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.
Latest News & Sailing Reports
The Wallasea Project
Tuesday 26th January 2010
The Wallasea Project, a development of Wallasea Island by the combined efforts of the RSPB and the Crossrail Project, continues. The Liaison Committee attended a meeting in South Woodham Ferrers on 26th January, designed to keep the various interested parties up to date with the latest developments. Edwin Buckley's report of the meeting follows.
Jester Medal for Roger!
Monday 25th January 2010
Roger Taylor, single-handed sailor extraordinaire, has been recognised by the Ocean Cruising Club for "an outstanding contribution to the art of single-handed sailing" for his recent voyage, Summer 2009, from Scotland to the Arctic on Mingming.
Battle of the Classes
Sunday 17th January 2010
The Battle of the Classes was held at the London Boat Show on the 17th January in the dock outside the ExCel. The event is a pursuit race involving as many dinghy classes as possible. This year the variety of boats ranged from a Mirror dinghy to a Thames A Rater whose rig is so tall that it only just made it under the bridge that spans the dock. There were 51 entries in all from 41 different classes.
