Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club

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Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club

The Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club offers sailing for the beginner right the way through to the experienced sailor. We have a beautiful rowing facility.
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Welcome to the Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club (RRS&RC) Website. Established in 1937 you will find us situated adjacent to the Ballina Waterslide Park, on the waterfront of the Richmond River. We are a warm, friendly, social and family orientated club, with a wealth of experienced sailing talent as members. We sail and club race weekly from September (Traditionally father’s day is the openi

ng of our season) through to the end of May. We also run a winter sailing series, weather dependent. The season’s race/events calendar can be viewed on the club website. We have approximately 150 members, weekly competitive racing on Sunday’s at 1.30pm and a regular fleet of approximately 30 boats. We currently have four divisions - Monohulls, Trailer Sailers, Catamarans and Gennakers (mainly Formula 15s and RS 100s). We run “Learn to Sail” programmes; host a weekly transitional sail training programme from 10am-12pm on Sunday Mornings, with an affiliated sailing Coach. We have a variety of club boats available for members to use including, Lasers, Pacers, Corsairs and Bics. Membership fees are highly competitive and relatively inexpensive for what is on offer, and the amount of pleasure that sailing on the Richmond River brings. We are in a fabulous location, a fantastic club, and lots of socialising after club racing on the club Verandah, overlooking the river as the sun is setting. We have quality members that are enthusiastic and highly motivated who not only club race but also travel to State and National Sailing Events, and we seem to be a club that regularly breeds Champions. Annual Events include our club Regatta (November) and working bees. So if you are interested in becoming a member, you can learn to Sail, Row and Skull all at The RRS&RC!

03/11/2024

'Serenity' and 'Treasure Island' in a drag race to cross the finish line. The gallery on the club deck admiring the spectacle.

03/11/2024

Maximum gust of 29 knots recorded at the club.

14/10/2024

Part 4 - She Skippers Regatta - Blustery conditions against tide continue to challenge. But so many smiles and a whole heap of fun and tight racing 😁⛵️ Till next time ✌️

📸 by Karla 🙏🏼

14/10/2024

Part 3 - She Skippers Regatta - Wind continues to bring the fun 🤩

Thanks Karla for the 📸

14/10/2024

Part 2 - She Skippers Regatta - Wind decides to make itself known 💨 ⛵️

📸 Thank you Karla

14/10/2024

Part 1 - She Skippers Regatta - The calm before the storm ⛵️

Thank you to Karla for these wonderful images. 🙏🏼

14/10/2024

More photos from the weekend to drop today ⛵️⛵️😁😁👌🏼 💨

14/10/2024

One of our youngest members Finn, took some photos at our She Skippers Regatta at the weekend.

Thank you Finn. You did an awesome job. 👏 📸

More photos to follow during the week from the wonderful Karla. 😁👌🏼⛵️

14/10/2024

Huge congratulations to our female trophy/prize winners at the October She Skippers Regatta 🏆

🏆 Youngest Skipper: Tara Tilgner

🏆 Outstanding New Helm: Kerry Fraser

🥇 1st in Skiff Division: Clare Southwell & Ewan Channer
🥈 2nd in Skiff Division: Kate Stevenson & Michael C***s

🥇 1st in Trailer Yachts Division: Kerry Schimeld (crewed by Lindy, Tim, Steve)
🥈 2nd in Trailer Yachts Division: Fiona McCheyne (crewed by Ian Michie)

🥇 1st in Mono Division: Deb Parkin in Laser
🥈 2nd in Mono Division: Leah Singer in Laser

Huge thank you to our prize sponsors:
❤️ Spell, Isola Wine Shop & Tasting Room, Ramada Hotel & Suites, Ballina Surf. 🙏🏼

A massive thank you and congratulations to all of the helms, crews, boat owners and volunteers. And what an incredible effort from those who came as far as Sydney and beyond 👌🏼

Action shots to follow⛵️

12/10/2024

What an amazing first day of our She Skippers Regatta.

Finished off with the most wonderful curry night produced by the very generous Ananda and Suzie 🙏🏼. Not to mention the delicious desserts from other members.

The perfect way to finish a great day of sailing.

Sailing pics to follow next week when we’ve collated them 😁⛵️

Another day of racing tomorrow. See you all at the briefing at 9!

09/10/2024

We would like to once again thank the prize sponsors of our upcoming She Skippers Regatta. We can’t wait to be on the water with all of our amazing female helms this weekend.

See you all soon ⛵️

08/10/2024

Congratulations Seamus Coakley for winning your division at the Wildcat Regatta.

07/10/2024

Sunday's race led to a whirlpool of a black hole called the bottom mark. Everyone was drawn in but could not escape.

03/10/2024

With over 40 sailors already attending the She Skippers Regatta, it’s set to be a fun event.

There is still time to register here: https://www.rrsrc.com.au/events/register/243895

We can’t wait to be on the water with you all 😁 ⛵️

24/09/2024

Last Sunday saw light but glamour conditions as the kids had two short races and then practiced their starts and capsizes of course 💁‍♀️ ⛵️ Always fun times out with this lot. Garry and I (Clare) smiled a lot as these kids giggled their way through the session. What better way to spend a Sunday!

14/09/2024

Join our female skippers at the She Skippers Regatta on 12th and 13th October.

Early bird registration discount ends tomorrow. Register here: https://www.rrsrc.com.au/events/243895

Pictured: our skiff fleet female skippers from our last She Skipper’s regatta. ⛵️

09/09/2024

Early bird discount for our She Skippers Registrations ends this coming Sunday. So be sure to register and make the most of it. We have some great entries already and it’s shaping up to be a really fun event 😁

DONT MISS THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT 😁👌🏽⛵️

Register by 15th Sept to get cheaper registration for our She Skippers regatta.

Remember that a male crew is allowed. All helms must be female. Register here >>>

https://www.rrsrc.com.au/events/register/243895

26/08/2024

Address

2 River Street
Ballina, NSW
2478

Website

https://www.rrsrc.com.au/

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Videos

'Serenity' and 'Treasure Island' in a drag race to cross the finish line. The gallery on the club deck admiring the spectacle.

It’s very wet and wild out there. 48 knots recorded at our little sailing club already. Sailing not advised 🛑 ✋ Stay warm and safe ✅

When the tide is stronger than the wind, but the kids have a great time regardless ⛵️ 😁 Great to be back at it with our FunSail Juniors 😁

View from Bella during the rain squall during Sunday's race.

A squall hits, going from a few knots to 23 knots (according to the club weather station) in milliseconds. About thirty seconds later the strength of it had passed and maybe about 20 minutes later there was zero wind. Thankfully an easterly came in to keep the remaining fleet moving.

The fleet trying to either make it to the start line, or stay in the start area, with little to no wind, against a strong tide. The progress of the Impulse along the shore trying to escape the tide telling the story. Note the tree trunk passing by!