After strong winds had necessitated the cancellation of the West Kirby Regatta 

on Wednesday the  portents for the RMYC Regatta the next day were not good. 

An undesirable forecast of up to SW force 6 in the morning, with the prospect of 

a moderation around midday saw a wet, misty, windy morning dawn over the 

Menai Strait. The Rough conditions out on the moorings, with WSW winds at 

20 knots meant that even at 1000 conditions were not looking very promising.

The Commodore, after consulting experienced Menai sailors, and despite many 

sailors having their doubts, hoisted the one hour postponement signal. The sailors

scepticism

adding to the unattractive prospect of racing. But the Commodore's decision was 

vindicated and at 1155 the first of the 13 Class sequences started. A well 

waterproofed but dripping line team stuck it out with all the Classes present getting 

away as planned. 

Of necessity the course for everyone was kept to a visible, just, distance from the 

line. The challenging conditions were met with equal stoicism by a large proportion

of the yacht crews that were entered and good racing was had by all, even though 

it was necessary to shorten to 3 and 2 laps for different Classes.

The Commodore expressed his thanks to all the safety boat crews, the line team 

and also to Royal Anglesey Yacht Club for their the usual warm hospitality.

                         115 Photos available to view CLICK HERE

Racing Results and other information available at: Menai Strait Regattas website

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  International Etchells Northern Championship 2011

Over the weekend 23-24^th July the Etchells Northern Championships hosted 

by

with slightly calmer winds on the Sunday. Last year’s runner up, Pointless, 

skippered by Ray Huntington, made a clean sweep this year, winning all 4 races.

Saturday

Race 1 saw a long northerly beat down river and into the choppy waters of 

wind-over-tide. This was followed by an energetic reach back up the river, 

where boat positions constantly changed with all boats in close proximity, 

but eventually finishing Pointless, Disco, and Invader.

Race 2 a slight swing in wind direction resulted in a course change, creating 

a running start to maximum use of the river’s width to create a long windward 

second leg. A downwind start led to all the fleet reaching the leeward mark 

together, but it was Pointless who emerged from the battle first and chased 

closely by Disco and Faldetta.

Sunday

Race 3 In slightly calmer winds, the race began on another running start; all 

boats hoisted their spinnakers as soon as they crossed the start line, which 

meant they all arrived tightly packed together at the first mark before 

Pointless once again took the lead, with Atlantis Gold coming out second. Up 

the beat the fleet split direction but the close positioning maintained throughout 

the race, with all finishing within a couple of minutes of each other; Pointless 

maintained her lead with Disco second and Invader third.

Race 4 saw Invader take the early lead but a broken tiller extension caused a 

near broche at the second mark, allowing Disco to take the lead. However, 

this was short lived as again Pointless pulled out into the lead and although 

there was a tacking duel up the last beat between Pointless and Disco, 

Pointless still came out on top, finishing just a couple of boat lengths at most 

ahead. Both boats were closely followed by Faldetta, Invader and Atlantas Gold.

Overall Results:

1 Pointless - 2 Disco Volante - 3 Faldetta - 4 Invader - 5 Atlantas Gold

                                 More Photos - Click Here

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          North West Inter Club Keelboat Event in Etchells 

                 at Royal Mersey Yacht Club - Saturday, 16th July

                         
A number of the regions top dinghy racing clubs were invited to race 

against each other in International Etchells on the Mersey off Rock 

Ferry and sponsored by Royal Mersey Yacht Club. Each Club provided 

two helms sharing the duties over two races with Royal Mersey pilots 

assisting with spinnaker handling in the very difficult conditions.

In the first race a close duel between Tom Ditchburn/Tom Hubbard of 

Budworth SC (1034) and Dave Bower/Glyn Sheffield of West Lancs YC 

(804) saw the Budworth team come out in front and lead for the whole 

race.

                             More Photos - Click Here

Poor visibility, fluctuating winds and the departure of a super tanker 

forced race officer Paul Flower to set an inshore course for the second 

race. The first four boats were clear ahead at the top mark but Budworth 

went offshore for wind and tide leaving West Lancs, Trevor Tansey/Simon 

Shepherd of Royal Mersey YC (894) and Ian McLean and Vince McGrath of 

Dee SC (803) in a luffing match on the shorter inshore route. At the bottom 

mark Budworth were third but a tacking duel with West Lancs up the 

second beat took them to the front. On the second and third matches there 

were close matches between Dee and John Collingwood/Graham Ellis in the 

second Royal Mersey boat (463).

Tom Ditchburn and Tom Hubbard of Budworth Sailing Club were worthy 

winners and received the trophy from Commodore Phil Gilmour with West 

Lancs Yacht Club in second place.   

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                 RMYC AT  DUN LAOGHAIRE 2011 REGATTA 

                          IRISH SEA CUP CHALLENGE

The Irish Sailing Association invited Clubs from Wales to a join them in a 

bi-annual inter club competition as part of the Dun Laoghaire Regatta, the 

invitation was subsequently extended to Liverpool  YC and Royal Mersey YC.

The Regatta hosted 420 boats with around 3000 sailors all invited to one 

big party at the four clubs on the waterfront.

Our racing was held in J80’s with competition from Lough Derg YC  and Lough 

Swilly YC. The Irish challengers were well experienced national competition 

standard sailors.

                                       Off Dun Laoghaire - preparing to race 

The RMYC team comprised Trevor Tansey on the main and principal spinnaker 

flyer, Simon Shepherd the front man and spinnaker rope un-tangler, James 

Wright fulltime commentator, our muscle man on the jenny and Graham Ellis 

the fearless skipper with hat to match. Eleanor Tansey provided essential on 

shore support.

                      RMYC Vice-Commodore Trevor Tansey at the Helm

The competition was held over four days in mid July in winds starting on the first 

day peaking 33 knots. Needless to say the spinnaker was soon relegated to the 

hold while we quickly found our way around the boat in large waves. James

likened it to throwing one self out of a first floor window then climbing the stairs 

to do it again and again. James collected a large bruise with a harken imprint .

The following three days were a complete contrast with winds hardly getting 

above force 2. However this gave us time to master the spinnaker ropes.

The racing was very close with all four boats crossing the finish line with in a few 

minutes. The positions were closely contested and nail biting to the last seconds 

of each race. To give an example we picked up a joint 1^st and a joint 3rd when 

the race officer couldn’t separate us. Two races were abandoned due to 

changing wind directions, both when we were leading the fleet. But after all that 

we finished last of the four. The Irish retained their trophy.

                 A long starting line!

The Regatta organisation deserves a very well done as all race organisation was 

of a championship standard; so efficient that our family back in the UK received 

our race results on Facebook before we arrived back at the marina.

The radio on board was a must, a source of entertainment, an insight into the 

detailed marker buoy positioning by GPS and very helpful information on wind 

directions, which became known as wind sniff reports.

                         Studied concentration - with plenty of yachts astern 

The RMYC team would like to thank the Irish for hosting such and event, and look 

forward to the next one in 2013.

