Royal Brighton Yacht Club
The bye rounds have been completed and we will have a full card of 9 games for the rest of the home-away season. On the Field Last Thursday night at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium, the visiting Brisbane Lions burst out of the blocks in the opening term, kicking 8 straight goals to set up their victory. […]
Andy Holmes GC member. I have been chairing the Master Plan working group for the last year – here is an update on progress. Renowned architect Peter Maddison is an RBYC member and has joined the working group and is a significant help. We organised a well-attended member workshop on 14th May with a wide representation […]
This coming weekend, July 4th-5th, the Cruising Group is holding its annual Frostbite Cruise to Docklands. This has been scheduled to coincide with Melbourne’s Firelight Festival, also held being at Docklands on this weekend. Eight RBYC boats have booked berths at Melbourne City Marina (MCM) for the Saturday night – Blaise Pascal, Big Easy, Kirra […]
On the field Last Thursday night, the Brisbane Lions avenged their early-season loss to Sydney, recording an emphatic 19.12.126 to 12.11.83 victory. The Lions have been inconsistent this season but should not be discounted as a genuine chance to win their third straight flag. The loss drops the Swans two games behind Fremantle in the […]
The draw for the competitions is now on the board, so check your first opponents and arrange matches as soon as possible please. Phone numbers can be obtained with Mandy in the office. There are three competitions: – Scratch Snooker for the historic R O Lewin perpetual trophy, one frame heats and final. Handicap Snooker, […]
Join Us for the RBYC Presentation Night – Friday 10 July The Royal Brighton Yacht Club’s annual Presentation Night is fast approaching, and all members are warmly invited to join us for an evening of celebration, recognition and great company. Held in the Bayview Room and Members Bar on Friday 10 July, this special event […]
There’s something for everyone at RBYC even in the depths of the Melbourne winter. The winter solstice weekend was a busy one for the club with the Icebergers holding the annual solstice swim. Choppy but comparatively warm seas made for a lively swim. Having recently returned from warmer climes I can recommend cold water swimming […]
Frostbite Cruise Our annual Frostbite Cruise to Docklands will take place on the first weekend in July (4th/5th) and has been scheduled to coincide with Melbourne’s Firelight Festival, also held at Docklands. Seven boats from RBYC have booked berths at Melbourne City Marina (MCM) – Blaise Pascal, Big Easy, Kirra Kirra, Reliance, Thunder, Solitaire and […]
On the Field Ladder leaders, Fremantle recorded a 9-point victory over Geelong at Perth Stadium last Thursday night. It was an impressive victory over a quality opponent. Freo were a bit slow to get going after having the bye last week – they trailed by 22 points in the second quarter. They hit their stride in […]
Dear Members With winter now upon us, there is still plenty happening around the Club. Over the recent long weekend, I had the pleasure of welcoming Opti sailors and their families for the King’s Cup Regatta. It was a great reminder that sailing is very much a year-round activity — even if it does require […]