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The
published club opening times are as follows: Monday - 9am to 6pm Tuesday to Thursday - 9am to 10pm Friday - 9am to 11pm Saturday - 9am to 10pm Later or earlier openings by arrangement Summer: (1st April to 31st October) Lunchtime 12pm to 3pm everyday Evening 7pm to 11pm everyday except Sunday, (unless there is an evening race). The club
office opening times are as follows: Additional opening times will also be published here when applicable. |
New members
are always welcome, various forms relating to membership and club fees
can be downloaded below. Membership forms are also available at the
club.
The benefits of club membership can include, Club bar prices Moorings in the Pool Hire of Club boats (Squibs & Dinghies) for Club events Hire of Clubhouse for private functions Galley food lunchtime and evening during opening times Good views of Wootton Creek and the Sunday racing Organized cruises and rallies Adult sailing courses Training courses Winter talks Use of a launch in the Pool Evening racing on suitable tides Extensive Cadet section Club Crane (SWL 1,000kg) Pontoon Berths with easy access Large fleet of RIBS Large Squib Fleet, Squib Owners group Cruiser Owners Group Comfortable Club room and dining area Snug bar Training room Sailing Office – information Laser Fleet Hosts occasional national events Cadet week in August Saturday family sailing |
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FORMS & DOCUMENTS |
| All our
documents and forms are created in Adobe PDF. You can download a copy
of Adobe Reader from here
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES |
| A set of
Standard Operating Procedures, SOP's, have been created for a variety
of club activities and operations. It is important that these procedures are followed to ensure the safety of club members and property.
Purchase
of Fuel
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SAFETY POLICY |
| A Safety
policy is under construction.
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| Directions on land From either Newport or Ryde take the A3054 towards Wootton. Follow the directions for the car ferry terminal at Fishbourne. The club is located on Fishbourne Lane adjacent to the Wightlink Fishbourne ferry terminal. The driveway is immediately before the ferry entrance. Directions from the sea The RVYC welcomes visiting Yachtsman, you may moor your boat alongside the pontoon for a short stay or overnight. The club is situated at the mouth of Wootton Creek next to the Wightlink ferry terminal. Please note that the moorings in the mouth of the creek are private as are the seasonal National Squib moorings to the east of the RVYC race box. The Squib moorings will not take the weight of a cruiser. Anchoring in the mouth of the creek is also not permitted. Pontoon berth charges can be found here You can pay your mooring fees at the bar, or if the club is closed please drop it in the letterbox at the side of the club entrance. You are welcome to use the club facilities, showers are available. The
nearest
shops are at Wootton Bridge, about half an hour walk. Approach
and other Local Hazards ree
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HIRING THE CLUB |
| The Royal
Victoria Yacht Club is a friendly yacht club, situated at the mouth of beautiful Wootton Creek on the Isle of Wight. We are five miles east of the world-famous yachting centre of Cowes. The Club facilities may be hired for daytime or evening functions and we are an ideal venue for : v Conferences v Seminars v Meetings v Dinners v Birthdays v Anniversaries v Wedding receptions v Corporate functions Our staff are here to help you and make sure your event goes smoothly. Contact our Manager, Jon Dyer, who will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.We take pleasure in providing a service tailor-made to your needs whatever the scale of event. Conferences and events requiring catering and bar facilities are straightforward and the Club is in a prime position, with easy access to the mainland. We are right next door to the Wightlink Portsmouth to Fishbourne ferry terminal and we have plenty of on-site car parking. The tranquil surroundings of Wootton Creek and the Solent allow you to relax and focus on the business in hand, while our attention to detail ensures that events run smoothly. Our caterers can offer a selection of menus to suit your needs, from coffee and pastries, to a buffet or a barbeque and we are happy to discuss any particular requirements you have. Ask to see our selection of menus. Wootton Creek is a special place – definitely one of the Isle of Wight’s best-kept secrets. Come and share it with us
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CLUB HISTORY |
 The RVYC was founded on 24th May 1845 by Prince Albert to give Queen Victoria a Yacht Club which she was entitled to enter as a mere female! The original Club location was Ryde and for the Queen's reign it was one of the premier racing clubs in the land and indeed the world. Members owned some of the finest and most competitive vessels of the time - we still have some half-models of these on display in our clubhouse.
Photo: HM Queen Elizabeth II visiting the club, 1965 |
