By Jena Carr
Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) will open its doors to the Geelong community for a Royal Warrant Centenary Celebration and free family fun day.
RGYC will mark a century since it received its Royal Warrant, which is recognition for the services provided to the Royal Household, with a family-friendly event on Saturday, October 26.
Commodore Paul Buchholz said he was “thrilled” to share the club’s “historic milestone” with the Geelong community with activities, entertainment, and celebrations from 10am to 3pm.
“This event is our way of celebrating 100 years of our Royal Warrant by welcoming everyone to enjoy a day of family fun, history, and sailing,” he said.
“It symbolises our deep connection to the maritime community and our commitment to being a leader in sailing, both locally and internationally.
“As we celebrate our past, we are equally focused on the future. The new sailing centre, set to open in 2025, represents our commitment to fostering the next generation of sailors.
“Our youth programs are already yielding great results, with success stories like Josh Garner and Jack Benyan, who were crowned world champions at the Cadet World Championships in Plymouth, England.
“Their achievements reflect the strength of our programs and reinforce our focus on developing young talent while cementing Geelong’s place as a hub for world-class sailing.”
The event will include face painting, a soft play area, games, entertainment by Brendan the Balloon Man, a Royal Navy Jazz Band performance, and a flyover by the Royal Australian Air Force.
There will also be sailing information sessions and demonstrations throughout the day before the event wraps up with a Centenary Ceremony featuring the sealing of a time capsule for future generations to uncover.
