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, which has recently been refurbished and upgraded, is situated on The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight.
The Club, which is a private Members Club, organises Sailing and Social Events for both Members and Visitors, and provides a high standard of catering.
The Club has gained an enviable reputation for organising top quality Sailing Regattas, including the Charles Stanley Direct Cowes Classic Week, one of the largest regattas that takes place in the Solent each year, the Tempest World Championship in 2016, and the Etchells European and World Championships that took place in September 2016.
Regular sailing and varied social events are organised throughout the year. For Race Entries click on Calendar.
Latest news
Charles Stanley Direct Cowes Classics Week 2017
CSDCCW, now in its 10th year, and well-established as one of the major regattas within the Solent calendar. This year led by Chairman Sir Richard Ottaway and Principal Race Officer Gill Smith, around 170 entries, 700 sailors and, with grateful thanks from us all, over 90 volunteers without whose efforts and commitment the racing and the social programme filling every evening of the Regatta, would not be possible. On Monday we ran the Flying
Published 12:33pm on 22 Jul 2017
Alex Thomson Hugo Boss Talk and opening of the London Landing on Friday 14 July
We were very excited that Member Alex Thomson was able to open the London Landing prior to speaking on his experiences in the Vendee Globe 16/17, in which he finished second and broke the 24 hour distance record. This was a wonderful Royal London evening. A great speaker; an amazing story; Alex brought his adventures and challenges to life so vividly that all attending were immersed and felt they experienced them. Auction
Published 12:18pm on 22 Jul 2017
Upcoming events
| August 18-19 |
Younger Members Weekend |
| Aug 25 |
Gentlemen's LunchJoin the Gentleman for lunch at RLYC for 2 courses. |
| August 26-28 |
RLYC August Bank Holiday Regat…The Regatta is open to the Darings and XODs, and |
| Aug 26 |
General Committee Meeting |
| September 1-3 |
Club Rally to Lymington |
| September 15-17 |
Ladies LunchJoin the Ladies for lunch at RLYC for 2 courses. |
| Sep 15 |
House Committee Meeting |
| Sep 15 |
Windsor Cup Reception & Supper |
| Sep 16 |
Windsor Cup & Britannia Challe… |
| September 16-17 |
International Etchells Autumn…Committee Boat starts with mark layers for the first weekend |