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Magnetic Island Race Week, following on from Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Race Weeks and preceding Townsville Yacht club GaL.S Regatta, is underway; a glorious opportunity for sailors to hone their skills in sunshine. Sailing in regattas, with racing being held on several consecutive days, allows for consolidation of skills and of teamwork. Sailing away from home turf means learning …
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RBYC nominations for Australian Sailing Awards
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HURRY Click Here to Register$35 pp. Friday 12 September, 6:00pm – Sandringham Yacht Club Well done to the RBYC nominees who are finalists in the Australian Sailing Awards in several categories. You can see those categories and finalists below PARA SAILOR OF THE YEAR Alison Weatherly – Australian Hansa Class Association Peter Coleman – Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Australian Hansa Class Association, 2.4 …
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SMART Classes : 3 Sept
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This Wednesday's rules discussion led by resident International Judge Paul Pascoe will be run in two parts. At 6pm there will be a "rules that everyone should know" aimed at newer racing sailors. At 7pm there will be a more detailed look at the rules for more advanced sailors similar to last year, but the second half of the discussion will be about how to protest or how to defend a protest.
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3rd Sept: Basic rules & mark rounding
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News from GC member - Andy Holmes
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Hi - As many of you know, I chair a working group to increase philanthropic gifting, as well as developing plans to replace the current Jock Sturrock Centre with a world class sail training facility. The working team is Andy Holmes, Grant Dow, Mark Woodland, Peter Demura, and advisor John Phillips (BGS - Senior Manager, Strategic Relationships). We have been …
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Skippers Briefing 2025 -2026 Season
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Keelboat Weighing Day 21 Sept
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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
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September School Holiday Training 2025
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22 - 25 Sept AND 29 Sept - 3 Oct
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Course dates
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September : 6th, 13 & 27th -
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October: 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th - COUSRE FULL
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November : 1st, 8th & 15th
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December: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
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January: 10th, 13th & 31st
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Full Course details and bookings
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Cruising Group Dinners. Aquacadabra S2I Update. While we will not be holding a Guest Speaker Dinner in September, we do plan on a 3rd Friday of the month Cruising Group get together. This will be in the form of dinner in the Club’s downstairs restaurant on Friday Sept 19th following the 7pm draw in the Members’ Bar. We …
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Last Draw
Friday 29 August
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 5 September
Jackpot $400
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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.
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Flip-valve sipper that folds neatly into the lid
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Comfortable silicone carry-loop strap
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Unique stainless steel inner straw
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Available now for $55 each – grab yours from the Reception before they sail out
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ORCV
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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.
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- 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.
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Entries open for 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race Enter Here
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