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# Royal Mersey Yacht Club

Sailing and Racing on the River Mersey

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- [Visit to HMS Mersey](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2023/05/13/visit-to-hms-mersey/) - A group of RMYC members were treated yesterday to a tour round our affiliated warship, HMS Mersey. Led by Second Lieutenant Owen Moore, we learned about the Mersey's recent deploymnets and had a comprehensive tour of the ship's systems. Most recently HMS Mersey had been deployed on Operation Isotrope, the government response to the migrant
- [Launch launched](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2023/03/03/launch-launched/) - A long-lasting project reached its culmination today. Graham Hayes has meticulously built a 1940’s designed launch at his home over a period of only a little over two years, achieving an astonishing level of quality and finish. After a final setting of her engine alignment this morning, she was taken to Liverpool Marina for her
- [Royal Mersey Yacht Club Burns Night 2021 - Saturday 23rd January](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/01/22/royal-mersey-yacht-club-burns-night-2021-saturday-23rd-january/) - The Royal Mersey Yacht Club invite you to join our Burns Night celebration on Saturday 23rd January. See the poster below for full details of the evening and if you want the zoom details please email Carys at the following address: events@royalmersey.co.uk
- [Quiz Night @ RMYC](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/02/11/quiz-night-rmyc/) - It was great to see so many for our Captains Quiz last night, special thanks to the Captain for organising this and Congratulations to our joint winners Sue and Mike alongside Keith and Dominga. See you all at our Sea and Sailing Quiz on the 24th February.
- [Mersey (Mylne No. 1) is for Sale](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/02/11/mersey-mylne-no-1-is-for-sale/) - Mersey is currently receiving some TLC from Huw and once complete will be repainted black as in the photos. The following items are included. New sails purchased 28/6/16—unused since 2019! Spinnaker and pole Road trailer in good condition. All running rigging Mast Boom Oars and rowlocks Bilge pump—with solar panel and battery. Pump Handle Boat
- [Mike Stammers Memorial Lecture](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/03/23/mike-stammers-memorial-lecture/) - Given Mike Stammers long association with RMYC and the clubs support of the memorial lecture series, Liverpool John Moores are delighted to invite Members to join them for this year’s Mike Stammers Memorial Lecture. Dr Roy Fenton will deliver the lecture, 'Salt, Stone and Steam: Making the Mersey a Major Coastal Shipping Hub’ online on
- [Update from the Events Team](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/03/25/update-from-the-events-team/) - Thank you to all those who have joined us on our virtual events. We can't wait to see you all back at the club, but it has been great to get together virtually and keep in touch. Below is a summary of 2 recent events ... 24th February Congratulations to Andrew and Jenny Whittingham-Jones – winners
- [The Season Can Begin](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/05/16/the-season-can-begin/) - Today saw the successful lift in of the Royal Mersey Fleet - a wonderful sight on the banks of the Mersey. The racing season to begin on Thursday.
- [Launch of Start Sailing Course 2023](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2023/01/18/launch-of-start-sailing-course-2023/) - RMYC will be running a Start Sailing course beginning in April this year. This short course will put you at the helm of a keelboat and teach you the basics of sailing. It is ideal for those with experience as crew or with some experience on dinghies, but this is not essential. It's open both
- [Christmas Events](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2023/01/18/christmas-events/) - Thanks to the Social Committee for arranging such a fantastic set of Social functions over Christmas. The events were enjoyed by all attending, with Jocelyn Moss providing music for our carol singing after the Christmas dinner, which proved a great success, and finally the year ending with Graham and Adrianne Birkett serenading us with songs
- [Clipper Round the World Race](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2022/12/05/clipper-round-the-world-race/) - At our last Club Night there was a fascinating presentation by a group of our members who have recently competed in the Round the World clipper Race. Our Captain David Howe and Al Loy sailed on the Punta Del Este on several of the legs including across the fabled Southern Ocean. However centre stage goes
- [Win at Fife Regatta](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2022/07/07/win-at-fife-regatta/) - A team of RMYC members have won their Class in the Fife Regatta on the Clyde. Congratulations to skipper Dick Cowan and crew members Chris Elsworth and Vice Commodore Mark Jones, who have won Class C in the Fife Regatta on the Clyde in Dick's Fife-designed boat "Lotus". A fantastic achievement!
