Royal Brighton Yacht Club
It’s my turn to write a few words. Over half of the season has gone, and the half yearly meeting is Tuesday evening – I hope you find it informative. As Treasurer, I’m ably assisted by a Finance team. We meet prior to the monthly General Committee meeting and look at the financial results for […]
For the first time in what seems like a while, we are proud to be able to report on our junior representatives who attended their very first state championships over the long weekend in Mornington! RBYC sent off 7 brave sailors and parents into the wild that was the 78-boat regatta, with 1 sailor in […]
On 21 March 2023, at the half yearly General Meeting, three female club members will receive their 40 year medallions, the first women to be awarded this recognition; Mary-Alice Tedstone, Jan Ferguson, and Past Commodore Wendy Luck. The following reflections are from Wendy Luck MY SAILING & CLUB HISTORY I started sailing in a Sabot […]
RBYC hosted the Etchells VIC States over the weekend and it was a terrific regatta, thanks to RBYC Staff, Race Management team, Jury and Volunteers. Overall Prizes 1st Mark Roberts, Ben Lamb and Jake Newman, AUS1473 Fumanchu2 2nd John Bertrand, Lewis Brake and George Richardson, AUS1478 Triad2020 3rd Robin Deussen, Jesse Mitton, David Snoad, AUS1395 […]
On 21 March 2023, at the half yearly General Meeting, three female club members will receive their 40 year medallions, the first women to be awarded this recognition; Mary-Alice Tedstone, Jan Ferguson, and Past Commodore Wendy Luck. The following reflections are from Jan Ferguson I had only been introduced to sailing in 1982 at Royal […]
Our selection of School holiday training programs is now online and available to be book. From beginner to those looking to improve their racing there is something for everyone.
Celebrating International Women’s Day On 21 March 2023, at the half yearly General Meeting, three female club members will receive their 40 year medallions, the first women to be awarded this recognition; Mary-Alice Tedstone, Jan Ferguson, and Past Commodore Wendy Luck. The following reflections are from Mary-Alice. Over the next few weeks, we will provide […]
On Sunday 5 March RBYC entry Serious Yahoo competed in the Women in Sailing Challenge at Sandringham, taking home the Doris Little trophy for PHS on countback. The team also came first on AMS. Fluky winds made for challenging sailing with 26 knots dropping to 3 and changing direction to a heading wind at the […]
The effects of climate change and marine pollution are becoming increasingly evident in the waters of Port Phillip. Spring and summer storms caused massive floods in the Yarra River’s catchments with debris and other pollutants eventually finding their way into the bay. For weeks after the storms, poor water quality made the bay unsafe for […]