On Sunday the 7th of November the PR Systems and B&G Icicle series got under way with fleet of twelve boats being greeted with sunshine and 2kts of variable wind which was surprising as a steady 13 kts was forecast....
We are very pleased to announce our next RWYC ambassador, Paddy Hutchings. Paddy is a Plymouth sailor currently developing a campaign for the Solitare Du Figaro 2022. This is one of the highest profile one-design race events in Europe. The Solitare Du Figaro has been going since 1970. In the past it has been a breeding ground and springboard for sailors...
Friday 19th November 1900 - French Cheese & Wine Evening Tuesday 7th December 1030 - Christmas Coffee Morning Thursday 16th December 1230 - Christmas Lunch Friday 17th December 1800 - Flag Officer’s Christmas Party Saturday 18th December 1800 - Sailor’s Christmas Party Tuesday 21st December 1230 - Christmas Lunch & Draw Friday 24th December...
It is with great pleasure that the Royal Western Yacht Club announces their chosen charity for 2021 & 2022 as 'The Chestnut Appeal for men’s health'. Covering the Southwest of England, the Chestnut Appeal for men's health raises funds to provide essential equipment for research and diagnosis, along with raising awareness for men's cancer. Lesley-Ann Hopkins, Charity Director of 'The...
With the Notice of Race being released on Wednesday 4th August, we have pleasure in announcing the second edition of the RWYC 'Original Lonely Rock Race' (OLR2022) in association with the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. The first start of the OLR2022 will be 1400hrs on Sunday 17th July. Following the original 'Fastnet' course which starts in the area of Ryde Bank,...
The RWYC Lonely Rock Race is already synonymous with the 608 miles original Fastnet racecourse starting from Ryde and Finishing in Plymouth. In just 10 days a new race will start and finish in Plymouth. Previously known as the Plymouth Lonely Rock Race, this new race will round the Eddystone Lighthouse to Starboard and then round the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse...
Following an update on COVID-19 compliance and revised restrictions, the Royal Western Yacht Club postponed the MailaSail OSTAR & TWOSTAR race. The 60th Anniversary Race Entry List will officially re-open on May 9th. The date is particularly symbolic as it was going to be the start day for the race. The new start date is confirmed as Sunday 15th May 2022. Race...
The Royal Western Yacht Club is very pleased to announce B&G as its Technical partner for the key offshore races in 2021, namely the Plymouth Lonely Rock Race (PLR) and the Wolf Rock race. The RWYC’s Rear Commodore Oceanic, Adrian Gray said, “it is great to be able to announce our partnership with B&G for the second season running. We had...
We have re-opened! Our summer opening hours are: Tuesday: Open from 0900 – 1700 Lunch from 1200 – 1400 Wednesday: Open from 0900 – 2200 Lunch from 1200 – 1400 1884 Yacht Racing Series Sailing Supper from 1900 Thursday: Open from 0900 – 2100 Lunch from 1200 – 1400 Friday: Open from 0900 – 2200 Supper from 1900 Saturday 22nd May Open from 1000 – 1600 Sunday 23rd May Open from 1000 – 1600 Booking for lunches, race night...
