Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Last week the club was abuzz with the green and white sails of 26 Quest dinghies sailing in the Stonehaven Cup regatta. 78 teenagers, plus coaches and supportive adults, attended from Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, King Island Boat Club, Sea Scouts, and Navy Cadets from four states. The regatta is a wonderful opportunity in so […]
This coming Sunday, January 18th, is the annual Cruising Group Birthday Cruise to RYCV in Williamstown. Boats will leave RBYC marina around 10am and return mid-afternoon. Bring a BYO everything BBQ lunch to cook on their barbecues, organise a picnic lunch or order off the menu at the RYCV bar (Note that any alcoholic drinks […]
As 2025 came to a close, we witnessed some challenging sailing in regattas and ocean races across the country, with the swimmers also busy with various events. RBYC assisted the ORCV with the start of the Cock of the Bay on Boxing Day, which was a tremendous sight viewed from the RBYC balcony. The ORCV […]
The annual Cruising Group Birthday Cruise to RYCV in Williamstown is scheduled for Sunday 18th January. Boats will leave RBYC marina around 10am and return mid-afternoon. Bring a BYO everything BBQ lunch to cook on their barbecues, organise a picnic lunch or order off the menu at the RYCV bar (Note that any alcoholic drinks […]
Sailing on Moana with skippers Mark and Rocky this season has truly been a magical experience that perfectly captures the festive spirit of the holidays. As we set sail each Wednesday evening in many different weather conditions, reminding us of the beauty and joy that sailing brings.Our recent triumph in the twilight racing was the […]
It is with sadness that we learnt this week of the passing of Roger Walker on December 12th. Roger and his wife Rhonda were active participants in the RBYC cruising community on their yacht Catwalk, and Roger served as chair of the Cruising Group committee from 2015 to 2017. Our sincere condolences to Rhonda and […]
Dear Members and Staff As we come to the end of a truly exceptional year, I am delighted to extend my warmest Christmas wishes to the entire Royal Brighton Yacht Club community. Celebrating our 150th year has been a wonderful reminder of the legacy we share recognising the generations of sailors, volunteers, supporters, and staff who have […]
Announcing Club Sponsor by GC member Andy Holmes As part of our development of the RBYC Masterplan we have been working on a sponsorship plan to help fund the Masterplan. I am pleased to announce that Nick Johnstone Real Estate has agreed to become a club sponsor. Nick and his team are excited to become […]
Who Are the Brighton Icebergers? by GC Member Betty Ryan The RBYC Brighton Icebergers are a passionate group of cold-water swimmers based at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC). While the Brighton Icebergers are well known as two groups — one swimming out of the historic Brighton Baths Health Club, and the other our own […]
Congratulations to Bryan and Rudi and thanks to all donors and supporters! Back in September RBYC hosted the inaugural RBYC Car Show in support of club member Bryan Drummond and his friend Rudi Ota who had entered the Spring Box Rally raising funds for the Cancer Council. The Shitbox Rally is an opportunity to drive cars […]