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Royal Brighton Yacht Club

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Founded in 1875 and situated right next door to the Brighton Baths, the Royal Brighton Yacht Club has been a base for sailing enthusiasts for over a century. While a lot of the facilities are strictly for members only, the café is available to everyone. Located on the second level, you have to sign yourself in to the guest book to appease all the fancy red tape of the club, but being one of the only cafés in Brighton located right on the water, the view is worth it be it a coffee or a no hold's barred lunch.

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Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) is proud to be the official host of Sail Melbourne. With a history said to date back to 1875, RBYC is one of the proudest yacht clubs in Victoria. Royal Brighton Yacht Club is one of the largest and most recognised yacht clubs in Australia. Boasting fantastic waters to sail in and of the newest and best floating marinas on the Bay, it is the perfect host for Sail Melbourne. RBYC is honoured and excited to welcome you to Sail Melbourne.

Royal Brighton Yacht Club acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Sail Melbourne is proudly supported by the Victorian State Government

Thank you to our Partner Clubs Black Rock Yacht Club, Mordialloc Sailing Club, Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club,  Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron

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Royal Brighton Yacht Club

253 Esplanade, Brighton, Melbourne

03 9592 3092

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Royal Brighton Yacht Club has a long and distinguished history going back to 1875, growing from a small lean-to shed on the beach here in Brighton to the large modern facility you see now. Its passion for the sport of sailing has remained undiminished – the style of yachts may have changed, but the wind in our sails, friendly competition and adventurous cruising further afield continue to attract countless Melburnians and visitors to the city on to the water.

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Royal Brighton Yacht Club has a maximum capacity of 225 people for a dinner wedding and a maximum capacity of 350 people for a cocktail wedding.

Royal Brighton Yacht Club provides events such as av system, centrepieces, dance floor, parking, chairs, audio equipment, chair covers, cooling system, tables, decoration, bar services, linens, wet weather cover, food, music, clean up, wedding planner / coordinator, heating system, alcohol, cake cutting, flatware, lighting, glassware, wifi and bridal suite.

Apart from weddings, Royal Brighton Yacht Club provides services such as ceremony, elopements, rehearsal dinner, reception and engagement party.

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About Royal Brighton Yacht Club

The Royal Brighton Yacht Club was opened in 1875. This events space has advanced over the years to become a renowned venue in planning and delivering the best events and functions in Melbourne. The club can be used to host weddings, celebrations, private gatherings, and other social gatherings. The Royal Brighton Club wedding venue is suitable for those searching for a venue with extensive experience in hosting events.

The Royal Brighton Yacht Club has two function spaces that couples can use to host the wedding reception. Both of these rooms overlook the Melbourne city skyline and Port Phillip Bay. The adjacent balcony also offers additional space for more views. These ceremony areas offer stunning views of Port Phillip Bay. In case of bad weather, the bay view Room can also be used for ceremonies. The lawns and the marina can also be the perfect unique backgrounds for taking Royal Brighton yacht Club wedding photos. • The Bayview Room can accommodate 160 seated guests with a dance floor and 200 guests without the dance floor. • The private dining room has a capacity for 60 standing guests and 30 seated guests. Couples can also choose to have their wedding ceremony at the marina or the lawn.

• Comprehensive wedding packages • An event manager and a dedicated service staff • In-house catering • Dance floor • Wet weather cover • A high-quality audio-visual system • A lectern and a microphone for speeches • Parking

For the spaces to look more elegant, the venue will avail black and white table linen. Skirting for the bridal table and the signing table is also provided. The staff will also recommend couples to suppliers who can deliver fresh flowers, candles, and other decor pieces.

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Junior and Youth programs

Royal Brighton Yacht Club is excited for you to come sailing with us!

You’ll be joining the  greatest community of young sailors on Port Phillip , in a prime location easily reachable from all over Melbourne and it’s suburbs.

