Burnham Week 2010
Wednesday 8th September 2010
The weather the week after Burnham Week has an autumnal feel to it and weather warnings from the BBC abound, but, no matter,as Burnham Week 2010 has been all buttoned up and put to bed. All that remains is for us all to consider whether improvements can be made for BW 2011 and a verdict on 2010.
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!
Latest News of Roger Taylor and Mingming
The Jester Challenge 23rd May 2010
Roger and Mingming are off on their annual voyage and expect to be at the Plymouth Breakwater at 1400h on Sunday 23rd May, to take part in the latest Jester Challenge. However, he is liable to make other plans! "If conditions are right I may very well divert to make my landfall at Cape Dyer, Baffin Island instead, thereby getting into the Arctic Circle to the west of Greenland, via the Davis Strait, and mirroring last year’s voyage into the east Greenland ice and the Denmark Strait...
Justin Waples wins Grafham in Bright Sparks
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th April 2010
Justin Waples enjoyed a satisfactory weekend over the 17th & 18th April. He launched his new Flying Fifteen Bright Sparks on the Saturday and, together with his crew Ian Stowe, went on to win the Flying Fifteen Open Meeting at Grafham Water on the Sunday - that's champagne two days running!
IRC Thames Estuary Shield
Sunday 2nd May 2010
A goodly fleet of eleven boats crossed the start line for the Thames Estuary Shield, the return leg to Burnham after the Jane's Cup of the previous day. Although the weather was benign enough at the start, the wild, wet and windy conditions of this second day of May gradually whittled the fleet away to just three finishers, two in Class One and one in Class Two.
The Packard Ladies' Cup
Saturday 27th March 2010
The Fitting Out Dinner was an eminently suitable occasion to introduce the Packard Ladies' Cup. The presentation of a new trophy is always special, particularly a trophy with such an interesting provenance. It is purely because of the cup's history that it has taken on a new life as a true Corinthian Trophy.
Roger Receives the Jester Medal
Friday 26th March 2010
On March 26th Roger attended the Awards Ceremony of the Ocean Cruising Club at the Royal Thames Yacht Club to receive the Jester Medal which was awarded to him by the unanimous decision of the Awards Committee, for “an outstanding contribution to the art of single-handed sailing”.
Happy Birthday Sail Mail!
Tuesday 23th March 2010
If you subscribe to RCYC Sail Mail, you will have received Edition 51 in your inbox last week, marking a complete year since Edition Number 1. (The Christmas 2009 edition covered two weeks.) We hope that you welcome its arrival and do not consider it in the junk mail category.
Mothering Sunday
Sunday 14th March 2010
This was the weekend given over to the youngest members of RCYC. The Otters filled the clubhouse at lunchtime on Saturday as the sailing groups all moved on and met their new trainers whilst the Sunday was set aside for Mothers and Families. The dining room was filled to overflowing with the table posies bringing a welcome hint of spring to the occasion.
Useless Unless Worn
Friday 26th February 2010
'Useless Unless Worn' is the simple legend on the posters pinned up in strategic positions around the clubhouse after the Safety Demonstration on Friday 26th February. They will act as a simple reminder to the members who were not present when David Bowton, a sector Officer from the Coastguard, and Chris Waterman, from Ocean Safety, gave a very good demonstration of modern safety equipment, including features of the latest lifejackets. The demonstration was wide ranging, including EPIRBs, AIS and liferafts as well as lifejackets.
Walking on Wallasea
Saturday 20th February 2010
Yesterday, under the wing [!] of Edwin, twenty-one of us visited the RSPB site at Wallasea Island to take a closer at the plans for the area, look at the progress so far, and also to peer through our binoculars and spot the birds who are already visiting or resident on the site.
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.
Burns' Night
Saturday 23rd January 2010
Burns' Night once again lived up to its reputation as one of the most enjoyable Club evenings in the Programme. The Lounge Bar resounded to strains of a Piper playing in the Entrance Hall and to the excited chatter of diners as they greeted one another. Proceeding to the Dining Room the Selkirk Grace was given and fifty members and guests sat down to an excellent dinner of traditional fare prepared by Chef Dean.
