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Royal Corinthian Plymouth Yacht Club reopens its doors

Like many businesses during the pandemic the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club has undergone a major transformation and is delighted to have re-opened its doors to members old and new once again.

Previously found on Plymouth Hoe it has now relocated to a new building within the historic area of the Barbican, an energetic waterside neighbourhood laced with cobblestone lanes.

Now only a short walk from many of the cities vibrant restaurants and overlooking the boats in Sutton Harbour it can be found nestled in a quiet corner of The Parade.

The club is housed in a former dairy built in 1902, later to become part of Lenkiewicz studio before housing the Plymouth Image Bank and has been carefully refurbished blending its impressive history with a bright, modern, welcoming bar and lounge in which to relax, with inviting decor and a purpose-built community space with cooking facilities.

Founded in 1877 and proud to bear the Royal Warrant, the club has dispensed with old fashioned rules, brass - buttoned blazers and flag obsession, often associated with yacht clubs. Instead you’ll find a friendly bunch of people working together to provide a warm welcome to all whether you have arrived by boat or not!

You may find the Commodore serving behind the bar or the Vice Commodore heating pies in the kitchen. The conversation flows, with talk of the weather and tides as well as friendly and engaging hospitality.

Membership is currently open to anyone that has an interest in the water and the comprehensive drinks list on offer is at attractive club prices.

Members can dine-in at the club - locally made pasties and pies are on the menu but you can also order your favourite ‘take-out’ to be delivered to and eaten in-house - choices include traditional fish and chips, Indian, Chinese, Asian, pizza and tacos!

For those with their own boats, sailing or motor, and anyone interested in crewing a regular calendar of day and weekend trips exploring the Devon and Cornish coastlines is offered, or even visits further afield.

“We are so pleased to have found the ideal home for our members, guests and visiting yachtsmen and women.” said Julie Morton, Vice Commodore at RPCYC.

We are looking forward to welcoming new members to our ranks over what we are sure will be an exciting first summer”.

For more information about the club please visit - www.rpcyc.co.uk

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Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club launches its new home in the Barbican

Like many businesses during the pandemic the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club has undergone a major transformation and is celebrating after re-opening its doors to members old and new once again.

The club is housed in a former dairy built in 1902, later to become part of the Robert Lenkiewicz studio before housing the Plymouth Image Bank and has been carefully refurbished blending its impressive history with a bright, modern, welcoming bar and lounge in which to relax, with inviting decor and a purpose-built community space with cooking facilities.

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Founded in 1877 and proud to bear the Royal Warrant, the club has dispensed with old fashioned rules, brass – buttoned blazers and flag obsession, often associated with yacht clubs. Instead visitors will find a friendly bunch of people working together to provide a warm welcome to all whether you have arrived by boat or not!

Visitors may also find the Commodore serving behind the bar or the Vice Commodore heating pies in the kitchen. The conversation flows, with talk of the weather and tides as well as friendly and engaging hospitality.

Membership is currently open to anyone who has an interest in the water and the comprehensive drinks list on offer is at attractive club prices.

Members can dine-in at the club – locally made pasties and pies are on the menu but you can also order takeaways to be delivered to and eaten in-house – choices include traditional fish and chips, Indian, Chinese, Asian, pizza and tacos!

For those with their own boats, sailing or motor, and anyone interested in crewing a regular calendar of day and weekend trips exploring the Devon and Cornish coastlines is offered, or even visits further afield.

“We are so pleased to have found the ideal home for our members, guests and visiting yachtsmen and women.” said Julie Morton, the club’s Vice Commodore.

“We are looking forward to welcoming new members to our ranks over what we are sure will be an exciting first summer.”

For more information about the club visit www.rpcyc.co.uk

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Our ‘Jewel in the crown’ is the RPCYC restaurant where you may enjoy fine food and superb views over Plymouth Sound. The Ballroom, with its own large bar, has the same magnificent views as does the sun terrace which, protected by a colourful awning, can be enjoyed whatever the weather. Most spectacular of all is our RPCYC viewing lounge – The Armada Room – with its elevated position providing a panoramic vista over the whole of the harbour. An ideal place from which to watch the sailing whilst enjoying a nice coffee – or something a little stronger! The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club has one of the best locations in Plymouth and facilities to match.

