Royal Brighton Yacht Club
On Saturday 1 November 2025, Julie McKay and her crew from RBYC made maritime history as their vessel, ANOTHER CHAPTER slipped over the finish line in the dying breeze. Julie scored the trifecta by taking line honours and becoming the overall winner of the 50th Goorangai Trophy Race, with Julie additionally winning the Eliza Ramsden […]
Laser Squadron out and about ahead of Sail Melbourne By Tony McPhail and GC Member Grant Dow The summer season is upon us, and the RBYC ILCA ”Squadron” has been out and about representing RBYC. To kick the year off over the Melbourne Cup weekend, ILCA Victoria ran the Inland Waters Championships and a two-day […]
The 2025 annual Progressive Dinner will be held onFriday the 21st of November. ALL WELCOME, and not too late to book, be you a boat owner or non-boat owner, a racer, cruiser, aquatic or social member. This is always an excellent evening to get to know other club members, as the dinners are in small […]
We are thrilled that the book has now arrived and is now available for purchase from reception at a cost of just $60. 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 […]
SAFETY Boating requires a high degree of self-sufficiency. My non-sailing friends are incredulous that when trouble hits, one cannot just pull over and phone the on-water equivalent of the RACV Roadside Assist. Thus, having a MOB (Man Over Board) protocol, and practising it, could be life-saving. Likewise, having a boat that is sturdy, well-maintained, and […]
Wendy Luck and membership milestones Those who attended the recent AGM will have been thrilled to see Past Commodore Wendy Luck unanimously accepted as an RBYC Honorary Life Member. Wendy has served the Club since the late 1970s and continues to this day. Her contributions include serving on several Committees before becoming the first female […]
Rear Commodore Cath Hurley There’s a lot going on at the club both on and off the water. The sailing season is now in full swing with some beautiful sunny days and good breezes . The Twilight on Wednesday attracted a good fleet. Saturday was a beautiful day for the Peter Taylor trophy and one […]
• Melbourne Cup Weekend Cruise• Progressive Dinner• Xmas Hardstand Party.The next item on the Cruising Calendar will be a Cruise in Company over the Melbourne Cup long weekend (Saturday Nov 1st to Tuesday Nov 4th). Subject to weather, the current plan is to visit Wyndham Harbour and Portarlington. All boats are welcome, so please contact […]
Royal Brighton Yacht ClubFlag Officers and General Committeefor 2025-2026 Season FLAG OFFICERS Commodore – Peter DemuraVice Commodore – Peter GebhardtRear Commodore – Cath HurleyClub Captain – Marnie Irving Honorary Treasurer – Mark Buckley GENERAL COMMITTEE Grant DowAndy HolmesJohn MooneySteve ReynoldsBetty RyanMark Woodland
I’d like to open this week’s newsletter by highlighting the terrific article from RBYC junior member Theo Alston, which you can read below. Theo competed in the 2025 Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp and Regatta and received some financial support from the RBYC Yachting Foundation. . On behalf of all RBYC members, I’d like to congratulate Theo on […]