Welcome

Welcome to Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club

I am truly honoured to be the current commodore of the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club (RCPYC), one of the oldest yacht clubs in England.

We are a royal club with a tradition dating back 150 years and counting, including a distinguished historical association with the ancient Cinque Ports, whose Lord Warden – an Admiral no less - we can proudly boast is our President and the crest of the Confederation is worn proudly on our club burgees. We continue the ancient traditions of our maritime heritage.

Our cruising and racing sections are vibrant and thriving, and we are always willing to welcome new sailing friends.

Owning your own boat is not necessary for membership of the RCPYC, nor is the ability or even the desire to sail. Our social side continues to flourish, whilst our waterborne members are often in search of enthusiastic crew, whatever level of experience, so you will not be short of good sailing and, equally importantly, excellent company. There are plenty of club members who will welcome you aboard their boats if you are new to sailing, and be pleased to advise you how to gain more experience. We have a good relationship with our neighbouring clubs, including those across the Channel in France, Belgium and Holland. And we have close relations with sailing associations throughout the world, including the Global Offshore Sailing Team, based in Germany. Visitors using our facilities come from far and wide and give the club a truly international flavour.

All our members are, quite rightly, proud of the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, its heritage and its prestige, but we are also a forward looking group of people, with our membership being inclusive and open to all. There is a great esprit de corps in the club, and we have a diverse social calendar with a wide range of events that is always well supported.

Come and discover what our club has to offer. Whether you looking for sailing, social, or merely in search of good company, you will not be disappointed on any count and a warm welcome is guaranteed.

Judith White, Commodore Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club

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