Royal Brighton Yacht Club
With the completion of the winter snooker and billiards competitions, we are now right into the annual pool (eight ball) competition. Entry is open to all membership categories. And a brilliant chance for newish members to meet and have fun with other members. Skill level is irrelevant and a fun time the chief ingredient. There […]
Brighton Yacht Club received its Royal Warrant 100 years ago this month Some readers will have noticed a unique wall hanging in the Members’ Lounge commemorating an important time in the club’s history. In April 1924, our application for a Royal Warrant was granted by King George V of England. Our club could wear the […]
Bass Strait Islands cruise – Joan Ellen – 7th Jan – 14th Jan 2024I am the first to admit that I am a complete novice when it comes to cruising. Most of my sailing life has revolved around regatta’s and club racing and I often wondered how you fill in the blanks when there is […]
We are coming quickly to the end of our summer sailing. Twilights finished last week and thanks to our Race Officer for planning a race that allowed most boats to finish before the sun slipped below the horizon, and to race management volunteers for their indispensable efforts for the whole season. Wednesday Racing continues with […]
RBYC Optimist on the Podium at Victorian Zhik Youth Sail – Charles Chidlow 2nd & Edward Jukes 3rd overall The contingent of RBYC Optimist travelling to major regattas is continuing to grow as enthusiasm builds in Sundays RBYC Greenfleet as well as the Optimist holiday program at RBYC. Kids get your parents to sign you […]
As summer comes to a close, I reflect on the terrific sailing opportunities we have had this season. In my case, I had the good fortune to be part the Another Chapter team at Port Lincoln Race week. As a first time participant I was really impressed with all aspects of this regatta including the […]
Andrew started his sailing career at RBYC in the 1960’s aboard the 12 foot cadet dinghies. Andrew “The Admiral” Plympton went on to a stellar career in sport and business both as a world class performer and organiser. As a sailor Andrew won many yacht races and regattas with the crowning achievement of a World […]
When: Friday 26th April Where: RBYC bayview Room When: 7.30 pm Cost: $20 pp. Please book by calling 9592 3092 by 22/4/24 Food/Beverage: Club restaurant and members bar will be available to purchase dinner beforehand. You can pre order a Cheeseboard at $10pp or Antipasto board $12 pp.
MEMBER NEWS: A large contingent of Cruising Group members spent several days this past week “land cruising” to Halls Gap and exploring the Grampians. By all accounts, a grand time was had by all. At the same time Rear Commodore Peter Gebhardt and Alison have abandoned Melbourne for the warm climes of Queensland and were last […]
During the weekend just past, the Club ran the Big Boat Day for OTB sailors. Originally developed by the RBYC Cruising Group, the Big Boat Day gives OTB sailors of all ages and their parents the opportunity to experience sailing on a keelboat. This year 9 skippers kindly donated their yachts and crew allowing 50 […]