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We have an extensive range of on the water activities throughout the year. Some are regular events and others happen annually. From our very active Cadet section, Saturday open sailing, Adult training evenings, a wide range of training opportunities, extensive racing programme and our Cruiser group, we are sure you will find something to help get you on the water.

2024 Programme click here - opens in new tab

Cadets cover the ages 8 to 18, they will generally sail in Optimists, Picos, double handed RS Fevas , Wayfarer or Lasers (ILCA 4,6 & 7 ).

Click here for further information.

SATURDAY OPEN SAILING

Saturday SImply Sailing operates from May until September, for dates and times please see the calendar or click here for filtered list .

The sessions are for club members to get on the water either in their own boats or by hiring club boats.

We provide the RIB cover, you just enjoy the sailing!

ADULT SAILING

As the name implies this is for adults only. If you have never sailed a boat but would like to then these sessions are for you.

Beginners, improvers and those wishing to acquire more specific skills are welcome.

Click here for more information. Dates are in the calendar , or the filtered list is here .

DINGHY HIRE

Details for members to hire dinghies from RVYC can be found here .

TRAINING COURSES

As an RYA approved training centre we run a variety of courses throughout the year. New courses are added as they are arranged.

Both on the water and shore based courses can be run. More details in the training tab .

CLUB RACING

A full programme of competitive club racing is available from the end of March to the end of December.

Starting usually from our race platform to the west of the ferry channel, we provide racing for keelboats and dinghies in handicap series.

We also run a number of open events during the year.

Race dates are in the calendar , or the filtered club racing list is here and the scow racing is here .

CRUISER GROUP

Our cruiser organising group organise events throughout the year. For details see the cruising tab

Last updated 14:24 on 9 August 2024

Reciprocal Clubs

If you would like to have reciprocal rights with a particular club then please email your request to [email protected]

Accessing the Reciprocal Clubs

Please contact the club well before you depart to confirm availability of moorings, accommodation and facility usage. You will need to show your current RYCV membership card and a letter of introduction, which can be obtained from the Royals office.

Note that not all clubs have accommodation or moorings available and the availability of such services should be confirmed with the clubs directly.

The following clubs have afforded us full reciprocal rights, and likewise their members enjoy reciprocal rights at RYCV.

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron www.rqys.com.au 578 Royal Esplanade Manly QLD 4179

Southport Yacht Club www.southportyachtclub.com.au 1 MacArthur Parade Main Beach QLD 4217

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club www.rpayc.com.au 16 Mitala Street Newport NSW 2106

Royal Perth Yacht Club www.rpayc.com.au 6 Australia II Drive Crawley WA 6009

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron www.rsys.com.au 33 Peel Street Kirribilli NSW 2061

Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania www.ryct.org.au Marieville Esplanade Sandy Bay TAS 7005

NEW ZEALAND

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron www.rnzys.org.nz 101 Curran Street, Auckland 1011

Royal Bombay Yacht Club rbyc.co.in Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Apollo Bandar Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 India

Royal Langkawi Yacht Club www.langkawiyachtclub.com Jalan Dato Syed Omar Kuah 07000 Malaysia

Manila Yacht Club myc.org.ph Malate Manila, Metro Manila Philippines

Republic of Singapore Yacht Club www.rsyc.org.sg 52 /w Coast Ferry Road Singapore

Royal Varuna Yacht Club www.varuna.org Moo 12, Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Thailand

SAF Yacht Club safyc.org.sg 43 Admiralty Road West Singapore 759962

Royal Netherlands Yacht Club www.knzrv.nl Westzeedijk 7, 1398 BB Muiden Netherlands

Yachtclub Seaport IJuiden www.ysy.nl Yachtclub Seaport IJuiden Kennemerboulevard 540 1976EM, IJmuiden The Netherlands

National Yacht Club www.nyc.ie East Pier, Dun Laoghaire Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Royal Thames Yacht Club www.royalthames.com 60 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7LF United Kingdom

Accommodation available – See their Reciprocal Member Benefits for 2017 –   RTYC Brochure

Royal Lymington Yacht Club rlymyc.org.uk Bath Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3SE United Kingdom

NORTH AMERICA

Royal Bermuda Yacht Club rbyc.bm 15 Point Pleasant Road Hamilton HM11 Bermuda

Royal Canadian Yacht Club www.rcyc.ca 41 St George Street Toronto ON M5R 2L8 Canada

Royal Victoria Yacht Club www.rvyc.bc.ca 3475 Ripon Road Victoria, BC V8R 6H1 Canada

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Clubs Within The Club

Every second Monday from September to June, the Knotty Knitters Group meets in the Chartroom at 1:00 pm. Members knit, crochet, mend, do needlepoint and even hook rugs. It is a drop-in group for those who like needle crafts with the emphasis on knitting. Skill levels vary from beginner to expert and there is always someone willing to help or guide another through difficult patterns or stitches. The group enjoys a potluck lunch in December and participates in a variety of projects for charity, including the Shoe Box Project. New members are always welcome!

The Social Bridge Club continues to meet at the Club for a couple of hours every Monday that the club is open at 1 pm. The emphasis is on social bridge; games aren’t taken too seriously and scores aren’t recorded. New members are always welcome! 

The Ladies cycling group meet at 10:00 am on Tuesday mornings either at RVYC or a predesignated meeting location and cycle between 20 to 40 kms depending on weather and where the best coffee location is for that day!  They are a lovely and welcoming group and look forward to seeing lots more ladies joining in on the fun.

The Men's Tuesday Cycling Group rides bikes powered by both muscle and electricity, beginning to tilt more to the latter. Guided tours of 40-50 km averaging 16-17 kph explore the CRD's neighborhoods and trails, bridges, and tunnels - at times it can feel like mountain biking - with a coffee stop along the way. They leave the RVYC parking lot at 09:30 sharp (10:00 during the slippery months).

Spend some time on the water in a different way. The RVYC paddlers have been quiet this year but paddling is a great way to get out on the water and see nature at its best. The club has four double kayaks and two single kayaks available for member use at no charge. In addition, there are six paddleboards for members to try out. Simply book online and enjoy the waters off Cadboro Bay. If you’re visiting Sidney, bring your own kayak and launch it at Tsehum Haven, or visit the Long Harbour Outstation and use the two children’s kayaks stored in the shed there. There are so many great places to paddle around Victoria, get out on the water and explore! 

In the sailing community, the death of a friend or family member is often recognized by an “Eight Bells” ceremony. The idea comes from the days of a sailor’s watch being marked every 30 minutes by the ringing of a bell with 8 bells marking the end of their 4-hour watch. “Eight bells and all is well” is a time-honored saying understood far and wide.

The Eight Bells Group at RVYC helps to provide this service to our members. A portable bell has been obtained for ringing in this scripted service. The ceremony can be conducted during a funeral service, at the time of interment, within a Celebration of Life, or before spreading one’s ashes at sea.

Membership Information:

Who may join: Any RVYC member or spouse. Cost: A one-time assessment $250 per couple or $150 for an individual. How do I join: Membership forms are available in the RVYC office.

Included in your membership: 

• A comprehensive Eight Bells Estate Planning Guide
• Access to a library of books covering this topic that may be borrowed
• When one of our members passes they are permanently honoured by engraving their name on the base of the Eight Bells bell which is displayed in the RVYC trophy case
• An Eight Bells ceremony

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