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...
Burns' Night 2012
Saturday 28th January 2012
Burns' Night will be properly celebrated with all due reverence to the Bard. The night will commence with the diners processing to the Dining Room behind the piper and the evening will unfold with all the features that are to be expected.
Latest News & Sailing Reports
Cruiser Talk - The Last Sailorman
Sunday 15th January 2012
Dick Durham, news editor of Yachting Monthly, talked of his time in the late 60s and early 70s, as mate on the Thames sailing barge Cambria, the last commercial sailing vessel without an engine, in northern Europe.
Ex Otter Breaks Round the World Record
Saturday 7th January 2012
Ex Corinthian Otter Brian Thompson has just broken the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the world in any type of yacht. Brian, who is now based in Southampton, was the only British crew member on board the Banque Populaire V, which completed the lap in a staggering 45 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes and 53 seconds.