Club News

Vaccination policy at RGYC
Message from the Commodore Dear Members, I provide a further update for members to clarify the vaccination policy for people entering the RGYC precinct. Effective 11.59pm on Thursday, 20 October

2021 Board Election Results
Dear Members, Following the close, at 6.00pm last night, of the ballot for the three vacant positions of Ordinary Member of the Board, and the counting of votes by myself

Notice of 2021 AGM & RGYC Board Election Information
To view the Notice of the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club Incorporated, please see HERE. To view the RGYC Board Election Information, please see HERE.

RGYC Strategic Plan 2021-2024
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club Board regularly reviews the Club’s strategic plan, vision and goals. The 2021-2024 Strategic Plan has now been released and can be viewed HERE.

Good Luck Australian Sailing Team – Tokyo Olympics
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) wish the Australian Sailing Team the best of luck at the Tokyo Olympics, which officially opens this evening. RGYC played a key role in

2021 Special General Meeting – POSTPONED
2021 Special General Meeting – POST PONED DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

2021 Annual General Meeting – 26 August 2021
2021 Annual General Meeting Thursday, 26 August 2021 6:30pm Information & Timelines The Royal Geelong Yacht Club Board wishes to advise Members that it has adopted the following timelines in regards

REFUGEES & SKIFFS – National Refugee Week
Story as published on scottishcoastalrowing.org/refugees-skiffs. — RGYC Member Peter Doyle is delighted and very proud to have been invited by the Refugee Council of Australia to tell the story

Update on Presentation Nights – Bravo & Keelboat
On the back of the Victorian Government announcement of restrictions, both the Bravo Presentation Night and Keelboat Presentation Night were postponed. Please see the new dates below, pending COVID-19 restrictions

RGYC achieve 4 Gold Anchor rating in MIA’s global scheme
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has achieved a 4 Gold Anchor rating as part of Marina Industries Association’s (MIA) global rating scheme, recognising recent facility and service investments. RGYC

RGYC Skiff Rowing – Club Launch
Board in the Boat Last Saturday’s celebration at RGYC included the kick-off of the Club’s Skiff Rowing. The highlights of the launch included the spectacle of the club’s Flag

Tradition alive at the 178th Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race
Kicking off at 9:30am from Williamstown, a strong fleet of over 140 boats raced down Port Phillip toward the finish line in Geelong in the 178th running of the iconic Melbourne

Launch of Wangim Walk Wave Attenuator a key step in transforming Geelong Waterfront
Wangim Walk – the 440m Wave Attenuator – was officially launched today, being a major milestone in the progression of the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct Project. Wangim Walk stretches

Corinthian 2020 – OUT NOW
The 2019/2020 season was the biggest in RGYC’s 161-year history, with many highlights and challenges. To reflect and celebrate, the 2020 Corinthian has been produced and launched at the 2020

Royal Geelong Yacht Club named Australian Yacht Club of the Year
Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) was today announced as 2020 Yacht Club of the Year at the Australian Sailing Awards, following the biggest sailing season in the Club’s 161-year history.

Royal Geelong Yacht Club wins Australian Sailing’s Victorian Club of the Year
Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) was today announced as 2020 Victorian Yacht Club of the Year at the Australian Sailing – Victoria Awards, following the biggest sailing season in the club’s

Royal Geelong Yacht Club takes out Australian Sailing Victoria’s 2020 Sport Promotion Award
After its biggest sailing season in the club’s 161-year history, Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has won the 2020 Sport Promotion Award at the Australian Sailing – Victoria Awards. Australian

In Conversation: RGYC Member Noel Robertson
In Conversation with Noel Robertson Noel Robertson has been a Royal Geelong Yacht Club Member for nearly 40 years and is an active volunteer at the club. During National

National Volunteer Week – Volunteering at RGYC
Volunteers at Royal Geelong Yacht Club Changing Communities. Changing Lives. Our Club is built on the contributions made every year by numerous volunteers, both those who are Members and those from

JOCO Cups and the Seabin Project – Seabin Fleet deployment at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club
As part of their Turning The Tide initiative, Joco Cups has teamed up with the Seabin Project to launch the first of its Joco x Seabin Fleet in the Marina of