Welcome to the website of the RCYC Burnham, home of the Endeavour Championship.
Founded in 1872 on the Thames at Erith, the Club moved to Burnham in 1892, and opened its award winning Clubhouse in 1931. We offer the best one design racing on the east coast for Dragons, Squibs and 707s; the newly refurbished fleet of Royal Corinthian ODs welcomes the classic sailor and our cruising fleet encourages the experienced and supports the novice. The Corinthian Otters, founded in 1930, offer both enjoyment and expertise on the water. Come and join us.
Forthcoming...
InsureandGo Burnham Week 2010
Saturday 28th August to Saturday 4th September
Burnham Week is on the horizon so, if you intend to enter, now is a good time to visit the new website at burnhamweek.org.uk and try to spot whether your boat features in the photos. Payment for entry this year is via Google Checkout. The Week is supported by all the usual events and partying - you can download all the details about the activities in all the clubs.
The St Mathew Cup
Sunday 5th September 2010
The St Mathew Cup is in its traditional slot in the racing calendar - the Sunday immediately after Burnham Week so there is no opportunity for a lazy breakfast for the chosen teams! The officiating club this year is the Crouch and the format will be the same as in the previous couple of years - thanks to the good nature of the 707 fleet who are happy to lend their boats.
Latest News & Sailing Reports
Farleigh Hospice Regatta
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th August 2010
All involved in this year’s Farleigh Regatta enjoyed an excellent weekend. The weather was not as sunny as last year, but the threatened rain did not materialise. On Saturday morning the signs were not good as there was no wind, but, just in time for the afternoon racing, the wind arrived and built steadily through the weekend without becoming too strong.
Team Pica's Campaign in the 18' Skiffs
July/August 2010
Team Pica continues to grab the headlines on the 18' Skiff scene. Last year's winners of the UK Grand Prix Series, they are intent on retaining that title as well as making their mark on the European Grand Prix Series.
Roger is back, nursing disappointment and an injury...
Friday 30th July 2010
Roger Taylor arrived back in Plymouth 08:30 on Thursday 29th July after sixty-seven days at sea, having achieved one of his goals, to get to the west of Greenland, but deciding to abandon his second goal, to penetrate the Davis Strait as far as the Arctic Circle, after he sustained an injury when Mingming was thrown onto her beam ends by a rogue wave. Roger considered that the extra hazards of a broken rib made continuing his journey more than usually risky and turned for home on the 26th June at 60° 42’N 53° 29’W.
Packard Ladies' Cup
Sunday 11th July 2010
The inaugural race of the Packard Ladies’ Cup took place in near-perfect conditions at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham-on-Crouch on the afternoon of Sunday 11th July 2010. Eight Corinthian lady helms came to the line in a fleet of 707s to celebrate Celia and Nina Packard, two determined Victorian ladies, who originally won this cup in Burnham Week 1899.
Packard Ladies' Cup - Racing Report
Sunday 11th July 2010
For the inaugural Royal Corinthian Yacht Club's Packard Ladies' Trophy eight 707s lined up at the start on Sunday afternoon for a great race, held in near perfect conditions. The helms came from various fleets within the Club and there were no rules about the sex of the members of the crew, either would do!
