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Founded in 1892, RVYC is the oldest yacht club in British Columbia. Over the past one hundred and twenty years, RVYC has made significant contributions to the sailing, seafaring, and cruising communities of the Pacific Northwest and Canada. RVYC encourages boating through membership, learn to sail programs, school programs, a school sailing league and our sailing team programs. We are a member club that has activities open to the public and our members.

Services Offer

RVYC offers a variety of services including:

1. Learn to sail programs

2. Middle and senior school programs

3. Lower Vancouver Island Youth School …

3. Lower Vancouver Island Youth School Sailing League

4. Adult learn to sail

5. Adult Intro to Keelboating

6. Sailing teams for athletes 7+

7. Active keelboat race series

8. Crewing opportunities

9. Membership

Our Philosophy

Adventurous, inclusive and quality programs for the community. We value sportsmanship, excellence and sailing for life.

Learning Opportunities

Learn to sail programs are offered for adults and children in a fun, safe, and positive learning environment. We offer CANSail courses for kids as young as 4 years old, with our Optimist Wet Feet program, and those young at heart, with our Adult Learn to Sail programs including our Salty Sisters for ladies 18+. Our courses introduce basic sailing and racing skills, develop existing skills, provides advanced training, and improve confidence, all while having fun and enjoying the beautiful Cadboro Bay and Oak Bay. The Instructional Sailing program is available to both members and the public.

Our sailing staff are all certified Sail Canada instructors with extensive on water rescue and first aid training to ensure a safe and positive learning and training environment. All participate actively in the sport of sailing and include local and elite athletes.

Interesting Facts

1. RVYC Sailing Program was the 2011 and 2012 Sailing Program of the Year as recognized by Sail Canada. We received the Bill Abbott Sr. Trophy for our excellence in providing instructional and racing programs.

2. RVYC was instrumental in the creation and adaptation of the new Sail Canada Program.

3. Athletes from the RVYC have represented Canada in either an Olympic or Paralympic games for the last 60 years. This includes three participants at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

4. In 2008 our Head Coach was honoured as the Coach of the Year by Sail Canada; and in 2016 he received the Petro Canada Coaching Excellence Award.

We are located just off of Beach Drive in the picturesque uplands nestled behind a grove of cedars. We are Victoria’s premier ocean access club. We are easily found via bus (UVIC 11), car, and bike or walking. Overlooking Cadboro Bay we have winds gentle enough for the beginner and challenging enough for the Olympian.

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3475 Ripon Road, Victoria Get Directions

Everyday 8:30am - 5:00 PM

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Provides a lifelong foundation and respect for the sea.

I appreciate the emphasis on safety and how the instructors took their time to make sure everything was understood.

Great program.

The school sailing programs here were lots of fun and I learned a lot. Safety was always a priority and they had great teachers. They provided every opportunity for us to improve our sailing skills and let us try new stuff. It's been 4 years since my participation, but when I was there I never felt like I was wasting my time.

Last summer I brought my four year old son for Wet Feet and he had an absolute blast. The staff at Royal Vic were so great with him and made him feel completely comfortable on the water. They are enthusiastic, professional and confident and can really blend fun and safety seamlessly. This summer we'll be back with all the neighborhood friends and cousins!

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All our club facilities and activities are entirely dependent on voluntary help by members. Members are encouraged to regularly participate in Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) activities such as those listed below. This helps the club maintain its Community Amateur Sports Club status (CASC) obligations for participation as set out by HMRC. CASC status saves us around £5000 per year in tax.

You won't be expected to take on a role in any activity for the first time without the support of other members. If you're the sort of person to get stuck in, the opportunities are endless and volunteering is a great way to meet people and get involved in club life. Activities for you to get involved in include sailing and boating, training, race management and safety support, coaching, instructing, first aider, boat maintenance, committee member (sailing, social or general management), club maintenance or other club-related volunteer work.

How to join RVYC

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club welcomes new members. Please note that young people under the age of 14 years can only join if a parent/grandparent/guardian is also a member. Persons under 14 years old must be supervised at all times while on club property or on the water by an appropriate adult over the age of 18. Parents/guardians remain responsible for their dependents whilst on club property or out on the water.

Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) together with answers. A membership application form can be downloaded in the download section below.

