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Race Histories.

Here is a comprehensive list of past winners of the various Club trophies.

Club Aggregate series

This is the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club's premier race series incorporating a number of long distance races, two-handed races together with a mixture of laid courses reflecting the cross section of racing skill and experience expected from a Club Aggregate winner.  The award signifies the Club's Champion boat and skipper for that sailing season.

Performance Handicap (PHS)

2021/22 - Nuts - Nuts Syndicate

2020/21 - Asten - T. Johnston

2019/20 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock  

2018/19 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock  

2017/18 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock  

2016/17 - 3 Ring Circus - Skit Syndicate  

2015/16 - Working Capital - G. O’Meara   

2014/15 - Blaise Pascal - N. Woodley  

2013/14 - Karina - D & J Gibson  

2012/13 - Airframe - I. Robertson, S. Dickins  

2011/12 - Skipjack - G. Jackson, W. Fiore  

2010/11 - Outlaw - Outlaw Gang  

2009/10 - Knot a Clew - R. Gregson  

2008/09 - Challenger - P. Neilson, S. Sutton  

2007/08 - Tiga - R. Arthur  

2006/07 - Outlaw - S. Doull  

2006/06 - Uncle Fester - S. Dickins  

2004/05 - Orlan - A. Edwards  

2003/04 - Nire Lowra - B. Davies, W. Gear  

2002/03 - Deja Blue - J. Neilson  

2001/02 - Erika - J. Pilgrim  

2000/01 - Vitamin C - D. Stanley  

1999/00 - Sea Lion II - E. Mackervicius  

1998/99 - Ericka - J. Pilgrim  

1997/98 - Widgeon - J. Ginivan  

1996/97 - Working Capital - W. Lennon

1995/96 - Wise of Time - D & Y Hellier

1994/95 - Wise of Time - D & Y Hellier

1993/94 - Blue Max - J. Otter

1992/93 - INXS - Goodman, Hillier

1991/92 - Vitamin C - D. Stanley

1990/91 - INXS - Goodman, Hillier

1989/90 - INXS - Goodman, Hillier

1988/89 - Waarana - G. Barrett

1987/88 - Waarana - G. Barrett

1986/87 - Widgeon - J. Bish

1985/86 - Widgeon - J. Bish

1984/85 - Romava - M. Edbrooke

1983/84 - Widgeon - J. Bish

1982/83 - Waarana - G. Barrett

1981/82 - Thermopylae - G. Alexander

1980/81 - Vitamin C - B. Fell

1979/80 - Sundancer - B. Green

1979/79 - Widgeon - J. Bish

1977/78 - Tiendi - S. Henley

1976/77 - Vahine - G. Mullenger

1975/76 - Arinda - B. Wilson

1974/75 - Arinda - B. Wilson

1973/74 - Isadore II -C. Williams

1972/73 - Etoile - R. Fell

1971/72 - Juno Lass - J. Saig

1970/71 - Niad - J. Dailey

1969/70 - Ripple - A. Buller

1968/69 - Ripple - A. Buller

1967/68 - Tania - J. Salvado

1966/67 - Sialis - G. Finchett

Australian Measurement System (AMS) Handicap

2021-22 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock

2020/21 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock

2019/20 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock

2018/19 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock

2017/18 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock

2016/17 - 3 Ring Circus - Skit Syndicate

2015/16 - Moonraker - P. Neilson, R. Langham 

2014/15 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock

2013/14 - Le Cascadeur - R. Blackstock

2012/13 - Airframe  - I. Robertson, S. Dickins

2011/12 - Skipjack  G. Jackson, W. Fiore

2010/11 - Recycled Recreation  T. Campbell

2009/10 - Recycled Recreation  T. Campbell

2008/09 - Merlion E. Mackervicius

2007/08 - Venus I. Robertson

2006/07 - Uncle Fester S. Dickins

2006/06 - Uncle Fester S. Dickins

2004/05 - Orlan A. Edwards

2003/04 - Deja Blue J. Neilson

2002/03 - Deja Blue J. Neilson

2001/02 - Working Capital W. Lennon

2000/01 - Full Tilt Boogie P. Brazier

1999/2000 - Sagitta J. Savage

1998/99  J. Pilgrim

1997/98 Full Tilt Boogie P. Brazier

Offshore Racing Congress (ORC_AP) Handicap

Results archive.

