Author: Boating Manager

Last Saturday we had 15 boats competing in the Cerberus race to Black Rock, followed by a barbecue on the hardstand with perfect weather conditions. It all changed for Sunday’s Bliss regatta, which had to be cancelled due to high winds and squally conditions – that’s sailing. Congratulations to the crew of Serious Yahoo B9 […]

Hi everyone, It was a relief to see more close games this week. Umpiring decisions and flawed technology are still major talking points. On the field It’s possible that Collingwood has never kicked so straight as they did last Thursday night at the MCG against Hawthorn. A very accurate 15.3.93 nearly carried the Maggies to […]

In early April, Dan Lyon (“Diver Dan”) delivered Tai Tam across the Tasman, from RBYC to Opua New Zealand. Dan has very generously to be our speaker at the monthly Guest Speaker Dinner on May 15th. Dan will touch on several topics, mainly focusing on route planning, conditions at sea in the Tasman and some […]

The annual BliSS female skippers regatta has always been something to look forward to with 20 boats entered for last Sunday’s racing. Unfortunately, the weather was unkind and the event was abandoned – however we’d like to acknowledge all the supporters; the sailors, boats owners and sponsors. Here is some of the history… The Associates […]

This autumn weekend RBYC was abuzz with on-water activities, including sailing, swimming and social activities, as well as some special events. Saturday April 25th began with a 7.30am ANZAC Day Iceberger swim. There was then a formal ANZAC ceremony the Clubhouse, acknowledging the sacrifices of so many. On Sunday we ran a special on-water training […]

Hi everyone, The ANZAC Round of football is now in the books. There were massive crowds attending 3 of the 4 ANZAC Day games, including 92,231 at the ‘G (Collingwood vs Essendon), 54,100 at Optus Stadium (Fremantle vs Carlton), 41,164 at Adelaide Oval (Port vs Geelong), but a very low 8,263 (Hawthorn vs Gold Coast) […]

Guest Speaker Dinners Our next Guest Speaker Dinner will be on May 15th, when Dan Lyon (“Diver Dan”) will talk on his recent delivery voyage, taking Tai Tam from RBYC, Naarm to Opua, Aotearoa. The last leg of this delivery had Dan and crew sailing down the NE coast of New Zealand just as Cyclone […]

– Update from the Honorary Treasurer Mark Buckley As we approach the upcoming Special General Meeting, I would like to provide members with a clear and factual update on the proposed changes to the Club Rules. I am aware that a range of views—and some misunderstandings—are circulating, so it is important that members have a […]

RBYC’s April school holiday programs have wrapped up in style, with 62 sailors hitting the water across our Tackers and OutThere programs.From first sails to building real confidence on the water, the energy and progression this season has been outstanding. It’s a huge credit to our instructors who continue to deliver a safe, fun and […]

Hi everyone, We had 5 close games this week and one very concerning mental health issue on the field during the Blues vs Magpies game.  In the close finishes, Carlton lost another game (88-83) to the old enemy, Collingwood, in all too familiar fashion. The Blues led by 3 goals at the final change, but […]