- [RMYC Wins Admiral Cup!](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2022/05/22/rmyc-wins-admiral-cup/) - On 21st May, the Admiral Cup was competed for by three boats from Tranmere Sailing Club, five boats from Liverpool Yacht Club and eight from Royal Mersey Yacht Club. After an exciting race in very flukey winds, the final handicap calculation showed that the winner was the Etchells Disco Volante from RMYC.
- [Admiral Cup - Notice of Race](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2022/05/16/admiral-cup-notice-of-race/) - The Admiral Cup handicap race will be held on Saturday 21 May 2022 between the Fleets of Royal Mersey Yacht Club, Tranmere Sailing Club and Liverpool Yacht Club. All will compete under the NHC Handicap System for the prized and recently re-discovered Admiral Cup. Sailing Instructions Prizegiving will be held in the RMYC clubhouse after
- [Launch Down](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2022/04/21/launch-down/) - Under a perfect blue sky, and with hardly any wind, the majority of the Royal Mersey fleet were launched yesterday. A total of eleven boats are now proudly on their moorings and are expected to be joined by another four, plus our Mark Boat very shortly. We are looking forward to a great season of
- [A Competent Crew](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2022/04/15/a-competent-crew/) - Our Competent Crew course completed its theory phase this week and the crew are still smiling! The finishing touches are now being made to our boats and the moorings, the weather forecast is looking promising and we're looking forward to launching on Wednesday and seeing all the theory being put into practice on the water.
- [Competent Crew course](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2022/01/19/competent-crew-course/) - RMYC Competent Crew We are offering a Competent Crew course starting in March this year, based on the RYA course of the same name, but aimed specifically at keelboats. For the first time, we are also opening the course to non-members at an introductory rate. Details of the course can be found here https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/rmyc-competent-crew/ If
- [Kayaking at Rock Ferry](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/12/09/kayaking-at-rock-ferry/) - Sailing isn't the only water-sport at Rock Ferry. Here are some great photographs provided by local kayaker Colin Smith. There are some more on our Gallery page.
- [Annual Prizegiving](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/11/22/annual-prizegiving/) - After an enforced break, we were delighted to be able to host our prizegiving once again on Friday evening and to see so many people at the club. The most since 2019. We enjoyed a splendid supper and then gathered for the ceremony itself. With huge thanks to our Cup Bearer John Smith, we were
- [RAYC Llandudno Dinner](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/11/14/rayc-llandudno-dinner/) - On Saturday night, we attended a dinner hosted by Royal Anglesey Yacht Club. It was held to celebrate the end of Covid restrictions (and they are more or less ended now - even in Wales!) following the frustrating requirement to cancel the Menai Strait Regattas two years running. The dinner was held in the St
- [Twelve boats launched!](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/05/17/twelve-boats-launched/) - What a beautiful sight
- [Evening Race on board Victoria](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/07/23/evening-race-on-board-victoria/)
- [Another Safe Lift-out](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/09/18/another-safe-lift-out/) - We marked the end of another very enjoyable season by lifting out all Mylnes, Etchells and Squibs on Saturday. Congratulations to the Captain and his team for a very well organised event. A good time was had by all, with a very early start. Thanks to Allan for the great pictures.
- [Trafalgar Dinner](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/11/06/trafalgar-dinner/) - A dinner to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar was held at the Club on Friday 22 October. We were educated a little about the life of Nelson by Dominga Devitt and the Immortal Memory was proposed by the Hon. Commodore Chris Kay. Above all though we enjoyed a fantastic four-course dinner (thanks to the H&P
- [Launching Mylnes at Gallows Point](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/09/14/launching-mylnes-at-gallows-point/)
- [Salver Race](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/06/24/salver-race/) - For this year's Salver Race, on one of the coldest days of the season so far, we were very pleased to welcome drone photographer Chris McDermott. As you can see from his pictures below, the leading competitors, especially in the Mylne Class, remained very close even after three laps. The eventual winners though were: Mylne
- [RMYC Regatta](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/06/22/rmyc-regatta/) - Our Regatta on 12 June was blessed with some great weather and we were delighted to see so many visiting boats from WYC, TSC and LYC. The prizegiving afterwards was held in the blazing sunshine on the club lawn, with the crowd lingering on late into the afternoon. What more can we ask.
