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Royal Southampton Yacht Club

A warm welcome awaits you at Royal Southampton Yacht Club, the friendliest yacht club on the Solent.

Located on the Beaulieu River in Hampshire in an area of outstanding beauty, the RSYC’s Clubhouse at Gins has easy access to The Solent and boasts a unique riverside clubhouse with outstanding views and excellent facilities.

The Yachter available in The Clubhouse and by clicking here.

We are accepting new members and joining couldn’t be simpler!

If you already know some members of the RSYC, they can be named as your proposer and seconder on your application form.  Once processed and approved you will become a Full Member straight away.

If you are new to the Club without a proposer or seconder, simply complete the form without this information and you will become a Provisional Member. At the next scheduled House Committee your membership will be put forward for election to Full Membership.

Latest events

All the latest events both on the water and in the Clubhouse

• 30 May Beaulieu Series Race 3*
• 30 May Pilates Class
• 30 May MDL Twilight Race 5
• 31 May Royal Southern Yacht Club X Yachts Solent Cup
• 1 Jun St Vaast Rally
• 2 Jun Classic Car Get Together
• 4 Jun Pilates Class
• 6 Jun Pilates Class
• 6 Jun Lunch to remember D Day 80
• 7 Jun Royal Southern Yacht Club Summer Series June Regatta
• 8 Jun Beaulieu Series Race 4
• 11 Jun Pilates Class

The RSYC is renowned for its year-round racing in Southampton Water, The Solent and beyond, offering opportunities for both Fully Crewed and Double Handed series. Members also benefit from organised rallies, cruising with friends, free use of dinghies and paddle boards from the Clubhouse, and a free year round water taxi service to and from the walk-ashore pontoon.

Meet. Eat. Drink. Relax.

RSYC, one of the oldest yacht clubs in the UK, and is renowned for its friendly and welcoming ambience. Visiting yachtsmen and motorboating guests can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our pontoon or a mooring overlooking areas of wetlands with an abundance of wildlife, and views out to the Solent. If you are lucky you may see the sea eagles, kites or marsh harriers, or our resident seals. We have all the facilities for visitors and a welcoming bar and restaurant area to relax and dine. Our bosun offers an all-year-round water taxi service.

The origins of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club go back to the  West Quay Amateur Regatta Club  in  1858 , and which was renamed the  Southampton Amateur Regatta Club  in  1862 . Frequent races were held in the waters opposite the old West Quay, before the extensive development of the Southampton waterfront.

For further information on membership, reservations or general inquiries.

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Royal Solent Yacht Club Open Day

The Royal Solent Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs on the Isle of Wight.

Our Open Day is an incredible opportunity to enjoy a tour of our stunning Clubhouse and chat with Flag Officers and committee about our year-round events on and off the water.

Apply for membership on Open Day and benefit from 10% off your pro-rated subscription until the end of 2024.

Why not book lunch and enjoy our sumptuous menu with the best views of the Solent.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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Welcome to The Royal Southern Yacht Club

Based in the heart of the Hamble River with The Solent on our doorstep, we are one of the world’s finest yacht clubs with a sailing area to match. At The Southern we pride ourselves on our superb Clubhouse and facilities, a dedicated staff who work around the clock to make every Member and guest feel welcome, and our ability to run world class events time and time again. Explore the site to find out more about what we can do for you and what we have going on this season, or scroll down to find out more about our rich history and excellent facilities…

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More about us.

Established since 1837, the Royal Southern Yacht Club is internationally recognised as a top yacht racing club, with modern facilities and over 1,700 members owning over 600 boats. We are based in the centre of Hamble village, on the waterfront of the river Hamble, being the centre of yachting in the UK. This location is easy to reach from all parts of the UK and is close to the Central Solent, providing a base for racing and cruising in the Solent and beyond. Club members and visiting yachtsmen and women are able to enjoy the sailing and shore facilities that are the highest quality available in the South of England.

The primary aim of the club is to promote yachting (both sail and motor) for all ages. Our youth programme takes youngsters from the age of 4, moving up to our Academy at 18, and full individual or family membership from the age of 26. We are an RYA affiliated club, were Yacht Club of the Year 2015, recognised by ISAF for our race management and Match Racing capability and regularly host national and international competitions, in addition to our own monthly regatta programme. Our regattas attract up to 60 boats, with an associated social programme which regularly hosts up to 250 guests, including prize-giving dinners for major events.

In 2015 the Club completed works to improve the pontoons, car park and outer areas of the clubhouse, thus creating the Prince Philip Yacht Haven which hosts 56 annual berth holders as well as up to 16 RIB berths and three visitor berths. The works also gave us our 20+ dry berth spots, which utilise the onsite crane to access the water, as well as our pontoon slipway which is used regularly by our fleet of optimist sailors and club RS Fevas. The club also boasts an onsite car park and dinghy park, three J/70s for club use and public charter, a midstream pontoon for up to 10 boats and a launch service for all members wanting to travel up and down the river.

