tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80840375714111204382024-02-08T15:00:44.228+09:00Royal Belau Yacht ClubThe Royal Belau Yacht Club (RBYC), in Palau, Micronesia, is based at Sam's Tours, a popular local dive shop located on the west side of Malakal Island. RBYC warmly welcomes all cruising yachts and visiting pleasure craft to Palau.Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-84054029256327741732013-08-30T18:42:00.000+09:002013-08-30T18:42:21.029+09:00RBYC September Update<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Hi folks,</span><br />
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We've a couple of great events coming up in September and would love your participation, either just for the fun of it if you're in to movies, or to join our volunteer effort as RBYC once again continues the fight against the global problem of marine debris.</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tuesday 3rd September - SPECIAL MOVIE NIGHT - </b></span>A cinema extravaganza! Winner of eight academy awards including best picture and best musical score, and the music was written over 225 years ago! Come relive this stunning visual and musical masterpiece,<u>Amadeus</u>.</div>
<span lang="EN-US">Now just released in a digitally remastered version, the “director’s cut,” with a 20 minute longer running time than the 1984 original. An excellent historical biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart directed by Milos Foreman in high definition digital format on Sam’s Tours big screen and super sound system.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">Mozart, a prolific musical genius, died very young, and theories of nefarious plots on his life have swirled about through the centuries ever since. Were established members of the musical aristocracy enraged by this brash, irreverent, upstart whose way with women and melodies prefigured modern rock stars? Come see this controversial biopic that explores one of the leading theories.</span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">Filmed on location in Prague with buildings and streets older than the music. Experience the very opera house in which “Don Giovanni” was first presented, Mozart directing. </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">So don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to once again see this epic film on the big screen with sound quality to match. Screening starts at </span>6.45pm at Sam’s Tours.<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Friday 20th September</b> - Dinghy Raft Up - weather permitting! For those of you who haven't attended one before, bring your dinghy, some drinks, and a nibbly thing to share, meeting at Sam's at 5pm and heading out to watch the sunset somewhere. If you're like me and don't have a dinghy then just rock up and someone will take you in :)</span></div>
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More than six million tons of marine litter is estimated to enter the ocean each year. But scuba divers globally have a zoom focus on battling the ocean’s silent killer from beneath the surface – especially during September’s Debris Month of Action. The mission? To combat the growing marine debris problem and inspire year-round action to remove, report and prevent underwater debris. RBYC is an avid supporter of Project Aware clean up events and September is no exception. <b>Please email us if you'd like to be involved in our next harbour clean up event (date to be confirmed), or sign up on the RBYC notice board at Sam's Tours. </b></div>
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Once again don't forget to check out the RBYC Blog at <a href="http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b>http://rbycpalau.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</b></a>. <b>Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and spread the word! </b><b> </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau" style="color: #e81e14;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #015ace;"><b>https://www.facebook.<wbr></wbr>com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.<wbr></wbr>Palau</b></span></a><span style="color: #0064c1;">. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e81e14;"><b>RBYC Membership Renewals in 2013 - P</b></span>op in to the Sam's Tours Dive Shop and renew your membership today. We're pleased to announce that our membership dues for 2013 remain unchanged with Regular membership $25, or Family membership $35. A list of all the RBYC member benefits can be found on our blog here <a href="http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/p/contacts-dues-and-location.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://rbycpalau.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/p/contacts-dues-<wbr></wbr>and-location.html</a>. </div>
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Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-7474055898938040282013-06-24T12:00:00.001+09:002013-06-24T12:00:13.326+09:00RBYC Inaugural Juniors Kayak Races<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; font-family: Helvetica;">On Wednesday 19th June 2013 the Royal Belau Yacht Club (RBYC) launched a new annual community initiative 'Juniors Kayak Races'. Prior to the event a small media campaign was sent out encouraging children ages 4-18 for participation. The RBYC received a terrific response for the inaugural races with 35 official contestants and an additional 15 kids just along for the fun. The event was hosted at Sam's Tours with a course mapped out from the end of the docks to marker buoys and back to the finish line. Both single and double kayak races were held and prizes were awarded for three age categories; 6-9, 10-14 and 15-18, with a combination of younger and older kids teaming up for the doubles races. RBYC would like to congratulate all participants on a tremendous effort and a special mention to the following children who won 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in their age divisions: Jake McKaskle, Thomas Iyker, Nisha Johnson, Mimokl Scott, Noel Keane, Means Ngirmeriil, Iziah Adachi, Carson Sumor, Rhys Betz and Devon Fox. The doubles races were a hot contest with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places being won by Maximus and Mimokl Scott, Carson Sumor and Jacque Scott, and Arianna Ngirmeriil and Iziah Adachi.<br /><br />The event wouldn't have been possible without the proposals support by the RBYC Board and a host of local businesses also committed to sponsoring this fun kids day. RBYC would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations of prizes, goods and services which has made the event possible; Planet Blue Kayak Tours, Neco Plaza and Payless, Surangels, The Palau Shop, M/V Pacific, Shimbros and Sam's Tours. In addition to the business sponsors the Juniors Kayak Races also wouldn't happened without the fantastic team of volunteers who attended the event including Planet Blue staff, RBYC Members and the participants parents assisting with marshalling, safety, photography and logistics on the day. More race photos and video can be viewed on the RBYC Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau">https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau</a>. Big smiles all around show a fun day was had by all, congratulations again to all those who participated in the Juniors Kayak Races. Follow RBYC on the net for more community events coming up later in the year.</span><br />