- [Liverpool Yacht Club Regatta](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/06/04/liverpool-yacht-club-regatta/) - Liverpool Yacht Club Regatta The organising authority (OA) shall be Liverpool Yacht Club (LYC). Entries for the Liverpool Yacht Club Regatta may be made at:- raceoffice@lyc.org.uk using the race entry form included below (LYC Sailing Instructions). Entry fee is £5.00 payable to Liverpool Yacht Club by electronic transfer (see race entry form for bank details).
- [Wallasey Yacht Club Regatta - Notice of Race](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/06/03/wallasey-yacht-club-regatta-notice-of-race/) - WYC Regatta Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2021 Timing Gun (Saturday): 11:15 hrs Timing Gun (Sunday): 12:15 hrs Low Water (Saturday): 13:12 hrs, 2.4m Low Water (Sunday): 14:20 hrs, 2.2m All races to be sailed under the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing with RYA prescriptions and class conditions See More Info Here
- [1st Club Night of 2020](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/01/19/1st-club-night-of-2020/) - ‘The work of the Metropolitan Police – Specialist Photographic Unit’ A big thank you to Simon Moore, son of member Steve Moore, for hosting the first club night of the new year. Simon shared to a full zoom call his experience of working as a professional photographer and forensic photographer for over 23 years. It
- [Virtual Club Nights in January](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/01/03/virtual-club-nights-in-january/) - CLUB NIGHT (Zoom)Wednesday 13th January at 7pm ‘The work of the Metropolitan Police – Specialist Photographic Unit’ Simon Moore, son of member Steve Moore, is a professional photographer and has been working as a forensic photographer for over 23 years. He has worked at most major incidents in London in that time and has also
- [Happy New Year](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/01/03/happy-new-year/) - Let’s greet the New Year with new resolutions, beginnings, determination and enthusiasm - a brand new, shiny and exciting year ahead for the Club and for us all. You will of course be kept posted regarding the reopening of the Club, and hopefully the roll out of the Covid vaccine and the gradual relaxation of
- [Launch Date Set 17th April 2021 (or 27th April 2021)](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2021/01/03/launch-date-set-17th-april-2021-or-27th-april-2021/) - LIFT-IN DAY HAS BEEN SET!! The date(s) for your diary is as follows: PLAN A: Saturday 17th April 2021PLAN B: Tuesday 27th April 2021Fingers firmly crossed that any wind is in the right direction; the water calm, the fleet enter the water and the Club can launch its 2021 Sailing Year. @Members - please get
- [Podcasts With Tom Walker(Part 1)](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2020/10/05/podcasts-with-tom-walkerpart-1/) - Tom has brilliantly put together some great podcasts on behalf of the UK North Blind Sailing Association, they all mention RMYC and are a great listen to any keen or novice sailor. The first podcast is with Jeanette Scott who talks about her inspiring life as well as her love for sailing on the River
- [Club Night 25th April](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2019/04/16/club-night-25-april/)
- [RMYC 175th Anniversay & Ball](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2019/04/06/rmyc-175th-anniversay-ball/)
- [AGM 2019](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2019/04/05/agm-2019/) - Congratulations to the new members honoured and flag officers elected at the 2019 AGM: Admirals of the Club HM King Harald V of Norway HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG Officer Changes (other unchanged) Cdre: Ian Diamond V Cdre: Charlotte Quinn Rear Cdre: Mike Blaylock Cup Bearer: John Smith General Ctte (in full)
- [Revised Lift In Dates 2019](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2019/04/05/revised-lift-in-dates/) - Lift In. This will now take place over two days on Saturday 04 May and Sunday 05 May, and not 27 April as originally planned. This is to take advantage of higher tides. We will be distributing a detailed schedule to members nearer the time.
