Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club

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.

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!

Our clubhouse survived Alfred unscathed, and producing a nice crop of mushrooms.Wooden ramp damaged a bit though.
08/03/2025

Our clubhouse survived Alfred unscathed, and producing a nice crop of mushrooms.
Wooden ramp damaged a bit though.

The sailing club yard has been prepared for the arrival of cyclone Alfred. Many boats have been taken away, but those th...
06/03/2025

The sailing club yard has been prepared for the arrival of cyclone Alfred. Many boats have been taken away, but those that live in the yard have been moved and tied up, to the lee of the clubhouse by Commodore Phillip Robbins, Rear Commodore Chris Hallett, and Michael Wiley who has ventured out of his skiff domain to help secure the Pacers. Bear in mind that some if not all of this work has been done in 40-50 knot winds over the previous few days, not an easy or necessarily safe environment to be in.

Huge thanks to these people!

There are now just two yachts at the eastern side of the club. ‘Pingu’, tied at two points to the fence, ‘Serenity’ surely heavy enough to stay put.
Phil and Chris also hoisted the 13 foot skiff via a pulley system under the club to allow room for an NS14 underneath to not be crushed if the tidal surge affects the yard.
Photos also of the ramp already covered in logs/debris.
Stay safe

Remember last Sunday when it was sunny and a nice SEer was blowing. We made good use of it....
04/03/2025

Remember last Sunday when it was sunny and a nice SEer was blowing. We made good use of it....

02/03/2025

Baz on his i14 with a 29er rig. Makes it look easy.

02/03/2025

Kelly and Izzy put it all together.

When you’re not sailing so you assume cheerleader position on the wharf and snap a few shots whilst you’re there… ⛵️
02/03/2025

When you’re not sailing so you assume cheerleader position on the wharf and snap a few shots whilst you’re there… ⛵️

16/02/2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of our former members and dear friend, Roy Craven 💔Please pas...
24/01/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of our former members and dear friend, Roy Craven 💔Please pass on any photos of Roy with or without his many boats to [email protected]
Roy’s funeral service has been arranged for this Thursday at 2pm at the Tweed Valley Cemetery.

A new record for us!
22/01/2025

A new record for us!

This says it all for today…
19/01/2025

This says it all for today…

Photos thanks to Roland from the start/rescue boat
28/12/2024

Photos thanks to Roland from the start/rescue boat

Our two young members, Finn and Tara, recently attended the Ronstan junior foiling cup, at BYRA. The boat they sailed is...
28/11/2024

Our two young members, Finn and Tara, recently attended the Ronstan junior foiling cup, at BYRA. The boat they sailed is called a Nikki, which is a mini skeeta.

It was amazing to see them out on Pittwater with some other wonderful youth sailors.

What an experience to be foiling at such a young age. Congrats to both. 👏 ⛵️

Four of our female members - Clare (myself), Kate, Laura and Amy, headed down to Pittwater in Sydney for the Magenta Foi...
27/11/2024

Four of our female members - Clare (myself), Kate, Laura and Amy, headed down to Pittwater in Sydney for the Magenta Foiling Team clinic. And what an incredible time we all had. All up and foiling on the first day. And safe to say we were all hooked after day 2.

We saw light to wild conditions. There was a lot of swimming, unauthorised pilot ejection, and screams of excitement as the boats took off.

We were also joined on the water by two of our young members, Finn and Tara, who were having a ball in the Nikki foils. Great representation for our club at two very exciting foiling events.

Big thank you to Maddie and the for organising a great couple of days. 🙏🏼 to all of the coaches, Jervis, Bridget, Belle, Heidi and Mina.
Photo credit: 📸 Wendell Teodoro for

News report of our annual regatta.
24/11/2024

News report of our annual regatta.

The Richmond River Sailing Club has officially wrapped up their annual regatta. Competitors taking p

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.

Maximum gust of 29 knots recorded at the club.
03/11/2024

Maximum gust of 29 knots recorded at the club.

Part 4 - She Skippers Regatta - Blustery conditions against tide continue to challenge. But so many smiles and a whole h...
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 🙏🏼

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2 River Street
Ballina, NSW
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Baz on his i14 with a 29er rig. Makes it look easy.

Kelly and Izzy put it all together.

'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 ✅

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! #sailing

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!

The crew of Sabre 'Curlew' bringing her to the finish line

NS14 'Graeme Garden' crosses paths with Impulse 'Reelin' in the Years', and Laser radial 'Margot' whilst riding a torrent of outgoing tidal flow

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