RBYC training programs provide the best pathway for juniors and youth  between 5 and 18  who seek a dynamic outdoors lifestyle, in contact with the ocean, and sharing the experience with lots of other like-minded people, all feeling part of the same  team .

The unique facilities and the great team of coaches and volunteers allow RBYC to provide the best experience at all levels of sailing, from the little Tackers sailors up to our Junior Green Fleet, 29er and Youth Racing Squads.

During terms 1, 3 & 4 we offer Sail Training and Race Training via either or Training Squads or Racing Squads programs.

RBYC also provides a unique way for parents to be involved and help us be able to provide these programs as a low cost through  volunteering : Our programs heavily rely on volunteer help to run at their best and are always welcoming of new people wanting to help out!

Upcoming Programs

2024 term 3.

4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Aug 1 Sept 8 Sept 15 Sept- Last Day NB: this is a new program and will be run dependent on numbers

2024 Term 4

13 Oct 20 Oct 27 Oct 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov 1 Dec – Last Day

2025 Term 1

1 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Feb 2 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 Mar – Last day

TRAINING SQUADS

These programs are for those sailors still progressing through their sail training. These programs will get sailors to the required skill level to then be able to join the racing squads. There is a cost associated for each course but you do not need to be a member of RBYC

RACING SQUADS

These programs are for those sailors who have completed Tackers 3 or OutThere 3 (or have equivalent experience). The focus is on gaining skills for club racing and getting ready for regattas and events. Anyone wanting to join the racing squads must be a Youth member of RBYC.

IMPORTANT: Each course has a limit on number of participants that can be booked.

Training Squads

These programs are run by highly experienced instructors but are parent driven. We ask that parents be involved in helping the staff run these programs. Details of how are HERE

TINY TACKERS $400pp (not available in term 3) Tiny Tackers is a fun and games focused program held at a Tackers Centre for 5-6 year-olds. The program is run in small groups with low instructor ratio’s to ensure close supervision from qualified Tackers teachers. The program aims to get little sailors comfortable in and around boats whilst encouraging them to begin to learn and understand some of the vocabulary associated with the sport.

Training times: Sunday 9.00am to 12.00pm

JUNIOR FUN & ADVENTURE $400pp Fun & Adventure Sundays are for our young sailors who have no sailing experience or have   completed Tackers 1  and are looking at progressing to club sailing. Our qualified coaches will guide them to safely enjoy sailing in all conditions.

Having fun in boats is key to  making lots of new friends  and enjoying weekend adventures.

JUNIOR SKILL & DRILLS – $400pp

Junior Skills & Drills aims at up-skilling sailors who have done Tackers 2 or Junior Funa & Adventure to try club racing and getting on the water with friends.

The sessions, run on Sunday mornings and lead by our team of qualified coaches, focus on  perfecting the sailing skills which lead to racing .

YOUTH CHALLENGE $400pp Completed OutThere 1 or have some previous experience A fantastic opportunity to push the boundaries and challenge yourself to  explore all aspects of your sailing journey . The program runs in the club’s  RS Quest dinghies  – the perfect platform for safe and fun sailing. The goal is to educate youth sailors in all aspects of safe boating, club racing and one-design sailing. It also involves regular club racing and representative events under the Team Brighton banner.

Training times: Sundays 9.00am to 12.00pm

YOUTH SKILLS – $400pp Completed OutThere 2 or Youth Challenge This course is aimed at teens ages 12-18 and strives to continue to develop sailors boat handling and speed skills whilst beginning to introduce some more complex sailing concepts. By the end of the program sailors will have learned the basics of racing and will hopefully be ready to start racing frequently as part of our Youth Racing Squad!  As always we strive to maintain a social and encouraging learning environment both on and off the water!

