Royal Brighton Yacht Club
RBYC Triumphs at Festival of Sails 2026 As has been the tradition for 183 years, this Australia Day weekend, Victorian and visiting yachts sailed in the Melbourne to Geelong passage race and a series of races on Corio Bay. On Saturday around 200 yachts started in a light northerly breeze in Altona Bay and headed […]
This week Brenton and Robina Smith on Chakana, and Craig Walton, Aldy Felix and Steve Dickson on Y-knot, are departing Brighton on the first stage of a cruise to South Australia, where they plan to spend time exploring Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln and the islands of the Spencer Gulf, before eventually returning to Melbourne. We […]
Report from GC Member Mark Woodland The weather is looking great for this Saturday’s passage race to Geelong for the Festival of Sails Regatta over the Australia Day Weekend. Royal Brighton Yacht Club is being represented by 14 boats across several divisions (see complete list in club newsletter). Good luck to them all and we […]
The Prime Minister has announced a National Day of Mourning on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. The theme that the Chabad Community in Bondi has chosen is ‘Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance’. Australians are invited to observe a minute of […]
We are seeking expressions of interest from any cruisers who may be interested in participating in an “Explore the Bay” cruise in company for a week or so in late February / early March. If you are interested, please come along to a short meeting to be held at the Club on Friday 30th January […]
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 […]