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Office/Marina News
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Sail Melbourne 2026
We are only days away from the club's biggest OTB regatta and we are looking forward to the fantastic atmosphere it will create. With an event of this size, it has an effect on the parking and the boat storage at the club. With 260 boats already registered we need all the space we have to accommodate them. A couple of fleets will be based on the hardstand but the majority in the yard and carparks. We also hosting the Australian Sailing annual Team Camp, in the lead up to the regatta with over 40 sailors and boats arriving from the 13th. This means that carparking will not be available from 22nd November.
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RBYC members with boats located in the yard, underdeck or Sturrock Building who are not participating in the regatta are kindly asked to arrange for their boats to be relocated offsite by 16 November, with boats to remain offsite until 1 December. This will help us ensure the necessary space is available during the regatta period. If boats have not been relocated by this date, RBYC will need to arrange their relocation. Please note that boats moved by RBYC will not be accessible during this period.
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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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Wednesday: Hearnes Heroes, Keelboat Twilight | Thursday: OTB Twilight
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Saturday: Artemis Pursuit & One Design | Sunday: OTB Pre- Christmas Series
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December/January School Holidays
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Get your kids into sailing or keep them going on their path. RBYC popular school holiday programs are now avaiable for booking. Places are limited and fill fast. Tackers for the 6-12's and Outthere for the 12-18's. Not sure where to start? Click on the images below for more information and bookings.
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Wildfire on Fire at the J24 Worlds
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The J24 Worlds at Sandringham Yacht Club are proving riveting to watch with all conditions thrown at the 38 boat fleet, from the challenging rough conditions Saturday to light shifty conditions on Monday.
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Some RBYC members are taking part, and we’d especially like to acknowledge the great sailing by Nick Chapman and team on Wildfire (Bow number 4). The team came third in the pre-Worlds, won the invitation race and are doing well in the main event.
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The photo shows the team at the pre-Worlds prizegiving (Harrison Chapman, Martin O’Donohue, Tom Trotman, John Collings and Nick).
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The Championship finishes up tomorrow and it’s worth watching the J24 Vic Facebook page, which has terrific coverage, including spectacular photos and videos from Tidal Media. Here is a link to the results.
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We wish the team, and other RBYC sailors taking part, all the best!
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Winners are Grinners – 2.4 mR
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The 2.4 mR fleet is very much looking forward to Sail Melbourne, with sixteen 2.4s entered so far. Here is a photo taken at the recent Vic States at Paynesville showing the podium of RBYC sailors – Neil Paterson 1st, Michael Bunyard 2nd and Peter Coleman 3rd. They’ll have some stiff competition to repeat this feat in two weeks’ time.
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The “lively” conditions on Saturday didn’t deter this Etchells crew from venturing out for a training session. With two major regattas coming up in Geelong in January there is a lot to look forward to. They would have had the race course off the club to themselves.
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Cruising News 10/11
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The Loss of Tai Tam – Key ingredients for a successful mid-ocean rescue
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Friday November 20th, 7pm - Guest Speaker Dinner
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For our November Guest Speaker Dinner, Jeremy and Jemma Cooper have kindly agreed to tell the story of the loss of their yacht Tai Tam and their subsequent mid-ocean rescue. Tai Tam, which departed RBYC in early 2026 to …
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Great Sailing on Thursday and Sunday
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It was another week of glamorous racing conditions.
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After the cancelled racing on Saturday the ILCA fleet was fortunate to enjoy three terrific races Sunday.
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All ready for Sail Melbourne!
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Once again, the weather threatened rain which didn’t eventuate, and Oaks Day proved glorious. The food was fabulous and just over $12,500 was raised from the live auction, raffle, donations, tickets and tea towel sales.
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The funds raised will go towards the purchase of a Bilisoft phototherapy system to treat newborn babies with jaundice. This equipment will make a significant difference to the care, comfort and outcomes of the youngest patients and their families at Sandringham Hospital.
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Thanks to all our sponsors for their donations, to Kerry Stratford and the volunteers from Sandringham Hospital, as well as RBYC staff and volunteers for ensuring this was an excellent event.
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Starting next Monday there are new cleaners at the club, which includes weekly cleaning of the hardstand toilets. Remember you can report any issues using the maintenance QR code or the below link.
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Members will be aware of some minor building works which commenced this week. These works will improve the downstairs outside area, including the addition of a new bar in this area.
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The works will be carried out mid-week to minimise any disruption to our sailing activities over the next few weekends. We expect this work to be complete by 25th November.
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Last Draw
Friday 6th Nov
$150
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Next Draw
Friday 13th Nov
$200
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Social News
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Around the Bay
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West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 2
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West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 2 runs on Saturday 5 December. The Sprints are short coastal races conducted in daylight hours and are now classified as Category 4 races with some additional ORCV requirements. These races are a perfect crew development pathway toward ocean races like the Rudder Cup and Westcoaster, or a great stand-alone coastal race, and you'll be home Saturday evening. Click here to enter.
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Entries are open for Cock of the Bay, ORCV's iconic Boxing Day race on Port Phillip. Starting near Station Pier and running roughly 21nm past Port Melbourne, St Kilda Pier, Brighton Pier, Sandringham and Hampton, it's the perfect way to blow off the Christmas excess. With over 100 yachts on the water in past years, it's shaping up to be another huge fleet. It's also a well-worn stepping stone toward the Melbourne to Hobart for those looking further ahead. Click here to enter.
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Melbourne to Hobart ‘Westcoaster’
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Entries are still open for the 2026 Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster, a blue-water ocean classic with more than 50 years of history and the highest-ranking race in the ORCV Offshore Championship. The 435NM course takes the fleet across Bass Strait, south along Tasmania's rugged and remote West Coast—a true test of strategy and seamanship for full crew, 4+ autohelm, and double handed boats alike. Join the legacy of more than 900 yachts and 7,000 crew members who've made this passage. Click here to enter.
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