The Fastnet Race of 1979 will long be remembered as one of the greatest peacetime maritime disasters of the 20th century. Fifteen sailors died and five boats were lost when a violent storm devastated the racing fleet in the Western Approaches and the Irish Sea. Matt Power and his sister Frances Reincke describe their ordeal […]
RSYC PB2 Courses We are pleased to be able to offer the following in-house PB2 courses to be run by our Head Boatman Tom Blackburn. Each two day course will consist of a mixture of practical and theory sessions throughout both days. 9am till 4:30pm with a 1-hour lunch break at midday. Minimum 2 people […]
Spence Willard Wednesday Evening Racing 2025 Series 1 23rd April ~ 11th June Series 2 18th June ~ 30th July Series 3 8th August ~ 17th September Wednesday Evening Prize Giving & Supper ~ Wednesday 24th September *** Please click here to complete the Conditon of Entry Form (only once for 2025) *** Please click […]
RSYC PB2 Courses We are pleased to be able to offer the following in-house PB2 courses to be run by our Head Boatman Tom Blackburn. Each two day course will consist of a mixture of practical and theory sessions throughout both days. 9am till 4:30pm with a 1-hour lunch break at midday. Minimum 2 people […]
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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.
