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Commodores Report 2/12
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During the past few days, our Club hosted the 2025 Sail Melbourne Regatta. This multiclass regatta saw current and emerging Olympians, the Australian Sailing Team, international sailors, national and local sailors come together to compete in some of Port Phillip’s most challenging conditions. RBYC is honoured to host this prestigious regatta which this saw 332 sailors from 15 countries, 272 …
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Office/Marina News
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Stonehaven Cup Regatta 6-10 Jan 2026
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RBYC is hosting the 2027 SHC Regatta and this year is shaping up to be the biggest in many years. With a fleet of 30 boats planning to enter and 90 youth sailors and support teams it will be a great spectacle both on and off the water. As with all events a team of volunteers is required to run the racing and help ashore. So lets help the future sailors have a top class experience and If you are able to help please contact the sailing office or register HERE
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Magnificent Food for Sail Melbourne
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The Sail Melbourne volunteers were once again treated to a magnificent buffet lunch selection. A lot of work goes into to setting this up and prepping the food each day, so a big thanks to Caroline Sammy and all the team that kept everyone feed and watered.
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This Weeks Club Racing
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Wednesday: Keelboat Afternoon and Twilight Racing | Thursday: OTB Twilight
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Saturday: Keelboat and One Design | 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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Keelboat News
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Peter Taylor and Shirley Freeman Trophy race
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Over the weekend our keelboats were also revelling in the fresh conditions. On Saturday the second race of the Peter Taylor was hosted by Sandringham. Congratulations to all boats who enjoyed the long course, and especially to Reverie who was second on PHS, both in the race and for the two-race series. Here is a link to the results.
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On Sunday the squally conditions made for challenging sailing for our first race of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series, the Shirley Freeman Trophy Race sailed out of Hobson’s Bay. Serious Yahoo sailed short-handed with four on board, but came second over the line, third on PHS and third on AMS. Here is a link to the results.
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MIRRABOOKA B429, A SUNFAST JEANNEAU 42
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By Lyn and David Bingham Mirrabooka is a Jeanneau Sunfast 42 built in 1997 and was purchased from the Jeanneau agent in Burnham on Crouch {where member Dave Spencer learned to sail} by a Sydney syndicate who raced her out of the CYC for some time. She was then chartered to Sunsail who used …
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Training News
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Get you kids into sailing this Summer
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Places are filling fast. Book now to avoid disappointment
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OTB News
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We are slowly putting the yard back together. For those that did not take your boat offsite they were stored in the property next to the club. We invite you to come down and move them back over the week. We would appreciate your help with this and endeavor to have all boats moved back by Thursday.
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Also some of the AS ICLA 6 sailors are staying on for extra training. This does mean that there are approx. 20 extra boats in the yard until about 18/12. We appreciate you help in accommodating them during this time.
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One Design News
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2025 Australian Para Sailing Championships (2.4mR Class Division), 2.4mR Victorian State Championships
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This year Sail Melbourne incorporated the 2025 Australian Para Sailing Championships (2.4mR Class Division) and the 2.4mR Victorian State Championships. Well done to all the 2.4 sailors and to the Race Committee of Echo Course for getting five races in.
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Congratulations to Neil Patterson for a convincing first place (and 1st Para). John Collingwood was second, Mark Woodland 3rd and Peter Coleman 4th (2nd Para). Here is a link to the results.
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The annual Christmas Hardstand Party will be held on Saturday the 13th of December from 6pm onwards. Come along and enjoy our annual end of year get together to celebrate the year with friends and fellow sailing colleagues. BYO food and drinks and cook up a feast on the BBQ. Here’s hoping the weather gods are smiling, and we can …
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Social News
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5th December - Farewell and Fair Winds
Please join before the draw to farewell all who are competing in regattas over the Christmas and New Year period.
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12th December - Swimspiration from the Channel
Please join Sheree Reynolds before the draw for an informal chat with English Channel swimmer & RBYC senior member Nick Desira, with open water swimming updates from our Brighton Icebergers.
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Other Club News
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Entry sheets for the summer pool competitions are on the board.
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Entry is invited to all classes of Club Membership. This is a great chance to have an enjoyable game of pool and meet new friends within the Club.
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There are two competitions, the singles comp for the Pot Black trophy and doubles for the Doubles Trophy.
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Competitions are one frame knock out and start date will be notified after the draw. All Members male and female are encouraged to enter and join the fun
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Last Draw
Friday 28 November
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 5 December
Draw #1 $1000, Draw #2 $50
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Come and see our great range of merchandise. Great Christmas present ideas , Wallets, Dry Bags, Polos, Jackets, Water bottles and more.
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Grab you copy of the 150 year book ad look back on our rich history
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NEW Summer Menu view HERE
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Around The Bay
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