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Please click on the link below to see information about the annual Cinco de Mayo Cook-off Contest!</div>
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Bring your entry of Mexican cuisine to participate and be eligible to judge and win one of several prizes available !</div>
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Event tasting begins at 6:00 pm on Sunday, May 5th, 2o13.</div>
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Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-39660031102085104252013-04-05T18:01:00.002+09:002013-04-05T18:01:58.970+09:00RBYC April Update<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hi folks,</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A number of new yachts have arrived in Palau in March so Welcome to you all. Sadly we also say farewell to a number of favourites that have been here through the high season. We wish you all the best on your next adventure and hope you come back to visit us again soon :)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">What's on this month?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Tuesday 9th April - Movie Night at Sam's 6.45pm screening Argo. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran. Starring and directed by Ben Affleck.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Tuesday 16th April - Movie Night at Sam's 6.45pm screening Promised Land. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources. Starring Matt Damon and Frances McDormand.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Friday 19th April - Dinghy Raft Up! For those of you who haven't attended one before, bring your dinghy, some drinks, and a nibbly thing to share, meeting at Sam's at 5pm and heading out to watch the sunset somewhere. We drive out in the dingies as a group, find a nice place to stop, tie up together, and drift about till we're ready to go home. If you don't have your own dinghy, not to worry. Just turn up at Sam's for 5pm and someone will take you out with them.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Monday 22nd April - Earth Day Harbour Clean Up at Sam's Tours. Volunteers needed - please email if you are interested in participating or signup on the list at RBYC board.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Tuesday 23rd April - Movie Night at Sam's 6.45pm screening The Darjeeling Limited. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">One year after their father's funeral, three brothers travel across India by train in an attempt to bond with one another. Directed by Wes Anderson. Sign up for Taj bento dinners on RBYC signup list.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Tuesday 30th April - Movie Night at Sam's 6.45pm screening a movie of Sam's choice. Watch the notice board or email for details.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Sunday 5th May - Cinco de Mayo Mexican cook-off! Bring along a dish to be judged and shared. Discounted margaritas available. Prizes for first / second / third place!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><u><span style="color: red;">RBYC Online</span></u></b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">RBYC has continued spreading their cyber wings by joining the Google social networking platform Google+. So whether you're Facebook, Google+ or both, be sure to find and add us to your profile to stay connected :) Our RBYC Google+ profile can be found by searching for RBYC Palau when you're accessing your Google+ pages.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Once again don't forget to check out the RBYC Blog at </span><a href="http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/</a><wbr style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></wbr><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and spread the word! </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau</a><wbr style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></wbr><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">RBYC Membership Renewals in 2013 - Pop in to the Sam's Tours Dive Shop and renew your membership today. We're pleased to announce that our membership dues for 2013 remain unchanged with Regular membership $25, or Family membership $35. A list of all the RBYC member benefits can be found on our blog here </span><a href="http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/p/contacts-dues-and-location.html" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/<wbr></wbr>p/contacts-dues-and-location.<wbr></wbr>html</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Have a great month ahead!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The RBYC Team :)</span>Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-72640597779912352672013-02-21T19:32:00.003+09:002013-02-21T19:32:45.840+09:00Learning to Sail is an exhilarating way to help wipe your worries away<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So if you're not already a sailor, and looking for a little motivation, check out this enthusiastic article kindly sent to us from Kimberley McNath from <a href="http://www.lauderdalemarinecenter.com/boat_repair_fort_lauderdale.html" target="_blank">Lauderdale Marine Centre</a>.</span><div>
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on the water, enjoys the feeling of freedom and adventure you get from being on
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first and, in my opinion, most important is it's fun! There is really no more
exhilarating feeling than being at the wheel of a yacht. Navigating the open
water and coaxing your vessel to act and react just how you want her to is one
of the most exciting feelings a person could ever experience. Whether your cup
of tea is fishing, entertaining friends and family, or just getting away from
the hustle and bustle of city life and spending time on the water, yachting is
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know how amazing it can be. When you're on the water you feel like the whole
ocean is your own. Now imagine that you are the captain of that yacht. The ship
goes where you want her to go when you want her to go there. There is really no
experience quite like it. Your family and friends will be amazed when you take
control of the vessel and take them on the adventure of a lifetime. </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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not know how to sail and you want to spend a day on the water you have to
charter a boat AND a crew to sail it. Once you learn for yourself how to captain
the yacht you no longer need to hire a crew every time you want to take it out.
