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Supporting all who are grieving
On Monday we flew our flag at half mast along with the rest of the country to mourn Sunday’s terrible mass shooting in Bondi. This is a very difficult time for the Jewish members of our club and community and indeed for all of us. It is important that we look out and care for each other.
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Who Are the Brighton Icebergers? by GC Member Betty Ryan The RBYC Brighton Icebergers are a passionate group of cold-water swimmers based at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC). While the Brighton Icebergers are well known as two groups — one swimming out of the historic Brighton Baths Health Club, and the other our own — this piece celebrates the …
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Announcing Club Sponsor by GC member Andy Holmes As part of our development of the RBYC Masterplan we have been working on a sponsorship plan to help fund the Masterplan. I am pleased to announce that Nick Johnstone Real Estate has agreed to become a club sponsor. Nick and his team are excited to become a partner of RBYC and …
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Office/Marina News
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Stonehaven Cup Regatta 6-10 Jan 2026
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The carpark in front of the Sturrock building will be closed from 5pm Sunday 4th - Sunday 11th January to allow for boat storage during the regatta.
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Also regatta volunteers are still needed. Lets support our young sailors with this annual event. If you can help please call the sailing office.
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This Week's Club Racing
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Wednesday: Keelboat Afternoon and Twilight Racing | Thursday: OTB Twilight
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Saturday: Non Agg and One Design | Sunday: NIL next racing 11th Jan
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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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Training News
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Get you kids into sailing this Summer
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Tackers 1, 2 & 3 are SOLD OUT for January
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Limited Spots on OutThere Teen Sailing
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Please call the office for availability
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Cruising Group celebrated its annual end-of-year get together last Saturday evening with friends and sailing colleagues, old and new. With the weather forecast predicting the probability of showers and possibility of thunderstorms, we once again had to reconfigure from the traditional “Hardstand Party” to a “Jock Sturrock Centre Party”, nevertheless, an enjoyable evening was had by all, capped off by …
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RBYC Opti Sailors travel to Sandringham for the Kingston Sprint 2025
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Well done to RBYC Opti sailors and parents who travelled to Sandringham for the 2025 Kingston Sprint. Unfortunately Sunday was blown out, but there was some great racing on Saturday, with threatened thunderstorms holding off for the day. Here is a link to the results.
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One Design News
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RBYC outpost at Blackburn Lake
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Spotted at Blackburn Lake – members of the 2.4 fleet and Race Management team. Ray Smith’s workmanship was once more on display with the stunning replica of the Herreschoff Dilemma, and the Dragon Flight model boat fleet is growing rapidly.
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Bright Old Sparks raise over $25k for the Cancer Council
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Congratulations to Bryan and Rudi and thanks to all donors and supporters! Back in September RBYC hosted the inaugural RBYC Car Show in support of club member Bryan Drummond and his friend Rudi Ota who had entered the Spring Box Rally raising funds for the Cancer Council. The Shitbox Rally is an opportunity to drive cars worth just $1,500 across Australia …
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Last Draw
Friday 12 December
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 19 December
Draw #1 $1000, Draw #2 $150
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