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Welcome to the website of the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, home of one-design sailing on the East Coast. Founded in 1872 on the Thames at Erith, the Club moved to Burnham in 1892, and opened its first branch here in 1898. The award -winning designed Clubhouse was opened in 1931, when ‘Tiny’ Mitchell was its first commodore.
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Forthcoming RCYC Events... |
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Sandhopper National Championships
Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June 2008
This year the Sandhoppers are coming to Burnham to hold their National Championships. The principal Sandhopper clubs, Thorpe Bay YC and Maylandsea Bay SC, have competed at Burnham Week for many years and decided this year to enjoy their annual meeting on its neutral waters.
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Download the NOR & Entry Form here
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Try Sailing Day
Saturday 17th May 2008
The Otters are organising their annual 'Try Sailing Day' and invite you to introduce your family members to the joys of our sport. On the 17th May, your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews are invited to join them for a taste of sailing.
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Voyages of a Simple Sailor
June 2008
RCYC is proud to announce that Roger Taylor has turned his adventures at sea in Endeavour II, Roc and Mingming into a book called, "Voyages of a Simple Sailor".
Although the official publication date is not until June, copies are already available. There are order slips in the Corinthian office but it's probably easier to order online via Roger's website www.the simplesailor.com The books are usually dispatched the same day.
Download the press release here
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Squib Anniversary Regatta
7th-13th June 2008
It is forty years since Oliver Lee, a boat designer based in Burnham-on-Crouch, launched his new Squib onto the river. It was destined to become one of the most successful one-design racing keelboats, with fleets based in over thirty locations. RCYC is proud to host a regatta to celebrate those 40 years.
Go to Squibs 40th Anniversary mini-site
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Recent RCYC Events... |
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Mirror Eastern Area Championships
19th & 20th April 2008
The weather could have been kinder for the middle of April. On the Friday the north-easterly wind was so strong that, once the tide started to ebb, the waters of the Crouch were too rough for dinghy sailing. Fortunately the wind abated somewhat on the Friday night and made it possible to complete five races over the weekend, thanks to the determination of the Race Officer and the perseverance of the competitors.
The outcome of the event was not certain until the last race which always makes for exciting competition. The winner was David Conlon, crewed by Mitchell Bond, both from Brighlingsea YC; the conditions were just right for David and he was quick to spot the possibility of a port hand start in the final race which made all the difference. His account follows on the 'Read more' tab.
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Dragon Easter Trophy 2008
21st - 24th March 2008
While away on holiday a month ago, soaking up the sun, I commented to a South African that we hardly ever see snow in the SE of England and, so far this year, have not even seen a flake. I should have kept quiet; what a sting in the tail winter had for us!
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Dick Durham talks to the Cruiser Fleet
Sunday 20th January 2008
The Cruiser Fleet Sunday Lunches and talks just keep on getting better and better: Sunday the 20th of January saw Dick Durham amuse, entertain and educate over 50 members and guests with his well illustrated talk.
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RCYC make their mark on the Carmella Cup
12th &13th January 2008
With little team racing experience, the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club began the Carmella Cup by beating the Team Racing World Champion and his team from West Kirby. With modest gusto, the eight-strong team went on to win the silver league after an intense weekend of racing.
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