RYCV Membership Brochure 2017-2018
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Become a Member at Royals<br />
<strong>2017</strong>/18 Edition<br />
Updated 04/5/17
Contents<br />
1. Club History<br />
2. Royals Training Centre<br />
3. Club Sailing<br />
4. Reciprocal Clubs<br />
5. Member Benefits<br />
6. Member Services and Facilities<br />
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Yard and Marina<br />
Clubhouse Hire and opening times<br />
7. <strong>Membership</strong> Categories and Pricing<br />
8. Overview <strong>Membership</strong> Privileges<br />
9. FAQs
Club History<br />
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, or<br />
Royals as it is affectionately<br />
known, was founded in May 1853<br />
as the Port Phillip Yacht<br />
Club. Records show that the Club<br />
is undoubtedly Australia's senior<br />
yacht club and as such is steeped<br />
in decades of yachting history and<br />
tradition.<br />
In 1872, the Club was granted the<br />
privilege of flying the Blue Ensign<br />
of the Colony of Victoria. Queen<br />
Victoria, in 1887, granted to the<br />
Club the privileges of a royal club<br />
and the Admiralty granted a Full<br />
Warrant to fly the Blue Ensign of<br />
Her Majesty's Fleet. Since 1887 it<br />
has been known as Royal Yacht<br />
Club of Victoria .<br />
In 1873, the Club moved to its<br />
present site at 120 Nelson<br />
Place, Williamstown, just<br />
across the Westgate Bridge, on<br />
the shores of the picturesque<br />
Port Phillip. Royal Yacht Club<br />
of Victoria has more than 800<br />
members and 300 yachts on its<br />
register. The Club has a long<br />
and proud history of bay and<br />
ocean racing, as well as long<br />
distance cruising.<br />
Many past members of the<br />
Club are linked with the<br />
development of yachting in<br />
Victoria.
Sail Training And Development<br />
Royals Training Centre<br />
03 9397 1277 I training@rycv.asn.au<br />
The Club is very proud of its Royals Training Centre (RTC) which is the<br />
epi-centre of our Club from sailing to volunteer training. All ages are<br />
accommodated for from seven years. RTC has both male and female<br />
instructors.<br />
RTC runs courses regularly throughout the year and advertises mainly<br />
through the web site and E-News.<br />
RTC can cater for…….<br />
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School Groups<br />
School Holiday Programs<br />
Disability Groups<br />
Community Groups<br />
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Corporate Team Building Days<br />
Volunteer Training<br />
Weekend courses
Youth Sailing<br />
(7-17 year olds)<br />
Children seven years old and upwards<br />
go into a TACKERS program which is<br />
kidcentric and designed to keep the<br />
young ones entertained yet motivated to<br />
learn about sailing. This program is open<br />
to both members and non members who<br />
have no prior sailing experience or want<br />
to refresh on skills before they enter the<br />
members CADET program.<br />
Once they have gone through the<br />
TACKERS program, most children have<br />
become <strong>RYCV</strong> members and progress to<br />
the Club racing program which is the<br />
start of their racing career. There is a<br />
great team within this age group of<br />
members and annual Presentation Night<br />
really highlights their achievements.<br />
Adult Sailing<br />
Adult and never sailed before but want to learn?<br />
Royals Training Centre (RTC) can help you get started with beginner<br />
programs that teach the theory and practical side of sailing. RTC has both<br />
dinghy and keelboats to learn to sail in.<br />
A sailor with experience?<br />
You never stop learning at our Club so Royals Training Centre has<br />
programs to suit you. Take a look….<br />
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Racing Skills Development<br />
Royal Yachting Association Theory and Practical<br />
Radio Operators Course<br />
Power Boat Handling
Club Sailing<br />
Cadets<br />
When Juniors join as members, they can enter at Cadet level if<br />
they have prior sailing experience. International Cadets is our<br />
junior members racing class. The Club hosts an annual<br />
Presentation Night and supports travel to other clubs and<br />
interstate to compete in State and National championships. In<br />
the recent World Championships, six of the first ten boats were<br />
Australian entries. The Cadet class is considered an excellent<br />
pathway to start a sailing career.