- [New Training Courses 2019](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2019/04/04/new-training-courses-2019/)
- [Sailing Programme 2019](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2019/04/04/sailing-programme-2019/)
- [Picture Loan Evening](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2019/04/04/picture-loan-evening/) - plus Talk by Hon. Commodore Chris Kay Friday 12th April.7.00pm for 7.30pm start Hon. Commodore Chris Kay has kindly agreed to give a talk on the history of the Club, incorporating events and scenes from some of the pictures available for loan. Cost of £10-00 per person to include one glass of wine and cheese, biscuits etc. Guests are welcome to join
- [The good ship ENTERPRISE](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/07/05/enterprise/) - The club's new committee boat, Enterprise, is now on mooring and ready to start service. No excuses if you start the next race from the wrong place!
- [Push the Boat Out 2018](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/06/01/esquibber-2-2/) - PTBO 2018 was a great success with 40 newbies taking to the water to enjoy keelboat racing on the Mersey, and many signing up to have more adventures during the 2018 season. Click through to see some photos of the day.
- [RMYC Regatta 2018](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/05/31/esquibber-2/) - The RMYC Regatta takes place this Saturday, 2nd June 2018. Click for NoR, SIs, and Entry forms, and PDFs can also be accessed below.
- [eSquibber article](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/05/07/esquibber/) - Our Squib fleet Captain, Ted Garner, has recently penned an article on Squib racing on the Mersey. Take a look at http://ebooks.squibs.co.uk/books/xipv/#p=3
- [Push the Boat Out 2018](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/03/27/ptbo2018/) - The Royal Mersey Yacht Club invites you to a sailing taster session on Sunday 20 May 2018 from 12:00 noon. Ideal both for those with some experience in dinghies who would like to try bigger boats, and for the keen beginner; sailing taster sessions on the Mersey will be available on the club's three fleets
- [Cruising Section](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/03/27/cruisingsection/) - There are now quite a few members cruising in various places, and there some surely some good salty tales to be told! And don’t forget there are two prizes available for members’ logs. Andrew W-J has two interesting, old, commercial films which members would enjoy; perhaps followed by a forum suggesting ideas for future events.
- [Marine Rescue visit](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/03/27/mru/) - Marine Rescue Graham Knights arranged a visit to the Marine Rescue unit, based at the Pier Head in Liverpool. Far better, he reasoned, that we go and see them in an organised fashion, than they visit us at the behest of an urgent call. Eleven members had a very interesting, enjoyable and informative day out,
- [Gareloch Gallivant](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/03/27/gareloch/) - Gareloch Gallivant - 22/23 September Our friends at Royal Northern & Clyde YC have invited us for a weekend of fine racing and fine dining. Those dozen or so members that went North a few years ago will recall the warm hospitality received and what a wonderful venue they have for sailing. And, sadly, our
- [Situations Vacant](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/02/16/sitvac/) - Your Club Needs You Club Laws have been carefully designed to ensure that the Club is always run by its members. The General Committee is in overall charge of the club management and there are several other committees in place to run the key functions of the Club. The “House and Pier” has two sections
- [Marine Rescue Unit Visit](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/02/16/mruvisit/) - The Rear Commodore has booked a visit to the Marine Rescue Unit at the Pier Head Liverpool, for 11AM on Saturday 24th February. Numbers are restricted to 12, so first come, first served. Please book in the usual way through Events@RoyalMersey.club
- [Keelboat Crew Course](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/02/16/keelboat_crew_course/) - By popular demand, we will be running for the first time this year an RMYC Keelboat Crew course. Aimed in particular at the newer members of the club, the course will be a short series of evening classes followed by practical training through the season in all three classes of our boats. It will cover
- [Club cufflinks now available](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/02/16/club_cufflinks/) - As promised, RMYC cuff-links are now available. With the outline picked out in raised gold plate and four colours of enamel in the pattern they are a suitable adornment for any member’s sleeve. The perfect gift, unless you were going to buy a boat. Complete with a smart, solid, presentation box at £22 per pair.
