Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Hello, Sail Captains and Sailing Administrators: We will be conducting a weighing day on Sunday, 21st September 2025, from 9am at Sandringham Yacht Club for boats that wish to obtain or update their measurement ratings certificates – AMS, ORC and IRC. In keeping with our usual practice, this day will be conducted by volunteers for […]
We’ve noticed a few bikes without storage tags (pictured below). If one of them is yours and you’d like to keep it at the club, please contact the Sailing Office to arrange your 2025–2026 storage tag. Just a friendly reminder: bike storage is available for senior members with boats on the marina, with one bike […]
• Guest Speaker Dinner last Friday. • Aquacadabra S2I Update. Many thanks to John & Jo Walker and Peter & Suzie Strain who entertained a large crowd at last Friday evening’s Guest Speaker Dinner, where they told of their cruises with Eco Abrolhos around the remote and rarely visited Houtman Abrolhos Islands off the northwestern […]
Last Wednesday the club hosted the D’Arenberg wine dinner. Chief wine maker and viticulturist Chester D’Arenberg Osborn regaled the sold out audience with stories about his family history, the creation of the famous D’Arenberg Cube, art, clothing design, jewellery, sculpture, science fiction writing, and of course the history of the wines being tasted. It was […]
By Marnie Irving – Club Captain While many of our sailors have escaped north for some sunshine and warm breezes, there’s still been no shortage of activity back here at the club. Between our weekly racing, the Friday night Members’ Draw, and some great learning sessions, it’s been a lively winter at RBYC. Learning from […]
Many thanks to John & Jo Walker and Peter & Suzie Strain who entertained a large crowd at last Friday evening’s Guest Speaker Dinner, where they told of their cruises with Eco Abrolhos around the remote and rarely visited Houtman Abrolhos Islands off the northwestern coast of WA. Not only the site of one of […]
by Rear Commodore Cath Hurley One of the joys of belonging to RBYC is heading off to regattas with fellow sailors. You get to hone your skills and teamwork over an extended period of time with a full week of racing. Strong winds on the first three days of Airlie Beach Race week made for […]
Dear Members Despite the cold weather over the last month or two, it is pleasing to see that many events are still happening around the club, both on and off the water. We have been blessed with some nice sailing conditions on Saturdays and some Wednesdays. The sun has been shining, accompanied by light winds. […]
Our next Guest Speaker Dinner will be held this Friday, August 15th, when John & Jo Walker and Peter & Suzie Strain will let us into the secrets of Cruising the Houtman Abrolhos Islands – Australia’s historic and marine treasure. This promises to be a fascinating look at an historic, but lesser frequented, part of […]
Are you an RBYC member who also plays golf?This is your chance to represent the club in the annual Victory Cup.This year it’s being played onMONDAY 6th October 2025AT MOONAH LINKS – THE LEGENDS COURSE55 Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal1pm Shotgun StartEntry Fee $130 per person(Includes Cart and post golf nibbles)Entries Close : Friday 26th September […]