Club News

2023 BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION
The AGM of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club Incorporated will be held in the Clubhouse on Thursday 24 August 2023 at 6.30pm.
In accordance with the provisions of the Rules of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, nominations for election to the Board to fill the following offices must be lodged with the Secretary by 5.00pm on Tuesday 1st August 2023.

Outstanding Contributions by Local Volunteers
The Geelong and Bellarine Visitor Information Services is a passionate cohort of local volunteers who service a significant portion of visitors to the Greater Geelong & Bellarine region. This year celebrates 30 years of dedicated volunteering.

RGYC Skiff Rowing Crews in Full Preparation for Geelong Wooden Boat Festival 2024
the RGYC Skiff Rowing Crews have been working hard to prepare ahead of the National St Ayles Skiff Championships at the Geelong Wooden Boat Festival from March 9th – March 11th 2024.

Paul Buchholz ‘Extasea’ Wins Line Honours at The Rudder Cup
Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s Vice Commodore and 2023 Ocean Racer of the Year Paul Buchholz with his crew aboard ‘Extasea take line honors as the first Monohull at the ORCV Melbourne to Devonport Rudder Cup across the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

Fireball Sailors take to Corio Bay in preparation for the 2024 Fireball World Championships
RGYC recently hosted another brilliant Fireball training weekend ahead of the 2024 Fireball World Championships on February 5th – 16th 2024!

Maya Cantwell represents Australia at the 2023 Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championships
Royal Geelong Yacht Club Member Maya Cantwell represented Australia in the recent 2023 Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship.

COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THE GEELONG WATERFRONT SAFE HARBOUR PRECINCT PROJECT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CONFIRMED
RGYC is pleased to announce the confirmation of construction for the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct Project (GWSHPP) Sailing School and OTB Building.

‘Chamber After 5’ Event Hosted By RGYC A Huge Success!
On Thursday October 12th RGYC was thrilled to host the October ‘Chamber After 5’. The event was a hug success and a wonderful opportunity to showcase our club to a full house of over 240 people from Geelong Business Community!
Wednesday night Opti, Pacer Sailing and Social Sailing starts 11th October!
Pacer Series: This is informal racing in club Pacers on a Wednesday night. The emphasis is to have fun, experience one design racing and not take it too seriously! The sessions
Season Opening Day 2023/2024
Saturday 7th October 2023 Prizes for the day: Winner best flag display: Vivacite Winner best dressed boat and most humorous: Azzura Best dressed boat – runner up: Making Waves

RGYC Kids & Youth Learn To Sail Programs Ready To Begin!
RGYC is excited to once again be offering kids and youth learn to sail programs!
These programs aim to introduce kids and youth to the sport of sailing in a fun, relaxed and social environment and open the door for a lifetime of involvement in the Sailing community!

2024 Fireball Worlds – Last Chance For Early Bird Entries!
The excitement for the upcoming 2024 Fireball Worlds, hosted at the prestigious Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) in February 2024, is steadily growing. As the event draws near, organisers have released some key updates for participants and enthusiasts to take note of:
RGYC Sailing Development Program Is Officially Launched!
On Sunday RGYC officially launched the Sailing Development Program (SDP) to a crowd of enthusiastic members, VIP’s and sailors! Attendees were given the opportunity for a sail on the new RS21

2023 RGYC 50 Year Members’ Lunch
On Friday September 15th RGYC was honored to welcome it’s 50 year Members to celebrate their long association and thank them for their loyalty and contribution to the club!

GeelongPort Supports Community Sailing Programs
RGYC is thrilled to welcome a new partnership with GeelongPort who have come on board as our major community sponsor of the ‘Out There Sailing’ program for disadvantaged, at-risk youth in the Geelong Region.

RGYC Fireball & Cadet Training Weekend
Fireball and Cadet Sailors were treated to a training weekend at RGYC over September 16th and 17th

RS21’s get a makeover ahead of the RGYC Sailing Development Program Launch!
The new fleet of RS21’s that will spearhead the RGYC Sailing Development Program have finished undertaking their makeover and are ready for the upcoming program launch event on September 17th!

“Spring Into Action” – Ready To Launch!
This October Royal Geelong Yacht Club is proud to be partnering with Barwon Health to present the “Spring into Action” Initiative, aimed at facilitating Geelong Workers to become more active!

The Results Are In!
The results are in! The Member Engagement Committee are pleased to be able to release the results of the inaugural RGYC Member Engagement Survey!

Alison Weatherly Takes Bronze at the Allianz Sailing World Championships
The 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships saw Para Sailing integrated into the event for the first time with four events across three classes. RGYC’s Alison Weatherly won Australia’s first medal at the event, winning Bronze in the Women’s Hansa 303.

Conall Green “Takes Flight” at The Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour in Italy.
RGYC Member Conall Green competes in the The Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour in Italy on the successful “Acone Associati” team!