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Report from GC Member Steve Reynolds
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Friday Nights Club Nights - GC Member Steve Reynolds Friday nights at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club have quietly become the highlight of the week. What began as an effort to bring members together has blossomed into a lively, warm tradition — our members’ bar is now regularly full, buzzing with conversation, laughter and the easy camaraderie that makes our …
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Office and Marina News
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Important Reminder
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A reminder to all members to please ensure the marina gates are closed when entering and exiting. This is for both the pedestrian gate and sliding gate to help with security of the marina.
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Hello members. Just a reminder that we have 2 bins on the hardstand for our recycling program we are running for the scouts. Please do not use these for general rubbish , cans and bottles that can be recycled ONLY.
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Members are welcome to submit articles for the newsletter, to [email protected]. Just send the text of the article, either directly in an email or in a Word document, with any photos as separate attachments (rather than embedded in the text).
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Upcoming On Water Events
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This Week's Club Racing
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Wednesday: Hearnes Heroes | Saturday KB DIV 1 & 2 Brighton Championship & OD Racing Boat/Boat. DIV C Ingenue Trophy Boat/Tower
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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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Adult Learn to Sail Training open for bookings
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One Design News
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2.4mR Nationals Review
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That’s All Folks!2.4mR National Titles and WA State Titles - 2026RFBYC, Perth, WA By Ray Smith (one of the 7 RBYC competitors who made the trip to WA) Hmm. Sitting here at the back of the 737-300, heading home to Melbourne, tired, satisfied, happy. What a week it was at RFBYC. We had all the usual regatta issues – gear …
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Webinar: Get the Most Out of Your Atlas!
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Join us for a live deep dive into your Atlas — from profile setup to better DTL starts, plus tips and tricks from the experts at Vakaros.
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7pm CST - North America x Oceania
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Keelboat News
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Start line strategy – Fleet vs Pursuit race
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Race starts are an important part of ensuring you have a good race, and there are a number of aspects that come in to producing a good start: Being on the line on time ... at the favoured end of the line … with clean air … at maximum speed … and going in the preferred direction While all of …
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Due to the poor weather this was not sailed.
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OTB News
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International Hansa Class Association
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Australian and Victorian Championships – Ballarat Yacht ClubThree RBYC members contested the National and Victorian Championships at Ballarat Yacht Club over Easter. The Hansa classes are an example of Universal Design, boats created for everyone to sail, regardless of age, gender, or disability. They provide a level playing field for everyone to race on.Sean Hogan, Ali Weatherly Hogan, and Charlie …
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Cruising News
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This coming Friday evening, April 17th, we are very pleased to have Commander Helen Ward of the Royal Australian Navy as our Guest Speaker. Commander Ward has passionate interest in Australian Naval history and will focus her talk this Friday evening on the story of HMVS Cerberus, the first Australian steam powered ironclad warship and in particular, its arduous delivery …
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Social News
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Great to see the members bar packed on Friday night. Many thanks to our guest speaker Mick Conlan & our host Steve Reynolds for a fantastic event! Also to John Mooney for donating 3 copies of 'Brunch in London' for the draw - an amazing gift to our door prize winners.
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We will be offering two dining sessions:
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First Sitting: 11:45am till 1:30pm Second Sitting: 1:45pm till 4pm
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Bookings are essential—secure your table early to avoid missing out. Call our friendly team on (03) 9592 3092 or book online using this Link
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The fourth annual Gather Round was held in South Australia this weekend. The nine matches were spread between Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval and Barossa Park in the wine country. Unfortunately, most games were lopsided. On the field The hometown Crows cruised to a comfortable 28-point win over Carlton to start proceedings last Thursday night. On a wet & windy Friday …
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Last Draw
Friday 10th April
Draw #1 No Winner
Draw #2 No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 17th April
Draw #1 $1000,
Draw #2 $150
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New Merchandise has arrived in time for the cooler weather. Musto Spray Jacket and Gill beanie plus sun hat Come and check out the range at reception
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Ella's Music
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