About The RBYC
A friendly yacht club dedicated to making sailing accessible to everyone
Welcome to The RBYC
Hello and thank you for taking an interest in our yacht club.
Our overall goal is to provide a cost effective, accessible way for our members to participate in sailing.
The club was originally established over twenty years ago by a small group of enthusiasts who had just completed their shore-based RYA course and wanted to develop their practical skills further.
Today we are a diverse club with about 100 members across a broad range of adult age groups, well represented by both males and females. A key focus of the club's activities continues to be to develop members sailing skills via experience out on the water.
Whether you are a complete novice or have some experience, interested in building up to your RYA Yachtmaster or simply want to enjoy sailing in a safe, fun and friendly environment, we are the club for you.
Steve Norton
Commodore of The RBYC
commodore@therbyc.co.uk
Charter Trips Throughout the Year
We charter boats at least once a month in the sailing season for a variety of trips:
- ⛵ Weekends in the Solent - Perfect for beginners
- ⛵ Long weekend trips across the channel - Visit France
- ⛵ Trips from other parts of the UK - Explore new waters
- ⛵ Annual one week trip within European waters - Our signature adventure
Crews are selected for each boat to provide a mix of abilities and hence maximise coaching opportunities.
View Upcoming TripsOur Qualified Skippers
Each boat is skippered by one of our experienced RBYC club skippers who are dedicated to your safety and improving your sailing skills.
RYA Certified
All skippers are at least Yachtmaster Coastal qualified
Offshore Qualified
Most are Yachtmaster Offshore certified
Instructors
Some are RYA Cruising Instructors
The Boats We Sail
The boats are typically modern 37ft-40ft cruisers, and occasionally something a little different:
- ✓ Modern cruising yachts (37-40ft)
- ✓ Cruising racers for those seeking speed
- ✓ Multi-hulls for stability
- ✓ SB3s for racing experience
- ✓ Even a Thames Barge!
Our charter-yacht cruises are great value as we usually get a club discount and don't have to pay for a skipper.
RYA Training at Affordable Rates
We are a registered RYA training centre, offering a range of RYA 1-day shore based and Day Skipper practical courses. Many courses are taught by in-house instructors, allowing us to offer them at better rates than those commercially available.
Social Activities
Monthly Meetings
Social gatherings on the first Tuesday of each month, often with guest speakers
Annual Quiz Night
Test your sailing knowledge in our popular annual sailing quiz
Annual Dinner
Celebrate the year's events with awards and look forward to upcoming adventures
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