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Are you ready for the State Titles 2010 ?
After a fantastic Australia Day weekend of sailing tips, racing and cruising, are you ready for the Ultimate State Titles hosted by the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club Paynesville on Sat 27 & Sun 28 Feb ?

There will be a series of races in two divisions - Racing and Cruising - for 16's, 18's and 23's, plus dinner at the GLYC on Sat night.

Get your entries to Racing Captain Andy Mackenzie as soon as possible:
Entry forms available here, Sailing Instructions here, Accommodation Ideas here.

Photo: D Judkins

Coming Events

January 2010
  • UYA Race for Fun Weekend on Hobson's Bay, Overnighting at Anchorage Marina
    Sat 23rd - 2 events + BBQ on the foreshore
    Sun 24th - Champagne Pursuit/Top of the Bay Sternchaser

    Contact Andrew Mackenzie for details
     
  • Australia Day Cruise
    Mon 25th - Tues 26th
    Overnight at Sandringham Yacht Club

    Contact David Heale for details

February 2010
  • Musical Melodies in the Park
    Sat 13th Feb
    Ardrie Park, Malvern
     
  • UYA Racing & Cruising Titles
    Sat 27th - Sun 28th
    Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club
    Paynesville

    Contact Andrew Mackenzie for details

March 2010
  • Marlay Pt Overnight Race
    Sat 6th - Sun 7th Mar Lake Wellington Yacht Club

    Contact Andrew Mackenzie for details
     
  • Trailable Yacht Festival - Docklands
    Fri 19th - Sun 21st
    "A Taste of Melbourne"

    Contact David Heale for details

April 2010
  • Easter Cruise
    Fri 2nd - Mon 5th
    Gippsland Lakes

    Contact David Heale for details

Committee News

Committee Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at the Albert Park Yacht Club.

New and prospective members are always welcome to attend and find out more about the association.

The next meeting will be:

  • 7.30pm Wed 10 Feb 2010
    at the Albert Park Yacht Club



Interested in an Ultimate ? - A word from the President

  • The Ultimate Yacht Association is based in Melbourne and has a current membership of 105 boats.
    Regular meetings are held in Melbourne on the second Wed of each month.
     
  • UYA activities as listed on our calendar are a mix of:
    Racing - mainly on Port Phillip Bay, but also on other inland waters.
    Cruising - on the Gippsland Lakes, Port Phillip Bay and other waterways in Victoria and interstate.
    Social Activities - in and around Melbourne.
     
  • Ultimate yachts are valued for their safety, versatility and the strength of the UYA. We regularly receive enquiries from prospective buyers.
     
  • The UYA is a well organised, friendly Association and members are encouraged to participate in the many activities. Members receive a quarterly magazine "Ultimo*Proximo" which contains a wealth of useful information for all Ultimate owners.

 


Are You a Member ?


We encourage all Ultimate owners to become members of the Ultimate Yacht Association for the very low fee of $30 per annum.

Membership has many advantages, including:

  • You receive the quarterly Association magazine Ultimo*Proximo.
    Ultimo*Proximo brings you up to date with Ultimate activities via the calendar, reports and photos of recent events plus invaluable technical articles and ideas for your boat.
     
  • You get the opportunity to participate in UYA activities such as organised races, cruises and social events, while improving your sailing skills and making new friends.
     
  • You gain access to information not published on this web site, such as class rules and specifications.
     
  • Access to a wide range of experienced members who can answer virtually any question you may have about your Ultimate.

To apply for membership, email the UYA registrar David Pink at: enquiries@ultimateyacht.org.au

 





 


 

Photo Gallery

NEW Photos From:
   Opening Cruise 09
   Trailable Festival 09
   Easter Cruise 2009
   Marlay Pt 2009
   State Titles 2009  
   Lake Macquarie 09
   Aust Day 2009   
                            
Our Ultimate past:
  in pictures
 
Technical:
NEW Ideas Corner
Ultimate owners are an inventive lot - check out these pictures of useful DIY's for your boat !

Dear Jolly Frog
Should I use a "preventer" when sailing down wind, or does it only apply to larger boats ?

Enterprize Cruise

The UYA took over the tall ship Enterprize on Sunday 15 Nov for a fun cruise on Hobsons Bay - a lucky few climbed the rigging for a different view on the deck below.
Full report in your Dec Ultimo*Proximo.

Ultimate Puzzle

1. What has happened if a yacht is 'taken aback' ?
2. What condition exists when a yacht is said to be 'in irons' ?
3. What is the derivation of the word 'yacht' ?


Risk Management

Most of us have flown on a plane at some time and experienced the safety demonstration.  
We are told where the life jackets are and how to adjust them. What do we do when a visitor steps onto our boat ?


Trip Preparation

"If it's going to blow, don't go", is a handy motto. Check the weather forecasts, which are regularly updated and give warnings of strong winds and gales ...