Now, you are in charge and you can </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.lauderdalemarinecenter.com/boat_repair_fort_lauderdale.html"><span style="color: #1155cc; line-height: 115%;">hit the water whenever you want and it will cost you
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Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-22924156004271269152013-02-11T13:35:00.002+09:002013-02-11T13:35:59.824+09:00RBYC February Update<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px;">Hi folks,</span><br />
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our Australia Day BBQ. Photos are up on our Facebook page if you'd like to tag yourselves or your friends <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.346205138828856.81876.263737120408992&type=1" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>media/set/?set=a.<wbr></wbr>346205138828856.81876.<wbr></wbr>263737120408992&type=1</a>. Also another big thank you to those who attended our first Yard Sale, a couple of pics are up on Facebook from that event as well.</div>
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Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-12794180824932666082013-01-23T13:00:00.000+09:002013-01-23T13:00:09.531+09:00RBYC January Update<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi folks,</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy New Year to all our members and friends! Thank you to all who participated in our Christmas Festivities, and of course to Gail Funk from S/Y Fifth Season who played the harp beautifully for the event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once again don't forget to check out the RBYC Blog at <a href="http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b>http://rbycpalau.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</b></a>. <b>Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and spread the word! </b><b> </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau" style="color: #e81e14;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #015ace;"><b>https://www.facebook.<wbr></wbr>com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.<wbr></wbr>Palau</b></span></a><span style="color: #0064c1;">. </span></span></div>
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Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-84291342468420417412012-12-31T13:38:00.001+09:002012-12-31T13:38:22.777+09:00Notice for Festival Derawan 2013 Yacht Rally<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi folks,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Following the success of Sail Morotai 2012 rally from Davao, we are excited to announce the next rally for 2013. Instead of being called SAIL DERAWAN, as is the usual norm for being the featured island of Sail Indonesia, the organizers have chosen to name this as FESTIVAL DERAWAN 2013 because the activities in Derawan will be divided into 2 parts:</span><br />
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</span></span>Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-1271914916936246302012-12-23T23:04:00.001+09:002012-12-23T23:04:05.244+09:00RBYC Board of Directors for 2013<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="ecx" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; line-height: 20px;">Thanks to everyone who attended the AGM and Festive Party on Wednesday night. Please be advised that the updated Articles of Incorporation have been adopted, and the Board of Directors for 2013 has been appointed as follows:</span></span><br />
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Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-36175570108326225292012-12-17T06:14:00.001+09:002012-12-17T06:14:35.376+09:00RBYC AGM and Festive PartyThe RBYC AGM and Festive Party has been rescheduled to this coming Wednesday at Sam's Tours 6pm. Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-51928478746426799842012-12-12T10:13:00.002+09:002012-12-12T10:16:10.010+09:00RBYC December Update<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hi Folks,</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Sam’s Tours, Palau’s premier five
star dive center is pleased to announce its brand new liveaboard dive yacht
Palau Siren. In partnership with Worldwide Dive and Sail and the Siren
Fleet, Sam’s Tours will deliver the ultimate in liveaboard dive
vacations. Based on a traditional hand-crafted design and carefully
outfitted with modern amenities, Palau Siren is a luxurious yacht unlike any
others operating in Palau. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The new luxury yacht recently
completed construction in Sulawesi, Indonesia, overseen by Worldwide Dive And
Sail owner and diving enthusiast Frank Van Der Linde.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Palau Siren departed on her maiden voyage
from Indonesia and arrived in Palau earlier in the month for her final
preparations for guest arrivals at the end of October. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Like her sister vessels in the
Philippines and Indonesia, the S/Y Palau Siren is 40 meters in length built of
ironwood and teak in the traditional Phinisi style. She hosts up to 16 guests
in 8 large tastefully furnished staterooms complete with en-suite bathrooms,
individually controlled air-conditioning, personal entertainment systems, and
