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SAIL OR MOTOR, GET TOGETHER WITH LIKE MINDED MEMBERS TO EXPLORE THE SOLENT AND BEYOND

Cruising with RLymYC

Join our exciting year-round programme of cruising trips and meetups, both near and far! Whether you prefer the thrill of sails or the ease of a motorboat, our dedicated Cruising Sub-Committee offers a diverse selection of activities. From day cruises to weekend adventures and extended trips, there's something for everyone—plus plenty of social events to enjoy along the way.

All members and their guests are welcome to participate, even if you don’t own a boat. Families are encouraged to join the fun too!

When the colder months roll in, stay connected through a series of engaging lectures and informal gatherings at the bar, open to everyone.

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Cruising Events: Sail & Motor

Cruises

These popular monthly events are designed for sail and power (including RIBs) and are open to ALL members. They run year-round, some weekdays, some weekend, all timed to suit the tides. Most are to a pub or yacht club for lunch, typically no more than 2 hours travel each way. Usually they begin with a skipper's briefing in the club at 09:00.

If you'd like to try one of these day cruises but don't have a boat or know a skipper, contact the cruise organiser, who will endeavour to find you a crewing position for the day.

Some of our cruises are "Pop Up" - this means we will be planning them nearer the time, according to conditions. More details will be shared via the Cruising WhatsApp Group (please contact Captain of Cruising to join)

Day Cruises Planned for 2025:

April 26 Fitting Out Supper
May 10 Cruise to Chichester
May 23-26 Bembridge Weekend
June 7 Round the Island
June 14-16 Weymouth Cruise
July 17 Portsmouth - Mainly for MB's - Poole (alternative for families)
August 14 Cruise to Bucklers Hard
Sept 11-21 Solent to SCC (A Royal Reunion Cruise)
Sept 18 Warsash
Oct 3 Laying Up Supper
Oct 22 Cruise to East Cowes
Nov 5 Yarmouth Fireworks
Nov 14 Solent Night Cruise
Dec 13 Needles Relief
Winter Lecture Series

The 2025/26 Winter Wednesday Lecture & Supper Series is still under consideration whilst the Club hopes for a new speaker/presenter coordinator.

The format has previously been for Club Members to join us on Wednesday evenings throughout the colder months for our engaging winter lecture series.

  • Lectures start at: 18:30
  • Cost: £5 per lecture, or £15 including supper
  • Supper: Served immediately after the lecture

Book your place online using the links below:

Cruising reports offer members a unique opportunity to share their adventures, experiences, and lessons learned from their time on the water. These narratives, whether detailed logs, personal reflections, or creative accounts, provide invaluable insights into various cruising grounds, practical tips, and memorable moments.

East Cowes Rally

Oct 2024

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Rally to Yarmouth Fireworks

5 Nov 2024

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Night Navigation Exercise 14 Nov 2024 View
Needles Relief 14 Dec 2024 View
RLymYC Rally to Yarmouth Jan 2025 View
RLymYC Rally to Newtown Creek 14 Feb 2025 View
Day Cruise to Gins Farm 19 Mar 2025 View
Spring Weekend Cruise to Poole 11-13 Apr 2025 View

Each November, Members are invited to submit an account, log, or complete the Cruising Award proforma (available on the left of this page) detailing their cruising activities from the season.

Members are asked to provide a short narrative (around 1,000 words) covering key aspects of their cruise, which may include photos, sketches, or other details. These submissions will be used to shortlist and award Trophies and will also be printed and filed in the Chartroom for reference.

Trophies, returned to the Club at year-end, may be awarded to yacht owners, crews, and charterers. Below is a list of the 2025 Award Winners.

2025 Cruising Awards
2025 Annual Cruising Dinner

Charts and Pilot Books

  • Chart Indexes:

    • Available in the blue folder on the map chest, in each drawer
    • Pilot book indexes are laminated near the books or accessible online under "Pilot Book List."

  • Usage Rules:

    • Charts and books are reference-only; do not remove them.
    • Charts are updated only to the date on the index; pilot books are current to their publication date.

  • Philosophy and Stock:

    • Large-area charts for initial cruise planning, detailed charts for specific areas, and Pilot books/Reed’s Almanac for final planning.
    • Stock includes UKHO/Imray charts (up to 5 years old), current Reed’s Almanac, and Pilot books for UK, Ireland, and nearby waters.

  • Updates and Suggestions:

    • Refer to Reed’s online updates or UKHO’s "Searchable Notices to Small Craft" for the latest corrections.
    • Older charts (20+ years) are being withdrawn. Suggestions for new publications can be sent to the Captain of Cruising.

Nautical Books and Journals

  • Library:
    • A list of 350+ books on cruising, maintenance, racing, and boat history is available under "Other Books" on this page.

Members’ Cruising Logs

  • Logs:
    • Indexed by year, area, and author under "Library of Cruising Logs" on the "Logs and Blogs" page.

Electronic Charts and Computer

  • Navionics:
    • Access web charts for passage planning at Navionics. These are updated weekly and can be used on the Chart Room computer (instructions are on a laminated sheet).
    • Regional portfolios with apps for course plotting are available for purchase online.

Recent Additions

  • 2025 Reed’s Atlantic European Almanac and latest editions of several Pilot books, including Heikell’s Ionian and Mediterranean Almanac, are now available.