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On the waters of Port Phillip and Corio Bay, yacht clubs have long-standing relationships andcollaborating to run sailing regattas. Over the years, several clubs from both regions have come together to pool their resources, creating a more efficient and resource-effective way of hosting major events like Sail Melbourne and the Festival of Sails. This spirit of cooperation helps ensure the success of regattas while reducing the strain on individual clubs.
One of the most significant benefits of this cooperation is the shared use of essential resources. Regattas, particularly those on the scale of Sail Melbourne and Festival of Sails, require considerable logistical support, including numerous rescue vessels, race committee vessels, and volunteers. For larger events, there can be several racecourses, each needing an average of 5 race committee vessels to ensure the smooth running of races across multiple courses. The need for rescue vessels is equally critical, as safety is paramount during regattas, especially when hundreds of sailors are competing.
In recent years, increased safety compliance and regulations have made the logistical requirements even more challenging. Yacht clubs must now meet stricter safety standards, which include ensuring that the proper number of rescue vessels and qualified personnel are present for each race. These new regulations have increased the demand for equipment, personnel, and planning to ensure all aspects of the event are compliant with safety guidelines. The cooperation between clubs in Port Phillip and Corio Bay helps address these challenges by sharing resources and expertise, ensuring they can meet all safety standards without overburdening any single club.
With such a high demand for equipment, many clubs in Port Phillip and Corio Bay have found it increasingly difficult to provide the necessary resources independently. The solution has been to join forces. By sharing assets like rescue boats, race committee vessels, and specialised equipment, yacht clubs can significantly reduce the costs and logistical burden of organising their own regattas. This joint effort also allows clubs to pool their volunteer workforce, a crucial element in the smooth running of any regatta.
It’s common for some of these regattas to require over 70 volunteers per day to manage the various aspects of the event, from race management to on shore coordination and spectator services. Volunteers are the backbone of these events, ensuring that everything from boat handling to registration runs seamlessly. By working together, clubs can draw on a larger pool of volunteers, which spreads the workload and ensures that each regatta is staffed with highly experienced individuals.
This collaboration doesn’t just benefit the clubs involved; it also enhances the overall experience for competitors and spectators alike. By consolidating their efforts, the participating clubs can focus more on providing high-quality, professionally run events, rather than being bogged down by the individual demands of organising a regatta. This enables them to offer a more streamlined, high-level competition, drawing sailors from across the state, the country and even around the world.
The Festival of Sails on Corio Bay, one of the largest annual regattas in the southern hemisphere, is a perfect example of this collaborative approach in action. By combining resources from Port Phillip and Corio Bay yacht clubs, the event can host large fleets of competitors and provide comprehensive race management, safety, and logistical support across multiple courses. The teamwork between the clubs allows for a seamless event, where both sailing enthusiasts and spectators can enjoy a world-class experience.
Port Phillip and Corio Bay are known for their strong sailing communities, and this collaboration between yacht clubs demonstrates how working together can strengthen the sailing community and attendance at sailing events. By sharing resources, knowledge, and their workforce, these clubs are not only improving the logistics of individual regattas but also fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork that benefits the entire sailing community.
As Sail Melbourne, Festival of Sails, and other regattas continue to grow, this cooperative model is setting a standard for other sporting clubs to follow. It proves that by working together, yacht clubs can host world-class events while reducing costs, optimising resources, and ensuring the future of sailing in Port Phillip and Corio Bay remains bright and sustainable.
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In FY25, Victorian Keno players enjoyed almost 10 million wins worth more than $131.9 million.
For many club patrons across Victoria, FY25 was a year to remember – all thanks to a life-changing Keno win.
Victorian players had a standout year, tallying over 9.9 million Keno wins collectively worth than $131.9 million in prize money.
In FY25, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76 million wins collectively worth more than $1.2 billion.
During this time, Keno crowned 20 millionaires and multi-millionaires who together took home more than $57.9 million. Two of these major jackpot winners were from Victoria.
Laverton woman thanks ‘manifestation magic’ for Keno win
A Laverton woman shared she was left thanking the universe after she scored a $60,000 Keno Classic 8 Spot prize at Club Laverton in the weeks leading up to last Christmas.
“It was a big surprise! Especially coming up to Christmas, it’s perfect!” she cheered.
“Do you want to hear something really funny? I just wrote in my diary the day before winning, ‘Thank you, universe, for my Keno 8 Spot win’. Then it really came true!
“I’m a firm believer in the law of attraction and manifestation, and I love affirmations!
“It was awesome seeing all eight numbers pop up on the screen.
“I’ve had a few wins in Keno over the years. It’s like the stars align for me when I play - it’s my thing!”
Club Laverton manager Gus Alimovski said the team happily shared in the excitement with their major Keno winner.
“What an incredible win for our patron! It’s always great hearing these winning stories, and now we have another one to share with our patrons,” he said.
“We’re thrilled for our customer, and we hope to see more Keno winners in our venue soon.”
All eyes on a winning FY26
Keno’s National Partner Manager Luke Harrison said he couldn’t wait to see which Victorian clubs welcomed the next big Keno winners.
“Last financial year, players at Victorian clubs celebrated some impressive victories,” he said.
“A key highlight has been the growing popularity of Keno’s Bonus and Replay features among club patrons. This trend reflects how venues are successfully connecting with their customers, sharing updates on jackpot increases, promotional offers, and game enhancements.
“When players opt into Keno Bonus, they unlock the chance to multiply their winnings by up to ten times, while the Replay option adds another layer of excitement.
“Many players are still unaware of these features, making it vital for staff to start conversations and educate them on the full range of Keno possibilities!”
Mr Harrison said the solid Keno performance at Victorian clubs last financial year laid a strong foundation for continued success in FY26.
“Clubs across Victoria are embracing fresh approaches to elevate the customer experience, and Keno’s rising popularity is playing a key role in that journey,” he said.
“There’s also a wide array of Keno resources available to clubs, from eye-catching point-of-sale materials to engaging promotions, all designed to keep the game front and centre.
“As the new financial year unfolds, Keno is looking forward to celebrating more big wins for Victorian club patrons, and more success stories for the clubs that host them.”
Contact your Business Development Manager to find out how Keno can best support your club in FY26.
Visit Keno Connect for more information on maximising Keno in your club - www.kenoconnect.com.au