Graham Ellis

17^th July 2011

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The Royal Mersey Yacht Club selected a team to compete in the 80th anniversary

 year of the Round the Island Race. The nine person team picked up their Sunsail 

F40 Beneteau yacht GBR4002N from Port Solent on Thursday, sailing to Cowes on 

Friday; it proved an interesting start to the weekend with 15Kt winds and rain in 

the Solent, testing the equipment out made the crew at home with the boat, with 

good use put to the depth sounder! The F40 headed for Cowes for an overnight 

berth at the Yacht Haven topped of with a drink and a Chilli. 

The Saturday Race was started at 0620 hrs on Saturday 25th June; necessitating 

an alarm call at 04:15 which saw the crew ready to sail by 05:00. Heavy winds and 

poor visibility greeted the yachts as they left their berths jousting for position for 

the start was hectic, with hundreds of yachts there for the 3^rd flights start, out of 

a total of 1900 plus entries. We started with force 6 on the beat to Thorness Bay 

with good time being made using the tide. We were a little far out to use the tide to 

full advantage, but the sailing was good. As GBR 4002 approached Sconce Point the 

wind reached 26Kt which made port starboard 

for all, with several collisions being reported, a taste of things to come.

As the Needles approached gusting and the start of a large rolling sea made choosing 

a safe course around the light and rocks more important than position, 4002 was 

double main reefed at this time although the lead boats in the F40 class carried no 

reefs. As the Needles were rounded the reported 20ft seas came into their own with 

many boats carrying Spinnakers broaching as the surfed down the wave faces, our 

spinnaker safely below decks, where it stayed; finishing in a strange boat was more 

important than winning at this time. 

There were 60 plus May Day and Pan Pan calls that day, ranging from capsized yachts, 

man over board and injured crew. Masts were lost and one of the F40 even lost its 

steering wheel and resorted to standby tiller use as it motored back to Cowes, in the 

results listing a very high proportion of boats retired in and around the Needles area 

that morning; 300 yachts retired in all. 

The run down to St Catharine’s point saw the RMYC team clipped on the yacht as 

the various helms kept us clear of the very compacted fleets around us, with yachts 

assing us to be found later going about seeking shelter. Lunch was a very hurried 

snack with much tea and coffee spilt over the deck, but revitalised 4002 carried on 

to Bembridge Buoy and a turn back on to a beat and calmer seas, with a wind of 

28Kts with gusts well over 34kts. 4002 carried us on with no problems as Osborne 

House appeared out of the mist along with several other F40’s all with no reefs 

and very happy looking crews as the Finish was in sight. 

The Yachts divided into their finishing sectors designated to them with us to the south 

of the line where an end of race duel happened between us and another F40 for 

position on the line, much tacking followed with us finishing behind them by 7sec close 

end of race fun. 

There was no hanging around to see others finish or have a “jolly” in the sun which 

now had decided to appear to become a beautiful sunny afternoon for the hundreds 

still to finish, still with heavy gusty wind making a good beat to the line, into the Yacht 

Haven and time for a bear or two while Sunsail completed the results for our class, 

22 out of 42 not bad for two hours practice the day before; next year in a force 3 

and total sunshine will be even better.

Our time was 50KM in 8hrs 22min only 60mins behind the class winner! But all our crew 

was safe and no damage to the Yacht. That night it was Curry time in Cowes for us but 

an early night followed, Sunday dawned ready for the sail back to Port Solent and the 

return of 4002, had the storm passed by, yes to be replaced with Fog of 150 yards 

visibility, great sailing weather! 

The sail back to Port Solent was a good team builder, with many skills brushed up; as 

we entered Portsmouth the Sun broke through the Clouds for the hour long motoring 

back to the berths, coffee a bun and fond farewells, till next year. When the sun will 

shine and the wind will not be above Force 4, any takers?

Philip Gilmour - Commodore

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        Etchells Fleet returns to Scotland

After an absence of many years, the Etchells class has once

again started racing regularly on the Clyde.

Joining fleets on the Solent and the Mersey, the British 

Association is delighted to see the class racing in Scotland 

again. Going back as far as 1981, the Etchells had a European 

Championships on the Clyde, and this rebirth bodes well for 

the whole European scene.  The Etchells is a strict one design 

keelboat that delivers affordable, high quality racing yet can 

be sailed by crews of three of four and, as they are on the 

Clyde, can be sailed off a mooring where appropriate.

In the last 6 months 4 additional boats have migrated to the 

Clyde, bringing fleet numbers up to 6 with 4 more owners 

currently looking to purchase boats, and the local fleet has 

adapted it's strategy by limiting allowable hull numbers to those 

below 1200. (The newest boats in the class are approaching 1400) 

This has bought a raft of good second hand boats into the area at 

very reasonable costs  (and Etchells last a long time, the boat 3rd 

overall in the 2010 World Championship was hull number 924 from 

Australia.) There is interest from other sailors in the area who are 

now looking to join this new fleet, which will be primarily moored 

at Royal Gourock Yacht Club who run a launch service to the boats, 

as well as offering excellent Yacht Club facilities. The Etchells British 

Class Association is looking forward to welcoming the Clyde fleet at 

future National events and investigating the possibility of holding 

the British Championships in Scotland sooner rather than later.

- from the International Etchells website news - June 2011

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        The Annual RMYC Regatta on the River Mersey

On Saturday June 4th a most successful RMYC Annual Regatta 

was held on the River Mersey. In glorious sunshine with initially 

light winds, which increased to a useful fresh breeze, 9 Classes 

of yachts participated. Under the watchful eye of the Commodore, 

Phil Gilmour, together with a team of Assistants, the programme 

went without a hitch. 

All the Classes enjoyed competitive sailing heading south towards 

Eastham on the flood tide, then across the river to the Liverpool 

shore, different classes following different courses. Then all coming 

together on the Wirral side of the river for some keen finishing. 

A wonderful day's sailing was enjoyed by all.

rounded off by a most enjoyable late Buffet lunch.  

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Members of RMYC were delighted to see the restored gaff-rigged

Royal Mersey yacht 'Phyllis' out on the river during the Regatta

nearly a hundred years after she first started life in the area in 1913 .

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                          A Wonderful 'May Ball'

On Saturday 14th May - the Royal Mersey Yacht Club 2011 'May Ball' was

held at the award winning Thornton Hall Hotel, Thornton Hough, Wirral.

The evening, introduced by Commodore Phil Gilmour, included 

a  splendid dinner and a hugely successful evening of entertainment

provided by one of the Wirral’s top bands, Jimmy Rae and the 

Firewalkers.

Thanks to the sterling efforts of Eleanor and Trevor Tansey, who 

organised the event, close to a hundred members and guests enjoyed 

an absolutely splendid evening.

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      Who is Phyllis? - More Information about yacht 'Phyllis'

Following the ten year restoration of 1913 Royal Mersey yacht 'Phyllis' more 

information has now come to light.

'Phyliss' about to be     re-launched 2010

Please visit Kevin's NEW website at http://www.theyachtphyllis.co.uk/ for really 

interesting information on the history of this lovingly restored yacht.

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              RMYC - 2011 Annual General Meeting

The AGM of the Club was held on Thursday 24th March. The 

retiring Commodore Mr Dave Massey thanked his fellow 

offcers for their support during his two years in office. In 

particular he thanked the Hon. Secretary Mrs Jenny

Whittingham-Jones who was presented with a new Commodore’s 

trophy in recognition of her work and support. The

also paid tribute to Mr Cliff Renshaw for his work on behalf 

of the Club, in partnership with Wirral Borough Council, towards 

the re-generation of the Bedford Road East area, as part of the 

Eastham to Rock Ferry coastal park.

Mr P.J. Gilmour was elected Commodore, Mr T.J. Tansey as Vice 

Commodore  and Mr I. F. Diamond as Rear Commodore. The Hon. 

Secretary Mrs J.Whittingham-Jones and Cup Bearer Mr J.M. 

Baragwanath were both re-elected to office.

[Members' Full Report in the Members' Section]

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    As part of Liverpool's "Spring on the Waterfront" event

The Royal Mersey Yacht Club Spring Regatta is scheduled 

                                  7^th May & 8^th May  

Notice of Race and other Regatta information is available in pdf format

                              via the website sidebar

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              Liverpool Kindred Clubs Regatta

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               Liverpool Boat Show CANCELLED!

Regrettably it has been announced that the Liverpool Boat Show 

has been cancelled, apparently due to main exhibitors pulling out.

However; at present it apears that some events may yet take place 

over the Boat Show planned dates including the Regattas.

The Royal Mersey Spring Regatta is scheduled for 7^th 7^th May & 8^th May  

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             Etchells  World Championships 2011

  Etchells 2011 World Championships in conjunction with the 

    San Diego Yacht Club  to be sailed on the Pacific Ocean 

                          from June 6 to June 11, 2011.

                   http://www.etchellsworlds2011.com/

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                             2011 Sailing Season

2011 Mooring and Sailing documents now available via the website for 

                                         download.

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                                        2011

      The Commodore, David Massey, wishes all RMYC members a very

                                    Happy New Year 

                       and a great sailing season in 2011.

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        Royal Mersey Restricted Class yacht 'Phyllis'

                                              a NEW website

'Phyllis' a 1913 Royal Mersey Restricted Class yacht , which after a lengthy 

restoration  programme went back into the water for the first time earlier 

                                click picture

this year, now has her very own NEW website  at  www.TheYachtPhyllis.co.uk  full 

          of information plus fantastic classic and restoration photos 

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                              RMYC 2010 PRIZE GIVING

The Commodore, David Massey, and his wife Kath presided over the 2010 Prize 

Giving evening on Saturday 27th November. After a splendid dinner followed by

an amusing and entertaining speech from the Commodore the Trophies were 

presented under the efficient supervision of the Cup Bearer, John Baragwanath. 

                    To view a full list of winners please CLICK picture

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                             75 Years of Mersey Mylnes

Splendid photographs and a really interesting article celebrating 75 years of the 

   Royal Mersey Mylnes sailing on the River Mersey under the RMYC Burgee.

75 Years of Mersey Mylnes in the December Issue of 

           Classic Boat magazine - click picture to visit magazine website

             NOTE: Errata page 39 - Paragraph 'Compelling clubhouse' for '1884' read 'formed in 1844'

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                              Commodore's Cocktail Party

The Commodore Mr David Massey was pleased to welcome many distinguished 

guests including Flag Officers from kindred clubs to his cocktail party on Saturday 

6th November.

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        Royal Mersey General Meeting October 28th 2010

The Commodore Mr David Massey gave a comprehensive report on the Club's many 

social activities since the AGM in March and the very successful 2010 sailing season. 

Particular note was made of the honour paid to the Club by the visit to the Club in 

May of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, following his acceptance of Honorary 

membership. 

It was noted with pleasure that the 75th anniversary of the Royal Mersey Mylne fleet 

had been well celebrated during the year and that an article acknowledging the Mersey 

Mylne's was due to appear in the next edition of Classic Boat magazine.

The Commodore also acknowledged the success and enjoyment of the visits by the 

Glen Fleet sailors from Stangford Lough YC and Holyhead SC during the season. 

The Commodore thanked the numerous Club members for their efforts on behalf of the 

Club, in particular the Vice and Rear Commodores, Captain the Hon. Secretary and Mr 

Cliff Renshaw for his work on the Rock Ferry re-development plans.

The  Mr Mike Blaylock was re-elected Captain for the forthcoming year. Mr Graham Knight 

and Mr Alistair Smith have been appointed Assistant Captain's by the General Committee.

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   Indulge yourself - view Dream Sailing at St Tropez 2010

       CLICK the picture and enjoy!

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On Tuesday 5th October - A hugely successful NEW range of Club merchandise prepared by 

Rear-Commodore Trevor Tansey and his wife Eleanor was unveiled during a most enjoyable 

'Cheese & Wine Party'. Pictures and prices on the website soon.

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                             Sad News of the Loss of 'Roc'

In the severe gale on Monday 6th September RMYC International Etchell 'Roc' broke away from the  

Rock Ferry moorings. Although sighted later in the vicinity of Langton Lock, weather

conditions made recovery impossible and having sunk has been lost.

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            Royal Mersey Mylnes at 2010 Menai Regattas

A total of seven RMYC Mersey Mylnes participated in this years Menai Regattas led by 

Commodore Dave Massey in 'Merrimac', celebrating 75 years of the Mersey Mylne            

        Commodore Dave Massey and  Fleet Captain Ian Diamond in Merrimac

There were days of light winds and days of very strong winds, but from the first opening 

race at Beaumaris throughout the whole of the two weeks of the Menai Regattas the Mersey 

Mylnes, along with fourteen other Classes of yacht, enjoyed keen and enjoyable racing.

  Keen competition Puffin Island Race 2010

On the RMYC Regatta day the Commodore expressed the Clubs appreciation for all the work 

of the Regattas' organising committee, boatmen, and the volunteers on the different Club 

lines on Regatta days.

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                     RMYC welcomes the Holyhead SC for Team Racing

On

SC Team Racing members to Rock Ferry on a blustery day with an uncertain 

forecast.

With the wind just north of west and gusting up to nearly 30 knots racing was

in the balance. However, after a slight delay eight Etchells and two Mylnes 

shaped up for an inshore start. It proved to be very exciting sailing on a big flood 

tide, where unfortunately two Etchells suffered rigging damage, hopefully without

causing any collateral damage. 

An Etchell & a Mylne prepare for the start, against the 

 background of a commercial vessel outward bound from the Manchester Ship Canal.

Sailing was followed by a most enjoyable BBQ for about fifty members and guests

on the lawn at the Club organised by the Rear Commodore and his wife. 

Holyhead SC won the Team Racing and the Commodore presented an Etchells

half-model commemorating the Etchells Northern Chamionships to Holyhead SC.

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                                  The Guillemot Trust

The Commodore, Vice-Commodore and Rear Commodore and their wives were 

amongst the distinguished guests at The Guilemot Trust yacht naming and 

blessing ceremony held at Liverpool Marina on friday 16th July. 

The naming of the Trust's new yacht, Guillemot, a Sadler 25, was performed by 

the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Dame Lorna Muirhead DBE, Patron of the Trust.

The blessing was performed by the Reverend Canon Bob Evans MBE.

                                The Trustees with Dame Lorna Muirhead DBE

                                        and Canon Bob Evans MBE

The Guillemot Trust is based at the RMYC and will provide enjoyable sailing for 

people of all ages, but particularly the young, who would otherwise not have the

opportunity to experience the excitement of being afloat and the satisfaction of 

harnessing the power of the wind.

                                Yacht 'Silenus' now 'Guillemot '

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                           Royal Mersey Mylne lift-out.

Monday 12th July saw the  lift-out of four Mylnes ready to go to Anglesey for the Menai 

Strait Regatta fortnight starting on 25th July. It is anticipated that six Mylnes will be 

participating in this historic sailing tradition beginning, as always, at Beaumaris kindly 

hosted by the Royal Anglesey Yacht Club.

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A new, interesting and well researched History of the Royal Mersey Mylnes 

by Hon. Commodore Chris Kay is now available price £7 plus P&P. 

                         To order e-mail         chris@kayliv.co.uk 

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             Royal Mersey Mylne Class 75th Anniversary 

Over the weekend of 10th - 11th July 2010 the Royal Mersey Mylne 

Class fleet celebrated its 75th Anniversary. 

On the Saturday the fleet of Mylnes raced with guest helms from other nearby 

Clubs and from amongst friends of Mylne owners. It was a very enjoyable days 

racing with two races being held. But with a strong spring tide running, strangers 

to the Mersey found the tide quite a challenge. The first race was won by 'Mercian'

and the second by 'Merk'.

In the evening there was a celebratory dinner attended by many guests including 

the grandaughter of Alfred Mylne II, Mrs Susan Ritchie, who very kindly presented 

the Club with a framed Mersey Mylne building plans print. Commodore, David Massey,

paid tribute to the Royal Mersey Mylne owners over the years who had ensured that 

the Class continues to thrive 75 years from its commencement.He also conveyed the 

Members thanks to Class Secretary, ian Diamond, for all his organisation of Mylne

events during this anniversary year. 

The prizes were graciously presented by Mrs Muriel Colley.  

On Sunday due to very strong westerly winds it was not possiblfor the Mylnes to race, 

but the Etchells managed a shortened course race in very challenging conditions.

The new Mersey Mylne Anniversary Bowl was won by Andrew Whittingham-Jones 

and his crew on Roc.

Throughout the weekend the RMYC were delighted to have a photographer representative

from 'Classic Boat' magazine present for all the proceedings. It is anticipated that an

article about the Royal Mersey Mylnes will appear in the magazine later in the year.

                                       The 'Mersey Royals'

On Saturday 19th June a team of RMYC members and friends participated in the

'2010 Round the Island Race'. Skippered by Peter Ball, the crew included RMYC 

members Geoff Sheen, Ray Huntington, Roy Brennan and Nigel Anderton.

To see how they fared and some super shots of the massed fleet of yachts - visit

the YouTube link below.

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4vkYM8Bo0U

Well done the 'Mersey Royals'!

       RMYC welcomes the 'Glen Class' Fleet Team

On Saturday 5th June the  Royal Mersey Yacht Club welcomed the 'Glen Class' Fleet Team

from the Strangford Lough Yacht Club to a Team Racing weekend.

Saturday started very unpromisingly with no wind a dull sky and the river like a millpond 

which, with Mersey tides, can make life very difficult if not impossible. However, the Race  

Officer went off to the Committee Boat and everyone went off to the moorings, somewhat 

dubiously with the prospect of being towed up tide of the start line. After a postponement 

of about half an hour with a breeze picking up all the boats made it off the moorings and 

were ready to race. 

The course, of about 7 miles, was set from the start off Rock Ferry, to Egg buoy off Wallasey,

and back to Rock Ferry. Gradually from a dull sky and no wind there came a good stiff 

N'ly breeze and bright sunshine. The fleet of 8 Mersey Mylnes and 2 Etchells tacked their 

way North against a N'ly breeze, running down with last of the ebb, round Egg buoy on the 

start of the flood tide and with spinnakers flying ran back for Rock Ferry. There was much 

changing of places during a very tactical race as boats sought more tide and wind in different 

areas of the river. The race ended with a very close finish with 4 Mylnes vying for first place, 

but Mercator just made it with Glen Class SLYC member Luke Hamill at the helm. The next 

4 Mylnes were not far astern either.

So, all in all, a fanatstic days racing was had by all on the River Mersey, followed by a most

enjoyable dinner in the evening. The RMYC Commodore, Dave Massey, was delighted to receive

on behalf of the Club a framed presentation SLYC Burgee commemorating their visit.

Photos at: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rmycweb/RMYCGlenWeekendJune2010#

           Please visit Strangford Lough Yacht Club website at: http://www.slyc-cms.com/

On the second day, Sunday 6th June it was time for Team Racing. In contrast to the previous

days glorious sunshine the day was dull, and damp at times, but with a NW'ly breeze about force

2 increasing nicely to force 3, all was well set for racing. Eight Mylnes in two teams of 4 

participated in two races, the teams changing boats after race one.

The first race was from the committee boat, North to Rock Ferry buoy and then to Bromborough 

buoy before returning to the line. A good close start with one Mylne pulling away and leading all 

the way to an alternative shortened course finish after one and a half laps, with the rest of the 

fleet finishing close together some two or three minutes astern of the first Mylne. The team point 

scores were level at the end of race one .

The second race was another good close start heading south east to Dingle buoy, and then round 

Bromborough buoy, through the line, over two laps. This time the fleet were well spread out with 

Corrin from SLYC leading again to a finish, which saw the SLYC Glen class team winning the most 

points.

The overall result then was of course a win for the SLYC Glen Class team, who are to be warmly 

congratulated on their success on the River Mersey.

After prize giving, with the presentation of a glass trophy to SLYC, a buffet concluded events before 

our extremely friendly and successful guests from SLYC set off back to Northern Ireland. 

Everyone at RMYC is looking forward to meeting up with the Commodore, Officers and Glen Class 

members of SLYC again, hopefully in the not too distant future.

A brilliant weekend, organised primarily by Ian Diamond, who was warmly thanked for all his efforts.

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                The Etchells Northern Championship 2010

                                            Saturday 22nd May - Sunday 23rd May

The event was held over two days of glorious sunshine with the Mersey looking superbly clean 

& blue with harbour dolphins to keep us company. The first day had the Race Officers thinking 

hard about where to send the fleet as there was only a breeze of 3 to 5 mph and a heavy tide 

running. Due to their commendable perseverance two races were run giving a result for that 

day. Day two was also bright and sunny, the wind however could not have been more different 

with a good stiff breeze arriving as main’s were hoisted on the moorings. Three races were 

held on day two all of which were keenly contested with a lot of close action at the newly 

repositioned Rock Ferry buoy, there is not a lot of room now between it and the old Tanker 

Cleaning Berth with heavy wind shadow. As you can see first and second place were very  Boar

close with Impulse eventually victorious, winning both the Victoria Cup & the Reliance Trophy.

Click Here For Results Tables

                                                   The Admiral's Cup

It is a considerable number of years, possibly as many or even more than twelve years, since

the last holding of the Tranmere Sailing Club (now Liverpool Y.C. & Tranmere S.C. Alliance) 

and Royal Mersey Yacht Club Admiral's Cup race but, on Sunday 16th April, it was very 

successfully resurrected.

With a 9 metre tide and WNW force 4 winds it proved to be a a challenging day for racing on 

the River Mersey. Twenty two yachts of several classes lined up for the start and there ensued 

couple of hours of enjoyable but highly competitive sailing. A well chosen course by the 

LYC/STA Race Officer set some challenging legs with plenty of short tacking going North. 

On handicap the eventual winner was Etchells 'Disco Volante' from Royal Mersey, and with

a very close overall points score between the two clubs Royal Mersey were the winners of

the Admiral's Cup.                           for Results CLICK HERE

A  brief but convivial after sailing 'get together' was held at Royal Mersey for members from

both clubs and the Cup was duly presented. Royal Mersey Commodore David Massey thanked 

the LYC/LTSC Officers and members and expressed the hope that the Admiral's Cup race 

would once again become an annual event.

[The apparent origin of the Admiral's Cup was due to a fondness of member's for the nearby 

Pub 'The Admiral', now closed ]                   

                          Visit Of King Harald V of Norway to Royal Mersey Yacht Club  

The RMYC was extremely honoured to receive the visit of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway to lunch 

at the Club on Tuesday 4th May 2010.

 His Majesty King Harald V    RMYC Commodore 

             David Massey and RMYC Boatman George Collings inspect the yachts at the Club House.

After the lunch His Majesty was taken on board the yacht Momentus on the River Mersey to a view the 

Liverpool and Wirral waterfronts before landing in Albert Dock.

Yacht Momentus escorted by HMS Charger

with His Majesty King Harald V of Norway and party onboard

The RMYC was also extremely honoured to entertain His Majesty King Harald V of Norway and 

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester at a reception and dinner in his honour at Liverpool Town 

Hall on evening of the same day. 

Press Articles (Links)

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2010/05/05/norwegian-king-made-honorary-member-of-wirral-yacht-club-92534-26378790/

http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/page.cfm?siteid=100252&method=full&objectid=26377419

http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/8135343.Royal_visitor_to_Wirral_yacht_club/

Pre-Visit PRESS RELEASE                                                                                                           

The Royal Mersey Yacht Club is delighted to announce that His Majesty King Harald V of Norway will be visiting the Club 

on Tuesday 4th May 2010.  On Tuesday, Dr. Jedynakiewicz will escort His Majesty to the Royal Mersey Yacht Club in 

Rock Ferry where he will be welcomed by Commodore David Massey  and the Flag Officers of the Club.  The Mayor of 

Wirral will be in attendance.  His Majesty will take lunch in the Club and view the racing yachts. 

In the afternoon after viewing some of the boats out of the water, the Commodore will escort His Majesty on board the 

yacht Momentus where he will be received by the owner, Mr. Peter Price and taken on a cruise of the racing waters 

where he will view the Club fleets on their moorings.  After sailing past the historic UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront of 

Liverpool, His Majesty will disembark at the Albert Dock.   

Upon arrival in Liverpool, Dr. Jedynakiewicz will escort His Majesty to the firm of G.L. Watson & Co. Ltd., the oldest 

dedicated yacht design firm in the world.  His Majesty will be received by the Managing Director, Dr. William Collier and

shown the historic yacht design archives of the company. 

In the evening, His Majesty will attend a reception and dinner in his honour that the Club will hold at the Town Hall in Liverpool. 

The reception will also be attended by His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester.  

Briefing notes:

King Harald V of Norway

King Harald of Norway is a passionate yachtsman.  In earlier years His Majesty represented Norway sailing in the Norwegian Olympic team three times. 

He has won gold, silver and bronze in the European Championships.  In 2008 his yacht “Sira”, which was built for his father King Olav V, celebrated 

first place in the 8 metre class in the World Championship of traditional sailing.  He is a President of Honour of the International Sailing Federation. 

THE ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB

The Royal Mersey Yacht Club was founded by Royal Charter in 1844.  The Prime Minister of 1844, Sir Robert Peel, was one of the founder 

members as was His Grace The Marquis of Anglesey.  The first Patron was Her Majesty Queen Victoria and each reigning monarch continued 

the patronage until 1952 when patronage was passed on to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.  His Royal Highness visited the Club 

in May 2008. 

The Club has been active as the premier yacht club of Liverpool and the Wirral (collectively known as Merseyside) throughout its history.  The 

Club enjoys excellent sheltered waters on the Wirral side of the Mersey where its vessels are kept on swinging moorings through the racing 

season.  A long slipway allows full access to the water no matter what the state of the tide – and the Mersey can draw a 10.8 metre tide!

The Club sails only keelboats and cruisers; the waters of the Mersey do not allow smaller vessels to be sailed easily in safety.  There are 

three racing fleets which are active on the Mersey Estuary during the racing season; namely the Royal Mersey Mylnes; International Etchells 

and National Squibs.  Some fifty cruising vessels are owned by members and many sail wearing the Blue Ensign of the Royal Fleet. 

In 2009, the Royal Mersey Yacht Club hosted both the Northern and the European Championships for International Etchells class.   

The Club is currently leading development projects together with Wirral Borough Council and other agencies for the redevelopment of the 

waterfront area at Rock Ferry. 

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                                     MERLE' is on the Mend

Following the unfortunate damage to Mesey Mylne 'Merle' when her moorings broke 

last year it is good to be able to report that 'Merle' is on the mend. 

In a small, out of the way boat builders in Bethel, near Bangor, North Wales, unknown 

even to many yachtsmen in North Wales and the North West of England are a group 

of woodworking craftsmen working away on a variety of boats. Situated amongst fields 

some considerable distance from the nearest sailing waters, 'Merle' sits on her trailer 

surrounded by beautiful new-build, alteration and repair work on a variety of wooden 

boats. 'Merle' is nearly ready to return to the Mersey having been hull-repaired, mast-

repaired and re-painted. The standard of workmanship is awe inspiring, to see such 

traditional skills still being practised in 2010 is hugely encouraging, they are to be 

congratulated on what they achieve.

In this the 75th Anniversary year of the Royal Mersey Mylne Class it is gratifying 

to know that 'Merle' will soon be back amongst her peers on the River Mersey.

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                                     Annual General Meeting 

                         The Annual General Meeting was held at the Clubhouse 

                                               on Thursday, 25th March.

                                 The Officers of the Club were duly re-elected

                                                          as follows:

                                           Commodore Mr D W Massey

                                         Vice Commodore Mr P J Gilmour

                                         Rear-Commodore Mr T J Tansey 

                                Honorary Secretary Mrs J Whittingham-Jones

                                      Honorary Treasurer Mr B J Williams

                                          Cup Bearer Mr J Baragwanath

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                                            The RMYC Spring Ball 

 The RMYC Spring ball was held at the Imperial Hotel, Llandudno on Saturday, 6th March 

 The weekend was a great success, the dinner was excellent with very friendly service 

 from the Staff at the Imperial Hotel and it was thoroughly enjoyed by members and guests.

 Our thanks to the Commodore and his wife Kath for organising this most enjoyable event

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RMYC is waiting to welcome the 'Glen' Class sailors

The Royal Mersey Yacht Club are looking forward to welcoming the 'Glen' class sailors

from the Strangford Lough Yacht Club to a Team Racing weekend on Saturday 5th and 

Sunday 6th June 2010. 

Please visit their Yacht club website at: http://www.slyc-cms.com/

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RMYC - CROWN ESTATE'S PRESS RELEASE

7th December 2009

The Royal Mersey Yacht Club, (Bedford Road East, Rock Ferry) are extremely pleased 

to announce that they have been awarded significant funding from The Crown Estate 

as part of the Marine Communities Fund.

The Royal Mersey Yacht Club are tenants of The Crown Estate over moorings in the river 

Mersey, entitling them to charge fees to users of such moorings.

Although details have yet to be finalised, it is the intention of the club that the fund will 

be used to develop the following key areas:

1. Repairs to the slipway used to access the moorings.

2. A clean-up of the beach area at Rock Ferry adjacent to the slipway

3. Installation of interpretation boards providing the public and users of the moorings with 

information as to the importance of the Royal Mersey Yacht Club's connection with The 

Crown Estate. The signage will make the presence of the Crown Estate more widely known 

to the local population.

4. It is anticipated that the majority of the works will be carried out in the Spring of 2010.

Crown Estates Marine Stewardship Marine stewardship was established in The Crown Estate 

to support practical projects, relevant research, and other initiatives that improve the status 

and management of the marine estate. Since 1999 the entire programme has provided over 

£5 million to research into aquaculture, dredging, and community projects. With around 55%

of the foreshore, approximately half of all estuary beds and tidal rivers and the seabed out to 

the 12 nautical mile territorial limit, the marine estate is the largest and most diverse within 

The Crown Estate. It is committed to sustainable and 

long-term management of these unique assets. Marine stewardship helps deliver these aims 

and contributes to the corporate responsibility policy and plan. The programme comprises two 

funding streams: · Marine Communities Fund - community initiatives that further good 

management of the marine estate · Marine Research Fund - scientific projects that underpin 

our knowledge of the activities we manage. 

Over the past year projects and schemes run for the benefit of coastal communities all around 

the UK shared over £750,000 in funding from The Crown Estate's programme of marine 

stewardship.

RMYC 2010 Menai Strait Regatta - Changed Date

The RMYC 2010 Menai Strait Regatta date has changed to Tuesday 3rd August 2010 - start 1200

Annual Prize-Giving

On Saturday 21st November, following a well attended dinner, the Commodore, Mr David Massey, ably assisted by the Cup Bearer, Mr John Baragwanath, and accompanied by their wives presented the Trophies to the 2009 Season Series winners.  

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Commodore's Cocktail Party

On Saturday 7th November, the Commodore, Mr David Massey, was pleased to receive the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside,the Chief Executive of Wirral MBC, Officers of our kindred clubs and other distinguished guests to a cocktail party at the RMYC. The Commodore was joined by Officers and members of the Club on this very convivial evening which is considered extremely important in the Club calendar as an occasion for the Club to maintain and strengthen its links with the local community and kindred Clubs. 

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                                                  2009 - 2010 RMYC Captain Elected

                            Congratulations to Mike Blaylock elected Captain at the October General Meeting

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RMYC becomes Recognised Training Centre 

for RYA Shorebased Training

In late 2008 the Commodore set the goal to develop RMYC as an RYA Recognised Training 

Centre with the objective of providing training for the benefit of RMYC members and also 

promoting the Club to potential new members.

A questionnaire was sent out to establish the demand for training within the club.  The 

responses received indicated that there was a significant demand for courses such as VHF, 

First Aid, Performance Sailing and Intermediate and Advanced Racing.  There was also 

support for others such as basic sailing courses and Day Skipper.

In October, the first step to achieving the goal was realised when RMYC received its 

certificate as a Recognised Training Centre for shorebased courses.  

Mike Blaylock has volunteered to be the Principal of the Training Centre, responsible for 

ensuring that RYA standards are maintained.  Other members of the training sub-committee

are John Collingwood, who is acting as contact with the RYA, and Max Cooke.

Further details of the training on offer in the coming months can be found on the new 

training page of the RMYC website.

RMYC Looking to the Future

For some months RMYC General Committee members have been studying the potential for 

improvements to the environment of the area surrounding the Club where a degree of 

gradual neglect has for some time caused members to have concern for the future activities of the Club. As part of this exercise a sub-committee has studied the areas of land in the vicinity of the Club and the potential for enhancing the sailing opportunities if they were re-developed. The RMYC General Committee, after consultation with other parties, approved the outline plans. This outline re-development plan was then submitted to Wirral Borough Council for inclusion in the Wirral Waterfront plan for the River Mersey coastline from Eastham Country Park to Rock Ferry. The plans which have now been widely publicised in the Press locally are intended to stimulate re-development of the Rock Ferry area in order to enhance facilities in the area for the community and at the same time to establish a sailing centre, based on a new Club House, capable of hostingNational and international sailing events.

The Liverpool Daily Post newspaper article may be viewed at:

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2009/09/21/10m-revamp-for-derelict-wirral-coastline-92534-24739587/

and

The Wirral News article at:

http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-news/local-wirral-news/2009/09/23/wirral-s-east-coast-to-rival-deeside-after-10m-development-project-80491-24751420/

and

The Wirral Globe article at:

http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/4640358.Plans for 10m_redevelopment_of_Mersey_coastline_unveiled/

The overall plans are only at an embryonic stage but already the RMYC suggestions have received a generally positive reaction and looking to the future it is hoped that they will successfully progress over the next five years  creating a greatly improved environment

in the area together with much improved sailing facilities for the people of Wirral.  

         King Harald of Norway accepts Honorary Life Membership

                                                    of 

                                   Royal Mersey Yacht Club 

The Royal Mersey Yacht Club is delighted to announce that H.M. King Harald of Norway has

accepted an Honorary Life Membership of the Club.  The Club offered this honour to His Majesty

in recognition of his most outstanding and valuable contribution to the sport of yachting.  

The invitation to H.M. King Harald was the concluding item of business for the Commodore Dr. 

Nicolas Jedynakiewicz at the end of his term of office.  Upon taking the office as the new 

Commodore of the Club, David Massey said “We are delighted that His Majesty has accepted 

Honorary Life Membership of this historic Mersey club.”  

                                                         H.M. King Harald of Norway

The Royal Mersey Yacht Club has enjoyed royal patronage since its foundation in 1844.  The 

present patron is His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh who visited the club in May 2008.

In March this year His Royal Highness received Dr. Jedynakiewicz at Buckingham Palace so that

he could introduce the new Commodore Mr. David Massey.

King Harald of Norway is a passionate yachtsman.  In earlier years His Majesty represented 

Norway sailing in the Norwegian Olympic team three times.  In 2008 his yacht “Sira”, which 

was built for his father King Olav V, celebrated first place in the 8 metre class in the World 

Championship of traditional sailing. He is a President of Honour of the International Sailing 

Federation. 

His father King Olav V, a keen sailor, was in the winning crew of the 8 metre class Olympic 

gold medal team sailing the yacht “Norna” in the Amsterdam Olympics of 1928. 

Disaster strikes Mersey Mylne - 'Merle'

Earlier this week it was discovered that 'Merle' had broken adrift from her moorings and, perhaps 

fortuitously, then become entagled with the club tender 'Gwyllam' on her moorings further North. 

However, in the process, 'Merle' has suffered a broken mast and some damage to the hull above 

the waterline. The only positive news is that the hull is not letting in water, so hopefully when 

she is lifted out she will prove to be only slightly damaged below the waterline.

'Merle' in 2008

Our commiserations to owner Max Cooke, and we trust that in due course 'Merle' will be returned to her former fine condition and be back on the Mersey along with the rest of the

fleet ready for the 75th Mersey Mylne anniversary next season.

RMYC Menai Strait Regattas

The first week of the Menai Strait Regatta fortnight has seen somewhat mixed sailing conditions for the four Mylnes - 'Mersey', 'Merrimac','Meridian' and 'Mercantile' - which have made the journey from the Mersey this year. 

Reportedly torrid conditions prevailed on the Tuesday with boats retiring and much bailing taking place. Then on Wednesday a fine and fair day with southerly winds arrived for the Beaumaris to Caernarfon race. After a lot of beating to windward and a variety of positioning for the tidal currents it ended with a relatively close finish off the Royal Welsh Y. C. at Caernarfon after about four hours of good competitive sailing. Meridian led the four boats over the finishing line, all finishing within about two minutes of each other. The transit of the Menai Strait was delightful for its scenery, enhanced as always by the sight of  so many yachts under sail tacking their way along its length.

 The Commodore helms 'Merrimac', accompanied by a relaxed crew, in the Swellies

On Thursday the  Royal Welsh Y. C. race was held off Caernarfon in brighter almost summery weather, which saw a shortened course as the fleet became almost becalmed half way around the course. The light zephrs of wind which eventually arrived and an ebb tide ensured that just about everyone managed to sail back to the finishing line. The Mylne's staying moored up as usual in Victoria Dock overnight.

A neat moor of Mylnes

Friday was the Caernarfon Sailing Club  race, again off Caernarfon. With a worsening forecast doubt continued as to it starting, but fortunately the southerly winds reamained hovereing about 18 to 20 knots and racing went ahead. A short choppy sea ensured that everyone enjoyed a fair amount of spray, but it enabled the fleet to have a lively race. Afterwrads the fleet sailed off with a following wind down to Port Dinorwic (y Felinheli) with some boats going on to moorings whilst the Mylnes and one Fife sought the safer shelter of the historic and delightful surroundings of the enclosed dock. This facility, arranged by the harbourmaster, was greatly appreciated.

The Lock at Port Dinorwic

Due to the horrible forecast  the Mylnes were scheduled to return to Beaumaris on the Sunday ready for the remaining week's races, including of course the RMYC Regatta on Thursday. Hopefully this second week will be blessed with some summer weather - whatever that is!

Off Beaumaris

RMYC 2009 Silver Salver Races

The 2009 Silver Salver Races were initially postponed due to unsuitable weather on the scheduled evening. The races were then held a week later, the Squibs on Thursday 30th July in beautiful sunny conditions with a brisk westerly wind and then the Mylnes and Etchells on the Friday in lively SSE wind conditions under a leaden sky which led to some lively racing.

The worthy winning boats were:  

National Squibs - 'Lately'

Mersey Mylne - 'Meridian'

International Etchells - 'Invader'

Congratulations to their respective crews.

Mylne Classic Regatta 2009 ~ PHOTOGRAPHS

http://www.mylne.com/mylne-classic-regatta-2009/photographs.html

ANNUAL RMYC ~ ROYAL ANGLESEY YACHT CLUB TEAM RACING 2009

The annual team racing event with Royal Anglesey Yacht Club was held in fickle conditions on Sunday 19^th July.

Each team had 4 boats with a pilot on each.  The RMYC team included experienced Menai hands such as Ronnie Hampton, Sally Collings , Paul Flower and Roy Brennan with the youth team led by Peter Smith, with Peter Ball, John Collingwood and myself. Surely an unbeatable squad!

Conditions for the first of the two races were wet and miserable but with a light and steady breeze from the South West. Sally and Nigel were very fortunate to sail aboard Tac’s newly rebuilt and splendid Peggy, recently returned from a Classic Yacht rally in Brittany, however it is apparently not yet fully tuned for maximum boatspeed. That was our excuse anyway!

We were soundly beaten in the first race, however, the second race, sailed in even lighter and wetter conditions, gave us the chance to retaliate. Ronnie sailed splendidly, leading from virtually the start to the finish, however the rest of us could not quite match his speed or boatspeed but we were beaten by only 2 points.

My earlier team talk had obviously not hit quite the right note, however, we enjoyed excellent hospitality from all at RAYC both in their cLubhouse followed by a splendid and convivial lunch in the Bishopsgate House Hotel, much recommended. Special thanks to Mike Butterfield and Nick Tebbutt.

2010 will mark the next opportunity for a return match, to be held on our home waters in the Mylnes. With the 75^th Anniversary looming lets hope we can have a full turnout, and perhaps we can do better at 5-a side!

RMYC Captain - Nigel Anderton

Congratulations to everyone at the Mylne Classic Regatta 2009 

from David Gray, Director Mylne Ltd.

The Mylne Classic Regatta was thoroughly enjoyed by all the owners, crews 

and friends of the many Mylne yachts and support boats taking part in this inaugural

event. Set in the home waters of the Clyde and in glorious weather, yachts came 

from near and far to celebrate the ongoing design heritage of two Alfred Mylne's and 

their successors.

The Mylne yachts taking part were:- in class two, Trefoil, Maid of Lorn, Shona, and Isla 

(Clyde); Merrimac (Birkenhead); Reiver, Glen Sheil, Glen Moyle and Glen Elg 

(Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland). In class one; Glenafton (Clyde), Kelpie 

(South Coast), and Eileen II (Norway). Full results of the racing will be posted shortly.

