Archive
December
News
Sailing programme now published
Posted 07 December '08
Both the racing and cruising programmes for 2009 are now on the website
Posted 10 December '08
Bruce Dingwall's yacht Matelot finishes 2nd in ARC 2008.
Events
28 February '09 to 01 March '09
the National Championship of Two-Boat Team Racing in Keelboats (incorporating the Royal Thames Universities Challenge)
Royal Thames David Diehl Trophy series (Farr 45s)
18 April '09 to 19 April '09
A two-weekend regatta series of windward/ leeward racing for Farr 45s
13 February '09 to 14 February '09
Younger Members' 'Lucky Ball' Friday 13th February
Talk 'Changes to the Racing Rules'
10 March '09
Changes to the Racing Rules - 6.45pm in the Britannia Bar
18 March '09
Celebrate the start of the summer sailing season with our always popular annual Fitting Out Dinner.
Talk 'The Royal Thames Mansura Trophy'
31 March '09
Talk 'The Royal Thames Mansura Trophy'- 6.45pm in the Britannia Bar
16 April '09
Talk 'Robin Knox-Johnston' - 6.45pm in the Britannia Bar
The Royal Thames Mansura Trophy Awards Ceremony
29 April '09
The Royal Thames Mansura Trophy Awards Ceremony - Wednesday 29th April 6pm to 8pm
Cowes Week Cocktail Party ***SOLD OUT***
02 August '09
At Commodore's House - Sunday 2nd August 2009. 6.30pm until 8.00pm
Talk 'Cutting Edge - the yacht of tommorow'
19 November '09
Talk 'Cutting Edge - the yacht of tomorrow'
24 February '09
This is an opportunity to celebrate the successes on the water of 2008 and look forward to the events in 2009.
November
News
Posted 01 November '08
Following the AGM two new Flag Officer take office today
TEAMORIGIN train with Desafio in Valencia
Posted 06 November '08
TEAMORIGIN sailed together for the first time in Valencia, in preperation for the Desafio Trophy.
Posted 06 November '08
After a long days training with Desafio, Mike Sanderson, Director of TEAMORIGIN spoke to Valencia Sailing about the team and the America's Cup in General.
TEAMORIGIN TO COMPETE IN FIRST ‘CUP’ EVENT TODAY AT CNEV REGATTA
Posted 07 November '08
TEAMORIGIN, the British America’s Cup Team, finally get to race in version 5 America’s Cup boats today in Valencia, where they are competing in the CNEV (Club Nautico Espanol de Vela) regatta.
TEAMORIGIN CNEV Regatta Day One Report
Posted 07 November '08
TEAMORIGIN joint overnight leaders after day one!
IMPRESSIVE THIRD PLACE OVERALL FOR TEAMORIGIN IN FIRST EVER ‘CUP’ REGATTA
Posted 10 November '08
The final day of the CNEV regatta in Valencia, Spain, saw some of the closest racing yet.
***NEW MERCHANDISE IN STOCK***
Posted 19 November '08
The new stock of baseball caps has arrived in the clubhouse!
New York Yacht Club Invitational
Posted 27 November '08
Sailed in Swan 42s this will be a fantastic fleet racing event against upto 20 of the worlds best yacht clubs.
Events
Royal Thames Cumberland Regatta
26 June '09 to 28 June '09
Cumberland Regatta including the annual dinner of the Cumberland Sailing Society (founded 1775)
Royal Thames Yacht Club David Diehl Trophy Series (Farr 45s)
02 May '09 to 03 May '09
A two-weekend regatta series of windward/ leeward fleet races for Farr 45s
01 May '09 to 03 May '09
Widely regarded as the premier dinghy team racing event in the world
Royal Thames Cowes Keelboats Regatta 1
06 June '09 to 07 June '09
The first of our 2 one design regattas
JP Morgan Round the Island Race
20 June '09
It is that time of the year again be part of the 1700 boat fleet as they sail around the Island.
