Royal Brighton Yacht ClubThe 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 […]
RBYC is excited to be hosting the 2025 Etchells World Championship. Check out the Worlds event website as well as the Etchells Facebook Page to follow the action. Sponsors
An information evening and briefing for the 2025 Bass Strait Cruise (Sat Feb 22nd to Monday March 10th 2025) will be held on the evening of Friday December 6th 2024. This will be held in the Regatta Room (next to the Sailing Office), commencing at 7:15pm, following the 7pm Members Draw in Bar. Please email […]
Charlie Childow and Ashlea Tan travelled to the Sail Country regatta over the long weekend, and thanks to Danielle Chidlow for this report – they clearly all had a wonderful time! The Chidlow family bundled into the car, Opti on the roof and tent in the boot, and headed off to Albury Wodonga for Charlie […]
Thanks to our wonderful team of volunteer skippers, sailors and shore crew, we have been able to help over 1,300 First Responders and Healthcare workers experience sailing at RBYC. For many of them it was their first time ever sailing. Want to help ? Whether you are a boat owner, a sailor or someone who […]
We are well into our sailing season now with a lot to look forward to. On Sunday, many of the clubs around the bay, including our club, were impacted by the strong winds around 11.00am. At RBYC we were running the One Design regatta for 2.4mRs, VX Ones and Etchells. Wind recordings at Fawkner Beacon […]
An information evening and briefing for the 2025 Bass Strait Cruise (Sat Feb 22nd to Monday March 10th 2025) will be held on the evening of Friday December 6th 2024. This will be held in the Regatta Room (next to the Sailing Office), commencing at 7:15pm, following the 7pm Members Draw in Bar. Please email […]