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As many members have headed north for the Winter the sailing office has been spending the winter getting ready for the new season. There has been lot to do with the Presentation Night, New Calanders, Opening Day and prepping for both club racing and regattas that are planned. The sailing school has also been busy. All the boats have had …
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Marina/Sailing Office News
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Upcoming Events
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Come and help celebrate a new season. The day has something for everyone with official ceremony in the morning followed by the on water Sail Past and social Race. Then ashore for a party. The theme is Under the Sea so let your imagination go wild and dress up.
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The annual pre season skippers briefing is coming up. An event for all skippers looking to participate in the 24-25 season of sailing. Registration is required so please complete using the below button. Two dates to choose from.
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Keelboats 17 Aug
Costello Series
1300 -Pursuit
(Tower/Tower)
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Keelboat News
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Well done to RBYC boats and crew who sailed to Geelong on Saturday
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Saturday’s race to Geelong was the final race in the ORCV winter series.
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Well done to all RBYC boats and crew who participated including the crews of Schuss, Jaffa and Serious Yahoo. A special mention to Serious Yahoo (James Heywood and Vanessa Twigg) who were second overall in AMS Division 2.
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RBYC well represented at Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Race weeks
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GC member and part owner of Rampallion, Cath Hurley says “Team Brighton is very well represented. Philip Cormie’s new boat Solutions came first overall at Airlie with an RBYC crew. Other Brighton sailors have also been on the podium and are represented in other crews and everyone is enjoying some time in the sun. The southeast trades have come in so there promises to be some lively racing for the rest of the week.”
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Training News
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September School Holiday Programs
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Adult Learn to Sail
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One Design News
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RBYC Etchells skipper Chris Hampton and team Tango win UK Nationals
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Congratulations to RBYC member Chris Hampton with his UK based team of Sam Haines and Charlie Cumbley on winning the UK Etchells Nationals last weekend. There is some great coverage including an interview with Chris on the UK Etchells Facebook page.
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You can see from the results that it came down to the last day – any of the top three were in a position to win the regatta.
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A great leadup to the Etchells Worlds being held at RBYC in January 2025.
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Cruising News
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Last Friday, Cruising Group hosted a very successful and enjoyable Guest Speaker Dinner, with around 60 members and friends attending. Cheyne O’Brien and John Dudley from the BOM enlightened us on the science of marine forecasting, and the factors that impact Port Phillip weather. We are now all aware of the influence of the “Kilmore Gap” and can appreciate the …
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Club News
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Vale Kevin Wilson - 80-year member and Honorary Life Member
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We are sorry to advise that Kevin Wilson HLM died on Friday 16/8/24. Kevin became an 80 year and HLM in May of this year. At the time there was a newsletter article reminding us that Kevin was the sole surviving member of the 1952 Australian Olympic team having sailed in the International Star Class with the late Bart Harvey. In addition to sailing in various boats over decades at the club Kevin was a very strong supporter of the cadet dinghies and was manager of a Stonehaven Cup team for three Stonehaven Cups which won each time. Kevin later built the 50ft power boat "Windara" with the late George Maxted and Michael Read, which he sailed to Hobart for a later Stonehaven series. In 1979 Windara was the series Committee boat for the very successful World E22 championships, the first world championships the club had held. Several members described Kevin as the most genuine person you could ever meet with not an enemy in the world.
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Fathers Day Gift Ideas
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Polos, Jackets, Tops, Headwear, Bags and more. Check out the range on line or at reception.
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RBYC historic boats
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Over its long history, our club has had many successful and distinguished boats. We intend to include photos of at least some of them in our 150th-anniversary publication next year. Please let us know if anyone reading this newsletter has a good-quality photo of any of the below boats which you would be happy to share. Many of the boats listed below were featured in the club's Starboard magazine editions during the 1970s. Please send photos to [email protected]
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Toogooloowoo II, Virginia, Valhalla, Destiny II, Mistral III, Freydis, Worane, Sea Mist III, Aloha 74, Sonia, Pania II, Aeolus, Moonspinner, Betty, Mercator, Pangaea, Phantom, Gretel, Rovama, Barondi, Lyla, Rampage, Superstar, Winston Churchill, Mercedes, Aries, Damel, Zest, Concubine, Pioneer Sound/B195, Moonshadow, Le Marin, Waar and Peace
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Calling all golfers - RBYC needs you
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Each year golfing members of sailing clubs compete in the annual Victory Cup. It’s open to all classes of membership. We need a team of at least four players but can include more. Only the top four stableford scores will count towards the Cup. This year the date is Monday 21 October 2024 at Rossdale Golf Club in Aspendale . …
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Last Draw
Friday 16 Aug
Jackpot - No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 23 Aug
$250
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Hi everyone, It's been another intriguing week of footy! On the field: after getting out of jail versus Collingwood a week ago, Sydney flexed their muscles against Essendon at Marvel Stadium, recording a solid 39-point victory. On Saturday, Gold Coast was expected to win their final home game of the year versus the Demons. Nobody told Melbourne, who easily won …
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Whats On
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OLYMPIC RESTURANT & BAR
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