Royal Brighton Yacht Club
The 2025 Bass Strait Cruise in Company will depart RBYC for QCYC on Sat Feb 22nd and to return to Brighton by Monday March 10th, 2025. It is not too late to join in the group – please contact John Walker ([email protected]) if you are interested in participating or have any other queries. A pre-cruise […]
Last Saturday saw ideal sailing conditions with light to moderate breezes, plenty of sun, and a balmy 30 degrees. A number of keel boats enjoyed the conditions sailing in a variety of trophy races with Div 1, Div 2, Cruising Division, and one design fleets all coming out to play. The race officers laid gates […]
HELP Do you have a cruising yacht with a furling headsail? Would you like a fantastic excuse to go sailing on Thursday evenings? We need your help! Sailing Lifts Your Spirits has become so popular that we have a waiting list of Healthcare Workers and First Responders eager to try sailing. We simply don’t have […]
The next Cruising Group on-water event will be the 2025 Bass Strait Cruise in Company, whichis scheduled to depart RBYC for QCYC on Sat Feb 22nd and to return to Brighton by Monday March 10th, 2025 ( Where the fleet goes between those dates is in the lap of the weather gods). At this stage, […]
RS100 Nationals at Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club, Ballina Well done to Peter Milne, Grant Christensen and Andy Poulton who competed in the RS100 Nationals over the weekend. Congratulations especially to Peter Milne who won the 7th race and came third overall. Link to full results here and below is a report from Andy […]
RBYC was well represented at Festival of Sails by Rear Commodore Cath Hurley It was wonderful to see so many Brighton sailors enjoying the Festival of Sails in Geelong over the long weekend. It’s always a fun event on and off the water with competitive racing and top class entertainment complete with up and coming […]
The Etchells Worlds was so much fun to be involved in, and there are so many people to thank. The overwhelming feedback from competitors was that it was an extremely well-run event, with many competitors commenting on the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone involved, including staff and club members. The reputation of the club as […]
Special Edition Newsletter – 2025 Etchells Worlds After years of planning the 2025 Etchells Worlds hosted by RBYC and the Etchells Melbourne Fleet ended with a Closing Ceremony last night. There is fabulous coverage by Nic Douglass accessible through the Etchells Facebook page – and below is the wrap article with videos. Etchells World Championship […]
The summer of sailing at Royal Brighton Yacht Club is shaping as one to remember, showcasing the skill, resilience, and camaraderie of its sailors and volunteers. Highlights of the season to date include remarkable performances by RBYC boats on both local and international stages.JAMHU delivered an exceptional performance at the 2024 Petersville Regatta, securing podium […]
We would like to acknowledge the tragedies in this years’s Sydney to Hobart yacht race.The shocking deaths of the two yachtsmen will have rocked their families, friends, colleagues, and the sailing community at large.For many sailors this will have reignited challenging personal experiences.Sailing, both inshore, but especially ocean racing, is exhilarating and a joy, but […]