Rye Yacht Club – Friendly, Informal, Welcoming
Commodore’s Message
Welcome to all members, guests and visitors to the Rye Yacht Club for season 2024-2025 with
organised programs operating from the second weekend of October until the last weekend in April.
The full calendar of events, racing and sailing school activities can be viewed here.
The Sailing, Sailing School and Social Committees have worked together to provide a full program of
integrated instructional sessions as well as recreational and competition sailing and other water-based
activities. This season we will offer opportunities to grow participation by women in our club as well
as supporting our next generation of sailors transitioning from their development squad sailing into
competitive sailing. Throughout the season there will be a range of social events to provide the
opportunity for members and guests to mix and enjoy all the benefits of being a part of Rye Yacht
Club.
In 2024 the Executive Committee are planning for the next generation of the club with a number of
members volunteering their time to manage and update everything from club administration,
operations and events.
The club is volunteer based. This season the number of volunteer roles on official sailing events has
been reduced to help spread the load from the few to the many. Please ensure that you complete all
allocated duties or swap with sufficient notice. If you are unsure of your duty obligations, please
contact any of the committee members who will be more than happy to assist.
The club is here for members, please support and enjoy it and best of luck for the 2024-2025 season.
Neville Taylor
Commodore
2024-2025
Australian Sailing Victoria – 2023 Rye Yacht Club Sailing School of the Year and Victorian and Australian 2023 Instructor of the Year.
Congratulations to Bob Cooper for being awarded the 2023 Australian Sailing Instructor of the Year for Victoria and for the 2023 Discover Sailing Centre of the Year for the Sailing School.
Learn to Stand Up Paddle at Rye Yacht Club Sailing School
Learn to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board, the world’s fastest growing water sport, at the beautiful bay-side Rye Beach. To book a lesson, please email info@ryeyachtclub.org.au.
Saving our Oceans
As a sailing club we have a moral responsibility to care for the waters that we love and enjoy so much. Plastic pollution is a widespread problem affecting the marine environment. Microplastics have been found in tap water, beer, salt and are present in all samples collected in the world’s oceans, including the Arctic. RYC members can donate to support to this group via the Canteen.
Snorkelling
The Sailing School now has 12 sets of snorkelling gear; these include masks, snorkels and flippers.
Karl and Mandy Robertson have offered their expertise to help members understand and enjoy snorkelling at Rye. We are very fortunate to have them available to us. If you are interested, please contact Peter Kinsman.
