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Fireworks and Prizegiving evening
Last Saturday saw the Club host our annual fireworks display followed by the Prizegiving. Members filled the clubhouse to enjoy the fireworks, then enjoyed a hot meal prepared by our fabulous House Team. Prizes weren't only being awarded for racing events, as achievements were acknowledged amongst the cruising fleet which included a new Cruiser Explorer award and also the Cruising Log, the entries for such can be viewed here . Congratulations to
Published 10:21 on 14 Nov 2024
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A very successful crane-out
Despite a damp start on Wednesday, we waved goodbye to Simandy who is heading for a life of globe-trotting adventures, and safely lifted 28 boats into the yard for winter. A huge thank you to Yard Manager Piotr, Brian and all the volunteers who made the day the success it was, and lets not forget Will and the team upstairs who kept everyone fed.
Published 10:24 on 22 Oct 2024
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A 'One Design' Weekend of racing
Last weekend saw the Club host the One Design Weekend incorporating the Scottish Dragon Championship, H Boat Nationals and the Squib Scottish and Northern Championship plus two visiting 707's from Port Edgar. Saturday saw four races held in light to medium winds with two races following on the Sunday after a delayed start awaiting for the wind to fill in. Competitive racing across each class saw the winners being Cathy Ogden's Dragon 'Kismet', David
Published 10:51 on 2 Oct 2024
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RFYC Cruise In Company 15th September
Members and guests of the RFYC enjoyed the last scheduled Cruise in Company of the 2024 season with a short trip over to Aberdour harbour. With SW winds predicted between F2 and F4 the seven boats departed from the harbour in the company of the Forth Corinthian Yacht Club fleet who were heading out for a muster at Inchcolm island. Shortly after departing, the early starters were caught out by a squall that
Published 08:59 on 17 Sep 2024
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Open Sailing - 27th August, 2024
The eighth and final Open Sailing event of the 2024 season was completed successfully with an enjoyable evening sail on the Forth.
Published 10:27 on 28 Aug 2024
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Entries now open for the One Design Regatta 2024
Entries are now open for the One Design Regatta 2024, which will be taking place on the 28th and 29th September. The regatta is open to any One Design keelboat class with a handicap of less than 1111 and with 3 or more entries. Dragon and H-Boat classes are expected however other classes such as 707s or Squibs are welcome to enter. The entry fee is £30.
Published 12:04 on 27 Aug 2024
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Jubilee Cup Race Result
A well attended stern chase in rather gusty conditions!
Published 11:49 on 20 Aug 2024
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Open Sailing - 13th August, 2024
The seventh Open Sailing event of the 2024 season was completed successfully with an enjoyable evening sail on the Forth.
Published 10:21 on 14 Aug 2024
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Open Sailing - 6th August, 2024
The sixth Open Sailing event of the 2024 season was completed successfully with an enjoyable evening sail on the Forth.
Published 12:51 on 7 Aug 2024
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Open Sailing - 23rd July, 2024
The latest Open Sailing event at RFYC attracted interest from a dozen individual guests and one family of four - All keen to be sailing on the Forth! With steady Easterly winds of 10/12 knots and a slight sea state most of the fleet went out under full sail and were able to give their guests an exhilarating time on the water as they headed over to the deep
Published 13:28 on 24 Jul 2024
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HAVE YOU BOOKED? The Edinburgh Cup & Festival Series 2024
Entries are open to all our fellow Forth Yacht Clubs to these two events in August. We look forward to welcoming you to Granton Harbour. The Edinburgh Regatta 2024 will be taking place on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August hosted by the Royal Forth Yacht Club & Forth Corinthian Yacht Club. It will offer "round the cans" racing for Fast/ Slow keelboats & Sports/Day boats, and Passage racing for
Published 15:31 on 17 Jul 2024
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WELL, THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS ! Squib UK Nationals 2024
Well, that was the week that was! Quite a few of our members will be having a quiet time at present after putting in a huge effort organising, competing in and assisting with the incredibly successful Stewart Brewing Squib UK National Championship 2024. It Was Well Worth All The Time and Effort... Our Commodore extends a heartfelt thankyou to all members who gave up their time to volunteer and
Published 12:09 on 28 Jun 2024