- [Commodore's New Season's Message](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2018/02/16/unicef-start-liverpool-2/) - As we look back on our fond memories of the club’s Christmas events and I hope some equally good times at home over the festive season it’s time now to look ahead to the coming sailing season. The sailing programme for 2018 is now almost complete, there are boats to mend and there are moorings
- [RMYC adoptee UNICEF starts Clipper Race](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/11/10/unicef-start-liverpool/)
- [Clipper Race Parade of Sail](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/11/10/unicef-rmyc-burgee/)
- [RMYC adopts Clipper boat UNICEF](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/11/10/clipper-unicef/)
- [Commodore visits club Patron, HRH Prince Philip](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/11/10/hrh-prince-philip/)
- [Hoorn Etchells fleet members visit RMYC](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/11/10/hoorn-visit/)
- [RMYC Regatta NoR, SI and Entry form](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/05/22/rmyc-regatta-nor-si-and-entry-form/) - The RMYC Regatta will be held on 10th June 2017, on the River Mersey at Rock Ferry. The Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, and Entry form are available below: Notice of Race Sailing Instructions Entry Form
- [New RYA Training Courses for 2017](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/01/29/new-rya-training-courses-for-2017/) - The club runs several RYA courses to develop members' skills and competence:
- [2017 Race Schedule](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/01/29/2017-race-schedule/) - The race schedule for 2017 has been published, incorporating fleet, handicap, team and regatta formats.
- [RYA Push The Boat Out 2017](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2017/01/29/rya-push-the-boat-out-2017/) - To register please fill in the registration form and return it to vicecommodore@royalmersey.co.uk
- [2015 racing galleries](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2016/04/20/2015-racing-galleries/) - Photos from several racing events on the 2015 calendar can now be found on the Gallery page.
- [RYA Push The Boat Out 2016](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2016/04/20/rya-push-the-boat-out-2016/)
- [Cash4Clubs grant](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/12/14/cash-for-clubs-grant/) - We are delighted to announce that Royal Mersey Yacht Club has been awarded a grant from Cash4Clubs to fund the purchase of waterproofs and life-jackets that we can lend to visitors who come to the club for sailing taster sessions. These will be especially useful on our “Push the Boat Out” days, held in May
- [RMYC Regatta 2015](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/06/01/rmyc_regatta_2015/) - This Saturday sees the club Regatta taking place, in what is promised by the forecast to be a warmer temperature than we have seen of late. The first class race is scheduled to start at 12.45pm. Sailing Instructions and Entry Form are available below. All competitors and supporters are welcome to book a place at
- [Great RYA 'Push The Boat Out' Event](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/05/13/great-rya-push-the-boat-out-event/) - Submitted by John Collingwood We had a really good day on Sunday May 10th with sailing taster sessions enjoyed by a dozen visitors, with a very pleasing age range from teen to septuagenarian. We gathered in the clubhouse at mid-day and, after a briefing about safety and the sailing arrangements, we ferried the visitors out
- [Etchells & Squibs ready for racing!](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/04/21/etchells-squibs-ready-for-racing/) - The Squib & Etchells fleets have been successfully lifted in this Sunday, and are now on moorings ready for the new season's opening race on 26th April. Many thanks to the lift-in team, and especially to Huw and Dave Gilmour for all their hard work in preparing the moorings and repairing Moonraker after the winter
- [2016 Etchells Worlds comes to UK](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/03/10/2016-etchells-worlds-comes-to-uk/) - [divider] The International Etchells Class Association has recently approved Cowes as the venue for the 2016 Etchells World Championship. Racing will take place from 5th to 10th September 2016, organised by the Royal London Yacht Club, and up to 100 boats will be berthed at CHC's Shepards Wharf Marina where there is an established Etchells
- [New training courses & taster sessions for 2015](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/03/10/new-training-courses-taster-sessions/) - An updated series of training courses and taster sessions are on offer for 2015. From learning to sail to helming a racing keelboat, we have mentored training opportunities for everyone. Read more on the individual courses, and sign up today! We are also taking part in the RYA's Push The Boat Out program, offering taster
- [Picture Loan Cheese & Wine Evening](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/03/08/picture-loan-cheese-wine-evening/) - Friday 13th March 2015, from 7pm £10 per person Our last Picture Loan event included dinner before the draw. This time a cheese and wine evening will give more time to view our wonderful treasures, circulate and meet some old and make some new friends. (There will of course be pâté, bread, salad, crackers, etc.