large comfortable beds (absolutely no bunk beds) so you can relax in privacy
and comfort. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">The panoramic dining area offers
amazing views of the rock islands that complement the delicious international
cuisine freshly prepared by our gourmet chefs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>From espressos at sunrise to tasty desserts at sunset your taste buds
are sure to be pleased.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Every thought for the modern
diver has been taken into account; with a large dive deck, individual set up
and storage areas, indoor and outdoor camera stations with more storage for
your additional equipment and computers in every cabin for photo editing. As
with all of the vessels operated by Worldwide Dive And Sail, a perfectly
trained crew will look after every need of the diving guest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Leisure time is a way of life
onboard Palau Siren, where each day is for you to fully savor while we tend to
every detail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy a tropical cocktail
on the comfortable leisure deck; relax and watch a movie in the salon; unwind
with a soothing massage from our onboard therapist or explore Palau’s inner
lagoons with our kayaks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Palau Siren,
leisure within luxury.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Our friendly knowledgeable
international staff is at your service to provide a liveaboard experience
second to none. The Palau Siren will operate year round embarking on 7
and 10 day excursions showcasing the famous dive sites and amazing wonders of
Palau with itineraries unmatched by other local liveaboards. As with the
rest of the Siren fleet, Nitrox (up to 32%) and Aqua Lung dive gear are included. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Unique combo trips will also be
offered in conjunction with her sister vessel, the S/Y Philippine Siren, giving
guests the rare opportunity to visit two amazing and distinctive destinations.
Guests may also opt to combine their liveaboard safari with a resort stay and
land based excursions organized by Sam’s Tours, Palau’s premier dive center and
eco-adventure tour company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All 7
and 10 day trips will depart from and return to Koror, the former capital of
Palau.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">So join us aboard Palau Siren and
discover the pleasure of true luxury.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Mail: reservations@samstours.com <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Phone: +680-488-7267<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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volunteers will Dive Against Debris this Saturday November 3rd at Sam's Tours,
starting at 10am. As part of Sam's Tours and the Royal Belau Yacht Clubs
commitment to protecting the ocean, trained divers and snorkelers not only
remove underwater debris such as plastic bottles and fishing line, but also
identify and document everything seen underwater in a larger effort to prevent
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">This will be the second harbor cleanup scheduled
for 2012 following on from the great success of the April 22<sup>nd</sup> Earth
Day Cleanup with over 65 volunteers from Sam’s Tours staff and guests, Royal
Belau Yacht Club members, Pathfinders volunteers and Planet Blue kayak donation,
hauling over 700lbs of trash out of the Malakal harbor area.</span></div>
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debris – or our trash in the ocean – makes its way to our underwater
environments by the ton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sam's Tours and
Royal Belau Yacht Club, along with divers and snorkelers around the world are
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damages sensitive marine ecosystems - even in some of the most remote corners
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Against Debris, organized worldwide by Project AWARE Foundation, a non-profit
organization mobilizing divers to protect the ocean, has an underwater approach
that’s totally unique. It’s a year-round, citizen science program to tackle
trash beneath the surface and address its negative impacts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Project AWARE Foundation, a registered
non-profit organization, mobilizes the world’s divers to protect our ocean
planet – one dive at a time. Join the growing movement of divers striving
toward a clean, healthy and abundant ocean planet at <a href="http://www.projectaware.org/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.projectaware.org</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>
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A reminder to those on our mailing list who aren't RBYC members, you can still participate in many of our social events such as Movie Night at Sam's Tours, or Girls Night Out, without being an RBYC member. We're a fun bunch and welcome everyone to join in the fun with us. Here's a sneak peak at what's on for October. There's a number of additional events on the boil that aren't quite confirmed yet, so I'll be sending another post out later in the month to give you all a heads up.</div>
