Overview
The Royal Solent Yacht Club stands on the waterfront at Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, on the western Solent; its racing waters run out to Christchurch Bay. It runs summer sailing and cruising programmes and Sunday winter series for members, and hosts regattas, rallies and championships for many classes – best known for the RSYC Regatta in July, the RSYC Contessa Regatta in June and Folkboat Week in August – and welcomes visitors from reciprocal and RYA-affiliated clubs and crews arriving by boat.
- Federation
- Royal Yachting Association
- Phone
- +44 1983 760256
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 JRCC Fareham – 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.
- RSYC Regatta (Taittinger RSYC Regatta)the club's best-known regatta, in July
- RSYC Contessa Regatta
- Folkboat Week
- Winter Series (Sunday racing)Winter Series 1 from 4 October 2026
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.
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Location
- Position
- 50°42.40′ N 1°29.91′ W
50.70673, -1.49858 - Address
- Market Square
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.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: RSYC Regatta (Taittinger RSYC Regatta), RSYC Contessa Regatta, Folkboat Week and Winter Series (Sunday racing).