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GC Report
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Laser Squadron out and about ahead of Sail Melbourne By Tony McPhail and GC Member Grant Dow The summer season is upon us, and the RBYC ILCA ”Squadron” has been out and about representing RBYC. To kick the year off over the Melbourne Cup weekend, ILCA Victoria ran the Inland Waters Championships and a two-day training camp at the Bendigo …
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Office/Marina News
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 27 - 30 November
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Hello members. We are getting very close to Sail Melbourne 2025 and we are still looking for volunteers to help with the RBYC course and on the beach. We have many positions avavaible from RHIB drivers to crew on mark boats, Start and Finish boats as well as support boats. If you think you can help please contact the sailing office.
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This Weeks Racing
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Wednesday: Keelboat Afternoon and Twilight Racing | Thursday: OTB Twilight Racing
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Saturday: Artemis Pursuit & 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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JULIE MCKAY ON ANOTHER CHAPTER SCORES THE TRIFECTA
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On Saturday 1 November 2025, Julie McKay and her crew from RBYC made maritime history as their vessel, ANOTHER CHAPTER slipped over the finish line in the dying breeze. Julie scored the trifecta by taking line honours and becoming the overall winner of the 50th Goorangai Trophy Race, with Julie additionally winning the Eliza Ramsden Female Helm Trophy. Julie is …
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Training News
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Get you kids into sailing this Summer
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Bookings now open and places are limited do not leave it to the last minute and miss out.
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Australian Sailing visits RBYC
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Alexandra Stravlova from Australian Sailing visited RBYC this week (Alexandra is pictured with Colin Burgess and Craig Cobbin) To do a sailing center review.
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Both Australian Sailing and RBYC are now very much looking forward to Sail Melbourne at the end of November.
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OTB News - Sail Melbourne Reminder
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Any boat stored in the Yard, Undercroft or Sturrock building that is NOT racing in the 2025 Sail Melbourne will need to be stored offsite from 22/11 - 1/12. Boats racing MUST be registered on the Sail Melbourne site. We appreciate your cooperation with this.
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‘Try VX One Day’ -New Date 22 November
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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 22 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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The 2025 annual Progressive Dinner will be held onFriday the 21st of November. ALL WELCOME, and not too late to book, be you a boat owner or non-boat owner, a racer, cruiser, aquatic or social member. This is always an excellent evening to get to know other club members, as the dinners are in small groups that change between the …
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Social News
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Calling all Sailors, Swimmers & Sunlovers
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Come to hear an important message
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14 November, 6:40 pm
(before the Members Draw)
Come and join RBYC member and renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr Alan Breidahl for a conversation on sun care and water sports.
Learn from the best to play safe this summer!
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The Social Subcommittee and the RBYC staff organised a terrific Halloween which happened to coincide with the Friday night members draw this year.
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There are many more events planned and they will be promoted in the weekly newsletter. We strongly encourage our members to join these fun events.
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Other Club News
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Do you have your copy of the 150th book?
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If not, you can purchase one from reception at a cost of just $60 or attend the official book launch on 21 November.
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All club members, whether sailing members or not, will enjoy the photos and stories in this fabulous book, put together by fellow club members Don Warner and John Scanlon.
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Author Don Warner and Commodore Peter Demura will be available for the official launch and book signing on 21 November from 6:00 pm up to the members draw at 7:00 pm.
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Don Warner has been travelling in Europe but will be back for the book launch. Don's travels included a lovely '6 Bridges' cruise in a small boat on the Douro River, Porto (located about 300kms north of Lisbon). Porto was the venue for the 29er Worlds, held in August this year.
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Oaks Day 2025
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The best weather was reserved for Oaks Day
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Oaks Day lunch guests were just as pleased as the ILCA sailors to see the glorious weather last Thursday. The event raised funds for Sailing lifts Your Spirits, a wonderful charity providing sailing experiences to health care workers and front-line responders. Thanks to sponsors and staff for a terrific event.
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Last Draw
Friday 7 November
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 14 November
Jackpot $900
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14th Nov: Come and join RBYC member and renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr Alan Breidahl for a conversation on sun care and water sports.
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NEW Summer Menu view HERE
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Entries Now Open for the 2025 Petersville Regatta
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December 27–30 | Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
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Entries are now open for the 2025 Petersville Regatta, held in the pristine sailing waters off Blairgowrie.
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Join us for four days of spirited racing and relaxed, family-friendly fun hosted by Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron. Free marina berthing is provided for all visiting boats during the event, with the option to stay on afterward.
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Entries are limited to 39 visiting boats — and spots will fill quickly!
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For the Notice of Race and full event details, visit petersvilleregatta.com.au or contact Race Director Phil Beattie on 0408 502 698.
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