Join us for a Valentine’s Supper and enjoy a delicious menu in welcoming surroundings, perfect for couples or friends. Whether you’re celebrating romance or simply sharing a special evening together, this is an occasion designed for delicious food, great company, and memorable moments. To book online for the Valentine's Day, please click here.
Please join us for our first Out to Lunch 2026 Please click here to view the menu and if you wish to join us, please email the Sailing Office by 10th […]
We are delighted that RSYC Member Rod Angel is sharing his knowledge and knowhow on VHFs, enabling us to be better prepared for the season ahead. Please email sailing@royalsolent.org or call 01983 760 256 if you wish to come along. This free event begins at 1700 and will finish in time for Happy Hour at […]
Hello gentlemen, As promised I have an excellent speaker for you on Friday the 27th! Mal Butler has been a journalist for nearly 50 years, starting on a local paper in Hertford and working his way to the the sports desks of The Sun, Today, when it first launched, and the News of the World […]
CARDIAC ARREST CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE, ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? Saturday 28th February - 11:00 & 14:00. HIOWAA are offering free Defibrillator and CPR Skills for Life sessions to give you the confidence to help save a life. The sessions which will take place at the Royal Solent are delivered […]
An illustrated talk by former Club Secretary Hamish Fletcher entitled "Butterflies of the West Wight". An optional lunch will be served from 12:00and can be pre-booked before the talk. To book online for the First Wednesday Talk, please click here.
We are delighted to be returning to the beautiful venue of Gins Farm, Royal Southampton Yacht Club on the Beaulieu River. Please respond with your menu choices (via your skipper if coming by boat) by 19 February: sailing@royalsolent.org Please note anyone cancelling less than a week before the visit, will still be charged. There are […]
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 […]
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. […]
To view the 2026/7 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.
