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Royal Torbay Yacht Club

The Royal Torbay Yacht Club, located in Torquay, offers exceptional facilities and an extensive racing programme for sailing enthusiasts. With a vibrant social scene and forward-thinking junior and youth sailing programmes, it is a hub for sailing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

The club hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the highly anticipated Club Christmas Lunch. This festive event brings together over a hundred members and their guests to enjoy a delicious meal and drinks, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.

Another highlight on the club's calendar is the Prize Giving evening, held annually to celebrate the achievements of its members. This event is well-attended and provides an enjoyable evening for all present. As the club looks forward to the upcoming racing season, it congratulates all the winners and anticipates a busy and exciting year ahead.

To further add to the excitement, the club organises a Christmas Prize Draw. Members have the opportunity to purchase tickets and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. The draw takes place during the Club Christmas Lunch, adding an element of anticipation and excitement to the festive gathering.

In addition to its racing events and social activities, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club places a strong emphasis on training and development. It offers RYA training courses to enhance sailors' skills and knowledge. The club's commitment to nurturing young talent is evident through its junior and youth sailing programmes, which encourage the next generation of sailors to excel.

As a community-oriented yacht club, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club actively seeks collaborations with local businesses to benefit its members and support the local economy. It constantly strives to bring new opportunities and advantages to its members by forming partnerships with like-minded companies.

To stay updated with the latest club news and events, interested individuals can join the club's mailing list. By subscribing to the mailing list, members can easily find out what's happening in the club and ensure they don't miss any exciting opportunities.

For those who wish to visit or contact the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, its office is open on weekdays from 09:00-12:00. The club can be reached at its address, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2BH. Alternatively, individuals can contact the club via phone at 01803 292006 or email at admin@rtyc. Org.

With a commitment to privacy and data protection, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club follows the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines. It collects and uses personal information in accordance with its Data Privacy Policy, ensuring the security and rights of its members.

For more information about the club's Data Privacy Policy and to stay informed about any updates or amendments, individuals are encouraged to visit the club's website or check the club noticeboard regularly.

In summary, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club in Torquay offers excellent facilities, a comprehensive racing programme, a lively social scene, RYA training courses, and innovative junior and youth sailing programmes. With its community-oriented approach and commitment to privacy, it strives to provide a fulfilling and safe environment for sailing enthusiasts of all ages.

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RTYC offers some of the most extensive and best club racing to be found in the South West. RTYC is an active club with regular sailing for its members from April through to New Year’s Day. We have an extensive range of fleets from the IRC cruisers to our junior fleet of Fevas, Cadets, and now Teras and Qbas for the starter crews. In between these we have Keelboats, Sportboats and our PY dinghy fleet. There is no excuse for not getting on the water should you wish to. 

Royal Torbay Yacht Club to host International Dragon Gold Cup 2023

• International Dragon Gold Cup returns to Royal Torbay Yacht Club from 7 to 16 September 2023.
• Teams from across Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, North America and Australasia expected to participate.

9 February 2023 – Torquay, UK  – Torquay’s association with the International Dragon Class is long and illustrious with the venue hosting the 1948 Olympic Games, at which the Dragon featured, and many national and international events since. The Dragon fleet will return once again to this popular venue in 2023 for the Dragon Gold Cup , which takes place from 7 to 16 September and will attract a strong fleet from around the globe.

Located on the English Riviera, Torquay enjoys a wonderful climate, while Tor Bay provides an open sea race area just a short sail from the club, with the spectacular Devon hills as a backdrop. Hosting the event in association with the International and British Dragon Association will be the Royal Torbay Yacht Club , which was founded in 1863 and has huge experience in organising international championships. The boats will be launched and berthed in the harbour just below the club’s elegant clubhouse, which features stunning views across the bay, an excellent restaurant and bar and an English terraced garden with perfect sunset views.

Registration and measurement will take place on 7 and 8 September, there will be a practice race and Opening Ceremony on 9 September, Championship races are scheduled from 10 to 15 September with the Prize Giving Ceremony on 15 September and crane out on 16 September. There will also be daily après sailing social events at the clubhouse.

“The Royal Torbay Yacht Club has long been a popular host of Dragon championships, so we’re excited to be returning there for the Gold Cup, our premier Europe based event of 2023. With the UK also hosting the Edinburgh Cup, incorporating the British Dragon Grand Prix, from 15 to 18 August in Cowes, a large Dragon fleet expected for Cowes Week from 29 July to 4 August and the opportunity to nip over to Kinsale to take part in the Irish Open Championship from 24 to 27 August, there’s plenty to make the trip across the English Channel worthwhile for European visitors.” commented IDA Chairman Gerard Blanc. 

On behalf of the Royal Torbay YC, Commodore Phil Rumbelow said, “All at the club are delighted to be welcoming the Dragon Class back to the bay. Our band of experienced event helpers led by our Principal Race Officer, Stuart Childerly, are looking forward to giving the class an excellent championship on the water and our bar and catering teams will ensure they are well fed and watered on their return to shore.”

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Torquay Roadworks - Diversion Route & Details

Works to begin on Monday 5 February 2024. Torbay Council expect this phase of the project to take 18-weeks. 

Please note these works are not being carried out by Tor Bay Harbour Authority.

For any enquiries please contact Montel Group [email protected] or Highways highways@​torbay.gov.uk

Please follow this link Harbour Public Realm project to learn more about the works and diversions in place.

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Torbay Royal Regatta

From 24 August 2024 until 26 August 2024

The Royal Torbay Yacht Club will be hosting the 2024 Torbay Royal Regatta from 24 th to 26 th August.  

There will be approximately 40 sailing vessels of differing classes competing each day departing from Torquay Harbour at approximately 11:30 am on Saturday and 11:00 on Sunday and Monday. Racing will continue throughout each day finishing no later than 17:00

The course area will depend on the wind direction and strength on the day but will be south of Haldon Pier Torquay.

The event will be overseen by the RTYC committee boat Mary Gurine which will be monitoring VHF channel 72 using call sign “Race Committee”.

During the event mariners are to keep clear of the course and are reminded that the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea will apply at all times during this event.

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