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New private members club to open on the Barbican

Management at the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club have submitted an application to fill an empty unit on the Barbican with a bar and private members club

• 16:39, 19 FEB 2020

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A new private members club could open on the Barbican in the coming months, if planning permission is approved.

Management at Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club have submitted a pre-application to change a Barbican property use to a private members club with bar and club facilities.

The new club would be held at 25 The Parade, which was previously a film and photographic archive store.

Next door is 'The Bottling Plant', a Grade II listed building was once  critically-acclaimed artist Robert Lenkiewicz 's studio and features  a huge one-of-a-kind Lenkiewicz mural  on the outside of the building, though this has been crumbling and fading for quite some time.

Plymouth Live reported last week that Plymouth City Council had received an application for a premises license so a new bar could serve alcohol within the premises at 5 Southside Street. 

Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club was previously based at the Corinthian on the Hoe, but Plymouth Live understands this is now a wedding and events venue run by a separate company.

A pre-application submitted by Nick Haynes, a director of Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club outlines the club's proposal for the new member's club.

While the external facade of the building would not be altered, management wish to change the building's use to a private members club with bar and club facilities.

Floor plans for the club show a bar, beer cellar and a large lounge on the ground floor, large lounge and kitchen on the first floor and an office and meeting space on the second floor.

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The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club has been put up for sale

Bids are being invited for the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club with stunning views across Plymouth Sound

• 12:00, 14 JAN 2019
• Updated 12:05, 14 JAN 2019

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Plymouth's historic Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club is set to go up for sale.

Built in 1688 as part of the Royal Citadel, the imposing property that has its own access to the water,   has been used as a club house since 1896 and it is the first time on living memory it has ever gone on the market.

It is looking for bids above the guide price of £750,000.

Michael Easton, Director at JLL in Exeter, which is handling the sale, said: "The sale will attract considerable interest due to its truly outstanding position on the waterside. This is to secure the long-term future of the club and members will be looking for alternative premises, or to continue in some capacity in the existing building if the marketing programme allows for this."

The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club has a long history of organising Dinghy and Yacht racing in and around Plymouth.

The yacht club is thought to be one of the last remaining privately owned freehold sites on the water’s edge in Plymouth Sound.  It has  direct access to the water from its own dinghy park and has outstanding 180-degree views across the sea from Mount Batten to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall.

The freehold title includes a waterfront dinghy park, changing facilities and the sailing office.

Mr Easton said: "We hope to attract interest far and wide. The club has been run both for its members and as a function and wedding venue for many years and is available as a trading venue with revenues of circa £400,000 per annum.

"There are approved plans to improve the access and visibility from Madeira Road which we feel will also be of some benefit to a future owner. With the people of Plymouth now looking ahead to the schedule of events taking place in Plymouth in 2020, where better could this be celebrated."

The property is available by informal tender with bids invited by no later than midday  March 15 2019.  The business will continue to trade during the process.

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Joining The Club

The rcyc welcomes new members to join all its yachting and social activities. visiting the club is the best way to start your application process – contact the rcyc office and make a date to visit us, preferably at the weekend when the club is busy. under 18’s should join the corinthian otters, who have a dedicated page which can be found here., why should i join.

Find out why you should join the Club and even take a look at our member Testimonials- words from our members themselves on why they joined the club.

The Royal Corinthian provides facilities for a wide variety of boats. There are fleets of day racing boats, running weekend series of races which offer challenges for the experienced sailor and excellent opportunities for non-boat owners to crew. Many members take part in national and international events.

There’s also an active cruiser section of sailing and motor boats with members cruising to meets round the east coast as well as individuals who sail much further afield. There’s also the occasional fun race. The club owns the moorings in front of the Clubhouse and members can hire them at competitive rates.

Members’ children are welcome in the Club and, once they are 7/8 years old, they are eligible to join the Corinthian Otters where they learn to sail with qualified, experienced trainers. The training is underpinned by strict safety rules and there are a limited amount of spaces available to new joiners with priority being given to the children of our members. Fees are covered by family membership. (See below)

There is, of course, a friendly social scene around the sailing. The Lounge Bar on the ground floor, and the Dining Room on the first floor, have unrivaled views of the river and the Club serves meals on Wednesday nights as well as across the entire weekend. More info here on the Club and it’s history .