Royal Thames Imperial Trophy (Farr 45 Match Racing)
04 July '09 to 05 July '09
A weekend of match racing for a magnificent and historic trophy
Royal Thames Red Funnel Keelboats Weekend
11 July '09 to 12 July '09
Dynamite wins the Cory Cup for Royal Thames, Supremacy wins the Alfred Golin and Elvis the David Howard. Zoe clean sweeps the XODs
31 July '09 to 03 August '09
Join the RTYC and friends on the platform or crew Thames Five throughout the week
Royal Thames Staples Trophy (Farr 45s)
26 September '09 to 27 September '09
The fourth of our Farr 45 weekends, an action packed two days with up to 8 races and NO discards allowed
05 September '09 to 06 September '09
Team racing in Ireland
Royal Thames Cowes Keelboats 2
03 October '09 to 04 October '09
The second of the two one design keelboat regattas
Royal Thames Autumn Excuse - Yarmouth
09 October '09 to 11 October '09
It was time to visit the Royal Solent again, SCOW team racing and shooting... A great weekend
October
News
Posted 07 October '08
Owners and crews gathered in the Clubhouse on Monday evening, 6th October, to celebrate the success of the Club’s 2008 David Diehl Trophy series and dish out the silverware.
Posted 14 October '08
The new Members list is now posted in the Members area.
WILF TOLHURST MEMORIAL SERVICE
Posted 16 October '08
Details for the Wilf Tolhurst Memorial Service at Brentwood Cathedral Service
Captain of Racing's letter to members interested in racing
Posted 27 October '08
Captain of Racing, Thomas Brennan, highlights three new major events that the RTYC has been invited to in this open letter to RTYC members.
Posted 28 October '08
Moving away from January and Royal Victoria Dock
Cruising Dates for 2009 & 2010 announced
Posted 28 October '08
Captain of Cruising Peter Innes-Ker has revealed the Cruising Committee's plans for the next 24 months
Posted 28 October '08
TEAMORIGIN to compete for the first time ever aboard America's Cup V5 yachts!
Events
22 January '09
A great opportunity to plan your cruising year with other RTYC members
06 March '09 to 07 March '09
Its that time of year for the trip to Gstaad, snow and model yachts.. who sould ask for more
September
News
David Diehl 3 Sailing Instructions posted
Posted 01 September '08
The detailed plans for our three-day regatta this weekend are now on the website
"London Weekend" @ 60 Knightsbridge
Posted 02 September '08
If you find yourself in London over the weekend of the 12th-14th why not come and join us in the Clubhouse as we host the NYYC for the George Nichols Trophy
Posted 05 September '08
TEAMORIGIN announce an exciting partnership with Virgin for a transatlantic record attempt on ‘Speedboat’,the 100 ft maxi yacht they have used for training and racing on.
Posted 08 September '08
Agne Nilsson's immaculate Fortis Excel won the 2008 Royal Thames David Diehl Trophy in what became something of a Demolition Derby over the weekend.
Posted 11 September '08
To represent the Club at the Prince Philip Cup, Seaview, Saturday 20th September
RTYC recapture the George Nichols Trophy
Posted 15 September '08
The RTYC team lead by Mark Lees and Captain of Racing Thomas Brennan regained the George Nichols Trophy from the NYYC after some hard fought racing at the RVD over the weekend.
Posted 15 September '08
On Wednesday 22nd October 2008 the annual Laying Up Dinner will be presided over by the Commodore, HRH The Duke of York. We suggest you apply now…
John Greenland's year to remember
Posted 16 September '08
RTYC Member John Greenland has had a stunning year on the water, winning amongst other events the Commodores Cup and the Swan Worlds.
Posted 23 September '08
Time to book for the Autumn Excuse
Posted 30 September '08
The september Newsletter is now available for download and viewing.
Events
August
News
RTYC Member Justin Scott wins Viper 640 North American Championship
Posted 15 August '08
Congratulations to Justin Scott and his team (DR WHO & THE DALEKS) who has won the Viper 640 2008 North American Championship.
Posted 16 August '08
With three bullets, Mike Bridges Elan 37 has won the Royal Thames Trafalgar Cup
Posted 18 August '08
RTYC's masters team finishes 6th at the Hinman Masters in New York.
Posted 18 August '08
RTYC member Ben Ainsley became GB's most successful Olympic sailor when he won a third Olympic Gold medal on Sunday
The Hinman - Congratulations to the West Kirby Hawks
Posted 19 August '08
Ben Field reports on their success at this extremely tough event where all three helms were RTYC members: Dominic Johnson (Captain), Andy Cornah and Ben Field.
Congratulations to the Team GB sailing team
Posted 22 August '08
The Flag Officers and Members of the Royal Thames congratulate the entire British sailing team on their outstanding success in Beijing.
Knightsbridge Evening - Thursday 4th September 2008
Posted 28 August '08
THURSDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2008 6.30PM - 8PM
July
News
JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island RTYC winners
Posted 01 July '08
The Royal Thames and its members collected a total of 6 trophies
RTYC Members finish well at the Etchells Worlds
Posted 08 July '08
Baileys finish 6th & 15th in the Etchell Worlds
Posted 10 July '08
RTYC team needed for the George Nichols Trophy.