- [Dates for Mylne team racing @ Gareloch](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/03/03/dates-for-mylne-team-racing-gareloch/) - Members of the Mersey Mylne Fleet are to compete in a team racing event 29-31 May 2015 hosted by Gareloch OD. The German Classic Boat Association (FKY) will also join to enjoy 3-cornered, 4-boats-a-side team racing. Interested members should contact the Mylne Fleet Captain, Max Cooke, for more information on what is sure to be
- [Junior RMYC members continue to excel](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/02/12/junior-rmyc-members-continue-to-excel/) - Recent news passed on by RMYC member Mike Taylor: You may be interested to hear that junior RMYC members Will and Matt Taylor sailed in January 2015's Bloody Mary Dinghy Pursuit Race at Queen Mary Reservoir in London. It is the largest event of its kind in the UK and the entry list reads like
- [RYA Push The Boat Out](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2015/01/15/rya-ptbo-2015/)
- [RMYC 2014 Prize-giving evening](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/11/14/rmyc-2014-season-awards/) - 8th November saw the annual awards evening for the RMYC 2014 season's racing. After a superb meal excellently-served from the Refreshment Rooms kitchens, the after-dinner prize-giving was light-hearted and lively. The evening concluded with the presentation of bouquets of flowers to the Commodore’s wife and prize-giver, Eleanor Tansey, and the club Cup Bearer, Alex Winney. A
- [RMYC racing 2014 season](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/10/07/rmyc-racing-2014-season/)
- [Inter Club Team Race Sunday 31st August 2014](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/08/31/inter-club-team-race-sunday-31st-august-2014/) - 18 members of Royal Anglesey Yacht club made the trip East to spend the day racing on the Mersey. The racing took place in Etchells and Milnes. 2 Races were held in 4 boat match racing. After some tough battles in a variable force 2. The Etchells finished equal points and the Royal Mersey Milne
- [RMYC 170th Anniversary Race](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/07/07/rmyc-170th-anniversary-race/) - Saturday saw some perfect sailing & barbeque weather and a good time was had afloat and ashore. Graeme & Maggie, along with Mike Cairns worked at the cooking, Sue, Eleanor & Jenny worked tirelessly at preparations of all sorts all day and Diane worked the bar wonderfully. Lots and lots of other people chipped
- [RMYC Regatta 2014 Report and Results](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/07/07/rmyc-regatta-2014-report-and-results/) - After two years with too much wind and one year with not enough wind it was a relief this year for most classes to complete a normal course. Unfortunately conditions were not as agreeable as they might have been; visibility was poor and a fine drizzle marred the first half of the racing. There was
- [Royal Mersey Yacht Club Regatta](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/06/15/royal-mersey-yacht-club-regatta/) - Saturday 28th June 2014 H.W. (Liverpool): 12:44 BST Height: 8.70 metres Timing Gun: 11:00 BST GENERAL INFORMATION Entries for: ETCHELLS, FALCON, MYLNE, SQUIB, SEABIRD, IRC YACHTS Class 1&2. May be made in person at the RMYC Club House on Friday 27th June from 19:00 to 21:00 On the day of the race entries
- [News From Across the Pond](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/05/29/news-from-across-the-pond/) - A small seaside village, Newport, R.I., has made a habit of finding itself at the center of key moments in sailing history. That trend may well continue in late June as the New York Yacht Club at Harbour Court, in Newport, R.I., hosts the 2014 Etchells World Championship from June 21 to 28. With
- [May 2014 Newsletter](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/05/26/may-2014-newsletter/) - Our May 2014 Newsletter is now available below May Newsletter
- [March 2014](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/03/18/388/) - Friday Lunch - 28th Feb The editor can do no better than quote from a happy customer. “The lunch was attended by a very select group who enjoyed an interesting talk after a pleasant meal of roast lamb with the usual trimmings.” Diary Thursday 27th March AGM Meeting starts 18.30 Meal follows the meeting. Meal
- [RYA Push The Boat Out Day – Saturday 17 May 2014](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/03/10/rya-push-the-boat-out-day-saturday-17-may-2014/) - This year the Royal Mersey Yacht Club will be participating for the first time in the RYA’s ‘Push The Boat Out’ Day on 17 May. If you’re interested in sailing, please come and visit us. Sailing taster sessions on the Mersey will be available (subject to the weather) either on one of the club's three
- [RMYC Open Day](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/2014/03/10/rmyc-open-day/) - RMYC Open Day – Sunday 6 April 2014 We are holding a pre-season Open Day on Sunday 6 April. At that time the majority of our boats will be in the yard and you will be welcome to see them close up and talk to the proud owners, who will be busy preparing them for

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- [Home Page](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/) - Sailing and racing with the Royal Mersey Yacht Club. Keelboats, sportsboats and cruisers. New members welcome - training provided. Boat storage and moorings
- [Results 2026](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/results-2026/) - Racing results from the Royal Mersey Yacht Club in the classes Etchells, Mersey Mylne and Squib in all 2026 race series
- [RMYC Regatta](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/afloat/rmyc-regatta/) - Annual Regatta held on the Mersey by Royal Mersey Yacht Club since 1844. All classes of yacht and dinghy are invited. Trophies for winners.
