SYC Quiz - Week One

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Quiz Questions

1.
Q1. The Jisuma Trophy night race hosted this year in February by SYC is named after boat builder Lance Scott’s three daughters. What are their names?
- A.
  Jill / Sunny / Marianne
- B.
  Jill / Susannah / Marnie
- C.
  Jill / Susan / Maria
- D.
  Jill / Sue / Mary-Lou
2.
Q2. What is the title of the race that is the only trophy awarded on the result of a single Summer Series Wednesday Wonders race?
- A.
  Jaffa Cup Trophy Race
- B.
  Century Class Trophy
- C.
  Shebessa Shield
- D.
  Noelle Coram Trophy
3.
Q3. Which of these following boats are owned by members with 60-69 years of membership at SYC?
- A.
  Seabird II, Florence, Willarie
- B.
  Dream, Renene, Seabird II
- C.
  Watermark II, Rebecca II, Topaz II
- D.
  Willarie, Dream, Paulla
4.
Q4. Club members who hold awards under the Australian honours system include: Graeme Disney OAM, Phil Spry-Bailey AO, Bruce Edmunds OAM, Alistair Murray AM.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
5.
Q5. Who is the enthusiastic and informative editor of the weekly website report on Wednesday Wonders racing?
- A.
  Andy Lynch
- B.
  Graham Furness
- C.
  Bruce Parry
6.
Q6. What do these SYC member’s boats all have in common? Florence, Rebecca, Pippa, Gillian, Nancy Mary, Scarlet, Ruby’s Reward, Frieda, Lu Lu Belle, Renene, Maid of Martha.
- A.
  All are moored in Rows A, B or C
- B.
  All are yachts
- C.
  They all contain a female name in their boat name
7.
Q7. Were these three awards granted to SYC during 2018? Australian Sailing-Australian Club of the Year, Community Clubs of Victoria Club of the Year, Discovery Sailing Centre of the Year – Victoria?
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
8.
Q8. What is the highest SYC Sailing Course number?
- A.
  95
- B.
  128
- C.
  48
- D.
  65
9.
Q9. Who was the winning skipper for the 2018 SYC Cup Nav-Rally?
- A.
  Mike Stahmer
- B.
  David McCutcheon
- C.
  Cameron Simpson
- D.
  Philip Strong
10.
Q10. Which one of these following acronyms is not an area of SYC?
- A.
  ICOYC
- B.
  KKC
- C.
  OTB
- D.
  HVR
- E.
  PPR
11.
Q11. What do these following Autumn 2020 events have in common? Docklands dinner Cruise-in-Company, Mercedes-Benz Brighton Wednesday Wonders Presentation Night, Winter Winery Tour.
- A.
  All events involve boats
- B.
  All organised by Recreational Boating at SYC
- C.
  All were postponed or cancelled because of the COVID-19 situation
- D.
  All sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Brighton.
12.
Q12. Who is the current leader in the Mercedes-Benz Brighton Thursday Twilight E-Sailing series?
- A.
  Mark Welsh
- B.
  Adam Keyes-Tilley
- C.
  James Sly
13.
Q13. Name the three main members, hosting and putting together, the SYC weekly Podcasts to inform, involve and entertain members during COVID-19 isolation?
- A.
  John Deeks, Ian Howarth, George Shaw
- B.
  George Shaw, John Deeks, Ian MacWilliams
- C.
  George Shaw, Ashley Trebilcock, John Deeks
14.
Q14. Which international but local company is SYC fortunate enough to have as its major sponsor?
- A.
  Veolia Environmental Services
- B.
  Robert Nelson Funerals
- C.
  Mercedes-Benz Brighton
- D.
  Club Marine
15.
Q15. What was the SYC Opening Day theme in 2017?
- A.
  10 or Red and White
- B.
  Cruisin’ the Caribbean
- C.
  Legends of the Sea
16.
Q16. What is the latitude and longitude location of SYC?
- A.
  37.9455, 144.9969
- B.
  37.8136, 144.9631
- C.
  38.2678, 144.6287
17.
Q17. In normal times, what is SYC Executive Chef Kol Gemmell’s Members’ Bar meal special on a Tuesday night?
- A.
  Curry in a hurry
- B.
  Fish of the day
- C.
  Steak night
18.
Q18. What is the SYC Club App called?
- A.
  The Sailor’s friend
- B.
  Member Point
- C.
  Navionics
19.
Q19. Name the SYC promotional mantra?
- A.
  ...it’s great to belong
- B.
  We are one, but we are many...
- C.
  Sail, sport, fun, family and friends – Your Club
20.
Q20. What do the three flags (C-G-1) flying at SYC visually signal?
- A.
  I require a tug
- B.
  I will stand by to assist you
- C.
  Stay well, stay home

Quiz Outcomes

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