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Excellent weather - first racing of the Season
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Boats enjoyed excellent conditions for the first Wednesday Twilight as well as for Thursday OTB Racing, Saturday Racing and Sunday Racing.
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Well done to everyone who participated - lots of great sailing coming up for the season ahead!
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Wednesday: Hearnes Heroes | Saturday: Peter Taylor/OD | Sunday: OTB
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Peter Taylor Day 1
Saturday 17th October is day one of the Peter Taylor Trophy. RBYC are the hosts and entry is open now. ENTER
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RBYC’s Adult Learn to Sail programs are a great way to get out on Port Phillip Bay, learn new skills and meet new people.
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With both Dinghy and Keelboat training available, our courses provide a friendly and supportive introduction to sailing. No previous experience is required, and our instructors will help you build your skills and confidence at your own pace.
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Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, want to join a crew, or simply want to experience sailing, there’s a pathway for you at RBYC.
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Good luck to all the RBYC sailors attending Sail Sandy. A special shout out to our youth and good luck on the water. Check out all the entants and results HERE
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Colours of Sailing one week later
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Due to the inclement weather on Opening Day Mark Seagar was all dressed up with nowhere to go – however he showed off his Colours of Sailing regalia last weekend for the first races of the Season. His results were pretty good too – demonstrating that a little colour doesn’t hurt sailing performance. The 2.4 fleet is all set for the regattas ahead, with
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the 2026 Victorian Championships at Paynesville, Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club from 31 October to 2 November 2026, Sail Melbourne at the end of November 2026 and then the big one - The 30th Anniversary 2.4m Class Australian Championships at RBYC from the 22nd to 25th January 2027.
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Entries are open and there are already 27 entries.
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NoR and entry etc link below
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A successful Cruise to RMYS, and two great upcoming guest speaker dinners.
Over the last weekend, October 10th and 11th, Chakana, Kirra Kirra and Solitaire made the not so long trek to visit RMYS at St Kilda as one of our monthly bay cruises. There, we found a delightful yacht club, which also being a ‘Royal’ club, offered a free …
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RBYC at the Victory Cup
The Victory Cup is an annual Golf competition between Yacht Clubs. This year RBYC’s Victory Cup team enjoyed the challenging course at Moonah Links. Team Brighton had four scores in the thirties. Great to have some of our swimming members involved in the team this year. The home team Blairgowrie were too good on the day. The plan is to put together a bigger team for next year and give them a real challenge!
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This year's team from Left to Right; Cath Hurley, Felicity Stott, Deb Brosnahan, Kathy Roberts, Natalie Sparkman, Ross MacDowell, Barb Hille, Tim Hille.
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Special thanks to Team Organisers Ross and Deb. Our top scorer was Nat with 38 points!
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Serendipity enjoys a Coffs Harbour Sunset
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Rear Commodore Andy Holmes and crew are on their way back to RBYC on Andy's yacht Serendipity after a wonderful time cruising and racing up north. We look forward to seeing her back for Wednesday and Saturday racing, and in the meantime wish them all the best for the rest of their journey.
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Last Draw
Friday 9th Oct
No Winner
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Next Draw
Friday 16th Oct
$200
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Social News
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Having previously been introduced to our new catering team, last Friday night we met our new chef, Geoff Lindsay. For those who are in the gastronomic know, Geoff is a hatted chef (awarded by the Australian Food Guide and comparable to Michelin stars) and has an enviable resume. He detailed his aims for the new RBYC menu, using fresh resources from our seas and farms. One of his favourite dishes includes crab. Hopefully, that delicacy will be available to savour in our restaurant!
With a balmy evening, the deck and members’ bar were bursting and buzzing. It was great to welcome home Jeremy and Jemma Cooper, who have returned to Melbourne after losing their yacht, Tai Tam, in the South Pacific Ocean after it was rammed by a pod of sperm whales. In addition to the draw, which was not won, we offered a meat tray raffle, won by a lucky person
who will enjoy many summer evening barbecues.
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Around the Bay
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Be inspired. Be connected. Be part of the future of sailing.
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Join us in the members lounge from 6:45pm-9:30pm
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7pm-8:30pm - Australian Sailing online session.
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8:30pm - Brief presentation afterwards to explain how to get on a boat via the crew list, sailing office contact details, boat ownership options, boating pathways at RBYC from adult dinghy and keelboat training, to using club boats, instructing/coaching opportunities and a chance to network with other club members who can help you get involved.
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Note there will be no food or drink available as the RBYC catering department will be closed at that time.
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Whether you’re a sailor, volunteer, leader, coach, supporter or simply passionate about creating more opportunities for women in sailing of all ages, this online event is a chance to hear inspiring stories, learn from those who have forged new paths and leave motivated to make a difference.
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Here is a link for more information and to register to the webinar.
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For further details contact Bronwyn McIlveen 0409402498, email: [email protected]
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