2020-2021 , 2019-2020 , 2018 -2019 , 2017-2018 , 2016-2017 , 2015-2016, 2014-2015

chris webb Two-handed series

Named after Chris Webb who was an active member of Hobsons Bay Yacht Club in the 1990's famously sailing 'Indian Pacific' to many victories in club events.                                                                                                                                                                                                            

These races are sailed with two crew only around an 18 nautical mile course via the Outer Anchorage and Spoil Ground marks ending back at the HBYC Club House.  

2021/22 - Loretta - G. Hynes

2019/20 - Reflection - J Scott

2018/19 - Thirsty Work - Thirsty Syndicate

2017/18 - Asterix - J Walshe, D Gaylor

2016/17 - 3 Ring Circus - K & M Kavanagh

2015/16 - Remedy - R Hibbert

2014/15 - Asterix - J Walshe, D Gaylor

2012/13 - The Secretary - G Shaw  

2011/12 - Karina - D & J Gibson  

2010/11 - Pink Lady - E. Tattersall  

2009/10 - Big Blue - A & R Blackstock  

2008/09 - Nouanie - P Bengtzen  

2007/08 - Uncle Fester - S Dickins, K Kavagnah

2006/07 - Quantum Leap - K Le Nepveau, N Sellars 

2005/06 - Puff - F Rendell

2004/05 - Deja Blue - P Neilson  

2003/04 - Good Company - P Sullivan, M Teys  

2002/03 - Rage - A Stevens 

2001/02 - Gareloch -  D & J Gibson

2000/01 - Sirocco - A Stevens  

1999/00 - Sprite - P Kelly 

2021/22 - Skipjack - B. Feore

2020/21 - Nuts - Nuts Syndicate

2019/20 - Moonraker - P Neilson, R Langham

2018/19 - Working Capital - G O'Meara

2017/18 - Le Cascadeur - R Blackstock

2014/15 - Le Cascadeur - L Eeckman

2013/14 - no record

2012/13 - Skipjack - B Feore, G Jackson

2011/12 - Le Cascadeur - A Blackstock, R Blackstock

2010/11 - Le Cascadeur - A Blackstock, R Blackstock

2009/10 - Onedin - G Cook

2008/09 - Onedin - G Cook

2006/07 - Uncle Fester - S Dickins, K Kavagnah

2020-2021 , 2019-2020 , 2018-2019 , 2017-2018 , 2016-2017 , 2015-2016 , 2014 -2015

RM smith Summer pursuit series

The R M Smith Hot Pursuit series is a nine race series held over summer. As the name suggests, it is a pursuit series which means that there are staggered starts with the later (and faster) yachts trying to catch the earlier starters. It is white sail, non spinnaker series and held on Sunday afternoons so a great way to spend time on the water.

Pursuit Handicap

2021-22 - Doris Jean - Mark Sheahan

2020/21 - Manjimup - Tim Metherall

2019/20 - La Alondra - Tony Blackwell, Helen Curmi

2018/19 - Sandpiper - Ross Findlay

2017/18 - Sure Fire - Martin Waller

2016/17 - Doris Jean - Mark Sheahan

2015/16 - Chindrina - Owen Church

2014/15 - Savage - Wayne Williams

2013/14 - Lanncoorie - John Allen

2012/13 - Chindrina- Owen Church

2011/12 - Paji II - Tony Legg

2010/11 - Slinky Malinky - Eric Marsh

2009/10 - Challenger - Paul Neilson

2008/09 - Challenger - Paul Neilson

2007/08 - Espirit - Craig Jackson/Miles Williamsz

2006/07 - Deja Blue - John Neilson

2005/06 - Pure Logic - Tim Hooper

2020-2021 , 2019-2020 , 2018-2019 , 2017-2018 , 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015  

twilight series wednesday and thursday evenings

Twilight racing is run on a Wednesday and Thursday evening from November through to March.

Wednesday racing (Frank Robinson Trophy Series) is jointly hosted  with the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV) and incorporates two series (pre and post Christmas). It's a very popular with something for everyone with 3 mixed divisions and a 'one design' division for Diamonds and S80s.