Race Squads

To be eligible to join any of the Race Squads the sailor must have completed the required level of training and become a Youth Member of RBYC $112pa. There is a one off boat hire fee of $350 pa (this is waived if you provide your own boat).These programs are run by highly experienced coaches but are parent driven. We ask that parents be involved in helping the coaches run these programs. Details of how are HERE

JUNIOR RACING SQUAD (JRS) Completed the Skills and Drills program or Tackers 3 or may have own boat and looking to learn to race! Green Fleet is designed to facilitate ongoing learning and provide a more individualised progression pathway. Without the restrictions of tight curriculums and timelines, this group is designed to foster sailors into racing up to a state or nationally recognised “intermediate” level. Sailors do not pass or fail this course but rather continue to get support tailored to the demands of racing. Times: Term 1 & 4 Sunday 1.00pm to 4.00pm Term 3 Sunday 9am – 12pm

YOUTH RACING SQUAD (YRS) The Youth Racing squad is aimed at sailors who have worked their way through the OutThere Program or who have completed both Youth Challenge and Youth Skills. As the name suggests, it is focused around racing and integrates the Sunday afternoon OTB club racing into its training structure.

Sailors from this group also have the opportunity to be selected in the squad representing RBYC at the Stonehaven Cup , one of the most historical regattas around the country.

Times: Term 1 & 4 Sunday 1.00pm to 4.00pm Term 3 Sunday 9am – 12pm

29er SQUAD (min age 15) Our 29er squad welcomes sailors who have never seen a 29er before, all the way up to those who are preparing for state and national championships.

Spearheaded by some of the best 29er coaches in the country, our squad is lucky enough to be able to make use of one of the club 29ers before having to commit to purchasing their own.

Have a go at sailing with different people and find your best match before diving in and getting ready to race

Times: Term 1, 3 & 4 Sunday 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Foil Labs are one day introductions to the art of foiling. Designed for 14-23 year old’s, this course provides all the equipment and knowledge you need to get started on your foiling journey, or just have a bit of fun with your mates trying something new!

As these courses, only run for one day at a time, dates will be updated intermittently, so if you don’t get in for the course you were planning for, don’t worry- another one will be coming up soon!

Term training times: 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Frequently asked questions

When and where does the program run.

The program runs on Sunday mornings  starting at 9.00am from the Jock Sturrock Sailing Centre  located in the South West corner of the yacht club. The morning session  ends at 12.00pm. 

There are  two intake periods , following the fourth and first terms of the school year as follows:

• Term 4 (usually around September to December)
• Term 1 (Usually February to April)

If weather permits, the children spend most of the session on the water. Otherwise, inside activities are used to teach theory and practical skills such as knots, seamanship and tactics. Sessions are rarely cancelled so if you haven’t heard anything – Make sure to show up!

Do I need a lifejacket?

Yes , a PFD type 1 or 2 lifejacket must be worn at all times on the water. The club has supply of life jackets but sailors are encouraged to purchase their own for comfort and guarantee of a good fit.

What kind of clothing do I need?

Children will be splashing in and out of dinghies all the time. Inevitably, they will get wet. Their clothes should be selected with this in mind. They should wear  clothing that will remain warm when wet . A wetsuit or similar is recommended. If in doubt, assume you’re going to get wet, that way if you don’t, its a win!

Enclosed footwear  should be worn at all times for safety reasons. Examples include wetsuit boots, sandshoes or surf socks.

Hat and sunscreen are also required . The hat should be attached to the rest of the clothing by a lanyard (sailor talk for a bit of string) to avoid getting lost. Parents should supervise the application of sunscreen to their children. UV reflects off the water, increasing UV exposure.

After sailing, children will require a  change of clothes . A small bag with the change and a towel is useful. If children are cold and wet,  showers are available .

Are there ways for parents to be involved?

The program relies heavily on parent participation  to carry out many different activities. No experience is required! Our amazing community will teach you all there is to know.

Coaches need assistance to  maximise safety on the beach and on the water .

A canteen is run from the Jock Sturrock Sailing Centre . Volunteers will be rostered over the season to assist with staffing of the canteen.

In order to volunteer you are  required to have a valid Working With Children Check.