Welcome to the Royal London Yacht Club
The Club is one of the most historic and prestigious Yacht Clubs in Great Britain. The elegant Regency Clubhouse with eleven beautiful bedrooms and several function rooms has recently been refurbished and upgraded. The Club is situated on The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight with a unique waterfront position and enviable balcony overlooking the Solent. The Club, which is a private Members Club, organises sailing and social events for both Members and Visitors, has amazing service and the highest standard of catering. It has gained an enviable reputation for organising top quality Sailing Regattas, including Cowes Classic Week, the World’s Biggest Classic Yacht Regatta.
Latest news
Ladies' Lunch
Are you someone who enjoys yoga or maybe has always wanted to try it? April's Ladies' Lunch will be preceded by two yoga sessions (with a 30 minute tea/coffee break in between). You can book for yoga and lunch or lunch only if you prefer, please choose the ticket you would like when you book. Bookings can be made until 12.00 on Wednesday 9th April by clicking on the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/1096985 More »
11 Mar 2025
Spring Talk
We would be delighted if you would join us for a talk by Cowes Harbour Master, Captain Jon Kidd, who will be offering an insight into the ever-changing face of the River Medina and all things associated! Bookings can be made until 12.00 on Wednesday 2nd April by clicking on the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/1174577 More »
10 Mar 2025
Gentlemen's Lunch
Please join us for Gentlemen's Lunch on Friday 28th March. Bookings can be made until 12.00 on Wednesday 26th March by clicking on the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/1096983 More »
4 Mar 2025
The Commodore's Table, Friday 14th March 2025
Members and guests are invited to attend an informal evening with the Commodore which will be followed by a supper of Chef's Fish and Chips. Bookings can be made until 12.00 on Wednesday 12th March by clicking on the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/1151173 More »
26 Feb 2025
Fitting Out Dinner
Please join us to celebrate the start of the sailing season by attending the Fitting Out Dinner More »
10 Feb 2025
Arundel Dinner at the Royal Thames Yacht Club
Please join us for our annual celebration, the Arundel Dinner, which celebrates our Club's founding as the Arundel Yacht Club near the Temple in 1838. It was then renamed as the Royal London Yacht Club in 1849 by our first Patron, Her Majesty Queen Adelaide. There will be a Cremant de Jura reception followed by a three course dinner with wine and port. Coffee and truffles will then be served. The menu is as follows: More »
7 Feb 2025
Etchells Open Training Camp #1
The Etchells Youth Academy has begun its winter training weekends, now part of the wider Etchells Open Training Camps, a new initiative for 2025 to open up the training weekends to other sailors. Led by coaches David Bedford and Duncan Truswell, the weekend had the usual mix of on-the-water coaching and land-based learning activities. One of last year's Academy graduates, Harry Blythe, has himself joined the coaching team this year. The teams are competing to More »
29 Jan 2025
Upcoming events
| Mar 18 |
10:15 - House Committee Meeting |
| Mar 19 |
19:00 - Arundel Dinner at the Royal Th…Please join us for our annual celebration, the Arundel Dinner, |
| Mar 21 |
18:00 - Sailing Committee #3 |
| March 22-23 |
RLYC Foxes: UKTRAUKTRA Nationals This is the premier national team |
| Mar 22 |
10:15 - General Committee Meeting |
| Mar 23 |
Sunday Lunch |
| Mar 28 |
12:30 - Gentlemen's Lunch Friday 28th…Please join us for Gentlemen's Lunch on Friday 28th March. |
| March 29-30 |
Etchells Open Training Camp Re… |
| Apr 4 |
18:00 - Spring Talk by Captain John Ki…We would be delighted if you would join us for |
| April 5-6 |
Etchells Youth Academy Trials… |
| April 5-6 |
Etchells Spring Regatta |
| Apr 11 |
10:00 - Ladies' Lunch and Yoga Session…Are you someone who enjoys yoga or maybe has always |
| April 12-13 |
Etchells Red Funnel Regatta |
| April 19-20 |
London Ladder Team Racing #1 |
| Apr 19 |
Easter Sunday Lunch |
| Apr 23 |
10:15 - House Committee Meeting |