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Rear Commodore's Report 10/02/26
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It’s been a busy summer of sailing at Brighton and further afield. I’ve had the opportunity to sail with Brighton members at Geelong and at Sorrento in the Couta boat fleet. It’s been great to see how well our boats and crews perform when they compete with other clubs such as the Geelong Festival of Sails Regatta. Most …
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Office/Marina News
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Waterproof FOBs
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As of Monday 16th February access to the rear hallway door will be by fob only.
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Waterproof fob wristbands will be available from reception from 9.00am Thursday 12th February 2026.
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Members are welcome to swap their current fob for a wristband or purchase an additional one for $33.
The additional wristband will not access the carpark or marinas.
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All car parks will be closed on Monday 16th February for line marking
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All vehicles must vacate the car park Sunday night.
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Marina Gate Access
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The Marina gate has been repaired and entry and exit is now back to using all FOB readers. Entry is either pedestrian or vehicle. Please ensure non RBYC members do not follow you in. Key access to the pedestrian gate is also still available.
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This Week's Club Racing
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Wednesday: Hearnes Heroes & Twilight | Thursday: OTB
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Saturday: Keelboat Brighton Champs & One Design | Sunday: OTB
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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 an arbitrary time for that race. Please get in early.
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Training News
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Adult Learn to Sail Training open for bookings
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All levels of training are covered. Group training or private coaching its your choice. Fully accredited Australian Sailing programs and coaches .
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RBYC Training Keelboat back in action.
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With the new mast back in and all checks complete we have started running the Keelboat Crew programs. Booking and details are online
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Keelboat News
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Centenary Regatta 6 & 7 February 1975
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Recollections from Ron Davies
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Last week Don Warner pointed out that our 150th Anniversary Book pays tribute to RBYC’s Centenary Regatta held exactly 50 years ago on 6 & 7 February 1975. At the February First Friday lunch on 6 February five club members recalled being part of that regatta, Peter Austin, Mary-Alice Tedstone, Patrick Purcell, Clarissa Flockhardt and …
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Well done to the RBYC ILCA Sailors
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RBYC sailors did very well at the 2026 Australian Masters Championships (6-9 February 2026 at Bay Sailing Centre Soldiers Point, Port Stephens NSW). There were 15 RBYC Sailors competing; Michael O’Brien, Robert Jeffreys, Tony McPhail, Ian Tudball, Owen McMann, Stuart Wallace, Stuart Bloom, Damon Cook, Nick Ede, Andrew Crawshaw, Mark Deacon, Jason King, Adam Deacon, Chris Drake and Steve Gunther. Special congratulations to those who achieved podium positions; Owen McMahon was 3rd in his fleet (Masters and Grand Masters), and 2nd Grand Master, and Michael O’Brien was 2nd in his fleet (Apprentices, Great Grand Masters and Legends) and 1st Great Grand Master. Here is a link to the regatta page including the results.
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Our first Guest Speaker Dinner for 2026 will be on Friday 20th February. Join Rob Hurrell & his crew as they share the story of Aquacadabra’s participation in the Sail to Indonesia Rally, sailing east to west across Indonesia over four months last year. Indonesia isn’t just a destination. It’s over 17,000 islands, spectacular scenery, active volcanoes, remote reefs, and …
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One Design News
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Tarakona wins Dragon States
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Hugh Howard from Metung Yacht Club has won the Dragon Vic States after four races in lively conditions with RBYC crew John McCarl and Andrew Merrett. Charlie Stanton presented the crew with the J.J. Savage trophy which was first awarded to Kamilla (A.S. Sturrock) in 1953.
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Etchells NSW States last weekend and Vic States coming up
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Well done to Tango 1466 (Chris Hampton) on their 5th placing in the Etchells NSW State Titles held at Gosford. Event coverage includes some terrific articles and drone footage.
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We look forward to the Vic States at RBYC in a month’s time (13-15 March) with many crews keen to get some practice in ahead of the 2026 Worlds in San Diego.
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Last Draw
Friday 6 February
Draw #1 No Winner. Draw #2 No winner
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Next Draw
Friday 13 February
Draw #1 $1000, Draw #2 $100
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13 February – celebrate Valentines Day early
Before the member’s draw, there will be a door prize of a bottle of Prosecco – and you may even be given a heart shaped ballon or a red rose!
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20th February - Raising a Racer: Nicole Piastri on Life in the Fast Lane
RBYC members, friends and family are invited to buckle up at 6.30pm for a high-octane interview with Brighton local and celebrity F1 crew Nicole Piastri, hosted by Sheree Reynolds. Stick around as one of Oscar Piastri’s mini helmets goes under the hammer in an auction that’s sure to go down to the wire! Once the final bid crosses the finish line, we’ll roll straight into the members’ draw to round out the night at full throttle."
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Around The Bay
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