GC Report - Rear Commodore

RBYC well represented at Festival of Sails by Rear Commodore Cath Hurley It was wonderful to see so many Brighton sailors enjoying the festival of sails in Geelong over the long weekend. It’s always a fun event on and off the water with competitive racing and top class entertainment complete with up and coming performers and even a fireworks show. …
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GC Report - Rear Commodore

Marina/Sailing Office News

Please be aware that RBYC mark 3 is currently not in the water. It has been repaired and we are waiting on a weather window to out it back in

Race Management Volunteers Needed

The club is looking invite its members to join the race management team. Our busy schedule means there is a lot of opportunities to help out, but we are really looking for people to join on regular basis. There are many roles to be filled from Race Officers, Mark Layers, Start boat team, Rhib drivers and crew and Tower. Our racing is Wednesday(afternoon and evening), Saturday and Sunday (afternoons) and of course regattas. Full training is provided and all levels of experience are welcome. Please contact Colin at the Sailing office.
Wednesday 29nd
Hearnes Heroes Fleet 1330
Post Xmas Twilight Pursuit 1800
Thursday 30th
OTB Twilight Racing
1800

Saturday 1st
Keel Boat Passage Race - 1200
One Design - Boat/Boat
From 1330

Sunday 2nd
OTB Racing
2pm

Return to Sailing hardstand BBQ.

After Racing
On the hardstand. Barbecue, tables and chairs will be provided, BYO drinks, food, utensils
If the weather is inclement this event will be cancelled
If you have any questions, please call (0408355140)
Karen Johns

Keelboat News

Victorian Championship Race 2

Saturday 8th is the first of the Victorian Championships (Old Range Series) RBYC DIV 1 race in VC DIV 1 , RBYC DIV 2 race in VC DIV 3. This date will be hosted by SYC. Entry must be done via the below link.
https://topyacht.com.au/db/kb2/series_select.php?EventID=1834
RBYC DIV C will be doing a passage race starting from RBYC start boat

One Design News

RBYC 2.4 Fleet enjoys Nationals at Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club

Eight races were sailed out of the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club for the National Championship, and there are some terrific photos on the facebook page.
RBYC boats came 2nd (John Collingwood), 3rd (Peter Coleman) and 4th (Glenn Ferguson) and RBYC was well represented through the rest of the fleet also. Here is a link to the full results.

RS 100 Nationals Review

RS100 Nationals at Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club, Ballina Well done to Peter Milne, Grant Christensen and Andy Poulton who competed in the RS100 Nationals over the weekend. Congratulations especially to Peter Milne who won the 7th race and came third overall. Link to full results here and below is a report from Andy Poulton. The RBYC boats are …
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RS 100 Nationals Review

OTB News

Oceania & Australian Masters Championships 21–24 February at Westernport Yacht Club Balnarring Beach, Victoria. RBYC will be well represented at this event. Follow the action HERE

Cruising News

Vale Will Merritt

29 June 1937 – 23 January 2025 It is with great sadness that we would like to acknowledge the passing of our friend and colleague, Will Merritt, who died suddenly, but peacefully, last Thursday morning, aged 87 years. Will was born and raised in Western Australia and took up sailing when he moved to Townsville after joining the RAAF. He …
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Vale Will Merritt

Club News

Restaurant Hours from Monday 27th January

The Olympic Restaurant & Bar
Monday & Tuesday: 7am till 3pm
Wednesday to Friday: 7am till 9pm (light bite menu 3pm till 5pm)
Saturday: 7:30am till 9pm (light bite menu 3pm till 5pm)
Sunday: 7:30am till 5pm (light bite menu from 3pm)
RBYC Members Bar
Monday & Tuesday: 3pm till 7pm (No dinner service)
Wednesday to Friday: 3pm till 9pm
Saturday: 12pm till 9pm
Sunday: 12pm till 8pm (no dinner service)
Hannah & Steven Collins Senior Family
Josh Buxton Senior
Shawn Taylor Crew
Julie Irving Social
Susan Watitwa Intermediate

Alexander Parker Intermediate
Todd Williams Intermediate
Asrya Gobindpuri Intermediate
Christopher Kaplandjian Intermediate
Cameron Graham Intermediate.

Last Draw
Friday 24 Jan
Jackpot - No Winner

Next Draw
Friday 31 Jan
Jackpot $300

7th Feb - Bookings via reception