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.
The Extraordinary General Meeting
Saturday 7th November 2009
Sixty-four Members attended the EGM and gave the plans for the proposed replacement pontoon the 'go-ahead'. Members will need to log-in to read the account of the meeting.
Prize Giving & Laying-up Supper
Saturday 24th October 2009
Prize Giving and the Dining Room looked at its best, curtains drawn against the darkening evening, an extra polish on the silver as befits the occasion and comfort food, traditional Steak & Kidney Pud. More than eighty members were ready to greet and congratulate the Season's Champions but only after justice was done to the puddings! It had been a busy day in the Club, the RCODs considering the maintenance of their classic, wooden boats and Members examining the exhibition of the plans and images of the proposed, new pontoon. The Vice Commodore reported briefly on the pontoon discussions and then left it to Rear Commodore Sailing, Robert Coyle, to preside over the prizes.
2009 Endeavour Championship - Conclusion
Sunday 11th October 2009
Forty-nine year-old Geoff Carveth, who last sailed the event seven years ago, has won the coveted Endeavour Trophy for the fifth time. He and his crew Emma Clarke representing the RS200 class stole the show today and finished the eight-race series, nine points clear ahead of Lark sailors Alan Krailing and Ed McArdle.
2009 Endeavour Championship - Opening Day
Saturday 10th October 2009
Alan Krailing and Edd McArdle representing the Lark class lead the Endeavour Trophy champions of champions series after five races without even winning a race. Krailing and McArdle proved that notching up a consistent scoreline including three second places really does pay dividends. They finished the day just one point ahead of RS200 representative Geoff Carveth and Emma Clarke who included a 1st, 2nd, and 4th in their string of results.
Plans for the Proposed Pontoon
Saturday 10th October 2009
The plans of the proposed pontoon are now on the website as promised together with some artistic impressions that will give a good idea of how it would look. These plans and images can only be viewed by members who are logged into the site. If you have yet to login, help is at hand...
A Memorial Service for Allan Munro
Monday 14th September 2009
Allan's Memorial Service was held at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin in Burnham-on-Crouch. The Rev Vera Wadham officiated.
The St Mathew Cup Stays With Us!
Sunday 6th September 2009
It is really cruel to expect a bright and early turnout to compete for the St Mathew Cup the morning after the BW Prizegiving but experience tells us that it is the only way to find enough people available to fill the teams necessary! New members may not realise the significance of this trophy which was presented to the town by ‘The Officers, Men & WRNS Personnel of HMS ST. Mathew November 1943 – October 1945’ when the Burnham water front was taken over by the Admiralty as part of the war effort. The inscription continues, ‘To be competed for annually by a class selected by the Burnham Sailing Week Committee’ and that has been faithfully carried out ever since, every year 1947, when it was first won by BSC.
Burnham Week 2009 Voted 'One of the Best'
Saturday 29th August - Saturday 5th September 2009
The verdict seems to be that Burnham Week 2009 was one of the best in recent years. The number of competitors was increased, despite both the gloomy financial situation and the start of the new school term, the weather over the first weekend was perfect and although the conditions later in the week caused some races to be abandoned, all fleets sailed on the final Saturday, rounding off the Week to everyone’s satisfaction.
Farleigh Hospice Regatta
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August 2009
The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club once again organised a club charity regatta and raised a staggering total of over £2500 for Farleigh Hospice. A record number of members and visitors entered with boats from the RBOD, RCOD, Flying Fifteens, RS Elite, Dragon, Squib and 707 fleets, all enjoying the excellent sailing conditions.
Balcony Event
Saturday 8th August 2009
On a perfect summer's evening thirty Club members and friends sat down to dine on the RCYC balcony under the awning. With suitable music playing in the background, we enjoyed a typical four course Italian meal, cooked to perfection by Dean the chef.
