Welcome to the City Livery Yacht Club!
It is an honour to be elected Commodore of this wonderful organisation, and a particular privilege to be leading the club into its 70th anniversary year in 2026.
The City Livery Yacht Club is open to any member of a livery company – plus several other City institutions Why Join Us? – who have an interest in the sea or sailing. You don’t have to own a boat or have Ben Ainslie levels of prowess to join, but enthusiasm and good humour are definitely appreciated!
This year we have a full programme of on- and off-water events to enjoy, ranging from rallies on the East Coast and boating on the Thames, to our popular London and RYS dinners, and a trip to Malta. We will of course also be hosting our annual Inter-Livery Regatta Regattas & Rallies | CLYC on 15th and 16th May, where we bring the City to Cowes and Liveries fight it out on the water for the Lord Mayor’s Cup.
I am delighted that joining the City Livery Yacht Club as Admiral is avid sailor and former Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli. He takes over from Commodore Tony Morrow CVO RN, who with his customary elan provided invaluable support to the club over his five year term as Admiral.
I look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the coming year.
The City Livery Yacht Club – may she sail ever forward.
Caroline Roddis
Commodore