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<b>Thursday 11th October </b>- Movie night at Sam's Tours 6.45pm screening the 2011 Award Winning drama 'The Iron Lady' starring Meryl Streep in her excellent performance of Maggie Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of England. 'A<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">n elderly Margaret Thatcher who talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene'.</span></div>
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<b>Friday 12th October </b>- RBYC and Sam's Tours Girls Night Out<b> </b>:) Starting at the Executive Lounge for a cocktail at 6.30pm, followed by dinner at Kramers from 7.30pm, then after dinner and a couple of cheeky wines, we're off to ATT to Karaoke till the wee hours. Fellas you can come too as long as you don't mind talking about shoes, shopping, boys...</div>
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<b>Thursday 18th October </b>- Movie night at Sam's Tours 6.45pm screening the 2011 Aussie Comedy/Family/Drama 'Red Dog', b<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">ased on the legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.</span></div>
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<b>Thursday 25th October </b>- Movie night at Sam's Tours 6.45pm screening 2012 Action/Adventure film 'The Hunger Games'. Based on the first of the Hunger Games trilogy novels, it's set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match. Now I've already bought two copies of this film, neither of which work very well, so if you have a better copy you'd like to share please let me know. If I can't get a better version prior to this screening date I may postpone this until November.</div>
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<b>Friday 26th October</b> - Palau Night Market at Bethlehem Park from 5-9pm. Join us for some delicious local cuisine, craft and music :)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-weight: bold;">Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and spread the word! </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e81e14;"><b> </b></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #005ace;">https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau</span></a>. </span></div>
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<b>Waterfall Cove Raft Up </b>- We're still looking for interest in the raft up at Waterfall Cove. This would be an overnight event or a whole day event. A sign up sheet is up on the notice board at Sam's. Please list if you're interested in taking your boat, and if you haven't got a boat, please write if you'd like to be stowed away on one :)</div>
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<b style="color: #e81e14;">RBYC Membership Renewals in Q4 2012 will roll you over to the end of 2013 - </b>So pop in to the Sam's Tours Dive Shop and renew your membership today, so we don't need to chase you for it next year ;) We're pleased to announce that our membership dues for 2013 remain unchanged with Regular membership $25, or Family membership $35. A list of all the RBYC member benefits can be found on our blog here <a href="http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/p/contacts-dues-and-location.html">http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/p/contacts-dues-and-location.html</a>. Our updated Application and Renewals form is attached below if you'd like to complete it ahead of time and return to either the Sam's Dive Shop or to RBYC.</div>
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Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-81043993244620169582012-09-11T13:57:00.001+09:002012-09-11T13:57:23.681+09:00RBYC Septmber Update - What's on this month<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hi folks,</span><br />
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August was an incredibly exciting and busy month for RBYC! Dinghy raft ups, birthdays, movies, diving... the list goes on! So without further ado, here's what's on for September. Feel free to come and join any of our events, and bring your friends and family, the more the merrier!</div>
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<b>Thursday 13th September </b>- Movie night at Sam's Tours 6.45pm screening 'Venus' starring Peter O'Toole, Jodie Whittaker and Leslie Phillips. Life for a pair of veteran actors gets turned upside down after they meet a brash teenager. </div>
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<b>Thursday 20th September </b>- Documentary night at Sam's Tours 6.45pm screening 'Turtle: The Incredible Journey'. A little loggerhead turtle follows in the path of her ancestors on one of the most extraordinary journeys in the natural world. Born on a beach in Florida, she rides the Gulf Stream all the way to the frozen north and ultimately swims around the entire North Atlantic to Africa and back to the beach where she was born.</div>
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<b>Tuesday 23rd September </b>- Games night at Sam's Tours 7.00pm! It's been months since our last Games Night, so please come along for potential hilarity and frustration and bring along any board games you have you think we might like to play. </div>
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<b>Thursday 27th September </b>- Movie night at Sam's Tours 6.45pm screening the comedy new release 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.</div>
