Apologies - watch this space for future dates ...... 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 […]
The RSYC Scottish Country Dancing Group meets weekly from 19:00 to 21:00 on Wednesday evenings during the winter (October to mid April), with a few additional parties and ceilidhs scattered over the year. New members. New members are most welcome. Previous experience is not required. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Nick […]
“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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Sell your surplus boat and marine gear at the RSYC Boat Jumble. The RNLI will be on hand to offer water safety advice and free lifejacket checks and SeaSafe will be joining us to offer lifejacket servicing. To book a table for the Boat Jumble, please click here.
SPRING OPEN DAY 2026 1100h - 1400h Saturday 4th April incl. Crew Match: Need crew? Or want to race? Come to Spring Open Day! Come & enjoy a tour of […]
Indulge in a delicious bowl of fresh moules marinière, crisp pomme frites & crusty bread. Booking essential, numbers are strictly limited to 50. Closing date - Monday 30th April 2026 or when fully booked. Payment due on the night. Any cancellations received less than 48 hours in advance of the event, may incur a cancellation […]
To view the 2025/2026 Winter Programme,
please click here.
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.
