Archive
May
News
FINAL CALL -J/80s available for Cowes Week and Round the Island race
Posted 09 May '13
Deadline extended to 14th May. Applications are invited for hire of 3 RTYC J/80s for Cowes Week (3-10 August) and Round the Island race (1st June).
British Open Team Racing (Wilson Trophy) Results
Posted 08 May '13
Royal Thames Academy team came 8th out of 34 teams last weekend. The winning team had 3 RTYC members out of the 6 team members!
NYYC INVITATIONAL CUP – REPORT No.1
Posted 08 May '13
9 Bullets aimed at the NYYC Invitational Cup. 9 firsts and a second over the last 2 weekends won our NYYC Invitational Cup squad the J109 Warsash SC Spring Cup. The highlight was last Saturday, 27th April, when in big winds our 9 strong team delivered 4 emphatic firsts to create a 4 bullet day, a rare occurrence in fleet racing.
America's Cup dinner photographs available
Posted 09 May '13
For a full set of photographs of the event there is now a link where the photographs can be seen and ordered.
CLYDE CLASSIC EVENT 21-23 JUNE 2013
Posted 10 May '13
Royal Thames member, Gordon Drysdale, is in the final stage of preparation for a classic yacht regatta, Clyde Classic, that he is staging in Scotland on the weekend of 21st to 23rd June.
RTYC v RBYC "The Aspirin Trophy" 11/12th May
Posted 15 May '13
Results of the 21st annual "Aspirin" Trophy team racing against Royal Burnham Yacht Club.
Events
2K International Invitational Regatta
25 October '13 to 27 October '13
Teams from across Europe are invited to take part in two boat keel boat team racing using J/80 type boats.
April
News
The America’s Cup is coming to 60 Knightsbridge on 24th April 2013
Posted 12 April '13
This event is now fully booked. A limited number of tickets for the Champagne reception only are available at £17.50.Please contact sailingadmin@royalthames.com
CHANGES TO MEMBERS CLUBHOUSE DISCOUNTS
Posted 04 April '13
The discounts available to members in the Clubhouse have changed with effect from 2 April. All previous discounts have been replaced with a standard 20% discount on all food and beverage expenditure at anytime. This discount is only available to members who charge their expenditure to their monthly account which must be supported by a monthly Direct Debit.
Crew wanted for Royal Thames yacht owners.
Posted 04 April '13
Various yacht owners have asked if crew would be available for a number of events
Henry Arnold wins the Mum's Bucket
Posted 08 April '13
Henry Arnold and his crew of Gavin Orde, Suzanne Hanlon and Thomas Buss won in this annual Random pairs event for RTYC members
Transatlantic Crossing preparation weekend
Posted 08 April '13
Sailing Rallies Ltd are running a weekend on 11/12 May in London covering preparation and planning for an Atlantic crossing.
ROYAL THAMES MEMBER SELECTED TO SKIPPER AN ENTRY IN THE CLIPPER 13/14 RACE
Posted 10 April '13
British yachtsman and Royal Thames Member Simon Talbot will skipper an entry in the Clipper 13-14 Race, the world’s longest yacht race after being selected as one of twelve elite sailors.
Royal Southern YC team win the RTYC Solent Masters team racing event
Posted 15 April '13
The Royal Thames team came second in a gruelling 3 round robin followed by best of 3 final
J. ANTHONY (TONY) BOYDEN - 12th November 1927 – 12th April 2013
Posted 16 April '13
Members will be saddened to learn of the death of Tony Boyden who passed away peacefully in his sleep on 12th April aged 85. Tony joined the Royal Thames in 1956 and was elected an Honorary Life Member in 2007.
BOAT CHARTER AVAILABLE FOR TURKISH RALLY 14th - 21st SEPTEMBER (from Gocek)
Posted 19 April '13
Bavaria 37' (2011) Furling Main, 2 cabin, ideal for 2 couples. Cost for the week £ 1539.
HMS DRAGON'S SPRING NEWSLETTER
Posted 25 April '13
If you are interested in reading the Newsletter, please click here.
LADIES’ TABLE IN THE COFFEE ROOM – 1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Posted 25 April '13
The Knightsbridge and Social Committees have approved that a ‘Ladies Table’ should be made available in the Coffee Room on the 1st Thursday of the month, commencing Thursday 2nd May.
Spring Excuse enjoys record number of participants and glorious sunshine
Posted 26 April '13
Rear Commodore Peter Bainbridge wins the Festival of Britain Challenge Cup
The America's Cup comes to the Royal Thames
Posted 26 April '13
The Commodore, HRH the Duke of York, and a capacity 174 dinner guests welcomed the America's Cup and the Louis Vuitton Cup at 60 Knightsbridge on Wednesday night
RTYC Beats The Queens Club in Annual Sailing & Tennis Match
Posted 29 April '13
This annual event started in 2011 when RTYC narrowly won. This year RTYC were able to repeat that success.
Academy Sailing event in J80s in Cowes 6/7 July
Posted 30 April '13
Members and guests aged 26 or under are invited to a coaching/sailing weekend based at the Squadron to sail in J/80s
Events
Solent Masters Two Boat Team Racing Regatta
13 April '13
The Annual Solent Master Invitation Regatta organised by the Royal Thames Yacht Club will be held at Queen Mary Reservoir on 13th April.
