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
Gentlemen's Lunch
Please join us for Gentlemen's Lunch on Friday 25th October from 12.30. Bookings can be made until 12.00 on Wednesday 23rd October by clicking on the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/951695 More »
30 Sep 2024
Trafalgar Night Dinner
We would be delighted if you could join us for the Trafalgar Night Dinner on Saturday 26th October 2024. Tickets can be booked until 12.00 on Wednesday 23rd October by clicking on the following link https://www.rlyc.org.uk//event/951691 More »
24 Sep 2024
Ladies' Lunch and Fashion Show Friday 11th October 2024
We would be delighted if you would join us for the Ladies' Lunch and Fashion Show which is to be held in the London Room on Friday 11th October. You will be welcomed with a glass of prosecco to enjoy from 11.45 before the Fashion Show begins at 12.15; lunch will then be served after. Guests are very welcome; if you would like to book a place for you and your family/friends please do More »
10 Sep 2024
Etchells UK South Coast Championship at the Royal London Yacht Club
Article by Naomi Richards, 3 Sep 2024 The Royal London Yacht Club ran some fantastic racing over the weekend, with Mike Randall as PRO . The fleet headed to Osborne Bay on Saturday for four races in some tough conditions. Big shifts and cross tide made tactics crucial, with Tango taking three bullets, and Man's Best Friend taking the other. Louise Racing was third More »
3 Sep 2024
Etchells National Championships 2024
The 2024 Etchells National Championships welcomed twenty boats to Cowes Yacht Haven for what was set to be the most exciting regatta of the season so far. The championship was hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club, with race officer Peter Taylor leading the team from the Royal London. Conditions for the event were set to be tricky, with light and fickle winds forecasted over the three day event. But with More »
22 Aug 2024
Etchells Spring Regatta a great success
The first Etchells event of the RLYC season went ahead on the last weekend of April. A lovely write-up from the class mentioned the hard work of the RLYC Race Team. Read on .... "Saturday 27 th and Sunday 28 th April saw the return of the Cowes Etchells Series. It was an exciting mix of senior boats, many of whom had been racing hard in Miami and Australia, mixed in with More »
7 May 2024
Upcoming events
| Oct 5 |
ASTO Small Ships Race |
| Oct 5 |
Saturday 5th October Post Sail…Throughout the sailing season, we will be offering a post |
| Oct 5 |
19:00 - Saturday 5th October Drawing R…If you would like to book to dine with us |
| Oct 6 |
Sunday 6th October Post Sailin…Throughout the sailing season, we will be offering a post |
| Oct 11 |
11:45 - Ladies' Lunch and Fashion ShowWe would be delighted if you would join us for |
| Oct 13 |
Barcolana Trieste Race |
| Oct 13 |
12:30 - Sunday Lunch 13th OctoberWe are delighted to announce that Sunday Lunch will return |
| Oct 19 |
10:15 - General Committee Meeting |
| Oct 25 |
12:30 - Gentlemen's LunchPlease join us for Gentlemen's Lunch on Friday 25th October |
| October 26-27 |
Etchells Sprint Weekend & Supp…For the first time the Club is pleased to welcome |
| Oct 26 |
12:30 - Sunday Lunch |
| Oct 26 |
18:30 - Trafalgar Night DinnerWe would be delighted if you could join us for |
| Nov 1 |
18:30 - Autumn Talk and Supper: The La…Please join us for our next Autumn Talk and Supper: |
| Nov 8 |
12:30 - Ladies' Lunch |
| November 9-10 |
Etchells Sprint Weekend & Supp…The second of the winter training or Sprint Weekends for |
| Nov 9 |
19:00 - Thank You Party & SupperSupper Menu Braised Feather |