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<b>Friday 28th September</b> - Palau Night Market at Bethlehem Park from 5-9pm. Join us for some delicious local cuisine, craft and music :)</div>
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Other important updates for RBYC this month include our updated <b>Blog </b>which proudly displays the new <b>Welcome Pack</b> for visiting yachts and associated maps of the harbour and Koror. Please visit our blog, and if you're a blogger we'd love you to follow us too. We can be found online at <a href="http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/"><b>http://rbycpalau.blogspot.com/</b></a>. We're in the process of getting the Welcome Pack information up on a variety of additional sites such as Noon-site, Seven Seas and Marshall Islands Yacht Club. If you're aware of any other sites you think this great information pack would be useful for yachties to find please email me their details and I'll get in contact with them and get the information up on their sites too. Also if you'd like a soft copy of the Welcome Pack and the maps I'd be happy to email them to you directly.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-weight: bold;">Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and spread the word! </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e81e14;"><b> </b></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #005ace;">https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau</span></a>. Photos from our diving in August, and also our events will be up on Facebook shortly. Please check the page and tag yourself in any photos you like.</span></div>
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<b>Waterfall Cove Raft Up </b>- We'd like to see how many yachts would be interested in taking their boats out for a raft up at Waterfall Cove. This would be an overnight event. A sign up sheet will go on the notice board at Sam's. Please list if you're interested in taking your boat, and if you haven't got a boat, please write if you'd like to be stowed away on one :)</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e81e14;">Reminder to all boats:</span></b></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US">Trash Disposal</span></u><span lang="EN-US">: RBYC members may dispose of normal household trash in the trash area at the road entrance to Sam’s Tours. All trash must be boxed or bagged securely to ease handling and prevent spills. <b>Disposal of hazardous materials such as engine oil, transmission fluid, yacht batteries, etc. is not permitted.</b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Topside Service Station</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (part of Midtown Service Center) will accept uncontaminated engine oil, transmission fluid or used yacht batteries for disposal at no charge. Call in advance: 488-4338. If unsure of how to dispose of hazardous waste, call the Environmental Quality Protection Board at 488-1639 or 488-3600.</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e81e14;">Old Hose Wanted!</span></b></div>
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If anyone has any, or knows of any establishment in Palau that would like to donate some old hose, we require it to ring around the Dinghy Dock as a bumper. Any leads that could be forwarded on to me to follow up would be greatly appreciated.</div>
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The RBYC Team!</div>
Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-85330657256689177302012-08-25T16:47:00.001+09:002012-08-25T16:48:04.479+09:00RBYC on Facebook and RBYC Welcome Pack for Visiting Yachts<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been a long time in the making but the Royal Belau Yacht Club has just released it's new Welcome Pack. The pack contains useful information for visiting yachts from Navigation and Entry into Palau, Clearing In and Out, Fees and Permits, Moorings and Anchoring, RBYC Member Services, Touring Palau and much more. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will find all the welcome pack information on our blog on the page tabs below the header. Although we made every effort to
supply the most accurate and up to date information, RBYC and Sam’s Tours bear
no liability for any errors or omissions. This information is bound to change over time but it's certainly an excellent source of information for those considering visiting here as well as those already in Palau.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RBYC is also now on Facebook so please join us via the following link <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBelauYachtClub.RBYC.Palau</a> and 'Like' our page. There are many albums of photos from events throughout the year to date, and more to come shortly.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hope you enjoy the Welcome Pack, our Facebook group and our updated blog.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All the best,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The RBYC Team!</span><br />
