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That's Melbourne!
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Sunday was a washout for all kinds of sporting events, and our Keelboat and OTB racing was no exception. However our youth sailors we not deterred and they hit the water for a morning training season and then had a pizza party afterwards. The 420's, Quests and Optis (Green Fleet/Intermediate & Open) were out and although them came in a bit wetter than when they went out they appreciated the chance to sail in strong and challenging conditions and all had big smiles on their faces.
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The rest of the week was a mix of typical Melbourne weather - balmy one day, wet and wild the next. Wednesday Hearnes Heroes and Wednesday Twilight were once again fortunate to experience terrific sailing in a fresh breeze. Wayward was victorious yet again in the afternoon Hearnes Heroes. For the Twilight it was Taghe Syme at the helm of Slinky Malinky who came out in front. Thursday OTB racing was reportedly perfect sailing, with 20 ILCAs on the water. Also spotted were three 2.4s. Well done to Patrick Cummin who won the first race and to Hamish Gilsenan who won the second. Saturday was the second in a row with very little wind to start, but it filled in to a lovely 10 knot breeze for the Brighton Championship. In Div 1 Reverie won on AMS (Vega Trophy), ORC (Brian Chapman Trophy) and PHS (Valhalla Trophy). In Div 2, Flying Fox won AMS (Horrie Petley Trophy) and ORC (Secours Trophy) while Rock'n Roll won PHS (Edwards Cup). Well done to Reliance who won Div 3 PHS (Ingenue Trophy).
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All results available here.
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Trophies can be seen on the Trophy Catalogue here.
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All our thanks to the Race Management teams who give us such terrific racing in some very challenging conditions.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO CLUB MEMBERS
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Keelboat News
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Wednesday: Hearnes Heroes, Keelboat Twilight | Thursday: OTB Twilight
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Saturday: Goorangi Trophy Race, Combined Pursuit | Sunday: OTB Pre- Christmas Series
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ALL THE BEST TO ANOTHER CHAPTER SAILING TO DEVONPORT THIS COMING WEEKEND
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Training News
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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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RBYC’s Adult Learn to Sail programs
A great way to get out on Port Phillip Bay, learn new skills and meet new people. No experience necessary.
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We are anticipating strong attendance at our next Guest Speaker Dinner (Friday Nov 20th - see below). There have been requests to promote this event beyond the Club, however, before we do so, we would like to ensure that all Club members who wish to come have the opportunity book a place. So, if you do want to come along, we encourage you to reserve your seat(s) with reception as soon as possible
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You can find out more about all the Cruising Group events on the club website here.
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Try Etchells & VXOne Sailing
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Fast, exciting and seriously good fun Discover the thrill of sailing a VX One and an Etchells at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.
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The 2.4s are off to Race (not to War)
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13 of the RBYC 2.4 fleet are off to Paynesville to sail in the Vic States from 31 Oct - 2 Nov.
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Lots of great practice for Sail Melbourne - and then the big one - the 30th Anniversary 2.4 Nationals in January 2027.
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Good Luck to all of you - we know you'll have a wonderful time with great racing and comraderie.
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Australian Sailing Awards
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All the best to Paul Pascoe who is up against some stiff competition for the Australian Sailing Awards Official of the Year award. Here is more about the finalists, all more than deserving of the recognition for the tremendous job they do for our sport. The awards event will be held in Sydney on Friday 30 October.
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Acquire your own piece of RBYC
As part of the refurbishment of the club, much of the club furniture in the restaurant and members bar will be replaced. The old furniture including wicker chairs, restaurant tables, outdoor balcony tables and some chrome legged indoor chairs will be given to members. Watch this newsletter over the next couple of weeks to find out how to apply to collect these pieces of furniture.
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Member’s Lounge kitchen is opening ahead of schedule,
This Friday night due to the popularity of the new Catering team, Friday nights have been extremely busy. A ‘greatest hits menu’ will be available for ordering in the Member’s Lounge.
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Bookings Essential. For your convenience reservations can now be make online here:
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Last Draw
Friday 23rd Oct
$50
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Next Draw
Friday 30th Oct
$100
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Social News
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FRIGHT NIGHT ON THE HIGH SEAS
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Last Friday, the Members’ Bar was full to the gunwales!
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What a fantastic turnout. The bar was buzzing, the conversations were flowing and the tall tales were getting taller by the minute. Judging by the crowd, Friday nights at the club are becoming the hottest ticket in town!
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Our ever popular Meat Tray Raffle was another great success, with plenty of hopeful carnivores dreaming of a weekend barbecue. Some sailed home victorious, while others were left wondering whether their luck had gone overboard!
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THIS FRIDAY 30th Oct. ALL HALLOWS’ EVE
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This Friday we’re swapping sea monsters for spooky spirits as we celebrate All Hallows’ Eve
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And what’s brewing in the cauldron this week? An Aperol Spritz Raffle
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That’s right, a little orange magic to get everyone into the Halloween spirit. No eye of newt or toe of frog required.
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Will you be one of the lucky winners, or will your raffle ticket disappear into the Bermuda Triangle?
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So gather your crew, abandon your haunted house and navigate your way to the RBYC Members’ Bar. Whether you’re an old sea dog, a fresh faced deckhand or just someone who enjoys a good yarn, there’s always room for one more aboard. No tricks, just treats, tall tales and terrific company
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And remember, the only thing scarier than Halloween is missing Friday night at RBYC.
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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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