA

Eastern Yacht Club, USA

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Canada

Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Canada

San Diego Yacht Club, USA

Seattle Yacht Club, USA

Southern Yacht Club, USA

St Francis Yacht Club, USA

Waikiki Yacht Club, USA

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WOODLANDS GOLF CLUB

The Woodlands Golf Club offers members of Sandringham Yacht Club the following reciprocal opportunities;

› Playing golf at Woodlands for 50% of the normal green fee. The current normal rate is $70, so SYC members pay $35

› Available times of play include;

› Monday and Wednesday after midday.

› Tuesday and Friday anytime.

› Times and days stated are always subject to course availability (so it’s a good idea to call well in advance).

› For bookings call WGC on 9580 3455 a minimum 24 hours prior.

› Use of the clubhouse facilities.

› Use of the practice facilities.

› Rounds are limited to six games per year.

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KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB

The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club offers members of Sandringham Yacht Club the following reciprocal opportunities:

› A maximum of three visits in one calendar year.

› Access to tennis on Friday afternoons and Sunday afternoons after 1pm (subject to availability).

› Clubhouse access for SYC members is permitted on days playing tennis.

› Access to dine in the Racquet Club on weekdays for lunch.

› May introduce visitors subject to the Rules and Regulations of Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.

For tennis court and dining bookings, Sandringham Yacht Club members must contact KLTC reception between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday on 9822 3333.

Members must report to the reception desk on arrival and present their Sandringham Yacht Club membership card.

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MEMBERSHIP FAQ

WHY IS MEMBERSHIP IMPORTANT?

Membership is the lifeblood of SYC. The Clubs fundamental purpose is to provide activities, facilities, social programs and training in accordance with the needs of members. To remain financially viable in the long run and to deliver these activities, it is essential (and Club policy) that all regular users of the Club subscribe to some form of membership.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?

Simply fill in the membership application form (available online and from the Guest Relations Desk) and send it with the applicable nomination fee to the Club. If you cannot find a proposer or seconder please contact the Club so that we may assist.

On receipt of your completed form, you will be invited to attend a new member evening after which your application will be presented to General Committee for approval. Shortly thereafter you will be notified of your acceptance to membership. Membership intakes are normally staged monthly depending on demand.

If you would like to discuss your membership options or have any queries with regard to your application, please contact our Membership Officer, Karen Crowley or the CEO, Richard Hewett.

AS A MEMBER WHEN CAN I USE THE CLUBHOUSE?

Members have full access to the clubhouse facilities 7 days per week. The opening hours do change from time to time and are published on the website.

WHAT IF I WISH TO TRIAL SYC BEFORE SUBSCRIBING TO MEMBERSHIP?

Day Pass Membership is the best way to trial the Club. You can purchase up to 12 Day Passes from the Guest Relations desk or Boating Office Reception. If you enjoy your trial period then we would be delighted to discuss membership options with you. Any money spent on your Day Pass Membership will be offset against any nomination fee (max. $300) when you join. For more details please refer to the Day Pass section of this booklet.

WHAT INSURANCE COVER DO I RECEIVE AS A CLUB MEMBER?

Membership of the Club automatically entitles you to be either a Silver or Youth Member with Yachting Australia. These memberships come with Personal Accident Insurance which covers personal accidents while boating or on yacht club premises (refer to Yachting Australia website for full policy details).

If you purchase a Day Pass Membership, you will receive Personal Accident Insurance for that day. Please note we do not charge a fee for twilight racing but you have the option to purchase this insurance for $5 for that day.

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MEMBERSHIP FAQ

ARE THERE ANY IMPLICATIONS IF I USE SYC REGULARY BUT DO NOT JOIN UP?

First and foremost visitors are very welcome to SYC. However, once a visitor becomes a regular visitor they need to become a financial member or otherwise there are serious consequences:

› Firstly, visitors must be signed in by financial members. If a visitor is not signed in, or is signed in by an un-financial member, then this contravenes our liquor licence and exposes the Club and its staff to excessive fines, penalties and, in extreme cases, loss of licence.

› If a visitor exceeds six visits per year then they are not complying with the Club’s Constitution and By Laws (there are exceptions for spouses and certain family members).

› If a visitor sails regularly without membership status, then their skipper is in breach of the YA Racing Rules of Sailing. This may lead to the boat being disqualified from the race. Furthermore, if the visitor is not a Yachting Australia member (a benefit of Club membership) then they do not have Yachting Australia Personal Accident Insurance.

› The visitor will also be enjoying utilising a facility that costs several $ million per annum to operate and the cost impact will be worn inequitably by those who do subscribe to membership.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING?

The Club communicates with its members through various media:

› Weekly eNews – you can opt in on our homepage or simply ask to subscribe

› Quarterly In & Around – request for it to be emailed or pick up from Guest Relations

› Notice boards in the Members’ Bar, marina entrance, OTB and upcoming events poster in the foyer

› Email alerts – please ensure you have requested correspondence by email

› Website

› Facebook

HOW CAN I BECOME MORE INVOLVED?

There are many ways for a member to become more involved with the Club ranging from race management to organising the Annual Ball. Additionally, the Club frequently requires specialist advice. If you would like to learn more, please contact our Membership Officer, Karen Crowley or the CEO, Richard Hewett who would be happy to help.

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

Please contact our friendly Guest Relations staff who will either provide you with an answer or direct you to someone else who can!

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Jetty Road, Sandringham

Victoria 3191, Australia

PO Box 66, Sandringham

Victoria 3191, Australia

TEL: +61 3 9599 0999

FAX: +61 3 9598 8109

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB: www.syc.com.au

SANDRINGHAM YACHT CLUB

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