- [Afloat](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/afloat/) - Sailing activities. Regattas, programme, moorings, sailing instructions, training, competent crew, results.
- [Ashore](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/social/) - Shore based events at Royal Mersey Yacht Club in the coming months. Training courses, Club Nights, Regattas, dinners, cocktail parties, special events.
- [Blue Ensign](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/about/blue-ensign/) - The Royal Mersey Yacht Club Flag: the Blue Ensign of Her Majesty’s Fleet, with a crown over the “Liver” in the fly, and the etiquette for flying it.
- [Sailing Instructions](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/sailing-instructions/) - Download the Sailing Instructions at the link below. Sailing Instructions
- [Menai Strait Regattas](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/menai-strait-regattas/) - RMYC & The Menai Strait Regatta 2026 Dates: Monday 27 July to Saturday 8 August The Menai Strait Regattas are raced over a fortnight in late July to early August. The sailing takes place on the Menai Strait, a narrow stretch of water separating Anglesey from mainland North Wales. The event is largely based at Beaumaris
- [Results 2025](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/results-2025/) - Evening Series 1 Evening Series 2 Evening Series 3 Evening Series 4 Overall Evening Series RMYC Regatta Regatta Series Championships Bank Holiday Series Weekday Series Mates Race Mylne 90th Anniversary Handicap Etchells Weekend Series 1 Etchells Weekend Series 2 Etchells Weekend Series 3 Etchells Mersey Ferries Trophy Mylne Weekend Series Mylne Mersey Series (Cain Cup)
- [RMYC Competent Crew](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/rmyc-competent-crew/) - Sail training course - Competent Crew. Based on RYA syllabus. Covers basic sailing skills and knowledge for those new to sailing.
- [Join Us](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/join-us/) - For sailing, racing or just messing about with boats, you’ll find excellent facilities, first class training and a thriving social programme.
- [General Links](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/general-links/) - Links to other sites of general interest.
- [Squib Fleet](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/fleets/squib-fleet/) - The Squib is a racing keelboat. It is a strict one-design class of boat, big enough to sail at sea, but small enough to be trailed easily behind a family car.
- [Contact](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/contactrmyc/) - Contact Royal Mersey Yacht Club
- [Etchells Fleet](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/fleets/etchells-fleet/) - The Etchells is a fast but stable racing sloop which can be sailed by 3 or 4 sailors. It can tack through 70 degrees and it moves well in the slightest breeze.
- [Fleets](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/fleets/) - Overview of the three fleets of keelboat sailed and raced at Royal Mersey Mersey Yacht Club. With links to detailed descriptions of each.
- [Mylne Fleet](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/fleets/mylne-fleet/) - Overview of the Royal Mersey Mylne Class. Including a description of its history and design, with many photographs. Yacht. Keelboat.
- [Gallery](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/gallery/) - Best sailing photos and yachting pictures
- [Officers](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/officers/) - List of the officers of the RMYC, including: Admiral, Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodores, Secretary, Treasurer and Captain.
- [About](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/about/) - The history, officers, fleets, activities and Blue Ensign of the Royal Mersey Yacht Club. Etchells, Royal Mersey Mylnes and Squibs. Moorings. Boat Storage
- [Sailing Programme](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/sailing-programme/) - Sailing Programme 2025
- [Moorings and Boat Storage](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/moorings-and-boat-storage/) - Moorings and Boat Storage. RMYC is is able to lay and maintain moorings for yachts, cruisers and keelboats. We can also arrange yacht storage and boat storage.