The clubhouse itself has 12 en-suite bedrooms available as well as various meeting rooms, the River Room restaurant, the Upper Bar with unparalleled views of the Hamble River, the coveted and cosy original Member’s Bar and a large function room for bigger functions. On weekdays and particularly during the winter, the Club makes our extensive facilities available for Corporate Sailing Days, conferences, board meetings, weddings and other social occasions.

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Needles Relief

2023 needles relief, saturday 9th december.

This traditional festive charity event will be held at the Royal Solent Yacht Club on Saturday 9th December. All Club members and their guests are welcome to sail or motor, race or cruise or take the ferry to this well-supported fun festive event organised by RLymYC and RSolYC in aid of the Lymington and Yarmouth Lifeboats. We encourage all who take part in Club racing or cruising, either regularly or occasionally, to participate.

Key timings

There will be a staggered start for racers from the Royal Lymington Yacht Club line, warning signal at 0925hrs; finish at the Royal Solent Yacht Club at the latest 1145hrs, before the lifeboats arrive. If you plan to cruise, meet in the Royal Solent Yacht Club before the start of the Lifeboat demonstration (subject to weather and operational requirements) at approximately 1200hrs. All crew members are asked to donate at least £1 per head ‘landing fee’ for the RNLI at the exit gate to the pontoons, as are those travelling by ferry - a box will be located at the entrance to the RSYC. Please note that the harbour will not charge any mooring fees providing you have either a race or cruise ticket.

Lunch at Royal Solent Yacht Club

Lunch should be booked in advance at the Club Office or online.

Presentation at the Royal Solent Yacht Club

There will be a presentation of prizes to the race winners, to commence at approximately 1300hrs. All crews are encouraged to attend, even if not lunching at the RSolYC. Gifts to the Yarmouth and Lymington RNLI crews and the Yarmouth Harbour Master will follow the presentation of the race prizes.

Booking and costs

All entry fees and the landing fee, both racing and cruising, form a direct contribution to our local Lifeboats in Lymington and Yarmouth. The entry fee for both Racers and Cruisers is £20.00 We ask also that cruisers and those travelling by ferry please complete the attendance form displayed on the noticeboard in the Club foyer.  

Event Messaging System

In addition to the Official Notice Board, the Organising Authority may send messages to competitors and support persons via the Event Messaging System, Telegram. Telegram is similar to WhatsApp but has better privacy (phone numbers are not public), does not limit groups to 150 people and allows new arrivals to see existing messages.   Please download Telegram for your Smart Phone and/or Laptop prior to the event from the links on  https://telegram.org   Then join the groups for the Thursday Evening Keelboats Series below by following the links:   Broadcast : Messages from the Organising Authority and Race Committee:

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Needles Relief Race 2023

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We welcome new members throughout the year!

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Reserve a table in advance to avoid disappointment.

Find out about our club fleets including J/80s, XODs, Nordic Folkboats, Cruiser Racers, Lymington River Scows and Dinghies

We are a RYA Training Centre and run courses throughout the year.

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Welcome to the Royal London Yacht Club

The Club is one of the most historic and prestigious Yacht Clubs in Great Britain. The elegant Regency Clubhouse with eleven beautiful bedrooms and several function rooms has recently been refurbished and upgraded. The Club is situated on The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight with a unique waterfront position and enviable balcony overlooking the Solent. The Club, which is a private Members Club, organises sailing and social events for both Members and Visitors, has amazing service and the highest standard of catering. It has gained an enviable reputation for organising top quality Sailing Regattas, including Cowes Classic Week, the World’s Biggest Classic Yacht Regatta.

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Ladies' Lunch

Please join us for Ladies' Lunch on Friday 14th June. Bookings can be made until 12.00 on Wednesday 12th June via the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/951363 More »

21 May 2024

Moules Frites

Dear Members, Please join us for Moules Frites followed by Tarte Tatin on Friday 24th May. To book online- please click here: https://rlyc.clubmin.net/events/951353/tickets KR Rear Commodore House More »

19 May 2024

Infinity of Yar May update

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16 May 2024

Etchells Spring Regatta a great success

The first Etchells event of the RLYC season went ahead on the last weekend of April. A lovely write-up from the class mentioned the hard work of the RLYC Race Team. Read on .... "Saturday 27 th and Sunday 28 th April saw the return of the Cowes Etchells Series. It was an exciting mix of senior boats, many of whom had been racing hard in Miami and Australia, mixed in with More »

Gentlemen's Lunch

Please join us for Gentlemen's Lunch on the 31st May 2024. Bookings can be made until 12.00 on Wednesday 29th May by clicking on the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/951357 More »

30 Apr 2024

Learn to Line Dance followed by Supper

In preparation for the Cowes Week Summer Ball, please join us for a complimentary line dance lesson followed by supper and a complimentary glass of champagne. Bookings can be made online by clicking on the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/1011451 More »

Cowes Week Ball 2024 - Save the Date

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