Royal Brighton Yacht Club
An overnight cruise to Docklands is planned for the weekend of 24th/25th May. If you would like to come along, please let Brenton Smith ([email protected]) know, and book yourself a berth at Melbourne City Marina for the Saturday night (let them know you will be with the RBYC group) . Phone MCM on (03) 9658 […]
BLiSS!There was a sea of pink on Sunday 4th May as Brighton Ladies Skippers’ Series was run at RBYC.RBYC was established 150 years ago, and for more than 100 years, women were not eligible for full membership. Since 1980 The Associates’ Cup has acknowledged their inclusion, and over the last 15 years, BLiSS has showcased […]
Last year RBYC received a permit to conduct maintenance dredging of the marina. It appeared we would be unable to engage the preferred dredging contractor until the winter of 2026 due to their work schedule. However, the contractor’s plans have changed and there is now an opportunity to proceed over this coming winter. We are […]
The RBYC laser fleet (“The Laser Squadron”) has grown strongly again this season with over 30 sailors participating in club racing, state championships, national regattas and international events. Our fleet includes current and past world champions, along with regular club racers and sailors who are beginning their laser sailing journey.Laser sailors from around the bay […]
After the very enjoyable and informative April Guest Speaker Dinner, when Greg Clinnick spoke on Another Chapter’s 2024 Sydney to Hobart campaign, we are taking a break in May so that members can focus on the Club’s 150th year ball being held on May 9th (note that if you are booking for the ball, and […]
– looking for volunteers for half an hour at 8:00 am Saturday 26 April As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations we’d like to celebrate with a photo to show how we’ve changed, and are looking for volunteers to be part of it. Below is a photo showing 78 members in 1912. We’d like to […]
Commodores ReportRoyal Brighton Yacht Club and Brighton Sea Scouts Partner to Promote Recycling and Environmental AwarenessThe Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) and the 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts have joined forces in a meaningful partnership aimed at raising environmental awareness and promoting recycling through the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). This collaborative initiative not only encourages […]
Book now for this coming Friday’s Guest Speaker Dinner, where we bring you Greg Clinnick presenting on last year’s Sydney to Hobart race, in which he skippered the RBYC yacht Another Chapter to a 3rd place in their division. All Welcome! Hear about their 15-month journey to get to the start line and then successfully complete […]
Over the weekend, the Club hosted the 150th Regatta and in conjunction with the VX One and Jubilee’s 2025 State Titles. As part of the JA Linacre Memorial Trophy State titles, the Jubilees also celebrated the 90th anniversary of the launching of “Freydis” J1 at Royal Brighton Yacht Club in May 1935. The fully restored […]
For our April Guest Speaker Dinner, we are pleased to bring you Greg Clinnick, who will present his account of last year’s Sydney to Hobart race in which he skippered the RBYC yacht Another Chapter to a 3rd place in their division. Hear about their 15 month journey to get to the start line and then […]