Royal Brighton Yacht Club
On the field Last Thursday night, the Brisbane Lions avenged their early-season loss to Sydney, recording an emphatic 19.12.126 to 12.11.83 victory. The Lions have been inconsistent this season but should not be discounted as a genuine chance to win their third straight flag. The loss drops the Swans two games behind Fremantle in the […]
The draw for the competitions is now on the board, so check your first opponents and arrange matches as soon as possible please. Phone numbers can be obtained with Mandy in the office. There are three competitions: – Scratch Snooker for the historic R O Lewin perpetual trophy, one frame heats and final. Handicap Snooker, […]
Join Us for the RBYC Presentation Night – Friday 10 July The Royal Brighton Yacht Club’s annual Presentation Night is fast approaching, and all members are warmly invited to join us for an evening of celebration, recognition and great company. Held in the Bayview Room and Members Bar on Friday 10 July, this special event […]
There’s something for everyone at RBYC even in the depths of the Melbourne winter. The winter solstice weekend was a busy one for the club with the Icebergers holding the annual solstice swim. Choppy but comparatively warm seas made for a lively swim. Having recently returned from warmer climes I can recommend cold water swimming […]
Frostbite Cruise Our annual Frostbite Cruise to Docklands will take place on the first weekend in July (4th/5th) and has been scheduled to coincide with Melbourne’s Firelight Festival, also held at Docklands. Seven boats from RBYC have booked berths at Melbourne City Marina (MCM) – Blaise Pascal, Big Easy, Kirra Kirra, Reliance, Thunder, Solitaire and […]
On the Field Ladder leaders, Fremantle recorded a 9-point victory over Geelong at Perth Stadium last Thursday night. It was an impressive victory over a quality opponent. Freo were a bit slow to get going after having the bye last week – they trailed by 22 points in the second quarter. They hit their stride in […]
Dear Members With winter now upon us, there is still plenty happening around the Club. Over the recent long weekend, I had the pleasure of welcoming Opti sailors and their families for the King’s Cup Regatta. It was a great reminder that sailing is very much a year-round activity — even if it does require […]
Hi all, On the Field Last Thursday night, the Adelaide Crows stunned the Western Bulldogs, defeating the home team by 57 points at Marvel Stadium. The Crows did something they have rarely done in the last couple of years – they started quickly with 9 first-quarter goals. The Doggies never recovered. On Friday night, Geelong […]
Guest Speaker Dinner Our June Guest Speaker Dinner is being held this coming Friday, June 19th, so book now. RBYC Cruising Group stalwarts, Brenton and Robina Smith, and Craig Walton, will be entertaining us with tales of their cruises to South Australian waters in Chakana and Y-knot earlier this year. During their ten-week cruise Brenton and Robina […]
Commodore’s Report Sailing is not just for Sailors The King’s Birthday long weekend showcased the breadth and strength of participation at Royal Brighton Yacht Club, with members competing across a range of events that highlighted sailing opportunities for all ages and experience levels. At the senior end of the fleet, RBYC and QCYC sailors took […]