RCYC Members at the 18ft Skiff Worlds
28th June to 6th July 2009
Four RCYC Members, all ex-Otters, arrived in Carnac to take part in the 18ft Skiff World Championships on the 26th June. Jamie Mears and Matt Gill are continuing their sailing relationship which started in Cadets many moons ago, teaming up with Stuart Mears to sail Pica, while Jonathan Noonan, as middleman, teamed up with established match racers Mason Woodworth and Simon Hamilton, on board Investec. Other Brits included Pindar, skippered by Andy Richards, (European champions), Ronstan with Iain Turnbull at the helm, TMF Group with Jarrod Simpson
and Gill/Wild Graphics with Ed Brown.
Henley came to Burnham...
Saturday 20th June 2009
Henley came to Burnham and brought on a burgeoning of blazers at the annual Summer Party. Some were authentic and some were contrived, some were hired and some were obviously relics of a sporty golden youth but all added to the charm of the evening and that was just the gentlemen!
Voyages of a Simple Sailor
3rd June 2009
Roger Taylor published the tales of some of his sailing adventures last year and the book is selling well. 'Voyages of a Simple Sailor' has been hovering at or near the top of the Amazon sailing narrative bestseller lists. Last week it was simultaneously #1 in Canada, #2 in the UK and #19 in the US.
It makes exciting reading - it comes recommended!
A Taste of the Vendée Globe
Friday 1st May 2009
It was thirty-four years since Brian Thompson was last in Burnham so his visit to tell us of his Vendée Globe adventures inevitably had a nostalgic tinge of 'memory lane' for him. An ex-Otter from 1970 -1976, he learnt his sailing skills on the Crouch and Roach. Those early years also gave him a love for sailing on his own; he would challenge himself to reach Battlesbridge in his Heron dinghy, getting back before dark so that he wasn't missed! Those were days of simple, uncomplicated pleasures... can you imagine it happening now?
Spirit of Montpelier flies the flag!
23rd April 2009
David Yelloly, a country member based in the West Midlands, is not a frequent visitor to the Burnham Club but certainly does his bit to take the Club's Ensign to far-flung places. Spirit of Montpelier, his Oyster 72, competed in the recent Spring Regatta in the British Virgin Islands where he enjoyed success in the cruiser performance division.
RSPB Wetlands Project meeting
Friday 17th April 2009
About a hundred people, RCYC members, members from other clubs and Burnham residents, gathered in the Clubhouse to hear the latest news about this controversial project. RSPB Operations Manager (Projects), Jeff Kew, Wallasea Island Project Manager, Chris Tyas, and Dr Colin Scott of ASP Marine Research were there to present the latest developments and answer questions.
Ladies' Day
Tuesday 7th April 2009
Tuesday 7th April was a day for the ladies. We met and gossiped over coffee then sat back to enjoy the demonstration of 'How to arrange Spring Flowers'. Jane Cowell and Janet Thorogood of the Dengie Hundred Flower Arrangement Society opened their demonstration by confessing that they were only amateurs at this business...
RNLI Safety Advice
March 2009
Easter is the traditional start of the boating season. No matter where Easter falls the covers rarely come off earlier. The RNLI hopes all boat users have fair winds and calm seas during 2009. Whilst we can only hope for that, none of us have any control over the weather.
Sailing Rules 2009
Saturday 7th March 2009
Did you brush up your Rules recently? Many Members did and kept John Duerr, the Rules Guru, busy all day. Several helms and crews looked thoughtful over lunch as they consulted their information sheets and one or two even returned to repeat the last session to make sure they had got it right.
The Otters win a Volvo Eco Grant
20th February 2009
An RYA's recent countrywide promotion, supported by Volvo, to make the sailing youngsters aware of environmental issues, has resulted in a grant for £740 for the Corinthian Otters.
