Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS)

19/09/2026

Congratulations Cath Beaufort OAM on your election as Royal Yacht Club of Victoria’s first female Commodore.

MAKING HISTORY AT RYCV
Today at our Annual General Meeting, we proudly elected Cath Beaufort OAM as Royal Yacht Club of Victoria’s first female Commodore in our 170+ year history.
It’s a significant moment for our Club and a milestone in the history of Royals.
Cath brings a strong record of leadership, commitment, community involvement and a genuine passion for sailing. Her ability to bring people together, champion participation and contribute with energy and purpose makes this an exciting time for our Club.
We congratulate Cath on her appointment and look forward to seeing her lead Royals into this next chapter.
History made. A new era begins at RYCV.

15/09/2026

School holidays start next week, have you booked your kids in yet? Secure your spot now and save 10% on our holiday sailing programs! Use code RMYSACADEMY at checkout ⛵

Our Sailing Holiday Programs are running:

📅 Monday 21 – Thursday 24 September 2026 (4 days)
📅 Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October 2026 (5 days)

Full-Day Program | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

⛵ Sailing on dinghies
🛥️ Keelboats & powerboats
🏄 Paddleboarding
🌊 Kneeboarding …and plenty more!

Morning Program | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

⛵ Dinghy sailing
📈 Three different sailing levels available

Whether your child is new to sailing or already building their skills, our holiday programs are a great way to get active, learn something new and enjoy time on the water. Wetsuits available if needed.

👉 Register now:
https://www.rmys.com.au/training-old/holiday-program2/

Places are limited, don’t miss out on the fun! ☀️

15/09/2026

She looks beautiful, doesn't she? The Gippsland Lakes.
But navigating this or any bar entrance can be treacherous.
Due to a demand for a bar crossing course specifically for sailors in yachts, Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club (GLYC) and TAFE Gippsland have developed a bespoke course to meet this need.
Metung Yacht Club members are warmly welcomed to participate, as are all members of the public.
The course is over two days on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10 and will be held at SEAMEC Lakes Entrance.
Friday is a 3.5hr theory session beginning at 1pm. Saturday is a 3.5hr practical session, beginning at 8:30am.
Course cost is $325.
Participants will learn procedures to understand and negotiate any ocean access bar. The course comprises classroom theory, practical on-water demonstrations and introduces the interpretation of bathymetry, weather maps, tide and current considerations and assessment of tide and current conditions at a bar or ocean entrance.
The course contains the following components:
- Voyage planning principles
- How to recognise and utilise Aids to Navigation and understand natural phenomena
- Safe bar crossing protocols
- The importance of correct usage of safety equipment
- Procedures for safe bar crossings
- Boat handling skills
The practical training and assessment session is weather dependent and will only be completed if conditions are within the following limits -
- Daylight hours with good visibility
- Average wave height less than 2 metres
- Wind less than 20 knots from the southerly semi-circle of the compass
- Any conditions which the Trainer believes unsafe or unsuitable
If you are interested in attending this course, please contact Bernie McGoldric, GLYC, on 0429 597142.

13/09/2026

Rigging the first of our six brand new RS Feva’s which will be replacing our Pacer dinghies from this week. Thanks to Australian Sailing and Sailing Raceboats Pty Ltd.

13/09/2026

Still Haven't Planned Your Kids' Holidays Starting Next Week? ⛵

Our Sailing Holiday Programs are running:

📅 Monday 21 – Thursday 24 September 2026 — 4 days
📅 Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October 2026 — 5 days

Full-Day Program | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

⛵ Sailing on dinghies
🛥️ Keelboats & powerboats
🏄 Paddleboarding
🌊 Kneeboarding …and plenty more!

Morning Program | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

⛵ Dinghy sailing
📈 Three different sailing levels available

Whether your child is new to sailing or already building their skills, our holiday programs are a great way to get active, learn something new and enjoy time on the water. Wetsuits available if needed.

👉 Register now:
https://www.rmys.com.au/training-old/holiday-program2/

Places are limited, don’t miss out on the fun! ☀️

03/09/2026

Have your kids sailed with us at the Squadron yet? ⛵

If not, there are plenty of opportunities for them to get on the water and discover the fun of sailing!

☀️ School Holiday Programs running every school holidays
⛵ Saturday Sailing Programs ($250/month)
🌊 Thursday After School Programs ($150/month)
🏆 3 Competitive Squads training every Sunday for young sailors ready to take their skills to the next level

Whether they are completely new to sailing or already dreaming of racing, we have a program for every level!

Discover our courses and programs: https://rmys.com.au/training/

01/09/2026

Join Paul D’Arcy and Mike Sutton, Chair of the RMYS Memorabilia Committee, as they explore some of the fascinating historical treasures held within the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s archives.

With more than 100 retired trophies, over 100 framed paintings and photographs, 250+ burgees and countless historical documents, the RMYS archives provide a fascinating window into the Squadron’s rich history and its connection to sailing in St Kilda over the past 150 years.

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic0jABSCyZk&t=8s

28/08/2026

⛵ Calling All Kindred Club Members! ⛵
Planning a visit to Melbourne by boat? We'd love to welcome you to the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron!
🎉 Your first night's berth is FREE for members of Kindred Clubs.
While you're here, you'll also enjoy:
🍽️ 10% off at our Olympic Bar & Restaurant, with a delicious range of meals to choose from.
📍 A prime location in beautiful St Kilda, with easy access to Melbourne's CBD.
🚶 Just a short walk to some of Melbourne's best cafés, bars, restaurants, and local attractions.
Whether you're cruising through or planning a longer stay, RMYS is the perfect place to berth, relax, and explore.
Come and experience everything the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron has to offer—we look forward to welcoming you! ⚓

27/08/2026

We're proud to announce we are a finalist in the Australian Sailing - Victoria awards for club of the year. We congratulate fellow finalists Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron and Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Inc. (ORCV) and look forward to catching up with all the nominees on Friday 11 September at Sandringham Yacht Club for the presentation.

https://www.sailing.org.au/news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-victorian-sailing-awards-

25/08/2026