Thursday evening (Raine and Horne Thursday Twilight Series) offers a more relaxed pursuit race, hosted by Hobsons Bay Yacht Club. From 2021 a Thursday evening Female Helm series was instigated.

Twilight racing is a great way to break up the working week and enjoy daylight savings hours amongst the company of other sailors. Dinner (whilst we de-brief) is available for purchase on both evenings with a BBQ on  Wednesdays and catering on Thursday evening.

2021/22 Wednesday Results - Thursday Results - Female Helm Results

2020/21 Wednesday Results - Thursday Results

2019/20 Wednesday Results - Thursday Results 

2018/19 Wednesday Results - Thursday Results

2017/18 Wednesday Results - Thursday Results

2016/17 Wednesday Results - Thursday Results

2015/16 Wednesday Results - Thursday Results

2014/15 Wednesday Results - Thursday Results

ALISTER EDWARDS MEMORIAL BRASS MONKEY SERIES

Named by a former Commodore of the Club, the Brass Monkey Series is held in winter - hence the name! 

The series attracts yachts from HBYC, RYCV and RMYS with Pursuit, One Design and Fleet racing available and is the largest winter race fleet on Port Phillip.

The series has been running since 1975, initially as a pursuit series. Division A (Spinnaker) and Division B (Non spinnaker) in a short course format. 

In 2014 a Long course was also introduced together with Class courses for the S80’s and Diamonds making for 5 divisions. In 2015 the short course Div A and Div B were combined with a 4 minute penalty being added at the start for those that nominated to race with a spinnaker.

To date two trophies have been associated with the series. The original (shown on the left) from 1975-1985-86, and its successor- 1987 to current.

2021 Season  

   Pursuit - Loretta - G. Hynes

  S80 - Outlaw - Outlaw Gang

  Division 1 phs - Silver Cloud (RYCV) - S. Standen 

  Division 1 AMS - Mainstay (RYCV) - J. Arnold 

  Division 1 IRC - Loch Sloidh - P. McFarlane  

2020 Season - No series due to COVID 19

2019 Season -  No series due to insufficient races

2018 Season  

   Pursuit - Manjimup - Tim Metherall  

  S80 - Moonraker - Paul Neilson/Rod Langham

  Division 1 phs - Doris Jean - Mark Sheahan 

  Division 1 AMS - Le Cascadeur - R Blackstock 

  Division 1 IRC - Merlion - E Mackervicious

2017 Season

  Pursuit - Manjimup - Tim Metherall

  S80 - Merak - B Huibers

  Diamonds - Osprey - T Feore

  Division 1 phs - Doris Jean - Mark Sheahan

  Division 1 AMS - Mainstay - J Arnold

  Division 1 IRC - Absolut - R Gates

2016 Season

  Pursuit - Laurelle - R Borrett 

  S80 - Skipjack - B Feore/G  Jackson  

  Division 1 phs - Savage - W Williams

  Division 1 AMS/IRC - Absolut - R Gates

2015 Season

  Pursuit - Harum Scarum - C Leake, T Hooper

  Diamonds - Lucy in the Sky - C Brenan  

2014 Season

  Spinaker Pursuit - Orlan - P Edwards

  Non Spinaker Pursuit - Bravado - L Butler

  Division 1 phs - Paragon - J Dusting

  Division 1 AMS - Paragon - J Dusting

2013 Season

  Spinaker Pursuit - Magic Bullet - L Cantwell

  Non Spinaker Pursuit - Young at Heart - N Williams

  S80 - Up and Go - G McKinven

  Division 1 phs - Eagle Hawke - A Coulter

  Division 1 AMS - Top Gun - T Dutton

2012 Season

  Spinaker Pursuit - Madrigal - N Foa

  Non Spinaker Pursuit - Andiamo - G Shone

2011 Season

  Spinaker Pursuit - Noleen II - A Hesselmans, J Poiesz

  Non Spinaker Pursuit - Savage - W Williams

2010 Season

  Spinaker Pursuit - Paji II - T Legg

  Non Spinaker Pursuit - Quantum Leap - K Le Nepveu, N Sellars

2009 Season

  Spinaker Pursuit - Mystery - C Mead

  Non Spinaker Pursuit - Lancourie - J Allen

2008 Season

  Spinaker Pursuit - Fuzzy Logic- B Lennon

  Non Spinaker Pursuit - Reality - M McLean

2020-2021 , 2019-2020 no series, 2018-2019  

port phillip sea pilots perpetual trophy

The Sea Pilots Perpetual Trophy Race is Hobsons Bay Yacht Club's premier Bay race. The race has been run annually since 1965 over a 50 nautical mile plus course around Port Phillip.

The Port Phillip Sea Pilots Trophy is awarded to the first boat on a PHS handicap and is now run in association with the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron's 'Big Bay Challenge'.  

Performance Handicap - Port Phillip Sea Pilots Trophy

2022 - Buck - R. Brown - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron

2021 - No race held

2020 - Le Cascadeur - Ryan Blackstock - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

2019 - The Alchemist - Zark Sango - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club 

2018 - Merlion - .Mackevicius - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

2017 - Blunderbuss - Eric Marsh - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club        

2016 - Samskara - David Stoopman - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

2015 - 3 Ring Circus - Ian Robertson - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club  

2014 - Orlan - Peter Edwards - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club   

2013 - Airframe - Ian Robertson/Simon Dickins - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club         

2012 - Addiction - McGarvie / Davidson - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron         

2011 - Spirit of Downunder - L. Ford - Royal Yacht Club of Victoria         

2010 - Icefire - Caulfield / Cox -  Royal Yacht Club of Victoria        

2009 - Alex - J. MacAdie - Sandringham Yacht Club      

2008 - Orlan - Peter Edwards - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club        

2007 - Spirit of Downunder - L. Ford -Royal Yacht Club of Victoria         

2006 - Plantronics Duo Pro (Turbo) - Bill Feore - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club        

2005 -Millennium Falcon-M Gamby -  Royal Yacht Club of Victoria         

2004 -Clubman-D. Clark -  -  Royal Yacht Club of Victoria        

2003 -Orlan -A. Edwards - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club         

2002 - Turbo - Bill Feore - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club         

2001 - Tevake - Angus Fletcher -  - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club         

2000 -Sea Lion II - Eddy Mackevicius -  Hobsons Bay Yacht Club        

1999 - Turbo - Bill Feore - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

1998 - Wise of Time - Dan Hellier - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club        

1997 - Sagitta - J. Savage - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club       

1996 - Ocean Road - G. Clapham - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron         

1995 - Doghouse - P. Brettargh - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club       

1994 - Ariel - R. Ward - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron         

1993 - Obsession - B. Thompson - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron        

1992 - Pazazz - Shirley Freeman - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club        

1991 - Blue Max - J. Otter  - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club         

1990 - Animal Farm - R. Hopcraft - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron         

1989 - Liquid Asset - J. Farman - Royal Brighton Yacht Club       

1988 - Shenandoah II - R. White - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron         

1987 - Aggro - S. Collis - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron        

1986 - Anitra - D. Carmichael - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club         

1985 - Widgeon - John Bish - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club        

1984 - Scal - J.R. Holroyd  - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron         

1983 - Apollo II - J. Becher -  Royal Yacht Club of Victoria         

1982 - Rush - F. Hammond/G. Russell - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron         

1981 - Vitamin C - B. Fell  - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club         

1980 - Superstar - K.R. Farfor - Royal Brighton Yacht Club         

1979 - Western Morning - D. Blaney - Sandringham Yacht Club         

1978 - Noeleen II - K. King - Sandringham Yacht Club         

1977 - Bacardi - J. Gould - Sandringham Yacht Club        

1976 - Landfall - K. Elliot - Royal Geelong Yacht Club         

1975 - Astrid - B. Herman - Royal Brighton Yacht Club         

1974 - Wendy Too - W. Brown - Sandringham Yacht Club         

1973 - Wild Goose - D. Russell - Sandringham Yacht Club         

1972 - Salacia - S. Thomas - Sandringham Yacht Club         

1971 - Rogue - V. Maddison - Royal Yacht Club of Victoria         

1970 - Sioux II - R. Spence - Royal Geelong Yacht Club         

1969 - Compass Rose - A.S. McGeach - Sandringham Yacht Club

1968 - Trilby II - K.W. Hinnichsen - Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron        

