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The RBYC laser fleet (“The Laser Squadron”) has grown strongly again this season with over 30 sailors participating in club racing, state championships, national regattas and international events. Our fleet includes current and past world champions, along with regular club racers and sailors who are beginning their laser sailing journey.Laser sailors from around the bay are attracted by RBYCs competitive …
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Marina/Sailing Office News
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We are looking for a few people to help out over the weekend. Saturday (11am - 4pm) - Safety boat crew. Mark Boat Crew. Sunday (10am - 3pm) - Tower, Mark boat crew. A light lunch and after race drinks are provided. If you are keen to help please contact Julian at the sailing office
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Last year RBYC received a permit to conduct maintenance dredging of the marina. It appeared we would be unable to engage the preferred dredging contractor until the winter of 2026 due to their work schedule. However, the contractor’s plans have changed and there is now an opportunity to proceed over this coming winter. We are keen to take advantage of …
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Keelboat News
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Saturday was the running of the annual Cerberus Race, this race marks the end of the summer season of sailing and culminates in a BBQ as usual on the hardstand but this year due to the weather was moved to the Sturrock building. We had 21 boats enter in what turned out to be a nice breeze . B2 (JAMHU) took out line hours with an elapsed time of 1:40:15, The PHS winner however was B71(Another Chapter) which finished 2 sec after JAMHAU. Congratulations skipper of the day, Julie McKayto the crew.
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This year is the Special 150th celebration. All boats need to have a female helm so if you are on a boat why not volunteer to take the helm . Division 1 Windward /leeward racing. Division 2 Passage race Non Spinnaker. All competitors get a special edition BLiSS Polo (pictured) and the usual vibrant presentation event after sailing. Entries close Thursday 1st May. Call the sailing office to enter.
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Marnie Irving - Club Captain
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May Series: Saturday the 3rd May is the first race of the May Series. Keelboats will need to do an entry via this link. One Design fleets will automatically be entered into their fleets racing
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After the very enjoyable and informative April Guest Speaker Dinner, when Greg Clinnick spoke on Another Chapter’s 2024 Sydney to Hobart campaign, we are taking a break in May so that members can focus on the Club’s 150th year ball being held on May 9th (note that if you are booking for the ball, and wish to be seated with …
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A team of six RBYC sailors travelled to Ballarat to compete in the annual Ballaraat (yes it’s spelt that way) Rudder Shield. It was a fun inclusive event with a couple of sabot sailors joining the more experienced hands for match racing in a fleet of 10 jubilees.
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The victors had travelled all the way from Cronulla in NSW to compete. They sailed two up which probably gave them an advantage in the light and fluky airs on the day.
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Past commodores Niesje Hees and Paul Jackson joined team captain Gary Davison, Josh Reid, Rear commodore Cath Hurley and Ray Smith to represent Team Brighton. While we weren’t successful on the water. It was a fun day.
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If you’d like to join us next year contact Gary Davison.
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Hello all Icebergers (& RBYC members)
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A reminder if you are free this Sunday morning to please attend our winter safety briefing.10am Members Bar
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You may have previously attended but it would be great to come again as a key part of the morning is the sharing of your wonderful personal stories.
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Thanks ,Convenor and your loyal servant
Ralph O’Shaughnessy
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Club News
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ANZAC Day at the club
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It was a busy morning at RBYC on Anzac Day.. Iceberger members gathered for a long group swim as the sun came up. Later around seventy people attended the Anzac Commemoration with youth sailors
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Vice commodore Peter Gebhardt and Rear Commodore Cath Hurley recognised the RBYC members who made the supreme sacrifice in theatres of war.
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Thanks to pianist Anne Robertson, Bugler Niklas Soderstrom, who superbly performed The Last Post and The Rouse, Reverend Ian Morrison from St Andrews for the Closing Prayer, our Youth Members Francesca Wewer and Oliver Martin, who participated in the Laying of the Wreaths, and finally, staff members Caroline Hollingsworth and Mandy Read.
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Cath Hurley/Peter Gebhardt
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150th Anniversary photo
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We had a tremendous response to the 150 year photoshoot with approximately
100 people participating. Thanks to all who showed up at 8:00 am last Saturday, and we look forward to seeing the results over the next couple of weeks.
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Hi everyone, After seven rounds, Collingwood, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Hawthorn hold down the top 4 spots on the ladder, with only one game separating the following nine teams. We have a very close competition at this stage. On the Field: Proceedings began last Thursday night with the ANZAC Eve clash between Melbourne and Richmond. After a close first half, the Dees played …
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What's on at the club
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2nd May- Bookings via reception
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The members draw will be 2 x 150 year ball tickets each Friday leading up to the ball until won. There will not be a draw on 25th April due to the public holiday. Regular draw back on the 16th May.
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On 23rd May Michelle Anderson will tell us all about QCYC historic links to RBYC.
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Last Draw
Friday 11 April
Jackpot - No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 2nd May
2 x 150 Ball Tickets
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Come and check out the range of club merchandise. Clothing and accessories including a range for the 150 yr Celebrations
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