Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Dear Members I look forward to seeing our spring and summer programs swing into full gear; here’s hoping warmer weather and better wind conditions will be upon us, and we will see our boats and crews return to the club. Last weekend’s first race of the new season was a great start, with pleasant wind […]
The Annual Progressive Dinner takes place this coming Friday evening, October 18th, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have kindly agreed to host a meal on their boat this Friday night. As this newsletter goes out, participants are in the process of being allocated to host boats over the […]
Check out the new Lunch and Dinner spring /summer menus
The blustery conditions on Opening Day didn’t deter either the official boat or the more intrepid competitors. Our Photographer Paula Marszalek captured the action – have a look at her wonderful photos below. Club Captain Marnie Irving awarded the prizes in the members bar, with the Pursuit Race won by Serendipity. In the One Design […]
The 2024 annual Progressive Dinner will be held onFriday the 18th October. However, the organisers could still use with a few more host boats, so if you are able and willing to host a main course or dessert on your boat, and have not yet contacted Jo Walker ( email [email protected], ph 0448 710 854 […]
After a long cold winter, we all look forward to the sailing season with great anticipation. In the lead up to Opening Day, yachts are prepared, crew are rounded up and the plans made for the coming season. Over the next few months our Club has very busy schedule of Club racing at all levels, […]
I feel both humble and privileged to be endorsed as the 78th Commodore of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Our Club continues to grow and respond to changing needs of members, sailors and the larger community. We cannot afford to stand still. 2025 is shaping up to be year of celebrations and challenges. The most […]
After a very well attended and entertaining September Guest Speaker Dinner with Gordon Symes, our 3rd Friday event in October (Friday the 18th) will be the annual Progressive Dinner. ALL WELCOME, 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 […]
It’s that time of year – first Grand Final and then the next weekend is Opening Day. This is the Opening of the Sailing Season with all types of boats going out on the water. However all are invited to help celebrate – time to plan your “Under the Sea” costume. Below is the schedule […]
Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club and partner club Ocean Racing Club of Victoria have had a bumper year for their 2024 intake of women sailors for the KISS (Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy) training program. Established in 2022 by then QCYC Commodore Lee Renfree, the program has now graduated over 100 women in the last three […]