Launch Service

The Club launch will operate from the London Landing at weekends and Bank Holidays from Easter 2026 to the end of October.

The Coxswain is Barry Elliott who is responsible for the launch at all times. The launch is a strictly No Smoking vessel.

Contact Royal London Yacht Club launch (call sign "Royal London Launch") on VHF 37A or 07947 753731

Launch Service Times:
Saturdays:
- LS 1000 1700
- HS 0900 1900
Sundays & Bank Holidays:
- LS 1000 1600
- HS 0930 1600

Low Season (LS) is March, April, May, June, September and October
High Season (HS) is July and August

Special Events:

Cowes Week

Saturday 1st August - Friday 7th August 0900 - 2100

Saturday 8th August - Sunday 9th August 0900 - 1700

1st - 7th August

No upriver trips between 0900 - 1700 as the launch will be engaged with event moorings during this time

No further bookings for Cowes Week are being accepted as all berths are now taken

*Cowes Week Night Time Launch Service

The Club Launch is available after 2100 hours at the discretion of the Coxswain, subject to receiving a booking by 1900 hours the prior night, please arrange directly with the Coxswain on 07947 753731 or email coxswain@rlyc.org.uk (Contact via email preferred)

The launch will not be available for trips to upriver pontoons in the hour prior to the start of the Solent Series racing and for 40 minutes after the first Daring finishes and returns to her mooring (approx. 2½ to 3 hours later) and is ready to disembark. Outside these times the launch will be available to all Members on a first-come, first-served basis.

On RLYC Regatta days the Race Committee has priority use of the launch if required. The launch general operating area is bounded by Medina Wharf south of the RLYC upriver pontoons to No.2 Harbour Buoy. This area may be extended to respond to emergencies or at the request of a Flag Officer, the Chief Race Officer or the Sailing Secretary.

Cowes Harbour Taxi VHF 77 call sign "Cowes Harbour Taxis" or 07734 552846#

Last updated 13:47 on 24 July 2026