Annual subscriptions are due 1st January but if you join later in the year, this will be adjusted pro rata. There is no joining fee and subscriptions can be paid in a lump sum or by installments by direct debit.

How do I start the application process?

You will need to fill in an application form supported by letters from a proposer and seconder. These must be full members of the Club who will put your name forward to the General Committee for approval. If you already know a member, he or she can propose you but if you do not know anyone, don’t worry, we can arrange for you to meet our Flag Officers.

What if I can’t sail?

All our classes welcome novices and will encourage you to join them to gain experience. Sometimes classes organise crew-training days which would be useful for you. You can get experience across various classes to help you to decide where you feel most at home.

What about my wife, husband, partner?

This is covered by making an application in your joint names either for full or temporary membership as above. Couples benefit from a 50% reduction of one of the individual subscriptions.

Is there family membership?

Joint full members whose child/children have reached the age of seven, can apply for Family Membership which will give their children priority entrance to the Corinthian Otters without further fees.

Can I join as a social member?

There is no special category for social members – all members can play as full a part in the social or sailing life as they wish. Boat owners who wish to race, pay race fees according to the class of boat.

Do I have to own a boat?

Not at all – if every member was a boat owner, there would be nobody to crew!

Membership Subscriptions

(2)Students must be in full time education

(3)Couples/Joint may elect to pay either separately or at the rate of 150% of the subscription of the higher of the two individual subscriptions

(4)Family covers cohabiting couples, single parents and their U18 children’s membership of the Corinthian Otters.

(5)A special concession will be made, upon application, to widows or widowers over the age of sixty who were formerly benefiting from the joint membership 50% discount for the second member. In such circumstances, the widow, or widower, will continue to be a full member of the club upon payment of a subscription calculated at 50% of the full individual fee

(6)This category is no longer open to new members

Payment of the full Annual Subscription for members age 26+ can be made, upon application to the Club office, by 10 equal monthly payments by Direct Debit. Mar-Dec.  If a member resigns during the subscription year the full subscription will remain due and payable.

Membership runs from January to December.

New members:

Fees are pro-rata for new members joining part way through the year.

If you join as a new member in October, November, December 2024 the full rate listed is due but takes your membership to December 2025. Effectively up to three months free.

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Good setting perched on cliff just above waters of Sound. Old fashioned and may be stretched for members because now constantly letting out premises to non members for non sailing events.

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Celebrate your wedding day in style at The Corinthian

All day room hire is available with access from 10am to decorate, use of the ceremony room if required and use of the venue all day for your reception..

400 capacity for a buffet. 180 capacity for a sit-down meal.

2024 Prices: a ll day room hire

£2,295 Saturday

£1,795 Friday

£1095 any other day

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• Private use of The Corinthian
• A stunning setting for an unforgettable experience.
• Dedicated Event Manager to help organise your day
• Access from 10am to decorate
• Use of the ceremony room if required *
• Bar service until midnight.

Bank Holiday weekends can vary in cost

*Additional costs may apply

More Questions? – Talk with our dedicated weddings & events team to discuss your special day. Call 01752 664327

FOOD PACKAGES

£17.50 pp – min 60 person

Our succulent hog roast is cooked to perfection and served in your choice of bread. We supply a wide range of salads and condiments together with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce.

WEDDING BUFFET

Wedding buffet catering at your fingertips. Finger buffet is ideal for a large range of formal and laid-back weddings. In fact, it’s one of our most versatile catering options.

We offer our BBQ menu with both meat and fish options with the most delicious and best quality ingredients.

PREMIUM BARBEQUE

£35.00 pp – min 60 person

We are offering more than your normal BBQ menu. A luxurious variety of meat, fish and shellfish is available using high quality ingredients, your guests will be smitten by the taste of our dishes.

Alternatively,  if you prefer your own wedding catering, we will be happy to discuss recommendations with you for your special day.