GC Report - Rear Commodore

Team Brighton was very well represented at this year’s Hamilton Island Race Week. There were light to moderate breezes but the strong currents made for challenging sailing at times. On the podium were RBYC’s Jamhu who came second in yellow division and former Commodore David Gotze on Triton who came first in the blue division. Other Brighton boats included Keep …
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Office/Marina News

Do Any of These Bikes Belong to You?

We’ve noticed a few bikes without storage tags (pictured below). If one of them is yours and you’d like to keep it at the club, please contact the Sailing Office to arrange your 2025–2026 storage tag. Just a friendly reminder: bike storage is available for senior members with boats on the marina, with one bike allowed per boat. Any bikes …
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SMART Classes : 27 Aug and 3 Sept

The next session is from Andrew Pulton Safety and Safety Audits, a must for all sailors wishing to race be it One Design/ OTB or Keelboats.
27th Aug: Boat Safety & Audits
3rd Sept: Basic rules & mark rounding
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Skippers Briefing 2025 -2026 Season

Wednesday 27 August
Hearnes Heroes Pursuit
Tower 1330

Saturday 30 August
Blizzard Fleet
Tower start 1300
One Design
Boat/Boat 1330

Keelboat News

Keelboat Weighing Day

Hello, Sail Captains and Sailing Administrators: We will be conducting a weighing day on Sunday, 21st September 2025, from 9am at Sandringham Yacht Club for boats that wish to obtain or update their measurement ratings certificates – AMS, ORC and IRC. In keeping with our usual practice, this day will be conducted by volunteers for the benefit of boat owners …
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Training News

September School Holiday Training 2025

22 - 25 Sept AND 29 Sept - 3 Oct

Adult Learn to Sail

Course dates


September 25: 6th, 13 & 27th -
COURSE FULL

October: 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th - LIMITED SPACES

November 25: 1st, 8th & 15th

December 25: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

January 26: 10th, 13th & 31st

Full Course details and bookings

Cruising News

• Guest Speaker Dinner last Friday. • Aquacadabra S2I Update. Many thanks to John & Jo Walker and Peter & Suzie Strain who entertained a large crowd at last Friday evening’s Guest Speaker Dinner, where they told of their cruises with Eco Abrolhos around the remote and rarely visited Houtman Abrolhos Islands off the northwestern coast of WA. Not only …
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Club News

Wine Dinner Review

Last Wednesday the club hosted the D’Arenberg wine dinner. Chief wine maker and viticulturist Chester D’Arenberg Osborn regaled the sold out audience with stories about his family history, the creation of the famous D’Arenberg Cube, art, clothing design, jewellery, sculpture, science fiction writing, and of course the history of the wines being tasted.It was a very enjoyable evening with a …
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Last Draw
Friday 15 August
Winner + No Winner Draw 2

Next Draw
Friday 29 August
Jackpot $350

Friday Guest Speaker - Kate McCombie

Kate McCombie for the Go Girls Fundraising team will be providing a presentation on the Go Girls Virtual Challenge after the members draw. https://gogirls.org.au/
Hi everyone, We are nearing the end of the 24 home/away rounds of season 2025. This week's final round will feature 10 games instead of 9, including the make-up game between Gold Coast-Essendon, which was postponed from early in the season. Since the Suns versus Bombers won't be played until next Wednesday, 27th August, we won't know the outcome of …
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We’re excited to share that our brand-new Aura Vacuum Bottles have arrived!
These stylish 1L double-wall stainless steel bottles are perfect for keeping your drinks at the right temperature while you’re out on the water or around the club.
Features include:
Flip-valve sipper that folds neatly into the lid
Comfortable silicone carry-loop strap
Unique stainless steel inner straw
Large 1L capacity
Available now for $55 each – grab yours from the Reception before they sail out

What's on at the club

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ORCV

The ORCV is excited to share the highlights of our new season with you and your members. From practical training sessions to iconic ocean races, we’ve built a program that supports sailors of every level, whether they’re just beginning their offshore journey or preparing for major challenges like the Westcoaster.

This season features:
  • Expert-led courses including Choosing Sails for Offshore Sailing with Doyle Sails and the Tactical Navigator Course.
  • Essential safety training with our Safety & Sea Survival Course.
  • The official launch of the Next Gen Program, inspiring the next wave of offshore sailors.
  • Racing opportunities ranging from the Coastal Sprints to time-honoured classics like The Rudder Cup and the Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster.
We’ve included key event details below, along with links you can share in your newsletters or social media, which would be greatly appreciated. If you need tailored images or content for your club communications, please don’t hesitate to reply to this email.

As always, our full calendar of events can be found here: www.orcv.org.au/calendar

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