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It's that time of year - first Grand Final and then the next weekend is Opening Day. This is the Opening of the Sailing Season with all types of boats going out on the water. However all are invited to help celebrate - time to plan your "Under the Sea" costume. Below is the schedule of events ... rumor has it some of the Icebergers are planning to take part as well with a special inaugural tradition. Registration of attendance is required if you are participating on the water. We would also appreciate registration for off water events to help with catering, but walk-ins on the day are welcome. Please use the button below to let us know you are coming and what you plan to be involved in.
Schedule:
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1300 - Official Sail Past
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1350 - Casual Racing Starts
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1500 - Food and entertainment of the lower deck
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24th September 2024, 253 Esplanade, Brighton,
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Please click on the link below to see the Annual Report and Agenda.
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Marina/Sailing Office News
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Race Management Volunteers Briefing 24th Sept 6pm
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The 2024-2025 season briefing for current and new race management volunteers will be held at 6pm, 24th September in the members bar. We encourage all current volunteers to come and welcome new members to join in and get involved. We look forward to seeing you then.
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Second Skippers Briefing Wed 18th 6.30pm
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The second session will be held in the members bar. There are many sailors yet to register so please use the button below to do so. This is an important information night for anyone wishing to partake in sailing and events at the club
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Keelboats 21 Sept
Costello Series
1300 -Pursuit
(Tower/Tower)
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Australian Sailing Awards
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It’s not too late to book a ticket for the Australian Sailing State Awards presentation, being held at SYC on 20 September. This is your chance to support the RBYC finalists; Krystal Weir, Peter Coleman, Brighton Grammar School which trains out of RBYC, and Bronwyn McIlveen and Cath Hurley from the BLiSS organising team. Here is the link to book.
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Keelboat News
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Keelboat Race Entry 2024-2025
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The results system has now been setup for all races up to the end of 2024 and it is now time for boat owners to enter the series in which they wish to compete. In particular it is important that owners enter any pursuit races or series so that we can allocate start times in advance. And please only enter the series that you do intend to sail so that our results accurately reflect the entries for the series.
You can enter club races either from the club’s phone app, or on your PC.
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September School Holiday Programs: Week one Closed. Week two limited spots
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RBYC Youth Sailor in China
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Charlie Chidlow has just returned home from Qingdao, China, where he participated in his first large, international regatta. And what an experience it was! The six Opti sailors from Australia were part of the Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp & Regatta 2024. They set off with their sails, their VIODA team gear, a bunch of Aussie flags and blow-up kangaroos, …
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One Design News
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2024-2025 Season race entry
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The sailing office will enter Dragon, Etchells, 2.4 and VXones into the racing season. These entries will be based on the list we have in our results system. Please use the button to check if you are on the list and the details are correct. Any question contact Colin at the sailing office.
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All the best to RBYC Members competing on Lysterfield Lake this coming weekend
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The 2024 Victorian Hansa Class Championships will be held at Lysterfield Lake from September 20th to 22nd, 2024. Invited classes are the Hansa 2.3, 303 singles and doubles and Liberty. RBYC members Alison Weatherly, Peter Coleman, Sean Hogan and Charles Weatherly are taking part we wish them all the best! Details available here.
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Following on are the ASIA PACIFIC Championships which incorporate the Queensland and Australian Titles being held on the Gold Coast from 20th to 25th October.
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In 2025 the big one is being held in Pittwater RPAYC being the 2025 World Championships where they expect 160 entries. This is from 23rd to 30th March 2025
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Yacht Chartering in Greece and Croatia
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Our speaker for the September 20th Guest Speaker Dinner will be Gordon Syme from Yachtmaster, who will be telling us of the joys and perils of Yacht Chartering in Greece and Croatia. As usual, bookings are essential for catering purposes. To book, please contact Reception on 9592 3092 or email [email protected] prior to the close of business on Wednesday September 18th. …
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Iceberger News
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Icebergers swimming in Türkiye
Ice Bergers recorded some impressive finishes in this year’s Dardanelles victory day swim across the Çanakkale strait in Turkiye.
Pictured: Gina Harris finished 3rd in the 65-70 age group, Amander Flaherty-Spark 2nd in 60-65 age group and Carol Spencer-Gardner and Julie McKay 1st and 2nd respectively in the 70+ age group. Sally Berryman also completed this challenging swim from Asia to Europe which is approximately 5-6 kms. Congratulations to all!
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Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club and partner club Ocean Racing Club of Victoria have had a bumper year for their 2024 intake of women sailors for the KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) training program. Established in 2022 by then QCYC Commodore Lee Renfree, the program has now graduated over 100 women in the last three years, transitioning female sailors from …
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30 Plus years lunch
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On Friday 13 September, RBYC was very fortunate to have Past Commodore David Gotze as the guest speaker for the annual “30 years plus” members lunch, organised by Bruce McBriar. David was introduced by Past Commodore Alan Woodward. You could have heard a pin drop as David reflected on his yachting background and the club’s history with reference to many well-known boats and sailors. Everyone in the room could relate to at least some of the stories and memories. Pictured are Commodore elect Peter Demura, Past Commodores David Gotze and Alan Woodward, Commodore Niesje Hees, and Past Commodores Wendy Luck, David Bingham and Ron Davies.
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Pommery Tasting event
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On Thursday 1 September a wine-tasting event in the members bar taught us about champagne – everyone agreed it was an excellent way to spend an evening. Leeanne Rankin, Victoria’s Business Development Manager for Pommery introduced us to the 5 wines and some of the intricacies of making champagne as well as the history of the company. We were all able to toast Madame Pommery, one of the original founders.
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Musto Shell $320
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150 yr limited edition and selling fast
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15oyr Navy Polo & White Cap
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Polos S - 5XL $59 , Quick Cap One Size $40
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Merino Rib Jumper $450
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Calling all golfers - RBYC needs you
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Each year golfing members of sailing clubs compete in the annual Victory Cup. It’s open to all classes of membership. We need a team of at least four players but can include more. Only the top four stableford scores will count towards the Cup. This year the date is Monday 21 October 2024 at Rossdale Golf Club in Aspendale . …
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Welcome to the September edition of K2 corner for 2024.
Hearing of the upcoming RBYC golf day, Krystal and I thought it would be helpful to those involved that we provide a few tips to help limber the body and hopefully help improve your golf game.
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Diver Dan to give a talk on Friday Sept 20th “What lies beneath Brighton Bay “
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Last Draw
Friday 13 Sept
Jackpot - No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 20 Sept
$450
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Whats On
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4th October - Bookings via reception
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OLYMPIC RESTURANT & BAR
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Around The Bay
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Up Coming Regattas
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