Tag: Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Winter Can Be Marvelous
Winter on the water offers some marvelous sailing experiences. Think consistent light afternoon breezes, calm conditions, colorful spinnakers under control in a pursuit fleet ranging from small to large keelboats and
The Senior Dingy Race That Stops The Nation – or at least RGYC!
What a spectacle! Saturday 22nd June the annual Senior Dinghy Race took place out in the icy depths of Corio Bay.
RGYC Cadet Sailors Set Sail for World Championships Overseas
Last Friday evening the 21st of June, members gathered in the clubhouse to farewell our junior sailors heading overseas to compete in the International Cadet World Championship at Plymouth UK.

Teamwork on the Water: RGYC Youth Squad Navigates Match Racing
Following a successful launch weekend in mid-May, the RGYC Youth Squad hit the water in the RS21’s on Sunday, with the focus shifting towards Match Racing.

Sailing With a Purpose
This past Saturday, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club hosted its annual OTB fundraising event, a long-standing tradition that brings together our community of sailors for an exciting race with a purpose.

Inaugural RGYC Youth Squad Sets Sail with New RS21s
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is thrilled to announce the successful launch of our inaugural Youth Squad, a significant milestone in our journey toward fostering young sailing talent.

AMENDED NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Rule 30 (2) of the Association a Special General Meeting of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club Incorporated will be held in the Clubhouse and via Electronic Medium on Thursday 20 June 2024 at 6.30 pm.

Royal Geelong Yacht Club Off The Beach Presentation Night
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club recently hosted a night to remember, celebrating the achievements of the 2023/2024 Off The Beach Sailing season.

Celebrating Mothers Race Day at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club
The recent Mothers Race Day hosted by Royal Geelong Yacht Club was a day to celebrate mothers and mother figures through the shared joy of sailing.

RGYC and GeelongPort announce new sailing program for students
AN EXCITING new partnership aimed at getting Geelong-based students into sailing as an extra-curricular activity, at no additional cost, has been announced.

Celebrating Success: RGYC’s Night of Support for Junior Sailors
Cadet Fundraising Trivia Night at RGYC a resounding success as 230 eager supporters come together to raise funds for our cadet team to compete in the upcoming World Championships.

Royal Geelong Yacht Club volunteers thanked for their contributions to the 2023-24 season.
The warmth of community spirit shone bright at our recent information sessions on Race Management and On Water safety, hosted at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

Celebrating the 2024 Van Diemen’s Land Circumnavigation Cruise
A group of RGYC Members have just returned from an exhilarating journey around Tasmania as part of the 2024 Van Diemen’s Land Circumnavigation Cruise (VDL-C), an event we proudly support at the Royal Yacht Club Of Tasmania.

RGYC OTB Team Racing Event: A Day of Sailing Triumphs
Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) recently held another edition of the annual Off-The-Beach (OTB) Team Racing event.

Update on the OTB and Sailing School Building
Construction on the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct Project OTB and Sailing School Building moves ahead with great momentum. Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is pleased to announce that progress has been steady, and we’re right on schedule.

RGYC Member Conall Green Excels at WASZP US Nationals and Americas Event in Hawaii
Royal Geelong Yacht Club Member Conall Green, recently represented Australia at the WASZP US Nationals and Americas event held in Hawaii at the Keneohe Yacht Club, with outstanding results!

Royal Geelong Yacht Club Members Competing at Etchells Worlds 2024
Four Members from Royal Geelong yacht Club are currently competing at the Etchells Worlds 2024 in Fremantle.

Celebrating RGYC Members’ Achievements at Recent Championships
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding performances of our Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) members at two prestigious sailing championships: the Optimist Victorian Championships at Sandringham Yacht Club and the Cadet Victorian Championship at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria.

A Spectacular Weekend of Nautical Delights at the Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong
The Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong held on the scorching Labour Day March long weekend, bringing together a vibrant display of maritime heritage in the form of wooden boats!

Women On Water Members’ Take to the Waters in a Teams Event Aboard the RS21 Fleet
Last Sunday four of our Club’s RS21 boats took to the water for a Women On Water Teams Event. Participants delved into a day filled with learning and friendly competition!