Ladies’ Table in the Coffee Room - 1st Thursday of the Month
02 May '13
Thursday 2nd May 2013 at 1pm
Ladies’ Table in the Coffee Room - 1st Thursday of the Month
06 June '13
Thursday 6th June 2013 at 1pm
Ladies’ Table in the Coffee Room - 1st Thursday of the Month
04 July '13
Thursday 4th July 2013 at 1pm
12 May '13
A one day team racing event in the Seaview Mermaids is planned on May 12th vs RTYC
Younger Members Sailing Weekend 11th and 12th May 2013
11 May '13 to 12 May '13
After the success of YM sailing days at Queen Mary reservoir the Younger Members are going on tour. The first YM sailing weekend will take place on the weekend of the 11th and 12th May 2013 in Cowes. Accommodation is available in the Royal London or in a rented house in Cowes.
March
News
A Chance to Team Race in Classic Keel Boats on the Norfolk Broads 18/19 May
Posted 06 March '13
RTYC versus the Norfolk Punt Club Team Racing Barton Broad, Norfolk; Saturday & Sunday 18th/19th May
Posted 08 March '13
10m permanent Hamble mooring available immediately.
Garrard Friends and Family Sale - 19th & 20th March 2013
Posted 12 March '13
Please join us for the Garrard Friends and Family Sale - 19th & 20th March 2013. Details are below.
Royal Thames wins 2k racing in Monaco
Posted 12 March '13
2K team racing is a rapidly growing area. On the 8th to 10th of March, Royal Thames won in Monaco.
Posted 13 March '13
Of course we sail all winter so why wouldn’t we go to Gstaad if there is an event? What is more, there is also a bit of skiing and they throw a good party, don’t they?
ROYAL SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB - LADIES' LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
Posted 13 March '13
Royal Southern Yacht Club has the pleasure to invite RTYC ladies to their Ladies' Luncheon & Fashion Show.
ROBERT TABOR APPOINTED HIGH SHERRIFF OF HEREFORDSHIRE
Posted 14 March '13
Congratulations to Mr Robert Tabor who HM The Queen has appointed as High Sherriff of Herefordshire for 2013-2014.
Posted 18 March '13
Are you thinking of cruising the Med. in 2014?
Posted 19 March '13
In support of the Royal Thames Charitable Trust
BRITTANY CRUISING TALK AND BUFFET SUPPER 26TH MARCH
Posted 19 March '13
Peter Cumberlidge will chase away winter blues with an illustrated talk on cruising in South Brittany, followed by a buffet supper in the Coffee Room.
PRESENTATION OF CLUB GIFT TO HMS DRAGON
Posted 19 March '13
On Monday 18th March Vice Commodore Michael Gardner, accompanied by the Secretary, Captain David Freeman, were entertained to lunch by the Commanding Officer of HMS DRAGON , Captain Iain Lower, and the Club’s affiliation officer, Lieutenant Commander Will Paston.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MODEL ROOM - WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL
Posted 22 March '13
Members are requested to note that the Model Room will be closed from 10.45am – 1.30pm on Wednesday 3rd April for the Curators of Models’ annual meeting.
Assistant Sailing Officer vacancy
Posted 29 March '13
The Royal Thames is seeking an Assistant Sailing Officer.
Events
21 April '13 to 27 April '13
Sunday 21st April and Saturday 27th April
CANCELLED Royal Thames J/80 Open Match Racing Event & NMRC Qualifier
27 April '13 to 28 April '13
27th-28th April
01 June '14 to 30 September '14
Are you thinking of cruising the Med. in 2014?
February
News
Posted 07 February '13
With full gale conditions on Sunday 27th January 2013 - 9 teams took part in this UK national event.
Posted 11 February '13
RTYC will be sending a team to the Baldwin Cup on the 5-7th April at Newport Harbor USA.
Events
Talk at 60 Knightsbridge – ‘London to Rio’ by Stephen Park (RYA Olympic Sailing Manager)
31 October '13
Thursday 31st October 2013 at 6.45pm
January
News
Posted 07 January '13
Are you happy with your First Aid skills should anything happen either on or off the water? If not join in with other members for this dedicated RTYC training course run by a RYA qualified instructor over two evenings
Entries invited for upcoming J80 events.
Posted 11 January '13
Sat 2nd Feb Young Members event; Sun 3rd Feb Fleet Racing all members, Sat 9th Feb Match Racing training and Sun 10 Feb Match racing Jackson Keeper cup.
Royal Thames Yacht Club Team wins the Carmela Cup
Posted 20 January '13
Royal Thames Team beat the RTYC Academy team who narrowly beat Itchenor Sailing Club in testing conditions
Louis Vuitton Cup & AC Match Races in San Francisco
Posted 25 January '13
Members Michael Yovino-Young and Jack Bieda, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, invite RTYC Members who are planning to attend the Louis Vuitton Cup races in July and August, or the AC Match Races in September, to contact them for any help they can provide in enjoying these spectacular sailing events.
CANCELLED - Fleet Racing Heat 1
Posted 28 January '13
Sunday the 3rd Feb Heat 1: Fleet Racing has been cancelled
Posted 30 January '13
A Fantastic Regatta for the International STARS
Events
RTYC Charitable Trust Fundraising Reception at Westminster Boating Base
05 June '13
Wednesday 5th June 2013
03 July '13 to 07 July '13
Wednesday 3rd July or Sunday 7th July 2013
18 March '13 to 20 March '13
Monday 18th March - Wednesday 20th March 2013