Telefonica Blue wins the fourth leg
29th January 2009
RCYC member Simon Fisher (Si Fi) is on board Telefonica Blue, part of the two-boat Spanish Team for the 2008-2009 Volvo Round the World Race. The race started in Alicante in Spain on 11th October 2008 with stop-overs in Cape Town, Cochin (India), Singapore, Qingdao, Rio, Boston, Galway, Maastrand and Stockholm before finishing in St. Petersberg at the end of June 2009.
RCYC Burns Night
26th January 2009
Saturday 24th January was the evening when another fine Burns night was enjoyed by 95 members and guests with Master of Ceremonies Steve Jones ensuring that we maintained our format of tradition and humour.
The Battle of the Classes
The London Boat Show 18th January 2009
The Royal Victoria Dock adjacent to the London Boat Show's venue in ExCeL was the location of the "Yachts and Yachting" dinghy pursuit race, the Battle of the Classes, held on Sunday 18th January. What has this got to do with the RCYC you might be thinking? Well everything if fact, as Edwin Buckley and his team of mainly club helpers managed the racing under the flag of the RCYC.
Ford Britain Trust supports the Corinthian Otters
11th December 2008
Ford Britain Trust has again added its support to the work the Corinthian Otters undertake in the development of young sailors in our community. The Ford Britain Trust has contributed £1300 towards the purchase of a replacement engine for one of the Otter Spotter rescue boats.
Liz Chowienczyk is honoured by the RYA
8th December 2008
Corinthian members will know of Liz Chowienczyk as one of the dedicated band of Otter trainers but may not realise that her weekend training activities are similar to a busman's holiday, for she is also a regular volunteer at the AHOY Centre at Deptford where she encourages disabled sailors to sail on the Thames tidal waters.
The Endeavour Championships 2008
11th & 12th October 2008
Thirty fleets were invited, thirty boats turned up and thirty boats were on the start line for the Endeavour Championship, the most prestigious race in the dinghy sailing world, to find the 'Champion of Champions'. Held at the RCYC, Burnham-on-Crouch, senior Race Officer Kim Allen obviously had both the regatta and the weather under his control from the start, as the fleet set out in sunshine and a steady breeze.
The Burnham Carnival
Saturday 27th September 2008
With the Burnham Carnival celebrating its centenary year, RCYC took a full part by entering a float. The theme was, obviously, going to be nautical and a crafty team of artists took over the terrace area behind the clubhouse a couple of weeks beforehand. The Otters got busy with the paint brushes and a production line of sea creatures started to appear with at least some of the paint on the creatures!
Heritage Open days
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September
The Clubhouse opened its doors to visitors for a guided tour as part of the Heritage Open Day scheme.This was the first occasion that RCYC has taken part in the scheme and everyone involved was delighted with the results.
St Mathew Cup
Sunday 31st August 2008
It was the turn of the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club to run this event on the Sunday immediately after Burnham Week.
The 707 fleet kindly offered their boats and the flotilla set off down the river looking for some wind. Race Officer Kim Allen set up four Windward/Leeward races, each lasting at least twenty minutes. Team RCYC was the convincing winner and claimed the cup back from RBYC, last year's winner.
In the 62 years since the race was inaugurated in 1947, RCYC leads with 24 wins to BSC's 22.
Katrina Hughes is the 470 golden girl
2nd August 2008
2012 Olympic hopefuls Hannah Mills (20) and (former Otter) Katrina Hughes (18) took the world by storm steaming in to win the Ladies' Junior 470 World Championships in Gydnia, Poland today (29th July). Mills and Hughes are now off to Zadar in Croatia to try and retain their Junior European Ladies 470 crown. The event runs from the 7th - 15th August.
GMTV Weather reporting....
Thursday 24th July 2008
Members who check the early weather forecasts on GMTV were surprised to discover the Outside Broadcast unit relaying the weather news from the end of the RCYC pontoon. The GMTV weather girl, Andrea McLean, perched on Papa Romeo, forecast that the 24th July was likely to be the hottest day of the summer so far.
