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An excellent adventure – RBYC boats head north for the regatta season
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Paul Jackson’s JAMHU is all packed up and read to head north for the regatta season after dropping its mast at RBYC and then being loaded onto a truck. The boat will be skippered by Ken Christensen and include several crew from RBYC over the three regattas; Airlie Beach Race Week, Hamiton Island Race Week and Magnetic Island Race week. …
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The 2025 -2026 season carpark stickers can now be collected from reception. These must be displayed on your vehicle. These are only available to senior members
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SMART Classes : 7, 13, 28 Aug and 3 Sept
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Sailors Mentorship And Race Training This year we will be presenting a series of lectures and discussions, SMART Classes, designed to encourage boat owners to participate in club racing. The series is aimed at both Novice and Experienced sailors to join in and to learn what is required for racing.
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***Rules Update – Room to Tack at an Obstruction***
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By Paul Pascoe One of the rules that has changed from January of this year is rule 20, "Room to Tack at an Obstruction". This is where you are beating to weather, you are approaching an obstruction, but you have a boat on your hip that is preventing you from tacking. The application of the rule hasn't changed, but what …
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Paul Wise Owl Dragon Trophy
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This trophy first appeared at the 150th anniversary presentation night in July 2025. It is awarded for the Dragon Long race and included retrospective winners of the trophy. The trophy is aptly named after Paul Wise, a frequent Dragon Sailor and the one who approved the rescue of the owl from the hardstand bin. The trophy was then given a base with plaques and is a testament to RBYC’s cleaner sailing commitments. The winner this season was Lyla 194, skippered by Maia Hester and crewed by Ruby Wise (Paul’s granddaughter) and James Harland. It was Ruby’s inaugural Dragon Race. James is the creative genius behind Wise Owls restoration.
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OTB News
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Sunday 20th a light wind day for 6 of our ILCA fleet but at least they were able to get on the water
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Frostbite Cruise: 26th-27th July. / Next Guest Speaker Dinner 15th August. / Aquacadabra arrives in Indonesia / The annual RBYC Frostbite Cruise will take place this coming weekend of July 26th and 27th, destination Melbourne City Marina (MCM), Docklands. Join in, come along, and enjoy a convivial weekend away with sailing colleagues. This year, we are adding a “Christmas in …
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Club News
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Last Draw
Friday July
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 18 July
$1000 + 2nd draw $150
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We're looking forward to a fun-filled Xmas in July this Friday night in the Members Bar. Mr & Mrs Santa Claus will be there to greet you and Xmas carols will start at 7.30pm with a professional opera singer booked.
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Grab a table & your favorite Xmas jumper for a festive sing along & yummy Xmas menu.
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Hi everyone, On the field: the GWS Giants recorded an 8-goal win over a depleted Essendon to start the round. The win keeps GWS in sixth spot on the ladder. The game between Brisbane and the Western Bulldogs on Friday night at the Gabba was much closer. The Lions were in front all night, but their poor kicking for goal …
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What's on at the club
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1st August- Bookings via reception
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ORCV
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Women's Helm, Navigator & Radio Operator Race (WHNR) & Return Sprint (WRS)
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ORCV have exciting news for all Victorian women keelboat sailors. The weekend of 26 July - 27 July is stamped for the return of their signature female focussed passage event, the Women's Helm, Navigator and Radio Operator Race/Cruise with a new format from RBYC to destination QCYC on Saturday and a new additional Women's Return Sprint from West Channel Pile to home clubs on Sunday.
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ORCV Race Management assisted by the KISS committee are inviting all female keelboat sailors to get on board for a fabulous weekend of sailing, camaraderie and stepping up to lead roles. For interested women, time is ticking. Register your Expression of Interest NOW as places are limited and cannot be confirmed until
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Boat owners, we still need additional boats and your support is critical for the success of this event. We value your generosity and time spent in providing this exciting opportunity for our women sailors and hope you can join us. Please fill out the Expression of Interest form asap so we can confirm your boat's availability.
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