Team Royal Thames reach The City Challenge Final
Posted 10 July '08
Team Royal Thames have, for the third year running, sailed into the final of The City Challenge.
The Patriots Cup 2008- RTYC Team Recruitment.
Posted 23 July '08
The RTYC are looking to enter a team into the 2008 Patriots Return International Team Racing Challenge. Silver/Bronze Level Event
Events
Royal Thames Families' Picnic at Hurst Castle
10 August '08
We have a wonderful clubhouse, we have a rich and varied programme of events that aims to cover all aspects of our members' wide and varied interests, and indeed locations - but maybe the one thing we do not do enough is just... chill out, relax and not do anything. That's the point behind our Families' Picnic, to be held on Sunday, 10th August - right at the end of Skandia Cowes Week
07 August '08 to 09 August '08
RTYC Members are invited to join the RCC Scottish meet.
04 October '08 to 05 October '08
The Millennium Bowl is a competitive event aimed at all Club members who want some international experience
15 October '08
Private viewing and reception of the annual exhibition of the Society of Marine Artists, in support of the RNLI
THE PATRIOTS CUP 2008: TWO-BOAT TEAM RACING IN IRELAND.
26 September '08 to 28 September '08
Silver/Bronze level event taking place in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland over the weekend of 26th - 28th September. Organised by the Royal Alfred Y.C., the event is two-boat team racing in J80s ( five crew per boat ).
June
News
ICAP Leopard Smashes Transatlantic Speed Record
Posted 04 June '08
ICAP Leopard, the 100 foot super maxi yacht owned by Mike Slade, this evening broke the Transatlantic speed record held by luxury yacht Phocea. Finishing the 2,925 nautical mile crossing from New York to the Lizard, Cornwall, UK, in seven days, 19 hours and 21 minutes, ICAP Leopard shaved eight hours off the existing record, to claim her second world record in two years.
Posted 24 June '08
Jamie Matheson has completed a magnificent restoration job on the former Morning Cloud, long-since called Opposition.
RTYC team to race for the Methuselah Trophy
Posted 30 June '08
RTYC team to challenge for the Methuselah Trophy in JP Morgan Asset Managment Round the Island Race
RTYC wins the Methuselah Trophy
Posted 30 June '08
Captain of Racing and Zana crew member Thomas Brennan reports on the JP Morgan Asset Management RTI race
Events
RO -Cumberland Regatta - Tofinous
20 June '08 to 22 June '08
The National Tofinous Championships will be run during the RTYC Cumberland Regatta
05 July '08 to 06 July '08
For more information please contact either Malcolm McKeag or Jonathan Beeston
RO- Cowes Week Platform & Afloat (not Thames V)
01 August '08 to 04 August '08
For more information please contact either Malcolm McKeag or Jonathan Beeston
01 August '08 to 04 August '08
For more information please contact either Malcolm McKeag or Jonathan Beeston
05 September '08 to 07 September '08
This is the Race Officers' private page for this event
06 September '08 to 19 September '08
Cruise around the Tyrrhenian Sea taking in the sights of the local Islands including the Magnificent Cathedral of Monreale and the spectacular Stromboli
May
News
RTYC defends the Royal Thames Cumberland Cup
Posted 19 May '08
RTYC beat NYYC 2-1 in the best of three final to defend the Royal Thames Cumberland Cup
Posted 29 May '08
Rufus Gilday has spotted a new member of the RTYC racing fleet
Posted 29 May '08
The St.Vaast Rally has been CANCELLED due to French Fishermen blockading ports along the French coastline including St.Vaast.
Events
07 June '08 to 08 June '08
Royal Thames David Diehl Series Regatta 2 7th - 8th June
Royal Thames Cumberland Regatta
20 June '08 to 22 June '08
The Clubs Anual regatta is almost upon us!
Red Funnel Keelboat Series 5th - 6th July
05 July '08 to 06 July '08
Page under construction, for more information please contact either Jonathan Beeston 0207 201 6262 or Malcom McKeag 0207 201 6265
02 August '08 to 09 August '08
Page under construction, for more information please contact either Jonathan Beeston 0207 201 6262 or Malcom McKeag 0207 201 6265
Royal Thames Trafalgar Cup (IRC Solent Series)
16 August '08
A one-day regatta for IRC-rated cruiser-racers from around 24ft to 65ft.
