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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Easter Sunday Lunch 5 April 2026 There will be a selection of tempting starters and irresistible desserts available to order on the day. A vegetarian option is available on request […]
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale(2025) follows the Crawley family into the 1930s, facing financial ruin and social scandal when Lady Mary's divorce threatens their reputation. […]
To view the 2026 Summer 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.
