Royal Welsh Yacht Club
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The Royal Welsh Yacht Club was founded in 1847 under the following circumstances : Previous to this year there had been several regattas held at Carnarvon, which had been got up through the efforts of the late Sir Llewelyn Turner, who was the first Rear-Commodore of the club, and who, later on, succeeded to the office of Commodore. These were well patronized by the gentry of the neighbourhood, who subscribed liberally to the funds, enabling the committee to offer substantial prizes, which resulted in keen competition by some of the crack vessels of the day from Dublin, Cork, the North of Ireland, Liverpool, and many other parts.
When, on a visit to the Harwich Regatta in 1846, Mr. Knight, the Rear-Commodore of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, who had attended some of these regattas at Carnarvon, suggested to Sir Llewelyn the desirability of the establishment at Carnarvon of a club to be called the Royal Welsh Yacht Club, the idea was at once taken up, and on his return Sir Llewelyn immediately set to work to put the project in motion. With the co-operation of the late Mr. Griffith, of Llanfair Hall, near Carnarvon, Mr. Pennant Lloyd (then Captain Iremonger) and others, the proposal soon became a reality. The club was formed, and on May 5, 1847, it received the warrant of the Lords of the Admiralty authorizing the fleet to wear the blue ensign of Her Majesty’s fleet, and three days later Queen Adelaide, the Queen-Dowager, bestowed her patronage upon the new club.
The Marquis of Anglesey was for some years Commodore, and the late Mr. Assheton Smith, of fox-hunting fame, the owner of Titania, was Vice-Commodore. The latter owner raced Titania against the famous America on August 29, 1851. Titania was, a year later, almost destroyed by fire at Cowes.
The rendezvous of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club was, and still is, Carnarvon, on the Menai Straits. The distinguishing flag of the club is a blue burgee and ensign, with the Prince of Wales’s plume as a device.
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You don’t need to own a boat to join the Royal Welsh Yacht Club: we are pleased to welcome all applicants.
Social membership gives admission to the clubhouse bars whilst all other categories entitle members to the use of all club facilities, as shown below:
- Use of RWYC Clubhouse, bar, and changing rooms, laundry facilities - Use of club owned boats • Three Celtic Sea Rowing Longboats, • Two Yoles, • A Whilly and a Caledonian Yawl & trailers & safety gear • Rib for use as a safety boat
- Hire Club for private functions/meetings at members’ rate
Newcomers may row/sail free in two taster sessions. They will then be invited to join the Club if they wish to continue.
Membership categories are:
Full – includes member’s partner and children.
Senior – those who have achieved the age of 65 years. Includes member’s.partner
Social – those who do not have boats and who do not use the Club’s rowing/sailing boats. Includes member’s partner and children .
Overseas – those whose principal residence is outside the UK. Includes member’s partner and children.
Cadet – person who at the date of application and on 1st January of each subsequent year is under the age of 26.
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Today the Royal Welsh Yacht Club is a vibrant establishment with a varied programme of sailing and rowing events and social gatherings. Why not join us to sample the welcome, and learn more about the fascinating history of this most magical of places and the people that have graced it with their presence.
The Royal Welsh Yacht Club (RWYC) (Welsh: Clwb Iotio Brenhinol Cymru) is a yacht club based in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales. It is one of the oldest yacht clubs still operating in the world today, and the one situated in the oldest premises. It is the fourteenth Royal Yacht Club in Britain and one of the twelve oldest clubs in the world.
The clubhouse has two bars, offering a selection of drinks including fine wines and local real ales. Members and non-members alike may book the clubhouse for that special event. Enquiries by email to secretary@royal-welsh.com. Opening times are 7.30 – 11.00 every evening except Wednesday and Thursday. We also offer.
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Porth yr Aur. Coordinates: 53°08′27″N 4°16′41″W. Porth yr Aur is a Grade I listed 13th-century fortification in Caernarfon which forms part of Caernarfon Castle 's medieval defences. Originally known as the West gate it was the main seaward entrance to the walled town. The building has been the home of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club since ...
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The latter owner raced Titania against the famous America on August 29, 1851. Titania was, a year later, almost destroyed by fire at Cowes. The rendezvous of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club was, and still is, Carnarvon, on the Menai Straits. The distinguishing flag of the club is a blue burgee and ensign, with the Prince of Wales’s plume as a device.
About Royal Welsh Yacht Club. There's a fascinating history of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club on their website - and the club has just celebrated it's 175th anniversary. The club premises are the oldest club premises in the world, being a 13th century fortified gate of Caernarfon Castle. The refurbished clubhouse is how to a thriving friendly ...
Located in Caernarfon at Porth yr Aur the club house is situated in the Town Walls over looking the Menai Strait. Our activities include sailing and sea rowing. We are affiliated to RYA Cymru an d the Welsh Sea Rowing Association.
Membership. You don’t need to own a boat to join the Royal Welsh Yacht Club: we are pleased to welcome all applicants. Social membership gives admission to the clubhouse bars whilst all other categories entitle members to the use of all club facilities, as shown below: Newcomers may row/sail free in two taster sessions.