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<!--EndFragment-->Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0Main St, Koror, Palau7.3382061356490613 134.454803466796887.0862096356490616 134.13894646679688 7.5902026356490611 134.77066046679687tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-76683196870447727722012-02-21T20:02:00.004+09:002012-02-21T20:08:55.226+09:00RBYC 2012FEBRUARY 20, 2012:<br /><br />Greetings from Royal Belau Yacht Club,in Palau, Micronesia!<br /><br />Just a short note to let you know that RBYC is still alive and kicking in 2012. Information will be updated over the next few weeks. For Vessel Entry Assistance to Palau in the meantime, please contact: info@samstours.com<br /><br />Alternate address: dermotpalau@gmail.com<br /><br />Regards,<br />RBYCRoyal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-52675874623145982422009-05-19T10:32:00.006+09:002009-05-19T12:08:38.601+09:00Good News for American Cruisers in Palau!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrLzQDGmYKynZmycAQqwm4thNlWLxpsBo7kIfdZZCJPDKSJu2RvbblhSiRKOGWbMtunfC7DLnDnniinlkx3LtfEpzM_f8MIH_gWHjmhY90-gb7oTfKQzj-v2ude9ncpMOUhOjElb0btwG/s1600-h/0007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337362114922962146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrLzQDGmYKynZmycAQqwm4thNlWLxpsBo7kIfdZZCJPDKSJu2RvbblhSiRKOGWbMtunfC7DLnDnniinlkx3LtfEpzM_f8MIH_gWHjmhY90-gb7oTfKQzj-v2ude9ncpMOUhOjElb0btwG/s320/0007.jpg" border="0" /></a> On March 23, 2009, Koror State Government amended their Rock Islands Management and Conservation Act to clarify definitions of Tourist, Citizen and Non-Citizen, with respect to Koror State tourist permit requirements. For American citizens visiting or cruising Palau for extended periods this change is a welcome clarification that clearly states the rules with respect to residency and notes the process required to secure a Koror State Resident Identification Card. That’s good news for American cruisers!<br /><br />Palau enjoys a very special relationship with the United States under an agreement known as the Compact of Free Association and in return American citizens are entitled to a one-year Tourist Visa at no charge. As a result, many American cruisers opt to remain and cruise in Palau for an extended period however, unless they are considered residents, they remain subject to the Tourist Permit requirements of Koror State Government, which can be burdensome in the case of extended stays.<br /><br />Presently, all visitors to Palau’s Rock Islands, which are located in Koror State, are required to purchase a permit. Funds raised from permits are used to maintain a system of mooring buoys at dive sites, maintain shelters, barbeques and bathrooms at popular beaches, maintain docks and trail facilities at Jellyfish Lake, provide marine safety and law enforcement patrols including monitoring conservation areas. There are two types of Koror State permits as follows:<br /><br />Rock Island Permit $25 – Valid 10 Days: Permits holder to visit the rock islands, snorkel, dive, kayak, sail, and use designated beaches throughout the rock islands.<br />The permit does NOT permit access to Jellyfish Lake.<br /><br />Jellyfish Lake Permit $35 – Valid 10 Days: Permits holder to visit Jellyfish Lake and the rock islands, snorkel, dive, kayak, sail, and use designated beaches throughout the rock islands.<br /><br />For cruisers who wish to venture beyond Malakal Harbor (official Port of Entry) to spend time in the Rock Islands an additional “30 Day Cruising Permit” is required for their vessel at an approximate cost of $10 per foot, to a maximum of $80.<br /><br />For American cruisers who are automatically permitted to stay for up to a year, the Koror State permit process and costs can be both administratively and financially burdensome. The clarifications under the new law however, make it easy to understand and simple to comply with the residency requirement and should encourage U.S. cruisers to spend more time (and more moeny) in Palau. That's a win win for all!<br /><br />With proof of legal entitlement to remain in the country for more than 90 days and the intention to do so (as evidenced by a Vessel Entry Permit valid for one year and a Tourist Visa valid for one year) American cruisers can register their vessels in Koror State for a nominal fee and purchase a “Resident Identification Card” from Koror State Finance Office for $5.00<br /><br />RBYC thinks that's great news!<br /><br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:rbycpalau@gmail.com">rbycpalau@gmail.com</a> for a complete text of the new law.Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-58861963103206711342009-04-17T12:50:00.001+09:002009-04-17T12:52:00.131+09:00Welcome to RBYC's new Blog!Greetings from RBYC in Koror, Palau, Micronesia and welcome to our new Blog! This is just a first post to check some settings. The blog will be updated shortly and fully activated. Check back in a few days.<br />Port CaptainRoyal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-9884692733013761312009-02-01T10:24:00.000+09:002009-04-20T11:15:27.252+09:00Farewell Colin! Cinco de Mayo, 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxoKwqSQpaHyaV-6_VZH6Y6NQtPWvlhHd8NEhmORv8ZeUByYWssSLrlyUJYRzSVR9lkkPz7yeC4WB_kGcF4IoHl3ra1mWvJ9aqdg-JbrwdLprIfnKEsR7XeH1RBgTxsL9t3l2ksSNIB27/s1600-h/IMG_0042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326590955171365698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxoKwqSQpaHyaV-6_VZH6Y6NQtPWvlhHd8NEhmORv8ZeUByYWssSLrlyUJYRzSVR9lkkPz7yeC4WB_kGcF4IoHl3ra1mWvJ9aqdg-JbrwdLprIfnKEsR7XeH1RBgTxsL9t3l2ksSNIB27/s320/IMG_0042.