Robbie Miller Dinner 2026

An evening of fellowship, fine dining, and captivating stories from a life spent on, in, and under the sea.

Join us on Saturday, 5th September for the annual Robbie Miller Dinner, bringing together Foundation Members, Club Members, and guests for an enjoyable evening at Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

This year's guest speaker is Eric Messer, who many members will remember from his fascinating presentation at last year's Inverlochy Dinner. Following numerous requests from those in attendance, we are delighted to welcome Eric back to share another remarkable chapter of his life.

Tickets are essential: please book and RSVP by 5pm, Thursday August 27th 2026

Event Details

📅 Saturday, 5 September 2026
📍 Royal Geelong Yacht Club
🕕 6 PM

Tickets

🎟 $35 – Foundation Members
🎟 $40 – Non-Members

Guest Speaker – Eric Messer

"Forks in the Road"

Growing up in a Scottish fishing village it seemed only right to love the boats, the ocean and everything connected with the sea. Eric will talk about how his course changed from thoughts of a fishing career to ending up in the Merchant Navy, the Salvage Industry, etc., and the events that led to those course changes. He was “at sea” in vessels ranging from supertankers to salvage tugs for over 54 years and at the end of his career he was the Master of Victoria’s Emergency Towing Vessel, ready at one hour’s notice to rescue a ship in trouble in Victorian waters.

His interest in marine creatures was started by finding weird, dead fish and marine life in the nets of fishing boats in the local harbour. With a key focus on the marine life, Eric and his wife, Marianne, have dived all over the world on some of the world’s most famous wrecks. He has owned a number of boats including a Dragon which he bought from Rob Umhauer with whom he sailed from time to time.

So most days Eric and Marianne have been beside, in, or under the ocean. It has been an amazing gift and one for which they are very grateful.

For more information, contact info@rgyc.com.au