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MOTOR BOATING AT THE ROYAL LYMINGTON YACHT CLUB

A rapidly growing fleet of our club activities, led by our Captain of Motorboats, a variety of meets and events are waiting for you to discover.  Whether fast RIB, flybridge cruiser or graceful motor launch, all are welcome.

Cruising Events

Our cruising events are tailored to various power craft types: 1 = RIBs and Axopars 2 = Cruise speed 8k 3 = cruise speed over 15k 4 = cruise speed over 20k. Our Cruising Programme includes details of which category of motorboat are best suited to each cruising event.

Cruising Programme

RIBAX

The biggest power fleet in the Club comprises of RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) and Axopars. The latter are fast, sea-worthy craft with shelter/cabin. They combine well with RIBS, in that the shallow draft enables tidal areas to be explored. The RIBAX group has grown in popularity over the past couple of years. The first outing was a voyage around the Isle of Wight, comprising of 10 boats with 50 people on board, who took lunch at Seaview on the way round. The 2020 trip took a small group up the River Itchen to the reed beds in the upper reaches of the navigable waters, passing the working waterfront of Southampton on the way.

Day Cruisers

Sometimes lovingly known as "Patio Doors" or “Peche Promenades,” day cruisers are typically up to about 30 feet, with big cockpits, outboard and inboard motors, a good cabin and ideal for the Solent and family fun. The makes are well known, Beneteau Antares, Jeanneau Merryfisher, Orkney and Hardy to name but a few. A number of our members own day cruisers and enjoy jaunts along the Solent coast and beyond. Our cruising programme includes day cruises, weekend meets and longer jaunts throughout the season.

Powerboat Fleet (30-50ft)

Our power fleet includes vessels 30 to 50 feet in length based in and around the Solent. Some of our members own larger craft, mostly based in the Mediterranean. Powerboats are welcome to join our regular cruises throughout the season, including day cruises, weekend meets and longer rallies.