1967 - Astelot - A.G. Croft - Sandringham Yacht Club        

1966 - Samboo - R. Green - Sandringham Yacht Club       

1965 - Selene - R.H.B. Moon - Sandringham Yacht Club

Australian Measurement System (AMS) - Angus Fletcher Trophy

2022 - Nuts - Nuts Syndicate - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

2019 - Sandpiper - Ross Findlay - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

2018 - Merlion - E Mackevicius - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

2017 - Blunderbuss - Eric Marsh - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club       

2015 - 3 Ring Circus - Ian Robertson - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

2014 - Orlan - Peter Edwards - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club  

Offshore Racing Congress (ORC_AP)

2022 - Merlion - Eddie Mackevicius - Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

henry press trophy

Captain Henry Press (1844-1920), Port Phillip Pilot, successful yachtsman, first Commodore of the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club in 1888 and noted marine painter with many paintings in public and private collections around Australia.  He is mentioned in the book 'Jolly Dogs Are We' the history of yachting in Victoria. and was the brother of Edwin Ernest Press (22 Oct 1850 -18 March 1920), master mariner and second Commodore of the Hobson's Bay Yacht Club.

In 2013, celebrating the 125th anniversary of Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club, the Press family descendants of the founding presented a silver rose bowl in perpetuity to commemorate the annual Port Phillip Pilot’s event. 

"We wish the Hobson's Bay Yacht Club continued success as a leading Victorian yacht and sailing establishment and hope this trophy will be strongly supported for many years to come."

This trophy is now annually presented to the winning HBYC boat sailing the 'short course' of the Port Phillip Sea Pilots race.

Performance Handicap System (PHS)

2022 - Outlaw - Outlaw Gang 

2020 - Flying Circus - Eric Marsh 

2019 - Asterix - David Gaylor/James Walshe 

2018 - Asterix - David Gaylor/James Walshe 

2017 -      

2016 - Moonraker - Paul Neilson/Rod Langham  

2015 - Antares A - Robert Laughlin

Lady Skipper Races, inc the shirley Freeman memorial

The Lady Skippers' race has been a long standing race on the HBYC calendar established in 1900.

  In recognitian of all our pioneering ladies who "flew the flag" for women in sailing.

In recent years the HBYC Lady Skippers Race has became a part of the Port Phillip Women's Championship Series (PPWCS) , a series for female sailors on Port Phillip that combines races run by different clubs into one annual championship trophy.

Shirley Freeman was our first Female member and boat owner, sadly Shirley passed away in December 2014.  In 2015, HBYC announced they would honor her by renaming the HBYC Lady Skippers Race the Shirley Freeman Memorial Trophy . The race will now have two Trophies; Shirley Freeman Memorial Trophy (1st PHS boat) and the Lady Skippers Race Trophy (1st HBYC PHS Boat).

Division 2, the  Alice Varady Memorial Trophy is a non-spinnaker race aimed to encourage those Lady Skippers to sail in a race with a less competitive format in recognition of Alice Varady a much loved and long standing Club Manager.

Past winners of the Lady Skippers Race are as follows -

1979 - Warrana - S. Tanner

1980 - Warrana - S. Tanner 

1984 - Warrrana - D. Lovatt

1985 - 

1986 - 

1987 - Sirocco - K. Bish

1988 - Bianca - S. Tanner

1989 - Fantasea - B. Feore

1990 - INXS - Y. Hellier

1991 - INXS - Y. Hellier

1992 - Doghouse - S. Rogerson

1993 - Futura - M. Weaven

1995 - Bianca - S. Tanner

1996 - 

1997 - De Ja Blue - Y. Reid

1998 - De Ja Blue - Y. Reid

1999 - Iruka - J. Orr

2000 - 

2001 - Rough Cut - M. Hill

2002 - Outlaw - H. Forrester

2003 - 

2004 - 

2005 - Plantronics DuoPro - B. Feore

2006 - Quantum Leap - B. Turner

2007 - Plantronics DuoPro - C. Feore

2008 - Mary Bryant - G. Mitchell

2009 - Challenger - M. Dickens

2010 - Lancoorie - M. Allen

2011 - Airframe - M. Dickens

2012 - Karina - J. Gibson

2013 - Outlaw - M. Dickens

2014 - Kasam - N. Malouf

2015 - Le Cascadeur - L. Eeckman

2016 - The Bookmaker - K. Ribton-Turner

2017 - 3 Ring Circus - K. Goodall

2018 - Moonraker - S. Neilson

2019 - Le Cascadeur - L. Eeckman

2021 - James of Vanuatu - E. Doyle

WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SAILING

Female sailors and potential female sailors in Victoria, whether it be in keelboats or dinghies, the Women & Girls in Sailing website is dedicated to you. Its purpose is to help you get sailing, enjoy sailing and keep sailing! 

