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Commodores Report
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The fickle Spring weather once more proved to be our nemesis. Strong winds on Saturday kept the one design fleet ashore, while a passage race replaced the scheduled windward/leeward races for the keelboats contesting the York Syme (Div1), Bushy Beavis Trophy (Div 2) and the Sarawaki Cup (Div 3). Congratulations to all who competed and the winners across all divisions …
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Special Edition RRS
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We have a limited number of RBYC special edition RRS 2025-2028 for purchase. These are RBYC branded and fully laminated and waterproof so perfect for sailing.
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They can be purchased from the Sailing Office at the price of $40 each. Stock is limited.
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Wednesday: Keelboat Afternoon and Twilight Racing | Thursday: OTB Twilight Racing
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Saturday: Keelboat & One Design Racing | Sunday: OTB Racing.
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Start times for Keelboat twilight races are published at 4.30 pm. Boats not already entered but want to race MUST sign on or enter before 4.30pm so we can properly calculate start times for the fleet. Sign on after 4.30pm and you will be allocated a arbitrary time for that race. Please get in early.
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Looking for Crew? Looking for a boat to sail on?
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If you’re a skipper needing crew — or a member keen to get out on the water — check out our Crew Matching System via the Sign On App. It’s an easy way for boat owners to post when they need crew and for members to let owners know they’re available to sail.
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Find out more and register HERE:
Or, if you’d like some help getting set up, give the Sailing Office a call on 9592 3092.
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Online Learning
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Take advantage of the terrific course offerings provided on Australian Sailing Learning Centre
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The Australian Sailing Learning Centre provides clubs, associations, members, volunteers, administrators, instructors, coaches and officials with access to a comprehensive range of free online courses. Check out this link.
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Keelboat 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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She Sails International Online Conference – Watch Party & Networking - Click Here to Register ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO. Monday 20 October, 6:00–9:00pm at The Boatshed, Aquatic Drive. Finger food and Beverages provided.
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Discounted AS Vic Courses for Women -Thanks to Victorian Govt. funding, discounts are available for upcoming courses aimed at supporting more women to become officials, instructors, and coaches. Contact Meg Goodfellow ([email protected]) prior to registering to access this discount.
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Sail Melbourne 2025: It’s Coming — And Could Be a Record Fleet. Mark your calendars and get your crew ready: Sail Melbourne 2025 is just around the corner, and all signs point to a monumental regatta. This year’s event runs from 27 to 30 November 2025 at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club on Port Phillip Bay Register Here to sail or volunteer
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One Design News
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‘Try VX One Day’ - 8 Nov
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Open to sailors of all abilities who want to experience this spectacular 20 ft sports cross keel / dinghy class The ‘Try VX One Day’ will start at 10am on 8 November 2025 on the clubs’ Hardstand (down the pier) on and will run until about 3:30pm – followed by drinks in the Members’ bar. There will time for training …
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Cruising News 14/10
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Book now for this Friday’s Guest Speaker Dinner, when Lou and Marni Irving talk on their experiences of both cruising in Tasmania and racing from Sydney and Melbourne to Tasmania. This promises to be both an interesting and an informative evening, with Lou and Marni, highlighting three themes - the natural beauty of Tasmania, the vagaries of the weather and …
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Last Draw
Saturday 10 October
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 17 October
Jackpot $700
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Friday 17 October - Come to the club before the members draw to farewell the Bright Old Sparks team of Bryan Drummond and Rudi Ota, who are competing in the Spring Box Rally and leave for Alice Springs on 19 October. The event raises funds for the Cancer Council. The RBYC Car Show was a great success, and further donations can be made HERE
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Friday 24 October - Niesje Hees will be providing a brief history of interesting trophies within the RBYC collection (before the members draw).
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Friday 31 October - Night of Halloween fun with palm readers, fortune tellers and themed decorations
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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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