Overview
The Royal London Yacht Club, founded in 1838 and now based in Cowes, has its Regency-style clubhouse of about 1850 on The Parade, with a first-floor balcony looking straight out over the racing off Cowes and ten bedrooms, many with Solent views. A private members' club, it hosts national and international regattas and visiting yachtsmen alongside its own sailing and social programme.
- Founded
- 1838
- Clubhouse
- built about 1850 in the Regency style; ten bedrooms
- Federation
- Royal Yachting Association
- admin@rlyc.org.uk
- Phone
- +44 1983 299727
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Racing
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- Position
- 50°45.95′ N 1°18.01′ W
50.76582, -1.30009 - Address
- The Parade
Frequently asked
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Fareham 999. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Royal London Yacht Club founded?
In 1838.
Where is Royal London Yacht Club?
The Parade.