Overview
The Royal Forth Yacht Club has sailed from Granton Harbour on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, a short bus ride from Edinburgh city centre, for over 150 years. It lays serviced moorings in the harbour with a manned launch service, runs a boatyard for storage and maintenance, and with the Forth Corinthian Yacht Club jointly owns the Edinburgh Marina visitor pontoon. Keelboat racing uses marked courses off Granton and in Wardie Bay: opening and closing regattas, club series, passage races with the Forth Corinthian, the Edinburgh Regatta for all keelboats and a One Design Regatta for Dragons, H-Boats, Squibs and 707s. The club also has club boats for members, open sailing sessions, a cadet section and a cruising programme.
- Founded
- 1868
- Federation
- Royal Yachting Association
- admin@royalforth.org
- Phone
- +44 131 552 8560
- Registry code
- SC844184
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere Aberdeen Coastguard – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Edinburgh Regattakeelboats of all types, round-the-cans and passage races, with Forth Corinthian YC; 22–23 August 2026
- One Design Regattaopen regatta for Dragons, H-Boats, Squibs and 707s; 19–20 September 2026
- RFYC Opening and Closing Regattasstart and end of the club keelboat season
- Autumn Seriesclub keelboat series in autumn
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
Boat classes
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 55°58.98′ N 3°13.39′ W
55.98303, -3.22322 - Address
- 15 Middle Pier, Lochinvar Drive, Granton Harbour
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Open sailing sessions (incl. cadet sessions) and Cadets.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Aberdeen Coastguard 999. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Royal Forth Yacht Club founded?
In 1868.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Edinburgh Regatta, One Design Regatta, RFYC Opening and Closing Regattas and Autumn Series.