rvyc yacht club

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The Royal Victoria Yacht Club began with a yacht race in 1892. With a long tradition in racing, we host a variety of local regattas throughout the year, encouraging sportsmanship and excellence in competitive sailing. 

The Club has one of the premier Learn to Sail programs in Canada. Our Dinghy sailors compete at all levels in a variety of dinghies, including Bytes, Opti’s Lasers, 29rs, 49rs, 420s and Fireballs, We are proud to be the home port for multiple National, International and Olympic sailors and we are particularly proud of our recent Paralympic podium finishes!

Dinghy sailing at our Club is complemented by several keelboat racing programs; there is a fleet of smaller, easy to sail keelboats (Martin 242’s) which are available for adult sailing instruction and for use by members for competition. In addition there are very active fleets of Mini 12 and 2.4mR boats as well as fleets of larger keelboats and multihull boats that do both Distance sailing and Round the Buoys sailing. 

We also have a growing and exciting Radio Controlled racing series and are hosting two 6 Meter keel boats that we expect to be campaigning nationally and internationally once the COVID pandemic is under control. For more information about 6 Meter sailboats, visit 6metre.com

All of the fleets take advantage of the wonderful sailing weather that we have here in Victoria and race all year round. During the summer months keel boat races are held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the rest of the year we sail on Sundays.  We have both casual and competitive racing.

In normal times we encourage people interested in keelboat racing to come down to the Club on race days when you will be sure to be able to ‘catch a ride’ on a race boat!  Due to COVID, we are asking people interested in racing, but who do not have a boat, to contact the Administration Office.

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RVYC Visitor Pontoons

Welcome to the royal victoria yacht club.

We have an extensive range of on the water activities throughout the year. Some are regular events and others happen annually. From our very active Cadet section , Saturday Open Sailing , Adult Training Evenings , a wide range of RYA Training Courses , extensive Racing and Social Programme , Cruiser and Powerboat groups, we are sure you will find something to help get you on the water.

Push The Boat Out 2019

Squib end of season regatta, the prince consort, latest news.

DW Hospitality launch their Christmas menus at RVYC

Danny and the DW Hospitality team at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Fishbourne, have launched their Christmas menus. If you're looking for a venue for your office party or a group of friends to get together, have a look at the choices on offer. We are right next to the Portsmouth to Fishbourne Wightlink ferry terminal ideal if you or guests are coming from the mainland. For more information, please contact More »

10 Sep 2024

Murder Mystery Evening : October 5th

Book early for what looks to be a great event at RVYC in October . Tables filling up fast . More »

Save the date for some great social events at RVYC

We have some fabulous events coming up in September /October so please look out for further details . More »

IOW Youth Dinghy Championships : 14th September

We are very excited to be hosting the IW Youth Dinghy Championships on 14th September 2024. Please click on the link below for further details . https://www.rvyc.org.uk/page/rvyc-leg-of-youth-dinghy-championships More »

14 Aug 2024

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Crew Finder

Duty roster, club location, weather for ryde.