Women’s Sailing<br />
The Women’s Division at the Club is<br />
fast gaining recognition around the Bay.<br />
The above photo pictures the winning<br />
ladies from the 2010 Women’s Keelboat<br />
Regatta.<br />
The women meet regularly and Royals<br />
welcomes new female members<br />
whether you sail or not. Your support is<br />
always welcome at their events. The Women’s Elliott Regatta, every<br />
September, is another date on the sailing calendar that is gathering<br />
momentum in registrations and skill level. Many of our female sailors<br />
use the Winter to improve their racing skills through the Royal<br />
Training Centre.<br />
Club Racing and Cruising<br />
Match racing is developing into a major feature of the Club's sailing<br />
program with over 300 starts in the past 12 months. It can be enjoyed<br />
by crews at all levels and it is the best way to hone your boat handling<br />
skills. Royal Yacht Club of Victoria also has a fleet of six Elliott 5.9<br />
ideal for training and match racing. The Elliotts are 5.9m long, fast,<br />
exciting and a highly manoeuverable keelboat for a skipper and two<br />
member crew.<br />
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria also has a Cruising Group and organises<br />
trips each month for members to enjoy sailing together. These are<br />
very social events where members share stories about their trips and<br />
enjoy getting together for lunch or dinner.<br />
Classes of Boat recognised at <strong>RYCV</strong><br />
2.4 metre Melges 24 Sharpie<br />
Bluebird Noelex 25 125<br />
Couta Boat Thompson 7 Laser<br />
Elliott5.9 SB3 Cadet<br />
Elliott 7<br />
Current Olympic Class<br />
(Star)<br />
420<br />
Flying Fifteen Pacer Optimist<br />
I550<br />
J24<br />
Extreme<br />
29er
Reciprocal Clubs<br />
Royals has established and maintains reciprocal rights around the globe. It’s a great<br />
exclusive benefit of your <strong>RYCV</strong> membership. We are continually adding more Clubs.<br />
Many members find this useful when travelling abroad, there is nothing like a warm<br />
welcome in a foreign country. And you don’t have to go abroad to enjoy the hospitality<br />
of other Clubs, there are plenty here in Australia. The following Clubs have afforded<br />
us full reciprocal rights for <strong>2017</strong>-18 season.<br />
Accessing the Reciprocal Clubs<br />
In most cases unless stated below, please contact the club well before you depart to<br />
confirm availability of moorings, accommodation and facility usage. You will need to<br />
show your current <strong>RYCV</strong> membership card and a letter of introduction. Please contact<br />
the <strong>RYCV</strong> office to obtain necessary documentation. Please note, not all clubs have<br />
accommodation or moorings available.<br />
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Australia<br />
All Port Phillip Yacht Clubs<br />
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron<br />
Southport Yacht Club - Gold Coast QLD<br />
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - NSW<br />
Royal Perth Yacht Club<br />
Royal Geelong Yacht Club<br />
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron<br />
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania<br />
Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club-Bondi NSW<br />
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron-Manly QLD<br />
Royal Tasmania Yacht Club<br />
International<br />
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron<br />
Manila Yacht Club<br />
Royal Canadian Yacht Club<br />
Royal Thames Yacht Club (UK)<br />
Royal Torbay Yacht Club (UK)<br />
Royal Southampton Yacht Club<br />
Royal Lymington Yacht Club<br />
National Yacht Club (Ireland)<br />
Royal Bombay Yacht Club<br />
Royal Victoria Yacht Club (Canada)<br />
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club<br />
Royal Netherlands Yacht Club<br />
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club<br />
Republic of Singapore Yacht Club<br />
Royal British Virgin Islands Yacht Club<br />
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club<br />
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (Malaysia)<br />
Royal Palm Yacht Club (Florida USA)
<strong>Membership</strong> Benefits<br />
Bar<br />
Members receive a discount all year round by showing their<br />
membership card.<br />
Barbecue Area<br />
The barbecue area is available for all members and their guests.<br />
Club Merchandise<br />
<strong>RYCV</strong> has a great range of clothing gear with Club logo. The<br />
Club also stocks merchandise including glasses and badges for<br />
purchase. Members receive a discount on all Club merchandise.<br />
Free internet access<br />
There is internet access in the bar or use your own laptop and<br />
gain free remote internet access. The <strong>RYCV</strong> office can set up an<br />
account for you.<br />
Functions<br />
Members can use the Club’s function facilities for their own<br />
events and receive member discounts. You will receive free<br />
room hire if you are a Senior member.
