As we start 2026, we would like to take a moment to reflect on what has been a busy, enjoyable, and highly successful year for the Fundraising Team. The final quarter (Q4) brought together many of the events that have come to define our calendar — combining friendship, fun, [...]
ROYAL SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB – ON WATER PROGRAMME 2026 By James Ripley-Giles, Sailing Manager The Royal Southern Yacht Club is delighted to introduce its 2026 Sailing Programme— the most comprehensive schedule the Club has produced. This programme includes a wide range of world-class racing, cruising, motorboating, and youth activities, highlighting [...]
On a bright, crisp autumn day, 60 bridge players joined us for the Autumn Bridge Drive, a wonderful afternoon of cards, camaraderie, and delicious treats. Eight of the tables were guest tables, including two from the RAF and five from the Chilworth Bridge Club, adding to the friendly and competitive [...]
The 2025 Royal Southern Yacht Club Annual Prize Giving was held at the Club in Hamble on Saturday 1st November. Members and guests came together to enjoy a celebration of an epic year of sailing. For a full list of those awarded prizes click here. Huge thanks go out [...]
The Club was delighted to welcome Jim Davidson OBE - comedian, entertainer, and Royal Southern Club member — as guest speaker at the Fundraising Team’s Autumn Charity Lunch, on October 24th, a beautiful sunny day that perfectly matched the cheerful spirit of the occasion. A lively gathering of 100 [...]
Christmas may still feel a little way off, but preparations are well underway at the Club — especially with the RSrnYC Christmas cards set to go on sale at the Christmas Fayre on November 8th. Following the success of last year’s card, Sandie Llewellin, working with the Fundraising Team, invited [...]
Thanks to the outstanding generosity and enthusiasm of our Club Members, the Fundraising Team (FT) raised an impressive £19,000 in 2024 for their chosen good causes - including £6,000 dedicated to Club Enhancements. Working hand in hand with the Club Management and Executive Team, the FT was thrilled to help [...]
Our recent Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning proved to be far more than coffee and cake. Guest speaker Mrs. Emma Wyman (née Russell), who grew up at the Royal Southern and is now a dedicated Macmillan Cancer Nurse, gave an inspiring illustrated talk, “A Day in the Life of a Macmillan [...]
Summer Series: September Regatta - 19-21 September Last weekend, 19-21 September, the Royal Southern Yacht Club hosted the culminating event in our flagship Summer Series - the September Regatta. This event included the inaugural UK National Championships for the new Performance 30 class. Built on the success of the P40 [...]
Following a very busy start to the year, the Fundraising Team (FT) has kept the momentum going into the second quarter with a string of successful events. Our much-loved Spring Lunch once again proved popular, while two brand new additions—the Cream Tea with the Watercress Quartet and the Sundowners [...]