The RNLI visit RCYC
Saturday 17th May 2008
The local lifeboat Atlantic 75 'Brandy Hole' and crew visited RCYC and stayed alongside the pontoon for a courtesy visit, offering Club members and visitors a 'Sea Safety Day' experience.
Mirror Eastern Area Championships
19th & 20th April 2008
Thirty-five boats entered the Mirror Eastern Area Championships at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. 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...
The Endeavour Trophy is the Star Attraction
1st & 2nd March 2008
The RCYC's stand at the RYA Dinghy Show over the weekend of the 1st & 2nd of March was a golden opportunity to publicise the Club and the Endeavour Championship, backed by a spectacular display to close the event. The Endeavour Trophy was the centre piece of both the Corinthian Stand and the closing event of the show.
Ken Bushell
12th February 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ken Bushell, on the 16th January. He was the Commodore of this Club from 1986 to 1988 and will be truly missed by his many friends and sailing companions. Click on 'Read more' for an obituary.
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.
RCYC Christmas Fiesta
Saturday 15th December 2007
"Come to the Fiesta!" blared the posters, sprouting odd-looking cactuses, (or cacti?) so the members turned up for their Mexican Cocktails, Nachos and Gaspacho. The dress code was sombreros, ponchos, boleros and moustachios, of course.
Rob Campbell, Chairman of the IDA
26th October 2007
The last time Sara Campbell made the headlines, her father got in on the act with his own success. He's done it again! Congratulations, Rob, on becoming the Chairman of the International Dragon Association! Thanks for the photo, Geof!
Sara does it again!
24th October 2007
Way back in June we reported on Sara Campbell's success in the sport of Freediving. She described her dives as 'comfortable' and reckoned to be able to improve on her performance. Well, she's done just that!
Endeavour 2007 : The Daily Sail reports
6th & 7th October 2007
Day One
All talk of a light wind Endeavour Trophy went out the window this morning as competitors arrived in Burnham to find a gradually increasing easterly breeze. Unfortunately two of the 30 confirmed entries did not turn up, leaving 28 competitors out on the water.
The Endeavour Trophy 2007, sponsored by Holt
6th & 7th October 2007
BURNHAM CROWNS A NEW CHAMPION!
Steve Tylecote and Toby Lewis, representing the Firefly fleet, sailed a fantastic series to claim the Holt sponsored Endeavour Trophy 2007. Displacing Nick Craig from his three year winning streak, Steve was clearly delighted with the achievement. He celebrated with a huge cheer as they crossed the final finish line, and elaborated afterwards, "It's very emotional - we're really chuffed!"
RBYC wins the St Mathew Cup
Sunday 2nd September 2007
Congratulations to the Royal Burnham Yacht Club for their commanding win in the St Mathew Cup, sailed on Sunday 2nd September.This was the 61st occasion when the four Burnham Clubs competed for this trophy.
Justin at the ff Worlds
3rd to the 16th June 2007
Justin Waples competed in the recent flying fifteen World Championships in Majorca. Together with his crew, Iain Stowe, they managed a final place of ninth which made them the fourth best British boat. 71 boats from 10 countries travelled to the Championships from as far afield as New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Ex-Otter Sara breaks Freediving Records
June 2007
Few of us have ever heard of Freediving but Sara Campbell now holds the three records in the Sport for British women. There are three separate disciplines:Constant Weight No Fins which involves swimming breaststroke vertically down, Constant Weight which allows the use of a monofin so that swimming like a dolphin becomes possible and Free Immersion in which the divers can pull themselves down on a rope until the pressure allows them to sink further. All by taking just one breath of air on the surface!
Keelboat, Dinghy & Cruiser Safety Event
Saturday 10th March 2007
Some 50 members attended the Club Safety Day held on 10th March 2007, organised by Rear Commodore Tim Matthews and his wife Sarah. The afternoon commenced with a presentation by the Commodore to the RNLI of a cheque for £120 on behalf of Rob Mackay who had held a boat boot sale. Many thanks!
