RACE 8: 2023-24 Autumn Series 23 Jun 1200Hrs

Dear members, friends and supporters of Blues Point Yacht Club,

The last race of the Autumn Series will be held this Sunday 23rd June 2024, commencing at 12:00noon.

Consistent with that forecast, at this stage there are no wind warnings for Sydney enclosed waters during our race window.

Sydney Forecast:

Marine Forecast (Sydney Enclosed Waters):

Tides at Fort Denison:
HIGH: 0911 hours 1.36m
LOW: 1438 hours 0.58m

Race START and HANDICAPS for Race 8

The race START will be a radio start, with a countdown of 10mins - 5mins - 0mins. 

The handicaps and corresponding start times for each yacht are as follows:

*****Other boats must stay clear of the starting line and clear of those on their ultimate approach to the starting line (RRS 2 and 24.1)******

Shipping on Sydney Harbour:
At this stage, there are no shipping movements are advised between the race start and the race time limit of 16:30 hours.
Information may change without notice from BPYC.  
For the latest information, go to https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/sydney-harbour/pilotage-navigation/daily-vessel-movements/

Post-race Prize Giving and catch-up:

Whether you are racing on Sunday or not, please join us at the Blues Point Hotel for the post-race prize giving, analysis and catch-up.

Raffle

Don’t forget the raffle every Thursday night at the Blues Point Hotel, with 10 meat trays to be won each week, as well as the chance to win the cash jackpot. You can also enjoy a fine pub meal while participating in the raffle.

Come along and support the raffle which is the club's primary source of income and allows the club to maintain low membership fees for every member and substantial prizes for each race.  (And remember that if you help run two raffles, you receive a food and beverage voucher).

We look forward to seeing you on the water or in the 'club house' soon.

Cheers,

Bill
Bill Steenson
Commodore
Blues Point Yacht Club
PO Box 7040, McMahons Point NSW 2060
www.bpyc.com.au
Ph: 0478 617191