Royal Southampton Yacht Club

Round the Island Race (Sailors Supper)
2023-07-01 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London)

Round the Island Race Dinner
2023-06-30 19:00 - 23:00
Saturday 1st July
The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. The race regularly attracts over 1,400 boats and around 15,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world and the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs.
Competitors come from all over the UK, other parts of Europe and as far away as the USA to follow the 50 nautical mile course round the Isle of Wight. Starting on the famous Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, the fleet races westabout, to The Needles, round St Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge buoy, and back into the Solent to the finish line at Cowes.

Summer Series
2023-06-22 | Southampton Water
The series starts on the of 22nd June.
Race 2 = 29th June
Race 3 = 6th July
Race 4 = 13th July
Race 5 = 20th July

Annual RSYC Regatta
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-18 | Gins Clubhouse

Beaulieu Series
2023-06-03 08:00 - 17:00
Race 1 = 12th May
Race 2 = 26th May
Race 3 = 9th June
Race 4 = 8th July
Race 5 = 19th August
Race 6 = 2nd September

Twilight Series
2023-05-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Southampton Water
The series starts on the of 11th May.
Race 2 = 18th May
Race 3 = 25th May
Race 4 = 1st June
Race 5 = 8th June

RSYC Trust Event
2023-05-30 08:00 - 2023-05-31 17:00
Southampton Carers

St Vaast Rally
2023-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
There will be a combined Royal Southampton YC and Rival Owners Association Rally to St Vaast -la-Hougue on 27th -29th May.
Although St Vaast is not a Port of Entry, we have confirmed that it is possible to arrive and leave directly at St Vaast, by emailing the immigration form to the 2 addresses on the form: https://apisspl.kpratik.com/storage/uploads/2022/10/13/63480d1fb936dformulaire-immigration-SVLH.pdf
You should then receive a stamped copy of the form back, via the Marina, which is your authorisation to enter Normandy. You then need to send another copy prior to departure.
Alternatively, you can enter France via a Port of Entry, such as Cherbourg, and get your passport stamped by the Police Aux Frontiers. You then need to also get your passport stamped to exit.
The Gate opening times for the harbour of St Vaast are shown in the link. If the harbour is closed on arrival, you will need to anchor and wait for the next opening. https://apisspl.kpratik.com/storage/uploads/2023/01/03/SVLH_annuaire_2023.pdf
The outline plan (depending on when boats arrive):
Sat 27th May: Enjoy the delights of the morning market.
Evening drinks on the pontoon, independent eating ashore or on your boats.
Sun 28th May: Explore St Vaast at your leisure – pleasant walks available to the Tour Vauban, Sailors Church and around the town.
Evening rally meal ashore at La Marina Restaurant https://lamarinasaintvaast.fr/
Mon 29th May: Option of a shared lunch between participating boats (depending on when boats leave)
Tues 30th May: Rally disperses, with options to return to UK or continue to cruise in the delightful Baie de Seine, with good Norman cuisine and fascinating history, especially of the D-Day landings.
Steve and Cathy Lacey Wild Rival cathymlacey@aol.com tacatone@aol.com

Wine Tasting, Cheese Tasting & Talk
2023-05-25 19:00 - 23:00
With Solent Cellars and the Cheese Box

Eurovision Evening
2023-05-13 18:00 - 23:00
Around Europe Buffet from 6pm followed by the Eurovision Song Contest on TV from 7pm

Weymouth Double
2023-05-13 08:00 - 2023-05-14 17:00
leg 1 = 13th May
leg 2 – 14th May

Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
2023-05-06 14:00 - 20:00
Barbecue “fit for a King”

New Members Meet & Greet
2023-04-22 12:00 - 15:00

Racing Practice Reserve Day
2023-04-16 12:00 - 17:00

Racing Practice Day
2023-04-15 12:00 - 17:00

Easter Egg Hunt followed by Easter Sunday Lunch
2023-04-09 11:30 - 16:00
Find the Easter Bunny.

Easter Rally
2023-04-07 09:00 - 2023-04-10 17:00
This is always the most popular rally of the year, please book early.
cruising@rsyc.org.uk

Make Your Own Easter Eggs
2023-04-04 18:00 - 22:00
An Easter chocolate making experience with Miss Witt Chocolates.
£35 including a glass of Prosecco.
Begins at 6pm

Spring Solent Double (2 races)
2023-04-01 08:00 - 17:00

Spring Fitting Out Supper
2023-03-25 19:00 - 22:30
This is a good chance to enjoy a 2 – course dinner and catch up on the upcoming racing, cruising and social events for the coming year.

Skittles and Curry Night
2023-03-24 19:00 - 22:30

Mothering Sunday Lunch
2023-03-19 11:30 - 16:00
Treat your Mum to lunch on the beautiful Beaulieu River.
Booking essential
On arrival glass of chilled Prosecco
To Begin
Soup of the Day (V)
Classic Prawn Cocktail
Served with brown bread & wedge of lemon
Tomato & White Bean Bruschetta
Chicken Liver Pate
Served with homemade chutney, garlic & herb croutes
Main Event – Served 12pm to 3pm
Roast Sirloin of Hampshire Beef
Roast Loin of Pork
Roast Isle of Wight Lamb
Nut Roast Slice
brown rice, mushrooms and hazelnut, vegetarian gravy
All the Above are served with cauliflower cheese, Savoy Cabbage, Broccoli, Roasted Root Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding, Pork Stuffing Roast Potatoes and Gravy
To Finish
Lemon & Lime Posset
Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade
Treacle tart & Custard
Apple & mixed berries & Custard
£35.00 per person
Please let us know if you have an allergy or intolerance to any food.
Due to the wide range of ingredients used in our kitchen we cannot guarantee against the risk
of cross contamination of different allergens.
We have a comprehensive list of all of the foods available throughout
which highlights the 14 key allergens if present.
This guidance document is readily available from any member of our team upon request.

Frostbite Series
2023-01-08 | Southampton Water
Series starts 8th January.
Two races each alternate Sunday.
January 8th, 22nd, February 5th, 19th, March 5th, 19th.
Use your 2022 IRC rating if you don’t get your 2023 Certificate in time.
White sails option, fully-crewed or double-handed.
