Affiliation with The Royal London Yacht Club

The CLYC Committee has now completed negotiations regarding reciprocal arrangements with the Royal London Yacht Club in Cowes. This was formally acknowledged with an exchange of burgees by both Commodores at the Pre-Regatta Party held in the Royal London Clubhouse on 17th May. Under the arrangement, CLYC members are able to use the Royal London […]

CLYC Inter-Livery Regatta 2024

The 55th Inter-Livery Regatta grew in its offering throughout the weekend and cumulated with presentations by the Lord Mayor himself, The Right Hon. Alderman Prof. Michael Mainelli. From Friday lunchtime the Cowes Yacht Haven slowly filled with more and more boats.  Some crews having sailed together for years, some having only just met on the […]

Adventures of a Past Commodore

In response to The Commodore’s appeal for articles relating to members boating activities, I think I’m correct in saying that currently I’m the only Past Commodore and Member of our Elite Club who owns a Canal Narrow Boat, rather than a Yacht or Sea Going Cruiser.  Although, a few years ago I often participated in […]

CLYC Inter-Livery Regatta 2023

The CLYC Inter-Livery Regatta 2023 was a wonderful weekend in Cowes, full of excellent sailing and merriment. On the Friday evening, crews were welcomed to the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC).  A delicious buffet and much conviviality was enjoyed, the perfect setting for crew and club bonding. On the Saturday morning, skippers were up early […]

Inter-Livery Regatta 2022

Our Annual Regatta Weekend As well as the racing, the Regatta weekend brought us two enjoyable evenings. The Friday evening supper, held at the Royal London Thames Club,  was a jolly evening, with colleagues and friends gathering for a catch-up and new members meeting for the first time. After the races, the Prize Presentation Dinner […]