The Flying Furlong

Boating Event
When
9:00am - 1:00pm, Sun 17th Aug 2025
Where
BMYS
1 Pelican Quays Beaumaris, Victoria, 3193

The FLYING FURLONG is back at BMYS by popular request. This exciting event sees Boat Crews tackle four extreme challenges on the water in Beaumaris Bay.

This is a fun event run just in front of BMYS so spectators and supporters are really welcome.

Bookings via the BMYS website. Skipper and Crew tickets available. Maximum of two free lunches for each boat (Skipper and Crew). Limited places available. Trouble Booking - check out the guide under downloads.

Four challenges make up the Flying Furlong event. Points are awarded for each of the Flying Furlong challenges resulting in an overall winner. Great prizes but the aim is to have fun!

Course Details available under Downloads. Queries to Ben Fletcher or Roger Hartley

A skipper's briefing will be held on the morning of the event.

  1. Flying Furlong
    Boats are required to travel the "Furlong" (approx 400 meters) from a standing start in the shortest time possible.
    The Judges may apply a correction based on boat size and horsepower to make it fair for all.

  2. Log Trial
    This challenge is a run over a 1 NM straight course at a nominated constant speed by the boat crew. The boat must be on the plane at all times and the boat closest to their expected time over the distance wins.

  3. Navigation Challenge
    To complete this event boats travel at a nominated speed over a short course (approx 2.5 NM) marked by buoys in the water. Timing checks will be collected at points around the course and the boat closest to their ETA at these checks wins.

  4. Docking Challenge
    Each boat has one attempt to dock parallel to the jetty. The side of your boat must hit the target buoy.

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