Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Did you listen to the weather forecast this morning? Do you have BOM on speed-dial? Do you look at the wind strength and direction at Fawkner Beacon or South Channel Island, or look at the waves and the sky, before casting off? Do you check the whiteboard in the gym corridor for sea temperature, or […]
Hello MembersLooking back at the last few General Committee weekly updates, we have been reminded that the cold weather is really upon us; however, it is pleasing to see that many events are still happening around the club, both on and off the water.We had the Frostbite Cruise up to Melbourne City Marina; the weekend […]
Date: Friday 14th JulyCost: $40 ppTime: 7 pmTheme: Cocktail Party with band and dancing.Location: Bayview Room and Members Lounge.Dress – Lounge Suit/Cocktail Dress.Bookings: with Mandy 95923092 email – [email protected] RSVP by 10th July 2023
This week we have “Victor ” creating a dish from Brazil Chicken CoxinhasCrispy crumbed savory dough shaped into a drumstick with a chicken salad filling. Served with brazilian style salsa and spreadable cheese. BackstoryCoxinha is a very popular Brazilian street food. Victor’s grandmother used to cook this dish for him every week when he was […]
Hello again fellow members. Well, it sure is winter. I expect it is like this every year being windy, wet and cold but one tends to blank out the unpleasant times of the past. I believe all our intrepid voyagers have safely reached their respective destinations, notably now in warmer climates. I have no doubt […]
Winter is truly upon us, and sailing has slowed down but not stopped. Remember every Wednesday afternoon we have the Hearnes Heroes series and on Saturdays, we are running the Blizzard and Costello series alternative weekends. There is as always plenty going on in the office getting us ready for the new season. The 2023/2024 […]
RBYC well represented at ORCV Awards nightOn Saturday night the ORCV presented awards for the past two seasons. MC for the evening was RBYC General Committee member Cath Hurley, and the event was attended by Commodore Niesje Hees as well as a number of other RBYC members. RBYC was well represented in the awards. Congratulations […]
Today I’m reflecting on the power of sailing to forge friendships and teamwork after a full three day regatta on Port Phillip in the middle of a Melbourne winter. Over the Kings Birthday long weekend I’ve had the opportunity to compete in the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. It’s a tradition […]
Earlier this year, Don Warner and wife Carolyn embarked on a two week cruise of the Patagonian Fjords of Chile, departing from Ushuaia and ending in Valparaiso. Don has a dramatic set of photographs taken on their travels through this wild and fascinating part of the world, and in addition, will provide an overview of […]
The summer sailing season has ended, but there is still a lot of activity at the club. It was terrific to see so many in the members bar on Friday night. The 2.4s educated us about their class, with the help of Ray Smith’s models. At the end of July three club members will be […]