For more information go to:  https://www.shesails.org.au/home/

Past results of the 'Lady Skippers Race' are as follows - 

2021 - R esults , 2020 - 2019 - Results , 2018 - Results , 2017 - Results

John Neilson Long Distance series

The Long Distance Series incorporates a number of passage races spread out over the summer sailing season. Destinations include Portarlington, Mornington, St Leonards and Wyndham Harbour.  They are popular races and are included within the Club Aggregate Series and often include 'raft up's and overnight stay's.  

John Neilson Series took over from the previous Long Distance Series in honour of John Neilson who was an active long distance sailor who unfortunately died in June 2018.

2020/2021 Results , 2019/2020 Results , 2018/2019 Results , 2017/2018 Results , 2016/2017 Results

2015/2016 Results , 2014/2015 Results , 2013/2014 Results , 2012/2013 Results

individual trophies

Acrospire cup, club member of the year trophy, bernard kavanagh trophy.

 Awarded to the first HBYC boat on Performance Handicap (PHS) in the first Two-Handed race in the new calendar year. 

Awarded to the first HBYC boat on Performance Handicap (PHS) in the first Two-Handed race in the series.

Cock of Hobsons Bay Perpetual Trophy

Awarded to the first HBYC Australian Measurement System (AMS) boat in the Portarlington Passage Race.

Awarded to the first HBYC boat in the first Summer Pursuit race in the new calendar year.

Don Thompson Memorial Trophy

Presented to the first HBYC boat on Performance Handicap System (PHS) in the St Leonards Passage Race

Jackson Cup

Presented to Hobsons Bay Yacht Club in 1920 by Earnest W Jackson JP to be won three times by a yacht owner.

Jack Cox Perpetual Trophy

The Junior Fleet Aggregate Perpetual Trophy

Awarded to the first HBYC Australian Measurement System (AMS) boat in the first Two-Handed race for the season.

J H Bradley Trophy

Junior fleet trophy.

Presented during the 1891 sailing season for 2nd Class Yachts to Sunbeam, owned by Messrs Nason and Burnie

Walter Paton Perpetual Trophy

Managers cup.

Awarded to the first HBYC boat under Performance Handicap System (PHS) in the 'Next Generation' race.  

Traditionally awarded to the first HBYC boat on Performance Handicap System (PHS) in the Portarlington Passage race.

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Setting sail into history

In 1951, the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club at Williamstown burned down, along with 45 yachts, 14 dinghies and all paper records in the clubhouse.

Now, the club is seeking people’s stories and memorabilia to create a mural displaying some of its 129-year history.

Commodore Tony Dawson said the club, fondly known as “Hobbos”, had experienced many tragedies and triumphs.

“In 1925, a yacht at opening day capsized and three people passed away, including Mrs Ellen Dennis who was a past mayoress of Williamstown,” he said.

“In 1899, the yacht  Queenie sank and her seven crew drowned.”

In 1900, as other clubs were only opening their doors to women once a year, the Hobbos began a Ladies Skippers Race.

“Our first female senior member and keelboat owner was Dr Shirley Freeman, in 1974,” Mr Dawson said.

“This was a first for Victoria.”

A breakaway group of members formed the Williamstown Sailing Club in 1906.

A yacht from the club,  Thistle , was the first to win Australia’s oldest ocean race from Melbourne to Launceston, which started in 1907 – 45 years before the Sydney to Hobart.

Mr Dawson said the club now had more than 650 members aged from one to 89 years old.

“Many families can proudly boast generations of involvement,” he said.

“The yacht  Ericka was sailed for generations by the Erickson family, including John Erickson [the current yardmaster], his sister Margaret Erickson, his father Les Erickson [slipmaster for many years], and before that, his grandfather Charles Currie.”

Anyone with information for the club can email [email protected] or call 93976111.

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