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Allow us to welcome you to the Royal Forth Yacht Club

Welcome to the Royal Forth Yacht Club. We are an established water-sports club with over 150 years of history. The Club is based at Granton Harbour within easy reach of Edinburgh city centre and provides fast access to the beautiful sailing waters of the Firth of Forth, for day sailing or for ventures further afield.

A varied racing and cruising programme is offered for members’ participation and the Club has its own fully serviced moorings for members’ boats and a manned launch service to access them. Our extensive boatyard is available for secure boat storage and basic maintenance. There are several club boats for members to use, as well as providing the opportunity to crew for other boat owners.

Our onshore facilities include a welcoming clubhouse, function room and patio with licensed facilities and hospitality seating for up to 70 persons to accommodate the busy, varied social programme throughout the entire year.

Whether an experienced sailor or beginner, boat owner or just seeking the opportunity to get out on the water, please get in contact and we would be delighted to welcome you to the Club. For more information
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Latest news

Helicopters, jets and haemorrhoids- thanks for a fascinating talk Ian!

The club enjoyed a fascinating, entertaining and enthralling talk with Ian Abson, an RFYC member, sharing his life experiences as a military helicopter and fast jet navigator. It was great to hear about his real life experiences that you don't see when watching Top Gun! Who knew the challenges that come with needing the toilet in a fighter jet! More »

30 Mar 2026

Inspiration before the sailing season starts- thanks Alex!

Many thanks to Alex Gunnarsson for his inspiring winter talk last night! In spring 2025, Alex quit his job to fix up his Leisure 23 "Kismet" and to go on a 3-month long sailing adventure. He recounted the hard work needed before he set sail- fixing a corroded engine and electrics, rusty fuel tank and zinced up seacocks. He shared how he rediscovered a love for sailing, nature and the Scottish wilderness. His adventure took More »

26 Feb 2026

Could you be our 2026 Senior Cadet Instructor?

Senior Instructor - Dinghy Sailing - Tuesday evenings. RFYC are recruiting a Senior Instructor to teach junior members as part of our established cadet programme. The cadet sessions are on Tuesday evenings from 6-9pm for 'on the water' evenings and 6-8pm for 'on-shore sessions' from mid-April to September. The Senior Instructor is expected to plan and manage the training sessions. They will work with assistant instructors, safety boat crew and onshore volunteers from More »

13 Feb 2026

Many thanks for a great talk Stuart!

The Club extends its thanks to Stuart Macdonald for his warmly received Winter Talk last night, about his adventures on 'Spero': "Three feet, three hands & Pentland Firth Passage". Thanks for a great evening! More »

12 Feb 2026

Need to refresh your knot knowledge?

You may have missed the Knowledge hub session, but the notes are online here if you need to brush up on your knot skills! More »

17 Dec 2025

Upcoming events

Mar 30

19:15 - Council Meeting

Apr 1

19:00 - Knowledge Hub - Seamanship Und…

We will do a deep dive into safety at sea,
Apr 7

18:00 - Cadet Operating and Risk Asses…

Apr 8

19:00 - Film Night - West Coast Cruisi…

Come and watch Brian's film of his trip from the
Apr 9

19:00 - SAILING SEASON SOCIAL

Social evening to meet other club members and learn more

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