The Royal County of Berkshire Yacht Club upcoming events

26-08 West coast mid-week (Deposit) (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

26-08 West coast mid-week (Balance) (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

26-08 Mid-week West Coast (Balance)

A balance of £290 will be requested when you register using the registration code you have been 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

26-09 Bank Holiday mile builder (Deposit) (28 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

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RBYC Quiz Night (01 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Think you know your port from your starboard? Can you identify nautical flags, navigational marks and sound signals? Join our host, Krzysztof Przysowa for an enjoyable evening of friendly competition and nautical trivia.

Whether you are a seasoned skipper or new to sailing, there will be something for everyone. Put your sailing knowledge to the test and enjoy an entertaining evening with fellow club members. We hope to see you there!

Open to club members and visitors. This event is free.

This event will be on Zoom for those joining us remotely.

Zoom link

Topic: RBYC Annual Quiz

Time: Sep 1, 2026 20:00 London

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26-10 Scotland and North Irish coast (Deposit) (05 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

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26-11 Sail Trim weekend (Deposit) (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

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26-12 Buoy Hunt (Deposit) (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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: