Royal Southampton Yacht Club

This Sunday’s Menu! We’d love you to come and join us for a tasty roast dinner and a lovely selection of puddings! Booking in advance is required.

Sunday Funday! Thank you to everyone who came along and enjoyed our family funday this weekend, we had a great turnout and everyone had a super fun time! We can’t wait to host again next year 😁

Great new team at Gins! Happy to welcome Ellie our Business Manager, Tony our new Chef and Tarna the Club Steward! We are the dream team working hard to be the best destination for food and fun with the finest views on the South Coast! We all look forward to welcoming you all at the Club over the summer and the following months after!

The Solent Triangle Race - 13th June 2026

Champagne sailing under bright sunshine and a good breeze arrived just in time for the inaugural Royal Southampton YC’s The Solent Triangle Race.

The Race ‘devised by the Race Officer Guy Darby, has two course options:
A, starting to the West and B, starting to the East. The 35 mile race started off 3E-The Boss with a good beat plus a strong ebb tide to the first buoy off Hurst (Hill Robinson) which was left to Port. From there it was a long downwind leg, leaving Prince Consort off Cowes to Port to the second buoy (North Sturbridge) being left to Port. Back on the beat, up to Paul Heys which was left to Port, finishing at 3E-The Boss, off the Beaulieu River.

The fleet experienced winds from 12-15 knots with gusts of Force 6 later in the day. Neil and Annabel Miller’s Elidie, claimed line honours and also came first on corrected time. Mike Jones’s Second Chance, managed to finish just before the time limit and came 2nd.

A long day on the water but enjoyed by the fleet. Good preparation for the Round the Island Race.

Bembridge Cruiser Rally 6th & 7 June 2026

From cold in St. Vaast to wind at Bembridge, the summer of 2026 has given us both!

Four boats managed to get to Bembridge on Friday 5th in preparation for the Rally - Barti Blue, Evening Sunshine, Ripple of Kyle and Tandala - but unfortunately Second Chance was due to arrive on Saturday and sensibly stayed on their mooring, rather than sail in a gale.

Friday evening was spent supporting the Bar and Café (Pizzas for Supper) at the Duver Marina, before everyone bedded down for the predicted gale coming through overnight and for Saturday. And blow it did! Various crews ventured out, read books, watched films and generally relaxed before the “Pontoon Party” provided by Ripple but kindly hosted by Barti Blue, who’s cockpit is three times the size of Ripple’s! Two taxis taking 8 people and 2 dogs arrived at Brading Haven Yacht Club for Dinner. The Rally was given a very warm welcome and served delicious food.

By Sunday the wind had decreased and everyone left the Duver around 3pm for a quick sail home.

Our next Cruising event is Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October, at Hornet Services Sailing Club, Haslar Creek. Rally Organisers: Steve & Cathy Lacey on Wild Rival

Do come and join in!

We are looking forward to welcoming you as Father’s Day marks the long awaited return of the traditional Sunday Carvery Roast at Gins, prepared and cooked by the club’s brand new Chef, Tony!
Pre-booking for this is essential please, by noon on Wed 17 June.

Our Regatta yesterday was a great success, great food, drinks and music. Not forgetting the amazing view we are blessed with ☀️⛵️ Don’t forget to join us today for music by Carley Varley 12:30 - 14:30pm. We’re open for drinks until 4pm. Serving sandwiches and light bites 12-2:30pm. We look forward to seeing you 🍺🚤

The 2026 RSYC Annual Regatta will take place on Sat 30 and Sun 31 May, here at Gins Clubhouse.

On the water you can expect fun, friendly and accessible club racing open to all RSYC members.

The clubhouse will be serving HOT FOOD and hosting LIVE MUSIC across the weekend.

From 5.30pm on Saturday we will be offering a BBQ at £28.00 pp alongside Blacksmith Blues who will be entertaining guests with his mix of blues, folk and rock and roll.

From 12.30pm on Sunday afternoon we will be offering a selection of Paella, alongside Winchester’s Carley Varley who will be on hand to perform her trademark collection of acoustic rock and pop covers.

If you intend to join us for food, please, PLEASE, pre-book your table so we know to expect you.

The bar will be open throughout so do pop the date in your calendar and join us for some fun on and off the water.

We look forward to seeing you!! ☀️🚤⛵️

Be sure to come and indulge in some fantastic wine choices and a lovely light bites menu this weekend. The sun will be shining and don’t forget it’s bank holiday! We would love to see you enjoying our perfect spot on the Beaulieu River🍷☀️⛵️🚤