Report from the front lines – Stonehaven Cup 2024 – Day 1 2024 got started with the entire east coast of Australia getting thoroughly drenched, and for a while, it looked like the southeast corner was going to be spared. Well, that was until last night!! A weather front brought thunderstorms and heavy rain to […]
Author: Boating Manager
Footy Tipping Round 8
Hi everyone, Greetings from Perth. We’re in the west for a 12-day holiday to visit Perth, hike in Karajini National Park (Pilbara region), and swim with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef. Exciting times! On the field: the round began in Adelaide with Showdown 58 between the Power and the Crows. As often happens in these […]
Farewell & Fair Winds
RBYC Merchandise
We have re stocked our RBYC merchandise so it’s a great time to get yourself some new gear. A new “Keep Cup” is now able as well as a water bottle. Polos, Jackets, Belts, Caps and more in. These also make a great stocking fillers your friends and family See reception for range and purchasing
Sailing Office Update
As we get closer to the end of the year, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on what has happened so far and what we have for 2024.The sailing office has been kept busy with Wednesday and Saturday Club racing, OTB racing on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, Weekend Sail Training, […]
Sailing Lift Your Spirits
We have had a great start to Sailing Lifts Your Spirits for this summer with nearly 100 Guests registered to participate over the first 3 weeks. So far the weather gods have been kind, although this week the forecast is at our upper limit and will be closer to brisk than gentle for our Guests. […]
The New “Redeemer”
The club has recently purchased a 8.5m Cougar Cat as a replacement for the mark laying boat Redeemer which is now in retirement. It is the ideal race management boat and had its first test during Sail melbourne as the start boat for the foiling course. She was so well liked that the Black rock […]
Sail Melbourne Wrap
The Club was crowded with sailors, volunteers, coaches and supporters from Thursday – Sunday of last week. RBYC was honoured to host Sail Melbourne, not just to have a front row seat to world class competitive racing but also recognising it is a terrific opportunity for race management teams and volunteers from different clubs to […]
Sail Melbourne Video
Check out video of the first 3 days
Middle Sea Race
VOLVO TEST DRIVE – REVIEWWell, we’re back and we survived 😉I’ve heard it said that the best Rolex ocean race in the world is not the Sydney Hobart or the Fastnet but the Rolex Middle Sea Race out of Malta.Having just experienced it firsthand I am in full agreement!Ten friends from RBYC and RMYC signed […]