New Members Welcome and Information Book
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Power boating Sailing Sailing Academy Social New Members Welcome and Information Book Since 1885 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Ltd 578 Royal Esplanade Manly Q 4179 Address: 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly, Queensland 4179 Postal Address: PO Box 5021 Manly, Queensland 4179 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Phone + 61 7 3396 8666 Email [email protected] Fax +61 7 3393 4100 SAILING OFFICE Phone +61 7 3396 8666 Sailing—Email [email protected] Sailing Academy—Email [email protected] MARINA OFFICE Phone +61 7 3393 3554 Email [email protected] Fax +61 7 3348 7325 FLAG OFFICERS Commodore Kevin Miller Vice Commodore Ian Threlfall Rear Commodore Mark Gallagher COMMITTEES Finance, Marketing & Development, House & Entertainment Committee, Membership Committee, Power Boat Committee, Sailing Committee, Works Committee Volunteer Coordinators David Virgo, Don Murray, Sylvia Talbot Power Boat Cruising Group Mick & Jenny Atkinson Welcome Sailing Cruising Group Geoff East INFORMATION ‘In the Wind’ Weekly email giving upcoming dates for social sailing and power events, along with items of interest and items for sale/wanted. Mainsheet Seasonal Squadron magazine to inform members of upcoming events, important club information, reports on recent events and stories of interest as well as advertising . Members are welcome to contribute articles and photos. Website rqys.com.au Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RQYS.Manly Twitter http://twitter.com/rqys 2 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Commodore’s Welcome Commodore Kevin Miller I would like to extend a warm welcome to you, as a new member of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. With a proud heritage that stretches back 128 years, the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is one of Australia’s premier yacht clubs. Overlooking the beautiful Manly Boat Harbour, the Squadron is still the place for boaties to meet, compete and socialise. The Squadron has evolved into a multi-faceted organisation and our members, some third and fourth generation families, enjoy a comprehensive range of facilities. We celebrate not only the passion of sailing as a sport but we also preserve important and enduring traditions. We ensure that our members are taken care of whether they are on or off the water. There is no requirement to be a boatie to have fun at the Squadron. You will find many activities to participate in and enjoy, no matter what your interest. I trust that you will soon feel right at home as a valued member of the Squadron. Kevin Miller 3 Opening times 4 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Opening times MAIN OFFICE HOURS MARINA OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 8.00am—5.00pm Monday to Friday 8.00am—5.00pm Saturday 8.00am—4.00pm Saturday 8.00am—12 noon Sunday 8.00am—3.00pm Sunday Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Closed Other Public Holidays 8.30am–3.00pm SAILING OFFICE and SAILING ACADEMY HOURS Monday & Tuesday Closed except for regattas Wednesday to Friday 9.00am—5.00pm Saturday & Sunday 8.00am—5.00pm BOARDWALK CAFE and BAR While closing times are dependent on patronage normal operating hours for the Boardwalk Café and Bar are: Monday & Tuesday Café closed except public holidays and sailing regattas Bar 4.00pm—close Wednesday to Friday Café Lunch12.00 noon—2.00pm Bar 11.00am—close Wednesday & Thursday Café Dinner 6pm—8.30pm Friday Café Dinner 6pm—9.00pm Saturday & Sunday Café Breakfast Summer 7.00am—10.30am Winter 8.00am—10.30am Lunch 12.00 noon —2.30pm Dinner from 6.00pm—close (remaining open depending on requirement for viable meal service.) Bar 10.00am—close Public Holidays Cafe & Bar Christmas Day Closed Good Friday Closed Anzac Day No liquor sold prior to 1.00 pm New Years Eve May remain open to 1.00 am Other public Holidays Café Breakfast 8.00am—10.30am Lunch 12 noon—2.00pm Dinner 6.00pm—close Bar 11.00am—close TAKEAWAY LIQUOR All items available in the RQ Bar are available for purchase as Takeaway within the licensed hours of the Squadron. Monday to Sunday 8 am to Close (excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday) Any takeaway liquor shall not be consumed on the licensed premises. 