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GC Report
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Rear Commodore Cath Hurley There’s a lot going on at the club both on and off the water. The sailing season is now in full swing with some beautiful sunny days and good breezes . The Twilight on Wednesday attracted a good fleet. Saturday was a beautiful day for the Peter Taylor trophy and one design fleets. Well done to …
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New Honorary Life Member & Membership Milestones
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Wendy Luck and membership milestones Those who attended the recent AGM will have been thrilled to see Past Commodore Wendy Luck unanimously accepted as an RBYC Honorary Life Member. Wendy has served the Club since the late 1970s and continues to this day. Her contributions include serving on several Committees before becoming the first female Commodore of the Club in …
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Office/Marina News
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Online Calendar
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A reminder that the Calendar on the website is live and can be uploaded to your own Google Calendar. There is a calendar for each fleet and a Club calendar for common events and off water events. We suggest that you download the Club and your Fleet calendars. As the website calendar is a google calendar any changes made will be updated at your end (no need to re upload). We are looking at ways for upload to other calendars such as Outlook.
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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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Keelboat News
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50th Anniversary HMAS Goorangai and Eliza Ramsden Memorial Trophy Race
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Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club’s annual Goorangai Memorial passage race turns “50” this year with its female helm division the Eliza Ramsden Trophy running for its second year, leading off the Club’s 63rd sailing season on Saturday 1 November 2025. All keelboat owners are invited to join us for the 26nm race south from RBYC to QCYC to enjoy the paradise of QCYC on Swan Island over the Melbourne Cup weekend.
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Click Images for Details and Entry
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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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OTB News
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Well done to all who sailed in Sail Sandy. Full results can be viewed here. Photos via facebook Link
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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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• Melbourne Cup Weekend Cruise• Progressive Dinner• Xmas Hardstand Party. The next item on the Cruising Calendar will be a Cruise in Company over the Melbourne Cup long weekend (Saturday Nov 1st to Tuesday Nov 4th). Subject to weather, the current plan is to visit Wyndham Harbour and Portarlington. All boats are welcome, so please contact Brenton Smith at [email protected] if …
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Last Draw
Friday 17 October
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 14 October
Jackpot $750
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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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Other Club News
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Artist in Residence – Julian Twigg
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As the weather improves you may see Julian Twigg painting or drawing on the marina or hardstand. Julian is an established artist who has a fascination with the sea and maritime subject matter including ships and other seagoing vessels. Julian has held over 20 solo shows and is working towards his next exhibit at Australian Galleries Melbourne (Collingwood) at the end of April 2026, creating a body of work from residency to be included as part of the forthcoming show. A sample of Julian’s work can be seen on his website Julian Twigg - HOME. We welcome Julian to the club.
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Click on images below for details and bookings
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150th Year Anniversary book update
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There have been a few delays in the printing of the 150th Anniversary book – thank you for your patience. If you have pre-ordered a book, we’ll let you know as soon as it arrives. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet you can do so here.
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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! ORDER FORM
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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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