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 […]
RBYC is now offering the Australian Sailing Keelboat training courses. Courses are design for beginners as well as those with experience. So if you are looking to see what keelboat sailing is all about or want to develop your skills then check out what we have on offer using the below link
To recommence our monthly Guest Speaker Dinners after a short winter break, Rear Commodore Peter Gebhardt will present Diving the Indonesian Archipelago. Last month, Peter and Allison enjoyed a scuba diving trip to East Kalimantan, and Peter will present highlights from this trip, along with other diving destinations they have visited in Indonesia in earlier […]
Are there any non racing boat owners who might be interested in experiencing a race or two in their own boat but would appreciate some advice/assistance? Our Wednesday night twilights are the ideal intro to racing and we can help with some experienced racing sailors willing to crew for you and help explain how a […]
Race Entry now Open: Enter HERE The Lady Nelson Trophy was donated by Past Commodore A. W. Finlay (1946/47) to encourage yachts on the RBYC register to compete in long-distance overnight racing around Port Phillip. https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5c56c61221ea6d0b20bbf2a2 In recent years the interest in this type of racing has greatly diminished. As a result, Sailing Committee is […]
We will be holding a pre season skippers briefing in the Members Bar on the 29th September 7pm. We ask all skippers to attend. Topics we are covering are : NOR’s & SI’s (Significant changes from previous season),Sign on and Results system (Review/ Q&A on how to use the app and its features, Crew finder/Sign […]
Start sheets for each race are now published on the Sign on App. This shows who is entered and what time you start. Especially important for Pursuit races For races starting after 12 noon these will be posted at 10am on the day. Races starting before 12 noon will be posted by 5pm the night […]
The Etchells fleet is keen to get more crew involved. Some boats are looking for permanent crew – but to begin with, why not come and try sailing on an Etchells during our Winter series (remaining racing days are 20 August, 3 September and 17 September). You do need some sailing experience, but keelboat or […]
For this August’s third Friday Dinner, we will be holding a fun, nautically themed Kahoot Trivia / Quiz night, with our very own Bryan Drummond as Quizmaster. Come along and enjoy a 2 course dinner in the Bayview Room, to be followed by a fun, nautically themed, Kahoot Quiz night, hosted by the Cruising Group. Questions are put up […]
NEXT RACE 17th JULY One one race left in this series. Its been a mixed bag of wind but after a slow start we had some great racing. Only a small fleet for this round but with more series planned for the new season we are sure it will grow Check out some images form […]