Christmas goes Caribbean!
Saturday 16th December 2006
Time for a change so it's out with the tinsel, the turkey and the trimmings.....and three cheers for the rum punch,exotic flowers and a steel band!
Musto Skiff Event
Saturday 9th December 2006
The Musto Performance Skiffs held a one day Exhibition Regatta at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club on Saturday, organised by Paul Manning of Victor Boats, the Burnham based distributors of these single handers.
Laying Up and Prizegiving Dinner
Saturday 28th October 2006
The Laying Up and Prizegiving Dinner on Saturday 28th October was a celebration of the winners over the Sailing Season. And the menu? Why, Steak and Kidney, of course!
Team Phoebe's Big Adventure
13th -15th October 2006
Phoebe and her crew, Edwin and Pat Buckley and Jeane Horner, set sail from Burnham-on-Crouch at 0800 on Tuesday 10th October bound for Portland Harbour in Dorset. We were part of the RCYC/Plym Yacht Club Race Officer team for the 'Sail for Gold' Event to be held there over the 13-15th October.
The Endeavour Trophy Championships 2006
7th & 8th October
Nick Craig, crewed by James Stewart, stamped his mark on the Endeavour Trophy with a convincing win for the third successive year.
RCYC retains the St Mathew Cup
23rd September 2006
The St Mathew Cup was postponed from the Sunday after Burnham Week when conditions were considered too rough to sail in borrowed boats!
Little Britain Challenge Cup
14th - 16th September 2006
Several RCYC members were at the Little Britain Challenge Cup at Cowes, 14th - 16th September, the annual Construction Industry Regatta, now in its 19th year.
RCYC Clubhouse reaches 75 years
25th July 2006
1930 was a year of dilemma and discussion. Since 1911 the Club had occupied the building now known as 'The Old Clubhouse' but increasing numbers meant that the building was hopelessly inadequate and the only space allotted to the ladies was the balcony. Should they expand or re-locate?
The Wallasea Island Wetlands Project
4th July 2006
Coastal flood defences in Essex were breached on July 4th to create the UK's largest man-made marine wetland in a government-funded scheme to protect endangered wading birds such as avocets...
Celebrating 75 years
21st June 2006
"Twenty-four hours before the time appointed for the official opening, there seemed very little prospect of the Clubhouse being ready for the members, all of the floors still being in the possession of the builders..."
RCYC Clubhouse stars in Anglia TV series
26th March 2006
Paul Gogarty, a travel journalist, spent the summer of 2003 touring the English coastline, exploring, meeting people and recording his observations in his book "The Coast Road". He visited Burnham and was intrigued by the not-to-be-missed, squat 'shoebox' that is the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. I was fortunate to be able to show him around the building and that's how it all began.
Fastest boat on the river?
Feb-06
A river empty of moorings and a gentle breeze is the ideal setting to try out the 18' skiff, Pica Flooring. Jamie Mears and Matt Gill, fresh from their Sydney success, together with Stewart Mears, were caught by the ever-watchful lens of local photographer Derek Argent as they reached back and forth across the open spaces of the Crouch.
Three Honorary Flag Officers
29th October 2005
The Commodore, Martin Makey, announced the creation of the post of 'Honorary Flag Officer' at the Laying Up Supper at the end of the Sailing Season and presented them with their flags.
The Wallasea Island Wetlands Project
Winter 2005
Paul Noonan writes about the implications of the highly significant forthcoming changes to the south shore of the Crouch...
The 2005 Endeavour Championship
8th & 9th October 2005
The Endeavour Championship, UK dinghy sailings most historic event was held over the weekend of 8-9 October at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham, Essex.
RCYC at the Fleet Review
Tuesday 28th June 2005
Martin Makey, Commodore of both the Burnham and Cowes branches, had the honour to officially represent the Royal Corinthian at the historical Fleet Review in the Solent on 28th June.
