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MARCH GUEST SPEAKER DINNER: Friday March 15th, 2024 In the winter of 2023, Past Commodore Peter Strain and his son Richard cruised It’s a Privilege out on the Great Barrier Reef, visiting 25 reefs and 15 islands, from Lady Elliot Island in the south to just beyond Townsville and Magnetic Island in the north. An […]

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Club Newsletter Sailing

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Dear Members I hope this message finds you well. Similar to my note this time last year, I am looking forward to seeing our Wednesday and Saturday programs swing into full gear now that the summer holidays are over and we see our boats and crew return to the club. The weather was a little […]

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Club Sailing

Nash Advisory VX One Nationals Day 3

A morning Melbourne rain storm delivered different conditions for day three of the Nash Advisory VX One Nationals. The wave state and shifting breeze saw close and exciting racing across the three races, with a different winner taking each. Race eight started in the last of the morning rain, with the cloud effect creating fast […]

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Club Sailing

Nash Advisory VX One Nationals Day 2

Day two of the Nash Advisory VX One Nationals was sailed in a seriously tricky and blustery northerly breeze. The crew of AUS332 Mack One, skippered by Ben Franklin, again showed their dominance early with two wins in races four and five of the series.  AUS355 Beta Blvd took the win in the third and […]

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Cruising Group News

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 […]

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Club Events Newsletter OTB Regatta

Stonehaven Cup & Cadet Championship Day 2

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 […]

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Club Newsletter Sailing

Sailing Office Update

As we get closer to the end of the year, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on what has happened so far and what we have for 2024.The sailing office has been kept busy with Wednesday and Saturday Club racing, OTB racing on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, Weekend Sail Training, […]

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Sail Melbourne Wrap

The Club was crowded with sailors, volunteers, coaches and supporters from Thursday – Sunday of last week. RBYC was honoured to host Sail Melbourne, not just to have a front row seat to world class competitive racing but also recognising it is a terrific opportunity for race management teams and volunteers from different clubs to […]

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Club Events Marina and Hardstand Newsletter Sailing

2024 Bass Strait Cruise in Company (Sat 24 Feb-Mon 11 Mar 2024)

An information evening for the 2024 Bass Strait Cruise in Company  (Sat 24th Feb to Mon 11th Mar, 2024) will be held at the Club Committee Room on Friday 8th December 2023 at 7:30pm, following the members draw. Rear Commodore Peter Gebhardt will provide an overview of the basis of the cruise, timing, potential destinations, […]

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Club Events Marina and Hardstand Sailing

Cruising Group Christmas Hardstand Party

The Annual Cruising Group Christmas Hardstand Party will be held on Saturday 9th December, from 6pm. BYO BBQ food and drinks, and enjoy our annual end of year get together with friends and fellow Cruisers. Come along for good company, to celebrate the year gone by, and to look forward to 2024. All welcome.