Royal Brighton Yacht Club
9:00 am – 11:00 am –check out the exhibition of 12 painted Etchells’ jibs, created by local school students in honour of our 150th milestone. Several of the Etchells fleet have donated the sails and the Social sub-committee has liaised with schools, while the Thursday working group has done the hard yards with the display. […]
Guest Speaker Dinners will resume in October (Friday the 17th), when we will have the pleasure of hearing from Lou and Marni Irving on their cruising in Tasmania on Cavarlo. As usual, after gathering in the Members Bar for the weekly announcements and members’ draw at 7:00pm, please join us in the Bayview Room for […]
In lieu of the annual Cruising Group Bass Strait Cruise, in 2026 we will instead be holding a Port Phillip Bay Cruise. This decision has been driven by a number of factors, not the least being that the bulk of our regular Bass Strait cruisers will either be cruising elsewhere early next year or are […]
It’s that time of year again – Christmas Puddings! Orders are now open and forms can be collected from reception. Funds raised will be donated to the Cancer Council via the Brighton Old Sparks Rally Team, Spring 2025. Please order now!
RBYC Car Show On Sunday, the Club hosted the inaugural RBYC Car Show in support of club member Bryan Drummond and his friend of over 40 years Rudi Ota, who have entered the Spring Box Rally and in doing so raise funds for the Cancer Council. There were 54 cars from over the past 100 […]
There is a casual Cruising Group being held in the Club’s downstairs restaurant this coming Friday Sept 19th, following the 7pm draw in the Members’ Bar. So that the Club knows how many will be coming, please book with Mandy at reception on 9592 3092 (or email [email protected]), and mention that you wish to be […]
For those who wish to get together for a social dinner in September, we will be booking a long table in the Club’s downstairs restaurant on Friday Sept 19th for a casual dinner following the 7pm draw in the Members’ Bar. Please book with Mandy at reception on 9592 3092 (or email [email protected]) so that […]
For 150 years, our club has been more than just a place to sail – it’s been a home for generations of members, a hub of friendship, and a witness to countless unforgettable moments. To honour this incredible milestone, club members Don Warner and John Scanlon have spent the past three years creating a truly […]
Hi – As many of you know, I chair a working group to increase philanthropic gifting, as well as developing plans to replace the current Jock Sturrock Centre with a world class sail training facility. The working team is Andy Holmes, Grant Dow, Mark Woodland, Peter Demura, and advisor John Phillips (BGS – Senior Manager, […]
Magnetic Island Race Week, following on from Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Race Weeks and preceding Townsville Yacht club GaL.S Regatta, is underway; a glorious opportunity for sailors to hone their skills in sunshine. Sailing in regattas, with racing being held on several consecutive days, allows for consolidation of skills and of teamwork. Sailing away […]