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Securing boats in the marina
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With the big blow we had on Friday and the season coming to a close, it is a good time to remind boat owners to check their mooring lines before winter is properly upon us. There are prescribed procedures for berthing at RBYC which can be viewed HERE.
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The correct size and type of rope required is essential to ensure your boat is safely secure to the pen. For those looking to get new lines Robstan offer a service to provided a full set of lines made to your boat size. They can be contacted on 0419 000 913.
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At last week’s Half Yearly Meeting, the General Committee provided members with a comprehensive update on the Club’s performance, achievements, and future priorities. While there are clear challenges ahead, the overall picture is one of a resilient and vibrant club with much to celebrate. I began by recognising the dedication of the General Committee, our sub-Committees, volunteers, donors, management, and …
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Office and Marina News
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Dear Members,
Thank you for your support for increased security of the changerooms with the rollout of the fob access only to the rear hallway.
Stage 2 of this change has now been implemented with fob readers installed on the change room access doors.
The doors are currently operational with either the fob key OR the manual keypads.
The manual keypads will remain active until Wednesday 1st April 2026 when we will revert to fob access only.
Please take the opportunity to test your fob prior to April 1st 2026.
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Sailing office will be Closed Friday 3rd - Tuesday 7th
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Upcoming On Water Events
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This Week's Club Racing
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Wednesday: Hearnes Heroes & Twilight | Thursday: OTB Twilight
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Saturday and Sunday: NIL over Easter Weekend
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This is the last week of Twilight Racing
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Start times for Keelboat twilight races are published at 4.30 pm. Boats not already entered but want to race MUST sign on or enter before 4.30pm so we can properly calculate start times for the fleet. Sign on after 4.30pm and you will be allocated an arbitrary time for that race. Please get in early.
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Training News
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April School Holidays Learn to Sail
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Adult Learn to Sail Training open for bookings
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RBYC and BLiSS with generous support from AMS are offering a fantastic opportunity for female sailors to get some extra coaching in keelboat racing. The training will run on the 12th and 26th April. There are 2 session per day 9am-12pm or 1pm – 4pm. giving you the opportunity to find out more about racing in a relaxed atmosphere. You can only book one session. The day will be run on the RBYC keelboat with a Australian Sailing Qualified Keelboat Race instructor BOOK
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One Design News
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Successful VXOne Victorian States at RBYC
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13 boats took part over the weekend. 4 boats traveled from interstate and the remaining were the RBYC fleet. A mixed bag of weather with Saturday providing 15knts under grey skies and a choppy sea. Sunday saw a bit of sun but only 5 - 10 knots of wind. Well done to the race management team for getting the full 6 races in. Locals and visitors alike enjoyed the camaraderie and terrific competition that comes with sailing a VXOne. The regatta was won by Dollop from Jervis Bay Sailing Club, with Rob Douglass, Nic Douglass and Josh Griffith. Well done to RBYC boats 337 (Craig Garmston, Paul Fleming and Paul Newman) and 279 (Jan Talacko, Brendon Jukes and Michael Squires) who had wins in Race 1 and race 6 respectively, and indeed to all crews who made it an enjoyable and competitive regatta.
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The 2026 – 2.4mR National Sailing Regatta Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
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So, let’s have a sailing regatta, and just to add to the challenge, we’ll run it in the most remote city on the planet. Now, to be clear, it is a beautiful place with very hospitable locals – it is just so flaming far away from anywhere! The container …
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Celestine and Wes brought L'Etoile to RBYC in 2025, with the blustery Bliss regatta as their first real foray onto the RBYC racecourse. They quickly found the club to be friendly and appreciated its excellent facilities.
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Wes’s connection with RBYC runs deep—he began sailing Sabots at age ten and won two state championships at eleven and twelve. He brings extensive experience in 420s, Hobies, and a Nacra 5.2 to the care and racing of L’Etoile.
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Cel took up sailing ten years ago and established herself on the foredeck of Tigris, a Flying Tiger at RMYS, and was where she was part of the winning AWKR crew in 2014. Her confidence at the helm is growing steadily to share the helm with Wes.
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Their first year with L’Etoile proved challenging, with inclement weather keeping the boat in the pen longer than planned. True to RBYC tradition, generous crew members rallied around them and helped transform a tentative start into a dependable, regular team. With a committed crew in place, Wes and Cel are focused on club racing and planning ventures north beyond the heads, confident that many goals and achievements lie ahead.
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Easter 2026 Queenscliff Cup & Commodore’s Trophy (Female Helm)
An early Easter this year and QCYC is gearing up for the annual running of the Queenscliff Cup and female helm Commodore’s Trophy for 2026 with the assistance of Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club. The regatta will be contested over Saturday and Sunday 4-5 April with provision of a resail on Monday 6 April if required. Courses will be around fixed marks in the vicinity of Queenscliff, providing interesting challenges with the tidal flows. Five races run over 2 days with female helm division for Races 3&4. First start 1100hrs Sat 4 April. Click here for all regatta and berthing documentation. Enter now so you don't miss out!
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Entry is open for the Kings Cup Regatta being held at RBYC 6 - 8th June. The event is open to Intermediate and Open Fleet sailors form around the bay.
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For our April Guest Speaker Dinner, we are pleased to have Commander Helen Ward (RAN) to relate the story of HMVS Cerberus, the first Australian steam powered ironclad warship, commissioned shortly after the Australian colonial governments had been empowered to acquire and man naval vessels. As most will know, the scuttled hulk of the Cerberus remains today, forming a breakwater …
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Iceberger Induction
Aquatic chair Scott Buchanan inducted new Icebergers last Friday night in the members bar.
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Easter Draw in the members bar last Friday
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Members enjoyed the Easter eggs and decorations in the members bar last Friday. There will be no members draw this coming Friday (the club is closed on Good Friday).
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10th April - Dive Into the Action: Mick Conlan on the AFL Gather Round*
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RBYC members and friends are invited to kick off the weekend at the bar as VFL/AFL great and Brighton Iceberger Mick Conlan takes centre stage to share highlights and behind-the-scenes stories from the AFL Gather Round. Come dressed in your team colours and join the fun!
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Hi everyone, News from the AFL this weekend is that we will continue to have an afternoon Grand Final for at least the next two years. On the Field Geelong hosted last year's minor premiers, Adelaide, at GMHBA Stadium to start the round. The Crows were overrun early and left themselves a lot of work to get back in the …
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Last Draw
Friday 20th March
Draw #1 No Winner.
Draw #2 No winnerWinner
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Next Draw
Friday 10th April
Draw #1 $1000,
Draw #2 $100
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