Goolwa Vintage Boat Club Inc.

Goolwa Vintage Boat Club Inc. To foster vintage river boats (wooden planked boats) which are permanently moored on the Murray River. https://www.revolutionise.com.au/goolwavintageboats

The last race for the season was the Memorial Day race sponsored by Coorong Cruises. 5 boats took to the river not befor...
21/06/2026

The last race for the season was the Memorial Day race sponsored by Coorong Cruises.
5 boats took to the river not before a glass of bubbles was enjoyed to acknowledge members no longer with us.
Commodore Randal set an ambitious course (see drawing below), which had to be shortened when the wind dropped out.
On handicap 3rd place went to Leeuwin, 2nd Mambo Queen and 1st place to Nereid.
A well attended end of year celebration was held at Imbiss on the Elbow. Thank you to our hosts Nick & Marteena! A great night and great food.

Thanks to Sailing Australia, there is now an online space to record evidence of all of those Goolwa-to-Milangs, trips to...
15/06/2026

Thanks to Sailing Australia, there is now an online space to record evidence of all of those Goolwa-to-Milangs, trips to the Snakepit, Narrung and Rat Island races that have been carefully archived in Geoff Byrnes's scrapbooks. Little by little we can add images and anecdotes that may eventually form a book. To find out more or contribute please follow the link below. https://www.revolutionise.com.au/goolwavintageboats/news/digitising-history

Races 14 & 15 were held on Sunday 17th May. Hart’s Chandlery sponsored race 14, with 1st place to Brian Doser on Nautilu...
25/05/2026

Races 14 & 15 were held on Sunday 17th May. Hart’s Chandlery sponsored race 14, with 1st place to Brian Doser on Nautilus, followed by Nereid, Harry Cooper and Brett Hoppen in Leeuwin 3rd place.
Thanks to Don & Linda from Harts Chandlery.
Race 15 was the RFDS fundraiser. 1st place Richard Coombe, 2nd Mambo Queen on Paul Simmons and Leeuwin in 3rd place.
$1500 was raised and donated to the RFDS. Well done to the GVBC!
Thanks again to Chris Caffin for some great photos.

Race 13 sponsored by the Islander’s Tavern was held on Sunday 19th April. 5 boats nominated and Brigand joined in unoffi...
26/04/2026

Race 13 sponsored by the Islander’s Tavern was held on Sunday 19th April. 5 boats nominated and Brigand joined in unofficially!
It was great to see Mimosa out helmed by Louise Edwards and placed first on handicap. Nereid and Leeuwin placed 2nd and 3rd.
Thank you to Dan Court, Islander’s Tavern for providing a great after race spread enjoyed by the sailors, family and friends!
Thanks also to Chris Caffin Canvas Sails for great photos as always!

Race 12 sponsored by The Big Duck was held on Sunday 12/4. Fresh winds made for a quick sail to Clayton Bay, but slight...
14/04/2026

Race 12 sponsored by The Big Duck was held on Sunday 12/4. Fresh winds made for a quick sail to Clayton Bay, but slightly more challenging on the return trip.
It was a good turn out with 7 boats, including 21’s Endeavour and Nautilus.
Line honours go to Endeavour however on handicap Nautilus was 1st followed by Leeuwin and Endeavour.
Thank you to Michael Veenstra as sponsor!

Unfortunately due to light winds the Rat Island race was called early at Clayton! However a great BBQ lunch was enjoyed ...
15/02/2026

Unfortunately due to light winds the Rat Island race was called early at Clayton! However a great BBQ lunch was enjoyed at Riverside! Thank you Carolyn & Charles.
On handicap Janillian, followed by Mambo Queen and 3rd was Neried.
Burgar’s Boat Co. representatives enjoyed a sail and presenting the trophies.
Thanks again to Mark Harvey with Falcon for providing a start and finish line.

This Sunday is the Rat Island race sponsored by Burgars Boat Co. Pre-race briefing at the GRYC @ 10am and the finish at ...
10/02/2026

This Sunday is the Rat Island race sponsored by Burgars Boat Co.
Pre-race briefing at the GRYC @ 10am and the finish at a point adjacent to Rat Island. (Dependent on conditions)
After race BBQ at Riverside and presentation around 1.30 pm. Please let Chris know via return email if you are attending.
Thanks to Jordy Burgar and family for their sponsorship and to Carolyn & Charles Irwin for use of their facilities at Riverside!

Thanks to our sponsor for Race 7, Lee Spencer, South Coast Marine & Caravan Upholstery. A great race in idyllic conditi...
27/01/2026

Thanks to our sponsor for Race 7, Lee Spencer, South Coast Marine & Caravan Upholstery.
A great race in idyllic conditions was enjoyed. Handicap results go to -
1st Mambo Queen
2nd Leeuwin
3rd Janillian

Thanks to our starter Mark Harvey and to Chris Caffin Canvas Sails for great on water shots.
Thank you to Dan @ Islanders Tavern for hosting post race drinks and presso.
Great nibbles, thanks Dan.

This Sunday 25th January is Race 7 sponsored by South Coast Marine Upholstery. Pre-race @ 1.15pm adjacent to the Islande...
22/01/2026

This Sunday 25th January is Race 7 sponsored by South Coast Marine Upholstery.
Pre-race @ 1.15pm adjacent to the Islander’s Tavern with the race starting at 1.45pm near the entrance to Aggies creek.
After race drinks and presentation at the Islander’s Tavern around 4pm.
See you there! ⛵️⛵️

6 boats started today under challenging conditions. Great to see Nautilus a R21 out today skippered by Brian Doser. 3rd ...
11/01/2026

6 boats started today under challenging conditions. Great to see Nautilus a R21 out today skippered by Brian Doser.
3rd place went to our Commodore Randal, 2nd place was Paul Simmonds in Mambo Queen and John Dickson in Janillian won 1st place on handicap.
Thanks again to Imbiss on the Elbow as sponsors.

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