While you enjoy the delights of Melbourne in winter, here's a reminder of things
to come when the weather warms up !
Photo: L Judkins
Coming Events
August 2010
Winter Wine Tasting
1pm Sun 15th Aug
Andrew & Rita's
Bring a plate to share -
Contact Jane Heale for details
October 2010
Opening cruise deferred to Nov !
November 2010
Opening Cruise
Sat-Sun 13-14th
Possibly Williamstown to Werribee River
Contact David Heale for details
December 2010
Arthur the Great Race
Sat 4th Dec
Contact Andy Mackenzie for details
Williamstown Sailing Club Invitation Race
Sat 11th Dec
Contact Andy Mackenzie for details
January 2011
UYA Race for Fun Weekend
Sat-Mon 22-24 Jan
Hobsons Bay
Combine some fun racing and cruising with a night and dinner at Sandringham
Yacht Club.
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 11 Aug 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.
Ever wanted to circumnavigate Port Phillip Bay
in your Ultimate ? See how Peter Nyga tackled it, and read a full
report in a forthcoming Ultimo*Proximo !
NEW: UYA Facebook
The UYA now has a Facebook group page where you
can contribute news, ideas, photos, videos,
discussions and more.
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' ?
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 ?
"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 ...
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