We run a series of events each year; Cruising, Social and Training activities.  This page lists all upcoming events in date order.

Our monthly club meetings are normally held at 8pm on the first Tuesday of each month at, the Binfield Club, RG42 4HP.

Each Cruising trip has a "Deposit event" in the list below to sign onto initially so we can book charters. This will be followed by a "Balance payment event" published nearer the date of the trip.

Upcoming events

    • 02 Jun 2026
    • 20:00 - 22:00
    • The Binfield Club, Binfield, RG42 4HP.
    Register

    RBYC club night

    This month at The Binfield Club, join other sailors for an informal meet-up. No speaker—just come to share your sailing stories and plans.

    Everyone is welcome, enjoy drinks, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and find inspiration for your next adventure on the water.





    • 06 Jun 2026
    • 09:00
    • 13 Jun 2026
    • 16:00
    • Gdansk, Poland
    • 0
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    26-05 Poland (Deposit)

    This one needs to be booked quickly!


    Discover the waters of the Polish Baltic, the Vistula estuary, Gdynia, Puck and Hel and the coastal lakes of the Polish coast, this one is likely to get booked up quickly!

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £400 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £4000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 06 Jun 2026
    • 09:00
    • 13 Jun 2026
    • 16:00
    • Gdansk, Poland
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    26-05 Poland (Balance)

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.

    The full price for the weekend is £400 so a balance of £300 will be requested when you register using the registration code you will be sent by email.

    Please Note: A refundable security deposit of £4000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions

    • 20 Jun 2026
    • 19:00 - 23:00
    • Bombay Story, 2 Peach Place, Wokingham, RG40 1LY
    • 16
    Register

    RBYC Summer Social

    Join us for our RBYC Summer Social at the much loved Bombay Story (Peach Place, Wokingham)  https://bombaystory.uk on the 20th June 2026 at 7pm for a relaxed dinner with sailing friends, great food and plenty of chat.

    Known for its Mumbai‑inspired flavours and welcoming atmosphere, Bombay Story is the perfect spot to come ashore, swap sailing stories and enjoy a leisurely evening together.


    Dinner Options

    • Two courses – £34.46 (includes service charge and our PayPal fees)
    • Three courses – £40.15 (includes service charge and our PayPal fees)

    Whether you’re fresh from the Solent or dreaming of your next trip, come along and celebrate summer the RBYC way — good company, excellent food, and no tide to worry about.

    Please sign up by 13th June 2026 to secure your place.


    • 07 Jul 2026
    • 20:00 - 22:00
    • The Binfield Club, Binfield, RG42 4HP.
    Register

    An Eventful Journey: A Voyage Through Maritime Law. 

    Following the journey of a fictional sailing trip, this talk explores a variety of laws and regulations that can impact you while at sea. From the familiar rules of the road, to the boundaries of territorial waters and what to do if you discover a shipwreck, this talk offers a unique law-oriented perspective on seafaring adventures. Expect interactive elements, and to come away with a stronger grasp of the legal side of sailing.

    This talk is presented by Juliette Kemp, Law student at the University of Exeter. 

    Members and non members welcome. This talk is free. 

    The talk will be available on Zoom for those joining remotely. 


    • 10 Jul 2026
    • 16:00
    • 12 Jul 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 2
    Register

    26-07 Practical Navigation weekend (Deposit)

    Spend too much time bouncing buoys and on the phone apps to bother about navigation? Remember how to calculate variation and deviation? And adjusting your CTS for leeway?

    This weekend is an opportunity to get back to navigation basics - following on from the practical nav course ran earlier in the year, for those looking to take their RYA theory and practical exams and those who need to simply brush up their rusty skills.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £390 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 10 Aug 2026
    • 16:00
    • 14 Aug 2026
    • 16:00
    • Poole or Solent
    • 1
    Register

    26-08 West coast mid-week (Deposit)


    Setting off from Poole to explore the delight of the West coast - whether a picnic in Lulworth, the Weymouth quayside, anchored off Beer or a weekend in Torbay, it's up to you!

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £340 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 28 Aug 2026
    • 16:00
    • 31 Aug 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 5
    Register

    26-09 Bank Holiday mile builder (Deposit)

    The second mile builder of the year, a chance for some long leg sailing, whether to France, the Channel Islands, Brighton and beyond or Torbay.

    Whether you're keen to get out into open water, experience sailing beyond harbour hopping or looking to get qualifying passages for RYA progression, this is a weekend for you. Expect long passages and some night sailing.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £440 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 3  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

    • 05 Sep 2026
    • 16:00
    • 12 Sep 2026
    • 16:00
    • Largs, Scotland
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    26-10 Scotland and North Irish coast (Deposit)

    This one needs to be booked early to secure the boats!

    Setting off from Largs, Scotland, and sailing across to the Island of Ireland, with the possibility of Belfast, Larne, The Antrim coast (Game of Thrones) and the Giants causeway all in reach.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £550 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions
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    • 16 Oct 2026
    • 16:00
    • 18 Oct 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 4
    Register

    26-10 Sail Trim weekend (Deposit)


    Always wondered what the sail tweakers were doing? Want to know when and when not to use the vang? And when to use the outhaul? Or just looking to go faster and sail better. This weekend is all about practising sail trim. Skippered by George Hoskins, RBYC's tweaker-in-chief, this is a great weekend to improve your sailing technique.

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £280 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions
    .

    • 06 Nov 2026
    • 16:00
    • 08 Nov 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 2
    Register

    26-10 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

    The annual close of the year - the hotly contested annual buoy hunt. Something  between orienteering by boat, chess and a game show, sail to as many buoys as you can in the time set aside to score points - with prize giving over dinner and the opportunity to be the winning boat. Last year we had four boats out - lets see if we can make it five this year!

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £250 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions
    .

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