5 Membership 6 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Member benefits Personalised member card Ability to sign in guests Member only privileges including member pricing and membership promotions Discount (10%) on food and beverage purchases for a range of members (once membership has been fully approved) Members Draw and Attendance Draw every Wednesday and Friday evening, for members who are on premises Online newsletter In the Wind to keep you up-to-date Seasonal magazine Mainsheet Regular social events, live music, trivia nights, new member welcome and guest speakers. Full range of RQYS merchandise Reciprocal social arrangements with Australian and international Clubs Introductory letter to Yacht Squadrons and Clubs worldwide Discount on fuel purchases at RQYS Fuel pontoon Discount for courses at RQYS Sailing Academy Free of charge wireless internet access for full members 77 Membership Categories Full Full Member Spouse Partner Country Social Absentee Associate Young Adult Junior Crew School Racing Fully Paid Family Membership The Squadron year runs from 1 May to 30 April. Renewal Notices are sent at the end of March/first week of April with subscriptions being due by 1 May each year. If you have a change of address, please let us know so that we can update your records and it may be that you will require a category change. If you should be transferred with work or think you are unable to continue your membership, written advice (email, letter, fax) is required from the member so that your membership can be resigned. If you resign from the Squadron as a financial member and want to re-join at a later date, you can do so without payment of the entrance fee at the time of re-joining. Membership Cards You will be issued with a new membership card each year. Members are reminded to carry their membership cards when on the Club premises and to Membership produce such card on request to comply with Liquor Licensing. Guests Members, other than Juniors or School Racing members may bring guests to the licensed area of the Club. The names of all guests must be entered in one of the visitors’ books, and members must complete the ‘introduced by’ area and advise member number. The member must accompany guests at all times. 8 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Club Accounts Food, drinks, fuel and services can be charged to a club account. If you would like to have this charging facility you are required to complete a Direct Debit form and lodge at the Squadron office. A statement will be sent to you at the end of the month which gives you the opportunity to check your account. Your nominated payment advice (credit card or bank account) will be activated on the 27th of the following month. A surcharge on credit cards applies. Membership Privileges We encourage our Members to enjoy the facilities/events that the Club offers and also value your comments and suggestions, please feel free to contact Management. 99 RQYS facilities Cruising Groups – Sail and Power Flags Function Room Launching ramps & 4 rigging lawns 24 hr Fuel Pontoon Onsite trades carrying out boat repair and maintenance Power Boating Navigation events RQYS ‘Canaipa’ at Russell Island Showers, Toilets and Laundries in 4 locations Marina 572 Floating Marina Berths Secure Trailer Boat Parking spaces for trailer yachts and powerboats Etchells, Dinghy Storage and tender storage spaces Extensive Car Parking and the ability to park with trailer connected to vehicle Onsite Maintenance & Slipping facilities—35 tonne Travelift and slewing crane Storage Lockers—Small, Medium and Large Boardwalk Café and RQ Bar BBQ Area Children’s Playground Competitive Sailing Over 80 qualified and trained volunteers for sailing and powerboat events Facilities State, National and International Regattas Sailing Academy Learn to Sail Courses for Adults and Children Sail & Play - School Holiday Adventure Program On RQYS Grounds Manly Marina Cove Motel – 39 rooms with bay, foreshore, marina and garden views Yachting Queensland – State governing body for all water sports Self-contained dormitory style accommodation 1010 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Marina MARINA 3393 3554 Marina Manager David McTaggart 0414 207 725 [email protected] Marina Assistant Val Meggs [email protected] The Marina comprises 572 floating berths on rows A/B, C/D, E/F, G/H, J/K, L/M, N/P, R/S, T/U, V/W and X . Marina berth sizes are 10m, 12m, 13m, 13.5m + multihull, 14m, 15m + multihull, 16m + multihull, 17m, 18m + multihull, 20m, 21m, 24m, 25m, 30m and 33.5m. Berths are available for short and long term rental and to lease. Contact the Marina Office. Power pedestals for electricity (240v single phase) and water connection – 2 boats per post. 3 phase power is available at some larger berths and is metered and charged. Depth in harbour is 2m LAT. GPS Co-ordinates for RQYS Marina Latitude 27.4589 S Longitude 153. 1918 E Trolleys are supplied for members convenience and should be returned to the storage bays. Dogs are permitted ONLY if kept on a leash and are not to be left unattended at any time. Dogs are not permitted in the licensed area. Fishing within the Marina area is prohibited. Riding of bicycles/scooters etc on the marina structure is strictly prohibited. 11 Marina Not intended for navigational purposes Source: ©The State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads) 2011, Beacon to Beacon Directory – edition 9. Courtesy of Maritme Safety Queensland. 12 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron CLUB TOILETS, HOUSE SHOWERS MARINA