Royal Brighton Yacht Club
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 […]
The Etchells World Championships were a great way to begin the 150th year of Royal Brighton Yacht Club but now the focus shifts to our Club and the members to begin celebrating our 150th anniversary. There are two key milestone events planned for the first half of the year. Firstly, I’d like to extend an […]
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 95th Stonehaven Cup Regatta was run at RMYS between the 7th – 11th Jan 2025.This is a youth regatta of 9 races sailed in RS Quests over 5 days. This year with 27 boats from 4 states & territories competing it is the largest fleet in many years and its is only growing. RBYC […]
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
RBYC has partnered with Paulmara Estate to bring you an outstanding Shiraz made using grapes from their renowned Marananga vineyards in the Barossa Valley, and an equally outstanding Chardonnay made using grapes from iconic vineyards in the Adelaide Hills. Both are ready to drink now with the Shiraz responding to cellaring if you would like […]
Volunteers on the Water Safety was carefully managed at one of the RBYC Iceberrger’s annual events on Sunday. It was impressive to see so many participants donning the old fashioned costumes to swim a variety of distances in the traditional Olsen Hooper swim.. The sea was a warm (for Icebergers) but there was a fair bit […]
Perhaps you were at the club some time over the last four days, and saw some action.Some of you will have participated, either as competitors, or as volunteers with race management, or as helpers on the beach. Some will have casually dropped by for a coffee or a swim. All will have been struck by […]