The Salt Path The Salt Path is a moving drama based on Raynor Winn’s memoir, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs as a couple who lose their home and livelihood. Facing a terminal diagnosis for her husband, Moth, they embark on a 630-mile trek along the rugged South West Coast Path, finding healing and rediscovery […]
Race Officer Training Session with RSYC Chief Race Officer Jeremy Willcock All Welcome Sailors + new and returning Race Officers Time to learn/brush up on being a RSYC Race Officer before the season starts. All welcome to this inter-active evening 1700-1800 Race Officer Training (free of charge) 1800 ~ 19000 Happy Hour please email sailing@royalsolent.org […]
Mothering Sunday Lunch - 15 March 2026 Treat your mother, grandmother, aunt or friend to a delicious Roast Pork Lunch at the Club. There will be a selection of tempting starters and irresistible desserts available to order on the day. A vegetarian option is available on request in advance – please note that this will […]
“Call My Bluff” with 3 guest celebrities! Dress Code - Smart Casual Cost £15.00 (Payable on the evening) Menu Menu Red Wine Braised Meatballs with Colcannon Mash £16.95 or Garlic Butter Cod with Roasted New Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables £18.95 ~ Chocolate Torte, Raspberry Compote & Chantilly Cream £ 8.95 or Cheese & Biscuits £10.00 […]
Racing Rules Quiz + Supper with International Judge John Doerr Friday 20th March 2026 1830 - 200 followed by supper All welcome to join in with this new fun way to brush up on the RRS 2025-2028 John will be focusing on a few core areas in this inter-active evening. Open to all who plan to […]
New for autumn/winter 2025/26, we will be hosting a Tuesday Afternoon Musical Classic Film once a month. The film will be shown on the big screen in the Hudleston Bar, with the film starting at 14:00 prompt. Tea/coffee and a sweet treat will be served from 13:45 and the film for £5pp. What better way […]
We are delighted to welcome Mark Earp back to the Royal Solent for his talk entitled, Eccentric Women on the Wight. His power point presentation discusses some quite remarkable female characters that have graced the Isle of Wight history with their eccentricity. From false representation to love and devotion and criminal masterminds to lonely hearts. […]
Our Spring event of 2026 will take place at Top Targets, Tapnell Farm at 10am on Saturday March 28th. Hopefully as many of you as possible will take part in what is a very enjoyable morning’s shoot. Directions for those who are not familiar: From Freshwater, follow the B3399 (Middle Road) from Afton towards Calbourne. […]
A talk by Kevin Shaw entitled Robert Hooke – ‘England’s Leonardo’: The Mystery of a Forgotten Mastermind While everyone, rightly, appreciates the genius of Isaac Newton, this talk looks at the extraordinary, but largely overlooked, contribution made by Robert Hooke to the far-ranging inventions and discoveries of the 17th century – including those of Newton […]
Is Scrabble your board game of choice or maybe it's backgammon whichever you prefer, why not come and join us on the first Thursday of every month. Try your hand at Backgammon as there are places available for both new and experienced players to join in. To book online for Scrabble or Backgammon, please click […]
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In addition to running comprehensive summer sailing and cruising programmes for members, the RSYC also hosts a number of regattas, rallies, championships and nationals for a variety of classes and clubs. The most renowned of these being the Taittinger RSYC Regatta in July, plus there's the RSYC Contessa Regatta in June and Folkboat Week in August. The Western Solent and Christchurch Bay provide some of the best sailing on the south coast and offer a magnificent setting for all types of racing.
The Club also organises a wide range of onshore activities, such as Golf, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Scrabble, Backgammon, Scottish Country Dancing, Film Nights and Talks during the spring, autumn and winter.
