RSYC Junior Sailing Program - The Suva Scallywags

🔙 Hanging on the walls of our clubhouse, this framed photograph and plaque commemorate the Ratu Mara – Michael Somare Papua New Guinea Sailing Tour, 1984.

Featuring John and David Philp, Patrick Holland, Robert MacGregor, Douglas Kilner, Jonathon Guzzwell, Ben Herter, Curly and Liz Caswell, and Jan Dunlop.

For many in our sailing community, these aren’t just names or faces in a photograph. They are friends, family, mentors and familiar faces who helped shape the spirit of sailing in Fiji. They strengthened friendships with our Pacific neighbours and proudly represented the Royal Suva Yacht Club wherever the wind took them.

As the next generation of junior sailors prepares to launch for semester two of 2026, may they always remember they are part of something much bigger than themselves. Every tack, every gybe and every race adds another chapter to the story of sailing in Fiji.

Vinaka vakalevu to those who came before us. Your legacy lives on every time a young sailor heads out onto Suva Harbour.

Fair winds and following seas. 🇫🇯🩵

ROYAL SUVA YACHT CLUB:
JUNIOR SAILING - Semester 2 • 2026

Saturday Sailing

📅 18 July
📅 25 July
📅 1 August
📅 8 August
📅 15 August
📅 29 August
📅 5 September

Optimist

New Joiners & Advanced
🕘 9.00 am – 12.00 pm

Laser

🕐 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Advanced Laser (Invitation Only)

Tuesdays
🕞 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Starting 21 July

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Coming Up

🏆 National Championships, 22-24th August

⛵ Possible Adventure Sail
12 September (TBC)

👏🏽RSYC Junior Sailing Prizegiving
15 September

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What to Bring

* Approved lifejacket
* Hat
* Sunscreen
* Water bottle
* Snacks

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Important Reminders

* Current RSYC membership required.
* New joiners under 60 kg must pass the swim test before sailing.
* Parents are asked to volunteer for one Saturday during the semester.

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Learn. Sail. Grow.
Enquiries PM us or contact Royal Suva Yacht Club

Vinaka vakalevu, Savusavu, for once again being the most amazing hosts. Your warmth, generosity and support made it a memorable weekend for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you all at the Nationals in Suva.
One sailing community. One passion. See you on the water! ⛵💙🇫🇯

Seen through the eyes of Laser sailor Kele Hunter. Enjoying sailing back in his hometown of Savusavu.

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From Suva Harbour to Savusavu Bay⛵️

Day 3 in Savusavu and the energy on and off the water has been outstanding. ⛵☀️

The Royal Akarana Yacht Club coaches from New Zealand are in Fiji to mentor and upskill our local sailing coaches, sharing practical coaching techniques, knowledge and experience that will strengthen junior sailing long after their visit.

And while they’re coaching the coaches, our junior sailors are the lucky beneficiaries—receiving world-class coaching on the water, building confidence, sharpening their skills and, most importantly, having a great time sailing.

The Savusavu clinic continues today, with a friendly regatta or adventure sail planned for tomorrow, depending on the weather.

The coaching clinic then moves to Suva, where sessions will run from 9–12 July, from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm each day. The cost is $80 for all four days. To register, please sign up at the Royal Suva Yacht Club office.

Vinaka vakalevu to the Royal Akarana Yacht Club coaches for sharing their expertise and investing in the future of sailing in Fiji.