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Visiting cruisers celebrating Cinco de Mayo, 2007, at the Royal Belau Yacht Club, Koror, Palau. The club hosts a great party every Cinco de Mayo, with a Mexican Food Competition, John Mc Cready's Magical Margarita's, and lots of locally brewed RED ROOSTER BEER! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">We are saddened to learn that Colin (blue shirt) died recently in an accident on board his boat "Deja Vu". We really enjoyed Colin's company during his visit to Palau and will miss him. Farewell Colin!</span></div>Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-38679788036188467482009-01-31T11:14:00.001+09:002009-04-20T09:44:45.365+09:00M/Y SURI<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinacP390plibnN07kvNZzaB6LipPIa7iOJr2YlqtOTrTjE6ZMGsPFoEhXoix9Uu0AczTJLDJt8W7tWOeV4Dl435hD3ILYQAxNZUjzLqIoyRJiVRqBrQCMcqer0qgbuta79UvNyVQXRMzwU/s1600-h/IMG_7267-741792.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326218762821198226" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinacP390plibnN07kvNZzaB6LipPIa7iOJr2YlqtOTrTjE6ZMGsPFoEhXoix9Uu0AczTJLDJt8W7tWOeV4Dl435hD3ILYQAxNZUjzLqIoyRJiVRqBrQCMcqer0qgbuta79UvNyVQXRMzwU/s320/IMG_7267-741792.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p>The 173 foot motor yacht SURI, pictured lying off Malakal Harbor, Koror, Palau in Jan 2009. SURI and her fun crew spent a few months in Palau and quickly became part of the local community. Skipper Neil Anderson and his fun-loving Fijian crew were always on hand for adventure, fun and games. SURI is the penultimate gentlemans "Toy Box" with a list of on-board gadgets that includes a helicopter, hovercraft, landing craft, dune buggy, 45 foot<br />"Intrepid" launch, Hobie cats, Lasers, kayaks, row boats, Waverunners, jet skis......just to mention a few. SURI is the tender to the 150 foot superyacht JeMaSa, and is a superyacht herself in her own right. </p><p>A former Bering Sea fishing boat, SURI underwent a major conversion in Washington State, USA, supervised by Neil Anderson and his crew. Sam's Tours served as local agent for SURI while RBYC served as her home port and primary "wateringhole" for the ships crew. </p>Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-62159085267103017042008-12-04T11:14:00.000+09:002009-04-20T12:37:11.710+09:00M/Y BLUESTAR<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nP_x59hMpiq4nnwgQCUQbmlGMs0cH3gawyBdPIF-gmC12tuyJFcAve-ZUfAEllbV8HoUnAE5GNnpKsTLhnTb4_72OxWEGJ1mRX3qi4T38wOX1j8YnNOfxKnkHZ0cV9vJlLYSC3oyVhNk/s1600-h/IMG_7091-764158.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326218427916564530" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nP_x59hMpiq4nnwgQCUQbmlGMs0cH3gawyBdPIF-gmC12tuyJFcAve-ZUfAEllbV8HoUnAE5GNnpKsTLhnTb4_72OxWEGJ1mRX3qi4T38wOX1j8YnNOfxKnkHZ0cV9vJlLYSC3oyVhNk/s320/IMG_7091-764158.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>12/4/2008 <p>Our good friends and the most frequent visiting superyacht to Palau, M/Y<br />BLUESTAR, completed her last stay in Palau for a few years, as she now heads<br />to the Caribbean for awhile. BLUESTAR has been to Palau about five times in<br />the last few years, spending several months at a time either on standby<br />awaiting the owners arrival or entertaining the owner and family who are<br />avid divers. Skippered by David Thornburn, of Vancouver, British Columbia,<br />BLUESTAR has been a fixture in Palau in between her very active travels<br />around the Pacific that included visits to Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Truk<br />Lagoon, Yap and the outer islands of Yap and Asian Pacific Rim countries. <p>Crewmembers Engineer Mark and Chef Chris, were always out and about sharing<br />fun stories and tall tales with the gang over at Kramer's, the local ex-pat<br />hangout when not enjoying sundowners at RBYC located at Sam's Tours. Our<br />good friend and former Sam's Tours staff member Kevin Davidson who had<br />served as local guide to Bluestar for many of her visits, joined Bluestar as<br />full time crew on one of her last trips and recently departed with her on<br />the long journey to the Caribbean. Planned route was via Truk, Marshall<br />Islands, Marquesas, Panama Canal, uo to Caribbean. Kevin now resides full<br />time in Guam when not gallavanting around the world on Bluestar. <p>Farewell BLUESTAR and safe sailing!</p>Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084037571411120438.post-73296196256100032752008-09-11T17:14:00.001+09:002009-04-20T09:48:50.582+09:00Majestic NORDKAPEREN<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhRoutc-Dyt1RTdY8LAbfDZNo-EjsSHqW5xIzGQ66MndgpWzS57QrCGkXUgaM5TqaC3Cy-M_yVB2F-Xu_9gvUB6dmIQ9ZK9DFi6CrK3G3BOPTDDIJl2erwYJ6-LYD0FfClE9KYBDReKZv/s1600-h/DSC_0421-767955.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325940131855857378" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhRoutc-Dyt1RTdY8LAbfDZNo-EjsSHqW5xIzGQ66MndgpWzS57QrCGkXUgaM5TqaC3Cy-M_yVB2F-Xu_9gvUB6dmIQ9ZK9DFi6CrK3G3BOPTDDIJl2erwYJ6-LYD0FfClE9KYBDReKZv/s320/DSC_0421-767955.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><!-- Converted from text/plain format --><p>The majestic NORDKAPEREN visited Palau for a few months in 2008. Picture is NORDKAPEREN cruising through Palau's Rock Islands 9/11/2008.</p>Royal Belau Yacht Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727061600927763412noreply@blogger.com0