Regular Club communication<br />
One high end <strong>RYCV</strong> Year book, weekly E-News, vital mail outs and friendly<br />
office staff to assist with inquiries.<br />
Club Boat Hire<br />
Great deals on hiring out Club boats such as Pacers and Elliotts.<br />
Yard and Marina<br />
Members receive discounts for yard and marina services and of course given<br />
priority over external users.<br />
Dining<br />
With a stunning back drop , the restaurant offers a quality dining experience<br />
with an a-la-carte menu including daily specials. The Club will be running<br />
barbecues and special dinner theme nights as part of its dining options so<br />
keep an eye out for dates. Snack meals are available and ordered at the bar.<br />
On sailing days, the bar can organize rolls for you and your crew.<br />
Library<br />
<strong>Membership</strong> grants you access and borrowing rights to the Club library.<br />
Car Park<br />
Senior members have access to the car park. <strong>RYCV</strong> is one of the very few<br />
metropolitan based yacht clubs that can provide such a privilege to its Senior<br />
members.<br />
Training<br />
Member discounts are available on some courses we offer through Royals<br />
Training Centre, which regularly holds programs to develop member’s skills.
Member services and facilities<br />
Members have access to a wealth of quality services and facilities at great rates.<br />
Yard and Marina<br />
Yard and Marina can help with boat maintenance and<br />
slipping. Dedicated full time staff manage this area. The yard<br />
has a travel lift with a 28,000kg capacity. An extensive range<br />
of marine services is also available.<br />
Contact details: Waterfront Manager<br />
waterfront@rycv.asn.au or call office 03 9397 1277 .<br />
The Club's marina is conveniently located close to both the Club House and<br />
Members' car park. It can accommodate over 170 vessels up to 25 metres in<br />
length. All berths have access to power and water. Also available, for your<br />
convenience, are fuel, locker storage and courtesy trolleys. Showers and<br />
bathrooms are available at the Club House (24 hour access with Member's card),<br />
ice, take away food and beverages.
Member services and facilities<br />
Clubhouse Hire<br />
Our function facilities are available for hire. If you have a birthday, wedding,<br />
conference, engagement or a celebration of any kind, please contact Function<br />
Coordinator at the Club on 03 9397 1277 to discuss our superb catering and<br />
beverage options.<br />
Available for hire:<br />
-Dining Room<br />
-Committee Room<br />
-Meeting Room<br />
-BBQ area<br />
(except Wednesday and weekends)<br />
Clubhouse Opening Times (closes earlier in Winter)<br />
Restaurant Bar Office<br />
Monday closed closed 8am-4pm<br />
Tuesday closed 5-8pm 8am-4pm<br />
Wednesday<br />
12noon-3pm<br />
6-9pm<br />
12 noon-11pm 9am-5pm<br />
Thursday closed 5pm to 8pm 8am-4pm<br />
Friday * See notice board 5pm to 10pm 9am-5pm<br />
Saturday 9am to 5pm 9am to 8.30pm 8.30am-4pm<br />
Sunday 9am to 4pm 9am to 7.30pm** 9am-5pm<br />
Public Holidays closed See notice board closed<br />
* Friday members draw 6pm.<br />
**NO alcohol served before 10.30am. Take aways-order and pay the day before for collection on Sunday
<strong>Membership</strong> categories and prices<br />
<strong>Membership</strong> Financial year 1st June <strong>2017</strong> till 31st May <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>Membership</strong> Category<br />
Annual Subscription<br />
Junior (under 18 yrs) $105.00<br />
Young Senior 18 yrs old $150.00<br />
Young Senior 19 yrs old $170.00<br />
Young Senior 20 yrs old $235.00<br />
Young Senior 21 yrs old $285.00<br />
Young Senior 22 yrs old $335.00<br />
Young Senior 23 yrs old $390.00<br />
Young Senior 24 yrs old $450.00<br />
Young Senior 25 yrs old $500.00<br />
Young Senior 26 yrs old $580.00<br />
Young Senior 27 yrs old $630.00<br />
Young Senior 28 yrs old $685.00<br />
Young Senior 29 yrs old $745.00<br />
Young Senior 30 yrs old $795.00<br />
Young Senior 31 yrs old $850.00<br />
Young Senior 32 yrs old $920.00<br />
Young Senior 33 yrs old $970.00<br />
Young Senior 34 yrs old $1030.00<br />
Young Senior 35 yrs old $1080.00<br />
Sailing $685.00<br />
