Royal Brighton Yacht Club
As summer comes to a close, I reflect on the terrific sailing opportunities we have had this season. In my case, I had the good fortune to be part the Another Chapter team at Port Lincoln Race week. As a first time participant I was really impressed with all aspects of this regatta including the […]
Andrew started his sailing career at RBYC in the 1960’s aboard the 12 foot cadet dinghies. Andrew “The Admiral” Plympton went on to a stellar career in sport and business both as a world class performer and organiser. As a sailor Andrew won many yacht races and regattas with the crowning achievement of a World […]
When: Friday 26th April Where: RBYC bayview Room When: 7.30 pm Cost: $20 pp. Please book by calling 9592 3092 by 22/4/24 Food/Beverage: Club restaurant and members bar will be available to purchase dinner beforehand. You can pre order a Cheeseboard at $10pp or Antipasto board $12 pp.
On the field: in this week’s Thursday night clash, Richmond hit back hard versus Carlton (as expected) after their first half-capitulation last week against the Suns. The game was close all night with ten lead changes. The Blues had a slightly better final quarter to emerge with a five-point win. On Friday night, the Sydney […]
From the 9th-11th of March, four RBYC junior sailors: Eddie Barron, Jenson Oldham, Oliver Martin, and I (Nathan Stanford) participated in the 29er state championships at the Sorento Sailing Couta Boat club. For all of us, this was our first time sailing a 29er regatta and it was such an amazing experience. On the first […]
RBYC links us with the sea – we sail, we swim, we see the glory of the water. I have spent the last three weeks sailing from RBYC to southern Tasmania and back. This is a different experience from sailing in The Bay, although many of the same skills are needed. For me, the added […]
MARCH GUEST SPEAKER DINNER: Friday March 15th, 2024 In the winter of 2023, Past Commodore Peter Strain and his son Richard cruised It’s a Privilege out on the Great Barrier Reef, visiting 25 reefs and 15 islands, from Lady Elliot Island in the south to just beyond Townsville and Magnetic Island in the north. An […]
Dear RBYC members The BOM has issued a heatwave warning for this weekend in Melbourne. To ensure that all care is taken for the well-being of our Volunteers and Instructors and in consultation with our Club Captain (Marnie Irving) we have decided to cancel the planned Saturday Artemis Pursuit Race this weekend and Saturday and Sunday […]
Over the 2nd/3rd March weekend, Royal Brighton Yacht Club hosted the RS Aero Victorian State Championships. Over the two days, the club ran a fantastic series, fitting in 6 races over two days. Most races were sailed in over 15 knots, testing the endurance & fitness of the RS Aero fleet. To offer some variety […]
Please join us at our season celebration event to connect with our amazing community of healthcare workers and first responders, to thank our team of Volunteers and celebrate with you, our fellow RBYC members. Sailing Lifts Your Spirits is wrapping up after another fantastic season, we have welcomed over 600 Guests to events, on 77 […]