News & Events
The active Victorian Association and regular class racing on Port Phillip Bay enhance the Bluebird's popularity.
The Bluebird Yacht Association of Victoria currently has around 20 active yachts. Racing is conducted under the auspices of Hobson's Bay Yacht Club and includes a nine-heat winter series and a five-heat summer series.
Cruise days on Port Phillip Bay are also on the Association's annual calendar.
The Association holds a number of social activities during the year including guest speakers.
Follow the following links to recent past newsletters of the Association:
- Autumn 2008, Includes the 2008 Bluebird State Championship final results (1st:Drambuie, 2nd: Warranilla, 3rd: Moody Blue)
- Spring 2007
- Summer 2006-07
- Spring 2006
- Autumn 2006
- Winter 2005
Races Coming Up in 2008
Bluebird Cup Winter Series
Month & Date |
Day |
Heat |
Race start time |
April 26 |
Saturday |
1 |
1300hrs |
May 10 |
Saturday |
2 |
1300hrs |
May 24 |
Saturday |
3 |
1300hrs |
June 21 |
Saturday |
4 |
1300hrs |
July 5 |
Saturday |
5 |
1300hrs |
July 19 |
Saturday |
6 |
1300hrs |
August 2 |
Saturday |
7 |
1300hrs |
August 16 |
Saturday |
8 |
1300hrs |
August 30 |
Saturday |
9 |
1300hrs |
Bluebird Long Course Series (Safety Cat. 5) Saturday April 19 Don Thompson Trophy to St Leonard's. Entry details from HBYC
