Royal Brighton Yacht Club
For Sydney-to-Hobart racers, Christmas Day meant flying to Sydney, taking seasickness tablets prophylactically, and absorbing the nerves and media buzz at CYCA.Boxing Day at RBYC started with free early-morning egg and bacon rolls in the cafe. Sailors then headed off to join the large fleet competing in the Cock of the Bay race to Mornington. […]
2024 BIRTHDAY CRUISE to RYCV, Williamstown: The 33nd RBYC Cruising Group Annual Birthday Cruise to the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria at Williamstown for lunch will take place on Sunday January 21st,2024 This annual event started in January 1991 when the newly formed Cruising Division of RBYC had their first outing, sailing to RYCV. We […]
A bright sunny day greeted the crews this morning, but as is often the case at this time of year in Melbourne, the breeze had yet to be part of the program. The AP flag (Answering Pennant – used to advise crews that the race time was postponed) was hoisted on the Club’s mast. This […]
Three races were scheduled for today, but the day started dull and grey, with an occasional drizzle. Hardly enough to get wet, but just enough to ask why we bother getting up early to get cold and wet. A quick briefing from the Race Officer, Paul Pascoe, to remind the rescue boats of their duties […]
Report from the front lines – Stonehaven Cup 2024 – Day 1 2024 got started with the entire east coast of Australia getting thoroughly drenched, and for a while, it looked like the southeast corner was going to be spared. Well, that was until last night!! A weather front brought thunderstorms and heavy rain to […]
Hi everyone, Greetings from Perth. We’re in the west for a 12-day holiday to visit Perth, hike in Karajini National Park (Pilbara region), and swim with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef. Exciting times! On the field: the round began in Adelaide with Showdown 58 between the Power and the Crows. As often happens in these […]
THURSDAY 22th FEBRUARY, 2024 7PM
The most important advice I’ve heard all year is “Be kind”. More about that later. First, I want to acknowledge the many groups of people who have contributed to RBYC over the past year to help make the club what it is. • To all the sailors competing over the next month, whether that be […]
We have re stocked our RBYC merchandise so it’s a great time to get yourself some new gear. A new “Keep Cup” is now able as well as a water bottle. Polos, Jackets, Belts, Caps and more in. These also make a great stocking fillers your friends and family See reception for range and purchasing