Do I need to know, or be nominated by an existing RVYC member to join?

No you don't. Joining is all very easy, just download and fill in the membership application form from the downloads section below, send it to us, details on top of form, with the appropriate membership fee. Once approved we will create your membership card and send you a members information leaflet. We will also let you know about the events at the Club via regular email newsletters and arrange for someone to meet you and introduce you to other members on your first visit.

Do I need to be interviewed, approved by, or talk to the committee to join?

Definitely not, we do not require any formal letters, presentations or interviews to join the Club. RVYC is "Open to All". Just fill in the application form in the download section below, pay the appropriate membership fees and you will become a full member of the Club. New memberships are voted by the management committee each month, but this is just a formality.

I don ' t know how to sail and my children would like to learn, can we join as a family?

Yes you can, we have specific family membership packages and the good news is there is no limit on the number of children per family. We have a great social side at the Club when the cadets are learning to sail on their regular Friday nights. We have Adult Sailing sessions too, so if you have never sailed a boat but would like to learn, then these sessions are for you. Find out more under Adult Sailing.

What ' s the social side of the Club like, or is it just all about sailing?

We have a great social side to the Club and we have members from many and varied professions and backgrounds. Friday nights are cadets nights and usually fairly busy in bar and restaurant. Wednesdays we have talks in the winter and Adult Sailing in the summer. We have various events throughout the year e.g. RVYC Regatta, Fitting Out and Laying Up Suppers, the Easter Duck race and many more.

We don ' t have a boat for us or our children, is that a problem?

Not at all, RVYC has its own club boats that either you or your children can hire for a nominal fee. Find out more from the list of charges in the download section below.

What equipment or gear will we, or our children, need to go sailing?

In the summer months all you will need is your own buoyancy aid and spray top, neither of these items are expensive and can be found in any chandlery on the Island. We have discount arrangements with several chandlers for RVYC members, so once you are a full member we can let you know where to shop.

How much does it cost to join?

We have different membership packages to suit everyone. We have a family, single adult, joint adult, young adult & cadet memberships, plus overseas memberships for those who reside outside the UK. A one-off entrance fee is charged when you join. All our fees shown in the download section below, plus page 4 of application form. You can download a membership application form in the download section below.

Can I join any time of the year?

Yes, we have no specific "joining period". You can join the Club at any time throughout the year. Membership subscriptions are on a monthly pro-rata system, depending on the month you join. Details on page four of the application form. The club membership subscriptions run from 1st October to 30th September.

I don ' t know anyone that is a current RVYC member.

The great news is we are a friendly bunch and welcome new members. The first time you come to the Club we will ensure you are introduced to our Commodore and Flag Officers . They will then introduce you to various other members at the Club. We have many members from varied backgrounds and professions, so there is bound to be someone you will have something in common with.

Do I need any sailing qualifications to join?

Not at all, we don't have any prerequisites for joining the Club. However If you are interested in doing some training we have informal Adult Sailing sessions to learn how to sail, and we also run RYA Powerboat 2 course so you will be able to drive RIBs unaided.

Is the Club only open in the summer?

Definitely not. The Club is open all year round, seven days a week in the summer and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in the winter. We have fantastic programmes for the cadets and adults right through the summer and winter. We have a carol concert at Christmas and various other events. Our Friday nights and Sunday lunches are always well attended even in the depths of winter!

I am a serious racer, is RVYC for me?

Absolutely! We have a full race programme that runs from March to December for all types of boats - from fast and slow handicaps to cruisers and everything in between. There is class racing for Lasers, Squibs, Optimists. cruisers, MOCRA and Scows. Our racing takes place in the Solent and starts from our unique race box on stilts. It is competitive, challenging and enjoyed by all.

Do you have a try out or any open days so we can see what the Club is like before we join?

If you would like to join us for a drink and talk to someone about the Club you are welcome to do that any time. Just call us on 01983 882325 or email [email protected] . We can arrange a time for you to come to the Club and see what it is all about. If you would like to try out sailing and find out what it is like to sail at the RVYC, just ask and we will arrange a taster session.

I quite like the sound of the Club, but can I talk to someone before I join?

Absolutely, we are more than happy to answer any questions you have either in person at the Club, over the phone on 01983 882325 or email [email protected] .