- [Results 2021](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/results-2021/) - Results from the racing series held at Royal Mersey Yacht Club RMYC in 2024 in the classes International Etchells, National Squib and Mersey Mylne.
- [Results 2024](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/results-2024/) - Results from the racing series held at Royal Mersey Yacht Club RMYC in 2024 in the classes International Etchells, National Squib and Mersey Mylne.
- [Membership Nomination](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/membership-nomination/) - Membership Nomination Form If you would like to nominate someone for membership, please use the nomination form above. The available membership categories and 2024 subscription rates are as follows: Full Membership Full voting member Subscription £335 per annum Joint Membership For a married couple or established partnership. Both are full voting members Subscription: £440 per
- [Training](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/training/) - RMYC Competent Crew Course Based on the RYA Competent Crew syllabus, this course is suitable both for beginners and for sailors with some experience of dinghies who would like to try keelboat sailing. RMYC Start Racing Course This short course will extend your competency in sailing and and teach you the basics of racing Other
- [Results 2023](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/results-2023/) - Etchells Weekend Series 1 Etchells Weekend Series 2 Etchells Weekend Series 3 Etchells Weekday Series Etchells Evening Series 1 Etchells Evening Series 2 Etchells Evening Series 3 Etchells Evening Series 4 Etchells Bank Holiday Series Etchells Regatta Series Etchells Championships Etchells Weekend Overall Etchells Evening Overall Mylne Weekend Series Mylne Weekday Series Mylne Evening Series
- [History](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/about/history/) - A Short History of the Royal Mersey Yacht Club Based on the work of the Hon Commodore, Chris Kay The Mersey Hotel (Centre) The Mersey Yacht Club was formed on the 26th July 1844 at a meeting held in the Mersey Hotel, Old Church Yard, Liverpool. There were twenty gentlemen present and officers were elected. The new club
- [Results 2022](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/results-2022/) - Etchells Weekend Series 1 Etchells Weekend Series 2 Etchells Weekend Series 3 Etchells Weekend Overall Etchells Weekday Series Etchells Evening Series 1 Etchells Evening Series 2 Etchells Evening Series 3 Etchells Evening Series 4 Etchells Evening Overall Etchells Bank Holiday Series Etchells Regatta Series Etchells Championships Mylne Weekend Series Mylne Weekday Series Mylne Evening Series
- [RMYC Start Sailing](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/rmyc-start-sailing/) - RMYC Start Sailing Course Assumed Knowledge: Ideally, some experience as crew, but this is not essential. Minimum Age: 18 This short course will put you at the helm of a keelboat and teach you the basics of sailing. It is ideal for those with experience as crew or with some experience on dinghies, but this is not essential.
- [Blog](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/blog/) - Latest news from RMYC
- [Reciprocal Clubs](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/reciprocal-clubs/) - Members of the following Reciprocal Clubs are offered use of the facilities at Royal Mersey Yacht Club, and are invited to contact the RMYC Hon. Secretary in advance of their intended visit: Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Royal Malta Yacht Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron The City University Club, London Members
- [Local Regattas](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/afloat/local-regattas/) - Liverpool Yacht Club Regatta No details yet LYC Website The Wallasey Yacht Club Regatta No details for 2022 yet Notice of Race - click here for the WYC Website Menai Strait Regattas There are plans for the Menai Strait Regattas to return in 2022. They will start on Monday 1st August. Menai Straits Regattas Website
- [Start Racing](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/start-racing/) - RYA Start Racing Course Assumed knowledge: Sailing to the level of RYA Level 2 or RMYC Start Sailing Minimum age: 18 This short course will extend your competency in sailing and and teach you the basics of racing. You will be coached by an experienced RMYC helmsman, who is also a qualified RYA Racing
- [Boats for Sale](https://royalmersey-yc.co.uk/boats-for-sale/) - Mersey Mylne Number 1 for sale Mersey is currently receiving some TLC from Huw and once complete will be repainted black as in the photos. The following items are included. New sails purchased 28/6/16—unused since 2019! Spinnaker and pole Road trailer in good condition. All running rigging Mast Boom Oars and rowlocks Bilge pump—with solar panel and

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