We run a series of events each year; Cruising, Social and Training activities.  This page lists all upcoming events in date order.

Our monthly club meetings are normally held at 8pm on the first Tuesday of each month at, the Binfield Club, RG42 4HP.

Each Cruising trip has a "Deposit event" in the list below to sign onto initially so we can book charters. This will be followed by a "Balance payment event" published nearer the date of the trip.

Upcoming events

    • 01 May 2026
    • 16:00
    • 04 May 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    26-03 Skills bank holiday weekend (Deposit)

    Feel the need to brush up the skills you learnt on past RYA programmes but never get to try? Plan to progress beyond day skipper and would like to get a feel for the experience? Would like to become a RBYC skipper? Or simply fancy practicing and learning skills? - this weekend is for you.

    The weekend will be full of the drills familiar to yacht master coastal and offshore practical assessments - mooring, picking up under sail, navigation without plotter, night nav, buoyage, etc. Every crew member has an opportunity to have a go providing a great opportunity to learn in a friendly atmosphere, while, for those with a more competitive bent, there will be also be prizes and shout outs at the end of the weekend.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £260 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 01 May 2026
    • 16:00
    • 04 May 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    Register

    26-03 Skills Bank Holiday weekend (Balance)

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.

    The full price for the weekend is £355 so a balance of £255 will be requested when you register using the registration code you will be sent by email.

    Please Note:
    A refundable security deposit of £2000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions

    • 05 May 2026
    • 20:00 - 22:00
    • Club Meeting, The Binfield Club, Binfield, RG42 4HP
    Register

    The Sea Scamp Story 

    Robert Stevenson, the Commodore, and Roberta Bonometti, the Vice Commodore of the Sea Scamp Syndicate, will be joining us to deliver a presentation on the classic yacht Sea Scamp. 

    We will learn about the captivating history of Sea Scamp, tracing her journey from her original construction through to her present‑day status as a much‑loved classic yacht. There will be insights into the unique experience of sailing Sea Scamp, highlighting what makes her so distinctive and rewarding to sail. In addition, we will find out about opportunities available for sailing this remarkable vessel.

    This talk is free. 

    Members and non-members welcome.  

    Zoom link to follow for anyone joining us remotely.

    • 22 May 2026
    • 16:00
    • 25 May 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 0
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    26-04 Bank Holiday mile builder (Deposit)


    A passage to France or along the coast, a weekend of long leg sailing, likely including some overnight sailing. This is a particular opportunity for those looking to experience more than the short hops around the Solent and those seeking to gain qualifying passages for RYA progression - either as crew or acting skipper for a leg. 

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £440 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 3  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 22 May 2026
    • 16:00
    • 25 May 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    Register

    26-04 Bank Holiday mile builder (Balance)

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.

    The full price for the weekend is £400 so a balance of £300 will be requested when you register using the registration code you will be sent by email.

    Please Note:
    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions

    • 06 Jun 2026
    • 09:00
    • 13 Jun 2026
    • 16:00
    • Gdansk, Poland
    • 0
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    26-05 Poland (Deposit)

    This one needs to be booked quickly!


    Discover the waters of the Polish Baltic, the Vistula estuary, Gdynia, Puck and Hel and the coastal lakes of the Polish coast, this one is likely to get booked up quickly!

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £400 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £4000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 06 Jun 2026
    • 09:00
    • 13 Jun 2026
    • 16:00
    • Gdansk, Poland
    • 6
    Register

    26-05 Poland (Balance)

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.

    The full price for the weekend is £400 so a balance of £300 will be requested when you register using the registration code you will be sent by email.

    Please Note: A refundable security deposit of £4000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions

    • 12 Jun 2026
    • 16:00
    • 14 Jun 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 4
    Register

    26-06 Solent weekend (Deposit)

    A relaxing weekend in the Solent with an opportunity to try new harbours and anchorages.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £390 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper 

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 20 Jun 2026
    • 19:00 - 23:00
    • Bombay Story, 2 Peach Place, Wokingham, RG40 1LY
    • 20
    Register

    RBYC Summer Social

    Join us for our RBYC Summer Social at the much loved Bombay Story (Peach Place, Wokingham)  https://bombaystory.uk on the 20th June 2026 at 7pm for a relaxed dinner with sailing friends, great food and plenty of chat.

    Known for its Mumbai‑inspired flavours and welcoming atmosphere, Bombay Story is the perfect spot to come ashore, swap sailing stories and enjoy a leisurely evening together.


    Dinner Options

    • Two courses – £34.46 (includes service charge and our PayPal fees)
    • Three courses – £40.15 (includes service charge and our PayPal fees)

    Whether you’re fresh from the Solent or dreaming of your next trip, come along and celebrate summer the RBYC way — good company, excellent food, and no tide to worry about.

    Please sign up by 13th June 2026 to secure your place.


    • 10 Jul 2026
    • 16:00
    • 12 Jul 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 4
    Register

    26-07 Practical Navigation weekend (Deposit)

    Spend too much time bouncing buoys and on the phone apps to bother about navigation? Remember how to calculate variation and deviation? And adjusting your CTS for leeway?

    This weekend is an opportunity to get back to navigation basics - following on from the practical nav course ran earlier in the year, for those looking to take their RYA theory and practical exams and those who need to simply brush up their rusty skills.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £390 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 10 Aug 2026
    • 16:00
    • 14 Aug 2026
    • 16:00
    • Poole or Solent
    • 0
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    26-08 West coast mid-week (Deposit)


    Setting off from Poole to explore the delight of the West coast - whether a picnic in Lulworth, the Weymouth quayside, anchored off Beer or a weekend in Torbay, it's up to you!

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £340 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 28 Aug 2026
    • 16:00
    • 31 Aug 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 5
    Register

    26-09 Bank Holiday mile builder (Deposit)

    The second mile builder of the year, a chance for some long leg sailing, whether to France, the Channel Islands, Brighton and beyond or Torbay.

    Whether you're keen to get out into open water, experience sailing beyond harbour hopping or looking to get qualifying passages for RYA progression, this is a weekend for you. Expect long passages and some night sailing.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £440 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 3  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 05 Sep 2026
    • 16:00
    • 12 Sep 2026
    • 16:00
    • Largs, Scotland
    • 1
    Register

    26-10 Scotland and North Irish coast (Deposit)

    This one needs to be booked early to secure the boats!

    Setting off from Largs, Scotland, and sailing across to the Island of Ireland, with the possibility of Belfast, Larne, The Antrim coast (Game of Thrones) and the Giants causeway all in reach.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £550 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions
    .

    • 16 Oct 2026
    • 16:00
    • 18 Oct 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 4
    Register

    26-10 Sail Trim weekend (Deposit)


    Always wondered what the sail tweakers were doing? Want to know when and when not to use the vang? And when to use the outhaul? Or just looking to go faster and sail better. This weekend is all about practising sail trim. Skippered by George Hoskins, RBYC's tweaker-in-chief, this is a great weekend to improve your sailing technique.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £280 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions
    .

    • 06 Nov 2026
    • 16:00
    • 08 Nov 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 2
    Register

    26-10 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

    The annual close of the year - the hotly contested annual buoy hunt. Something  between orienteering by boat, chess and a game show, sail to as many buoys as you can in the time set aside to score points - with prize giving over dinner and the opportunity to be the winning boat. Last year we had four boats out - lets see if we can make it five this year!

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £250 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions
    .

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