What benefits does the Club offer?

There are many benefits and we have listed some of them:

• Club racing on Sundays and evenings with fleet racing for Squibs, Lasers, Optimists, Scows, Waspz, Fast and Slow Handicaps plus Cruiser racing
• Open sailing on Saturdays with RIB rescue cover
• Cadet sailing for members eight to 18 years old, including a summer cadet week
• Adult sailing for members over 18 years old
• RYA training courses
• Clubhouse which is open up to seven days a week in summer and five days in winter (closed Monday and Tuesday from November to 31 March)
• Club bar with reduced prices for members
• Galley with food available lunchtimes and some evenings from Wednesday to Sunday
• Dinghy park
• Moorings in the pool, pontoon berths with easy access and club crane (SWL 1,000kg)
• Hire of club boats (Squibs & Dinghies) for club events
• Clubhouse available to hire for private functions
• Reduced Wightlink ferry fares
• Discounts at local chandleries
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Member Benefits

At the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV or Royals as it is affectionately known), you are encouraged to apply for membership, regardless of your sailing ability, experience, background, and whether or not you own a boat. Our members have been an integral to our Club since it’s establishment more than 160 years ago and we’d love to welcome you to our ranks. The Club has a proud history as the oldest yacht club on Port Phillip, along with being the oldest ‘Royal’ Club in the Southern Hemisphere.  

Membership subscription to RYCV will open up limitless opportunities, whether you’re looking to discover sailing for the first time, try your hand at competitive racing, go for a leisurely cruise or enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere on the Williamstown foreshore. Located directly across from Port Melbourne, at Royals you can enjoy a stunning view of the Melbourne skyline while you dine in our restaurant or have a drink in the bar. Our clubhouse is the ideal venue for parties, weddings, community meeting spaces or corporate events. Friends and family of our members are also welcome to visit as well, so the Club is a great opportunity to impress at your next function.  

Royals has something for all ages and interests, so even if you have never sailed before, one of our friendly volunteers would be happy to take you out and help you discover the sport we all love. We have learn to sail programs that cater to every need, along with short courses in power boating and marine safety. The Club is committed to building a strong foundation for the future generations in a safe and friendly environment..

By joining up as a member at RYCV you will become a part of our tight-knit sailing community, with people who like you, have a passion for being on the water and our fabulous family-friendly atmosphere.  

Clubhouse Facilities

Enjoy a meal from our dining room as you sit on our decking, overlooking our lawn, the bay and the Melbourne city skyline. Our Members have full access to the clubhouse and i’s facilities, including a restaurant and bar. Showers and bathrooms are available to our Members with 24 hour access through the use of their membership card. Read more  

The  Club’s functions facilities are available to Members upon request, subject to availability. Full Members will have the venue hire fee waivered.

  Yard Services

Royals has a fully functioning yard where your boat can be slipped and stored on site, with contractors available for hire. Members receive discounts for yard and marina services and, of course, are given priority over external users. Read more    

Car Parking

RYCV is one of the very few metropolitan-based yacht clubs that can provide ample car parking for our Full Members within close walking distance to the Clubhouse and your boat.  

Training and Development

The Club has an extensive training and development program with fully qualified instructors. Discounts are available to Members for certain training courses to develop their skills, and courses are held regularly at the Club. Read more    

Club Boat Hire

Our Members can hire one of the Club’s Elliotts or Pacer dinghies at discounted prices.  

Reciprocal Arrangements

Membership at Royals grants you access to other yacht clubs around the world. With an introduction letter from RYCV, you will be warmly welcomed by the host Club and have access to their facilities during your stay. Read more    

The Club library is full of material regarding the passion we all share – sailing. Membership grants you access and borrowing rights to the Club library.  

Internet Access

The Club provides free wireless internet access for our Members and guests. To use this facility, called ‘RYCV Members and Guests’, please contact the office for your user ID and password.

Internet access is provided on a ‘Fair Use’ policy.  Should misuse of the facility occur, the Club reserves the right to discontinue the service to those Member and guests.  

Regular Communication

Our Members receive regular communication from the Club through our weekly email newsletter and frequent updates directly from the General Committee. The Club remains active on social media and we also have a free, online, annual yearbook which is a great souvenir of the year!