Senior $1135.00<br />
Country $560.00<br />
Family (spouse/partner of a senior member) $570.00<br />
Associate (clubhouse only) $125.00<br />
Sailing Australia Levy (n/a to associates) Adult $98.50 Junior $52<br />
<strong>Membership</strong> card<br />
(pick up from office once fees paid)<br />
$25 (one off payment)
Overview <strong>Membership</strong> Privileges<br />
Privileges Senior Family Sailing Junior Associate<br />
Boat on register<br />
OTB only<br />
*Marina/hard stand berth<br />
*Rent a locker<br />
Yard and marina discount<br />
services<br />
Vote at general meetings<br />
Nominate candidates<br />
Invite guests to the Club<br />
Discounts on bar and food<br />
Rights with reciprocal clubs<br />
Hire a club boat<br />
*Free use of Club’s wi-fi internet<br />
Car parking<br />
*subject to availability<br />
Sundays
Frequently Asked Questions<br />
What if I don’t know anyone at the Club to nominate or<br />
propose my application? . That’s easy, just contact us and<br />
arrange to come down to the Club when the bar and dining<br />
room is open. One of our members will be more than happy<br />
to show you around and make introductions. Check out<br />
crewing opportunities on our webpage too.<br />
How is the membership year calculated? 1st June –31st<br />
May. <strong>Membership</strong> is calculated pro-rata from when you join.<br />
Everyone is on the same renewal period.<br />
Can I bring guests in as a member? We welcome members’<br />
guests. There are limitations to the number of visits per<br />
year.<br />
My child will be the member, can I come down too? It’s<br />
great to see you support your child’s sailing interest. We<br />
would be happy for you to use our clubhouse facilities,<br />
however you will not be able to sign guests in.<br />
I cannot attend my membership interview. Let us know as<br />
we will arrange a more suitable time.
FAQ’s continued<br />
Can I utilize the club while my membership is being processed? Yes certainly<br />
however you will not able to charge to your member’s account.<br />
I don’t sail but like your clubhouse facilities, what membership category suits<br />
me? Associate <strong>Membership</strong> is for our land lovers. However you do not have<br />
voting rights and cannot sail.<br />
Is there a wait list for your marina berth? Yes but we try to cater for everyone<br />
and we have hard stand space available. It is impossible to say how long the<br />
marina berth wait is so please call our Operations Director to have a chat if you<br />
are bringing a boat with you.<br />
I want to join, what happens next?<br />
1. Fill in both Application and Nomination forms (get signatures too)<br />
Nominator/ Proposer must be a Life, Honorary Life, Senior, Sailing or<br />
Family Member of at least two years’ standing.<br />
1. Email or hand in the 2 forms to the office to Amelia Martin,<br />
ameliam@rycv.asn.au<br />
2. You and proposer are invited to an interview. (2nd Monday or Wednesday<br />
each month)<br />
3. Your application is approved for nomination. Nomination form goes on bar<br />
notice board for 14 days. If no objections then you receive a letter officially<br />
welcoming you to the club<br />
4. Your membership, card and Yachting Association fees are billed to you,<br />
and your membership card is handed to you once fees have been paid.<br />
The whole process takes approximately one calendar month
We look forward to welcoming you to<br />
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Royals T raining<br />
Centre<br />
The Club is very proud<br />
of its training centre<br />
which is the epicentre of<br />
our Club’s training from<br />
sailing to volunteer<br />
training. All ages are<br />
accommodated for from<br />
7 years of age.<br />
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria.<br />
120 Nelson Place (PO BOX 51)<br />
Williamstown VIC 3016<br />
Tel: + 61 (0) 3 9397 1277<br />
Fax: + 61 (0) 3 9397 8160<br />
rycv@rycv.asn.au<br />
www.rycv.com.au<br />
Training Accreditation<br />
The Royals Training Centre is<br />
an accredited sail training<br />
centre by the national<br />
governing body, Australian<br />
Sailing. Every year the Club<br />
must apply for new<br />
accreditation.
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