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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

Discover Sailing success on Sunday

The Club was a sea of smiling faces at our Discover Sailing event on Sunday 50 guests were welcomed through the doors for an afternoon of sailing related fun, before being taken out for a trip in one of the variety of yachts that Club members skippered for guests. We had larger cruising yachts, fast racing yachts and a small wooden dayboat- a whole range of experiences on offer! Club volunteers Rob, More »

20 May 2026

Come along to Games Night, Saturday 23rd May, 7pm!

Just a reminder that Games Night is back at the Royal Forth Yacht Club on Saturday 23 May from 7pm! Board games, card games, good company, snacks and the bar open what more do you need? Bring your favourite game along if you'd like, and if you fancy hosting a table or teaching others to play, we'd love to have you involved. If you're planning to More »

20 May 2026

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

Upcoming events

Apr 17Oct 31

Club crane season pass

A Club Pillar Crane Season Ticket is available to members
May 20

19:00 - Evening Series Early 5/7

Evening race for One Design, Squib and Cruiser fleets.
May 21

19:00 - Evening Series Early 6/7

Evening race for One Design, Squib and Cruiser fleets.
May 22

15:00 - Private Function

Fearghas McKay memorial
May 22

19:00 - FCYC White Sail (Early)

Forth Corinthian Yacht Club Friday evening race for cruisers (no

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