10th December 2024 We are excited to be marking 30 years since the last Lighthouse keepers stepped off the Needles Lighthouse in December 1994. We are delighted to say we are now fully booked for the lunch! 12noon ~ bar opens 1230 ~ film footage being shown of life inside the lighthouses […]
Needles Relief 2024 Start time for Class 1 0930 One minute intervals thereafter 'staggered starts' Notice of Race Sailing Instructions
Last Winter Series race this Sunday 15th December! Prize Giving straight after racing for: Winner of Winter Series 1 sponsored by Wight Marine Winner of Winter Series 2 sponsored by River Yar Boatyard Overall 3rd Overal 2nd Overall Winner including the Blount Cross Trophy
An evening of traditional carols for the Royal Solent family. FULLY BOOKED. To be put on a waiting list please email events@royalsolent.org. *Discountable. Any cancellations received less than 48 hours in advance of the event, may incur a cancellation fee.
To view the 2025/2026 Winter Programme,
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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.
