Royal Geelong Yacht Club

16/09/2026

⛵ 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭.

Our Learn to Sail school holiday programs start next week, giving kids the chance to try something different, make new friends and learn real sailing skills out on the water.

Recently featured in the City of Greater Geelong's Spring School Holiday Fun Guide, you can book one or both weeks for a custom school holiday experience.

It's four full days, school-holiday hours and a pretty special classroom: Corio Bay. 🌊

𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 | 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟕–𝟏𝟐
A games-based program where younger sailors learn the basics, build confidence and have plenty of fun along the way.

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟑–𝟏𝟕
A hands-on sailing experience for teens to develop their skills, confidence and independence on the bay.

📅 Week 1: Monday 21 – Thursday 24 September
📅 Week 2: Monday 28 September – Thursday 1 October
⏰ 9am–3pm
💰 $340 per week ($85 per day)

Limited Week 1 places are still available, but bookings close Thursday at 5pm.

Secure your spot for one or both weeks now.
👉 https://rgyc.com.au/sailingacademy/learn-to-sail/

13/09/2026

Another bright and sunny day for the second and final day of the Open Match Racing Regatta in Geelong this weekend.

After light winds on Day 1, today brought fresh gusty conditions that challenged the sailors’ boat and kite handling skills.

Congratulations to skipper Louis Tilly and crew from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC who took out first place, our own Grace Hooper and team from RGYC coming in second, and Michael Parks and crew representing Sandringham Yacht Club for coming third.

Thank you also to Digby Taylor and crew from Mornington Yacht Club and our second RGYC team skippered by Jorja Mahoney for competing.

It was a fun weekend on the water and a great prelude to the Australian Sailing Australian Youth Match Racing Championship being held right here at RGYC from 21-25 October. We can’t wait to do it all again.

12/09/2026

Day 2 of the Open Match Racing Regatta is set to get underway today. After some light winds yesterday, we’re hoping for some more breeze out on the water today.

12/09/2026

Open Match Racing Regatta Day 1. Light winds today, saving plenty for day two, tomorrow.

11/09/2026

Our Club fleet of RS21s has a new set of spinnakers, thanks to Honorary Life Member Tony Bull and Bull Sails/ Agents for Hyde Sails.

Bully dropped seven new kites off at the Club this morning, just in time for the start of this weekend's Open Match Racing Regatta.

We can't wait to see them in action!

11/09/2026

Tonight, we’re cheering on two of our own at the 2026 Australian Sailing Victorian Sailing Awards, held at Sandringham Yacht Club.

Congratulations to Huw Provis, finalist for Volunteer of the Year, and Andrew King, finalist for Official of the Year.

Both Huw and Andrew make a huge contribution to sailing and our Club, and we’re thrilled to see their efforts recognised among the state’s sailing community.

Good luck tonight, Huw and Andrew! We’re all cheering you on.

28/08/2026

🛟 EQUIPMENT AUDIT BOOKINGS ARE OPEN

Part of getting ready for the 2026–27 sailing season is ensuring your boat’s safety equipment audit is completed in accordance with Australian Sailing requirements.

This year, RGYC is returning to the Australian Sailing paper Equipment Audit Forms. Download and complete the relevant form, then book your audit for one of the next three weekends:

📅 Saturday 5 or Sunday 6 September
📅 Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 September
📅 Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 September

All boats must complete the appropriate audit before their first race of the season.

Information and forms:
https://rgyc.com.au/sailing/keelboat/safety-registration/

Book your audit:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/rgyc/events/list?category_id%5B%5D=11773

27/08/2026

⛵ Sailing season is just around the corner!

Our Keelboat & Etchells Pre-Season Briefing is this Wednesday, 2 September at 6pm.

An online option will also be available.

As always, this is required viewing for everyone planning to race this season.

Check out the 2026-2027 Calendar at

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19/08/2026

More Hamilton Island Race Week FOMO during a cold and wet August morning in Geelong. RGYC's Cam Rae and his Crusader team have already been collecting some silverwear!

Wishing all the RGYC members and yachts happy sailing for the second half of the week.
📸 Salty Dingo