Benefits Program

Current regular participants of our benefits program include:  

Doyle Sailmakers

On presentation of your membership card they’ll look after you for all of your sails and repairs.

Contact: Colin or Blake Anderson on 03 9646 5273

www.doyleaustralia.com

Sun Theatre

Show your RYCV membership card to purchase Sun Theatre tickets at the same discounted prices as Sun Theatre Members. A listing of films and prices are available on the website or at the ticket counter.

www.suntheatre.com.au

Living Green Decor

Members and friends of the Club can receive 10% discount when they purchase from the website. Use code RYCV10% at checkout.

www.livinggreendecor.com.au

RYCV Members’ Bar

Discounted bar and food prices upon presentation of your current RYCV membership card.  

If you know of a potential sponsor or company that would be happy to offer a reward to our Members, then please contact the Club on 03 9397 1277 or email  [email protected] . Keep an eye out for future developments as special offers become available from time to time.

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Why join our club?

Annual Race Management Seminar for those members who are interested in working on the Club’s Race Committees. This supports the Sailboat Racing Program.

Periodically, lectures and general interest programs are presented after monthly membership meetings.

Two annual clam digs followed by a clam bake on the docks.

Annual Pig Pickin'.

Special parties and dinners on Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and other special occasions.

Annual Fishing Tournament and Fish Fry.

Sail training for adults using the clubs Sonar Fleet.

An active sail training program for juniors. Training courses range from beginner to advanced racer with children starting the program as early as age 6.

Children’s Christmas party.

Organized Club cruises for both sail and power boats. In addition, many spontaneous cruises with associated parties are enjoyed by HYC members.

Members and their guest are invited to two large parties sponsored by the club each year, the annual Christmas party and the spring Flag Raising party.

The Mainsheet is a monthly newsletter sent to all members that provides timely news on the club’s activities, treasurer’s report, dining room specials, racing results, and much more.

What Members Say

"I can't imagine any club, anywhere that provides the level of amenities, hospitality, service and friendship that this club continues to present to its members and visitors"

APPLICATION Process

Individuals desiring election to membership in the Hampton Yacht Club must, through their primary sponsor, submit a completed Hampton Yacht Club application form to the Club Secretary. An application may be signed by the primary sponsor. The candidate must complete and return the application along with the initiation fee to the primary sponsor, who then returns the application to the Club. Each completed application shall contain the signatures of the primary and secondary sponsors as well as the names of two additional member references. The application must also be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the primary sponsor.

The application is presented to the Board of Director at the following board meeting. If approved by the Board of Directors, the Secretary shall post the candidate’s application for thirty days after which the Board of Directors shall act on the application with eight affirmative votes required to elect the candidate.

RECIPROCITY

Like most US yacht clubs HYC is a member of Yachting Club of America ( ycaol.com ).  Registered clubs normally offer reciprocity to other club’s members which typically includes use of the club’s facilities and the ability to rent transient dockage on a space available basis. The YCoA  book which lists member clubs and their offerings is available in the club office. Member clubs include Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, San Diego Yacht Club, and many more.

Additionally, HYC has historically had special arrangements with a few Bay clubs which offer limited free dockage.

One Free Night Per Year

One free night per month.

Fishing Bay YC Mathews Yacht Club Rappahannock YC Two Rivers YC Warwick YCC

ONE FREE NIGHT PER QUARTER, PLUS COURTESY BILLING

Norfolk YCC

SECOND NIGHT FREE

Indian Creek YCC Gibson Island Sailing Squadron

COURTESY BILLING

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About Victoria Beach Yacht Club

"It pretty much started in my garage, I was building a sail boat when Dick Quinton dropped by and mentioned that there were a few guys that were thinking of starting a yacht club at the beach. He inquired as to the boat I was building, which was an Enterprise. The long and short of it was that Kildonan canoe were starting to build Enterprises hence that made the decision easy there were seven including mine. We built the little shed as a start then Arnie Little and I went out to the CNR yards in Transcona, tramped through the snow and picked out a caboose to serve as a club house for a hundred and twenty five dollars. We then contacted Bert McGregor at Sherbrook Motors who hauled it to the beach, hence we were underway." - As told by Tammas Scott Sr.

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• Race Committee - JC Degange and Wilie Reimer
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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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