The event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors 

Silvers Marine,Southampton Yacht Services, Adelphi Distillery and Dubarry who showed

their faith in us,and shared our belief and passion in the Mylne name.

We must also thank all the Mylne owners who sent in their messages of support for the

Official Programme, as well as advertisers. We had excellent service from Rhu Marina  

and Bute Berthing Company and they ensured every yacht was well looked after. Thanks

also to The Isle of Bute Sailing Club and the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club and 

the race committee.

The Mylne Regatta organising team of Margaret, Katrina, Natalie, Natasha, Maureen, 

Alastair, Kenneth and our camp entertainer Alex were crucial to the overwhelming 

success of the event. Thank you to them from myself and everyone who took part and 

made such unanimously positive comments about their enthusiasm and professionalism.

A special thank you to the daughter of Alfred Mylne II, Susan Mylne who joined with us 

to celebrate the wonderful design legacy of her father and great Uncle, a legacy 

continued by Ian Nicolson and since 2007 by myself and Ace Marine Ltd.

We will shortly be posting up the photographs of the event, and please sign up to our 

newsletter service to keep abreast of developments as we continue to build on this first 

successful event. It is the job now of A.Mylne and Co and every owner of a Mylne yacht 

to promote the virtues and heritage that owning such a great mark bestows on the world 

of yachting. Together it is time to tell the world that not only do we enjoy owning a 

classic yacht, but that we enjoy owning a Mylne Classic Yacht!

Finally we have been asked when the next regatta will take place. We will be taking 

soundings from those who took part, and looking at event diaries. Plus we will be asking 

for feedback on this first event so we can make the next event even better. So watch this 

space!

David Gray
Director, Mylne Ltd.

A SPECIAL MYLNE EVENT

On Saturday 27th June a special Mylne event was held at the Club organised by Ian Diamond, Mylne Secretary with special guest David gray, Director of Ace Marine who own Mylne and Co Ltd. 

David joined the Commodore and Ian Diamond on Mersey Mylne 'Meridian' for what proved to be a very enjoyable sail on the River Mersey for him. David Gray very kindly provided prizes, and Mylne regalia was available for purchase after the dinner organised by Carys Jarvis.

It was greatly appreciated that David had joined us in advance of the Mylne Regatta on the Clyde being held from 12th July which the Commodore and Ian Diamond are attending.

It was a most enjoyable day for all who were able to be present.

RMYC Regatta June 13th 2009

A visiting Falcon awaits the start

After two disappointing years where the strong south-easterly winds prevented the Regatta from taking place Regatta day dawned this year sunny but with rather light winds. Happily by the time of the first race at 1400 the wind had inceased enough to enable some brisk sailing. A fine array of Club and visiting yachts partook of a really super day's racing and a good time was had by all. 

Our thanks to the visitors for supporting the RMYC Regatta day we greatly enjoyed your company.

Wirral Champion Journal - Summer Edition

Following the Royal Mersey Mylne Cover picture on the Wirral Champion magazine  and the later publication of our article about the Club, it is gratifying to see that in the Summer edition of the Wirral Champion Journal there is another Cover picture of on this occasion Mersey Mylnes 'Meridian' and 'Mercator' sailing in company on the River Mersey. The previously published article is also included in this summer edition of the Wirral Champion Journal. On sale in most Wirral newsagents.

INTERNATIONAL ETCHELLS - EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

'Northside Dragon' starts the beat to windward Day 1

A very successful and extremely testing three days of the International Etchells European Championship organised by RMYC and hosted by Holyhead Sailing Club saw Irish registered Etchells 'Northside Dragon' helmed by Jay Burke the worthy overall winner of the event.

For the full results list visit:

http://www.internationaletchells-holyhead.co.uk/

Saturday was the most testing of the days with a very cold and strong southerly wind gusting to 28 knots throughout the day. With two dis-mastings and a variety of other mishaps the fleet was reduced from twenty-one to ten for the final of the three races held that day. A special mention should be made of the determined and stoic attitude of the RIB and mark laying boat crews who stuck at it in very uncomfortable conditions on what turned out to be a very long and arduous day, which left them extremely cold, wet and tired. A huge thank you to them all for making racing possible despite pretty awful conditions.

Sunday saw a much better day with southerly wind of 15 to 20 knots but bright sunshine to lift everybody's spirits. Nineteen boats reappeared and the two races were keenly fought and much enjoyed by all the competitors.


A very enjoyable dinner was held at the Treaddur Bay Hotel on Saturday evening and the RMYC Commodore thanked a very long list of all who had made the event possible and as it was already proving after two days, so successful in its organisation.

'Northside Dragon' leads the spinnaker run.

Monday turned out to be another fine day for sailing with winds still southerly, but now in the ten to fifteen knots range with a more inshore course than on the previous two days. As this was a period of big tides, around 9 metres, the tide played a significant part in strategy on all three days. This led to different tactics with some boats going inshore and some offshore so it made very interesting viewing from the committee boat.

Special mention should be made of the leading RMYC Etchells, 'Invader' helmed by rear-Commodore Trevor Tansey who finished a very creditable 12th overall, which considering the handicap of anti-fouling necessary for RMYC boats on their mooring in the Mersey is all the more creditable.

The fleet beating to windward day 2 with Holyhead Mountain providing a fine backcloth as seen from the Committee Boat.


The Race Officer was Mike Butterfield who worked extremely hard every day to ensure that the racing not only complied with all the exacting Championship requirements but properly tested the crews as is worthy of such an important series. This was made possible by the very kind provision by her owner of the splendid catamaran motor yacht 'Bacardee' as a Committee boat.

The warm and extremely friendly hospitality of the Holyhead Sailing Club was greatly appreciated in particular by the RMYC, but also by everyone else involved in what proved to be a most enjoyable and successful three days.

 
New Sailing Season - Weather Forecasts - Real Time Weather - Mersey Tide Tables and much more!

Friday, 17 April 2009

The new sailing season is happily almost upon us- so please do use the website LINKS PAGE for your Weather Forecasts, Hilbre Island Real Time Weather - Mersey Weather forecasts and more...!

Buckingham Palace 26th March

Sunday, 29 March 2009

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Court Circular - Buckingham Palace - 26th March 2009

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Royal Mersey Yacht Club, this morning received Dr Nicolas Jedynakiewicz upon relinquishing his appointment as Commodore and Mr David Massey upon assuming the appointment.

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Commodore Mr David Massey and ex-Commodore Dr Nicolas Jedynakiewicz arrive at Buckingham Palace.

WIRRAL CHAMPION strikes again! RMYC Article

Friday, 27 March 2009

The Wirral Champion magazine has very kindly published the article we submitted to them, in the April edition of this widely distributed Free magazine, which can also now be purchased for 30p in newsagents across the Wirral. We hope we may attract some new member interest as a result of it. Here's hoping!




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