Royal Brighton Yacht Club
There’s something for everyone at RBYC over winter. it’s probably the time of year that offers the greatest diversity of experiences for our club members. While many brave the cold conditions on Port Phillip, others head for warmer waters or choose indoor pursuits. I recently had the opportunity to visit one of our reciprocal clubs, […]
BEWARE – VOLVO DRIVERSOur club members are involved in such a wide range of sailing activities from racing to cruising, in a variety of craft from off the beach dinghies and foils to large keel boats. Now that travel is possible, many are venturing overseas whether for serious competition, delivery trips, or leisurely exploring. Let […]
Hello Skippers and Crew There is some important information and dates being published in next couple of newsletters. This is regards to Skipper Briefing Sessions – Compulsory attendance M.O.B Lecture – highly recommendedSafety declarationsBoat Insurance Crew and Boat Sign on and more Please ensure you are reading them each week
Update from the Vice Commodore Last Friday evening the Club held its annual presentation night. In the presence of 132 members and invited guests the Commodore and Club Captain presented a range of awards covering activities on, in and off the water. The sailing season was well contested and although there were some familiar faces […]
Did you listen to the weather forecast this morning? Do you have BOM on speed-dial? Do you look at the wind strength and direction at Fawkner Beacon or South Channel Island, or look at the waves and the sky, before casting off? Do you check the whiteboard in the gym corridor for sea temperature, or […]
Hello MembersLooking back at the last few General Committee weekly updates, we have been reminded that the cold weather is really upon us; however, it is pleasing to see that many events are still happening around the club, both on and off the water.We had the Frostbite Cruise up to Melbourne City Marina; the weekend […]
This week we have “Victor ” creating a dish from Brazil Chicken CoxinhasCrispy crumbed savory dough shaped into a drumstick with a chicken salad filling. Served with brazilian style salsa and spreadable cheese. BackstoryCoxinha is a very popular Brazilian street food. Victor’s grandmother used to cook this dish for him every week when he was […]
Hello again fellow members. Well, it sure is winter. I expect it is like this every year being windy, wet and cold but one tends to blank out the unpleasant times of the past. I believe all our intrepid voyagers have safely reached their respective destinations, notably now in warmer climates. I have no doubt […]
Winter is truly upon us, and sailing has slowed down but not stopped. Remember every Wednesday afternoon we have the Hearnes Heroes series and on Saturdays, we are running the Blizzard and Costello series alternative weekends. There is as always plenty going on in the office getting us ready for the new season. The 2023/2024 […]
RBYC well represented at ORCV Awards nightOn Saturday night the ORCV presented awards for the past two seasons. MC for the evening was RBYC General Committee member Cath Hurley, and the event was attended by Commodore Niesje Hees as well as a number of other RBYC members. RBYC was well represented in the awards. Congratulations […]