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December
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.
November
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.
October
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!
September
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.
August
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
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
June
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
May
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.
March
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
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).