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Commodores Report
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I’d like to open this week’s newsletter by highlighting the terrific article from RBYC junior member Theo Alston, which you can read below. Theo competed in the 2025 Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp and Regatta and received some financial support from the RBYC Yachting Foundation. . On behalf of all RBYC members, I’d like to congratulate Theo on his team selection and results …
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RBYC Youth Member at International Regatta
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Qingdao International Optimist Regatta 2025 by Theo Alston My name is Theo Altson, I am 11 years old and a RBYC Junior Member. I sail an Optimist Dinghy and do Teams Racing in a Pacer. I started sailing when I was five years old in the Tackers Program at RBYC, moving up through to the Junior Racing Team. Whether I am …
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2025 - 2026 Season Sailing Documents/Calendars
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The NOR's and SI's for Keelboat/One Design and OTB for the 25-26 season have been published and are on line. They can be accessed via the Documents page of the website or via the Sailing Document button on the Sign On App.
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Please note some course numbers have changed this season.
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The Calendars are available online and can be add to your personal google calendars via the links. We recommend downloading the CLUB and your FLEET calendars as common events will be in the CLUB calendar (eg.Opening Day).
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Wednesday: Keelboat Afternoon and Twilight Racing | Thursday: OTB Twilight Racing | Saturday: Keelboat & One Design Racing | Sunday: OTB Racing.
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Save the date – come and meet Alice (Tarnawski) Parker – 20 November 7:00 pm
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From junior sailing to ocean racing and this year a professional navigator on a 100 foot yacht in the Sydney to Hobart, Alice has some great stories to tell. Join us to hear the inspiring journey of one of Australia’s most respected female ocean racers.
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Keelboat News
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Training News
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Course dates
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October: 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
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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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Our next Guest Speaker Dinner will be on Friday October 17th, when Lou and Marni Irving talk on their experiences of both cruising in Tasmania and racing from Sydney and Melbourne to Tasmania, highlighting three themes - the natural beauty of Tasmania, unexpected medical issues (and how to deal with them), and the vagaries of the weather. As usual, after …
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Last Draw
Saturday 4 October
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 10 October
Jackpot $650
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150th Year Anniversary book update
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The 150th Anniversary book hasn’t arrived from the printers quite yet - if you have pre-ordered a book, we’ll let you know as soon as it arrives. Thanks for your patience. If you haven’t ordered your copy, yet you can do so here
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Christmas Puddings 2025
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It's that time of year again - Christmas Puddings! Orders are now open and forms can be collected from reception. Funds raised will be donated to the Cancer Council via the Brighton Old Sparks Rally Team, Spring 2025. Please order now!
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Entries open for 2025 Melbourne to Devonport ‘Rudder Cup,’ Yacht Race, a qualifier for this season’s big ocean races.
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Entries are open for the prestigious Rudder Cup, the oldest ocean race in Australia and one of the most popular races on the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) sailing calendar.
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