Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Yearbook 2019/2020

Lipton Cup Regatta in November
The
was more inclusive and
2019
than ever with a major
competitive
to the Lipton Cup Trophy
change
Instead of single boats
implemented.
Div A – IRC being eligible, a new
from
format was introduced to include
team
from multiple divisions and
boats
teams were entered, some
7
clubs, while others
representing
forces with yachts from across
joined
bay. Sailors from RYCV, HBYC, RMYS
the
SYC all took part, but Team
and
(HBYC) made up of Ikozno,
Hobbos
Mozoznor aker and Manojimu¾p took out top
emphasis was also placed on class
An
this year with series for S80s,
racing
did not have their own class
Bluebirds
Division D included 10 of them in
series,
in all, 86 keelboats took part in the
All
which was an increase on
regatta,
Off the Beach fleet also saw a large
The
in numbers, with the fleet
increase
than doubling from the previous
more
up to over 140 boats. Once again
year,
was a push towards class racing
there
publicising the event through
and
classes, such as the International
Junior
and Optimists dominated,
Cadet
there were also solid turnouts
however
Lasers, Tasars, F18s, Impulses, 14ft
from
Skiffs, Musto Skiffs, Jolly Boats and
saw live music each
Shoreside
into the early
afternoon
with performances from Better
evening
the Wizards and John Braka.
than
from Chobani and
Sponsorship
meant there were roaming
Negociants
of yoghurt for breakfast and
samples
tastings in the afternoon. The St
wine
Ferry offered transport options for
Kilda
from Port Melbourne and St
sailors
2019 Lipton Cup Regatta proved a
The
success and the new format truly
great
racing for everyone. This
provided
not have been possible without
would
amazing volunteers and our partner
the
Port Melbourne Yacht Club,
clubs;
Bay Yacht Club, Royal
Hobsons
Yacht Squadron and
Melbourne
Sailing Club, as well as
Williamstown
catering partner Pier 41.
our
Unfortunately, the 2020 Lipton Cup
was cancelled due
Regatta
Covid restrictions, but we’re looking
to
to seeing everyone again in
forward
2021.
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2019 LIPTON CUP REGATTA
associations as well as clubs.
rating systems.
Sabres.
The team format was very
honours.
and will continue into the
successful
future.
Kilda to join the festivities.
and a mixed fleet for “Sydney”
Etchells
including 32s and 38s. Although
boats,
stiff competition.
previous years.
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