Royal Thames David Diehl Series Regatta 3
05 September '08 to 07 May '08
Third and Final part of the Farr 45 series...
George Nichols Trophy - Team Racing v NYYC
12 September '08 to 14 September '08
Selected RTYC Team to take on NYYC at the Royal Victoria Dock
Royal Thames Regatta 2 (Cowes Keelboat Series
27 September '08 to 28 September '08
Malcom McKeag 0207 201 6265
03 October '08 to 05 October '08
Page under construction, for more information please contact either Jonathan Beeston 0207 201 6262 or Malcom McKeag 0207 201 6265
17 October '08 to 19 October '08
Leo Dixon Reports from the BA CupMalcom McKeag 0207 201 6265
04 September '08
The last drinks party of the summer? Or, the first drinks Party of the Autumn?
Horse Racing at 60 Knightsbridge
25 September '08
POSTPONED UNTIL 2009 DUE TO MANY MEMBERS BEING AWAY.
22 October '08
On Wednesday 22nd October 2008 the annual Laying Up Dinner will be presided over by the Commodore, HRH The Duke of York. We suggest you apply now…
Talk at 60 Knightsbridge - "Backwards"
27 November '08
For more information please contact Annabell Hunt
06 December '08
For more information please contact Annabell Hunt
Young Members Drinks - Britannia Bar
04 June '08
The Monthly YM get together.... come and see what George and Monty have in order for you this month!!
Young Members Drinks - Britannia Bar
02 July '08
The Monthly YM get together.... come and see what George and Monty have in order for you this month!!
Young Members Cowes Cocktail Party at The Prospect
05 August '08
Some one has let Monty and the YM's have a party in Cowes... not one to be missed!!
Royal Thames Yacht Club Morgan Cup
06 June '08 to 07 June '08
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Royal Thames Yacht Club, the Yacht Club de Cherbourg and the Royal Yacht Squadron.
April
Events
16 April '08
A long-standing traditional dinner to celebrate the close relationship between the Royal Thames Yacht Club and The Caledonian Club.
17 April '08
A talk on the training undertaken by the modern-day RNLI Lifeboat Crew to enable crews to carry out successful rescues in a wide variety of situations and environmental conditions
23 April '08
We are lucky enough to have a behind the scenes tour of the historic clock tower and bell, also known as Big Ben.
17 October '08 to 19 October '08
Our traditional end-of-season weekend in Yarmouth combining cruising, shooting, golf and team race sailing, two supper parties and on Saturday – King's Manor for pre-prandial drinks.
Crew wanted for Sky Hunter Delivery
10 May '08 to 30 May '08
Sky Hunter is currently in Boston and I am bringing her back to the Mediterranean after her sojourn in the Caribbean and Maine.
30 August '08 to 31 August '08
Following the highly acclaimed RTYC West Highland Rally in May 2005, and the gathering for dinner at the Crinan Hotel in June 2006, it is proposed that any members who are so minded should meet over the course of a weekend on the West Coast of Scotland at some stage during the summer this year.
29 May '08 to 01 June '08
St Vaast never fails to please. A delightful little fishing port, it looks good, feels good and smells good. And the oysters are especially good!
25 April '08 to 27 April '08
Following the success of last year's foray to Poole via Lymington, this year's Spring Excuse holds to the same general pattern, with just enough variation to keep the programme fresh.
25 November '08
A great many tales can all be recounted, with some wonderful photos, during this annual reunion dinner
Royal Thames Families' Picnic at Hurst Castle
09 August '09
We have a wonderful clubhouse, we have a rich and varied programme of events that aims to cover all aspects of our members' wide and varied interests, and indeed locations - but maybe the one thing we do not do enough is just... chill out, relax and not do anything. That's the point behind our Families' Picnic, to be held on Sunday, 9th August - right at the end of Cowes Week.
March
News
Oystercatcher XXVI wins at Heineken Regatta 2008
Posted 12 March '08
With a 2,2,2,1,3 score line and 10 points, the Oyster IRC 42, Oystercatcher XXVI, sailed by Richard Matthews, was confirmed as class winner at the Heineken Regatta, 7-9 March 2008.
February
News
Royal Thames Younger Members in RYA Winter Series Match Racing
Posted 08 February '08
Reigning champion Andy Green secured the right to defend his title at the Series final in March as he swept to victory at the RYA Winter Challenge Match Racing Series 4 at Queen Mary Sailing Club this weekend (26-27 January).