Royal Dart Yacht Club

Royal Dart Yacht Club One of the UK’s most historic yacht clubs, set on the stunning River Dart in Devon.

Sailing, hospitality, events, and a thriving community at the heart of Kingswear since 1866. Our goal is to enable members to pursue their interests across all aspects of sailing. We have a wide range of sailing-related activities plus a busy and friendly social programme. Our members benefit from reciprocal arrangements with many prestigious yacht clubs in the UK and around the world.

15/09/2026

This Saturday, the 19th. 🗓️
Squibs are out. ⛵️
Come along! 🚩

14/09/2026

Autumn’s landed at RDYC. 🍁

New wine list, new menu, same view.

On Friday the 25th of September from 5pm onwards, Dave Azam from Ellis Wines talks us through the new list, then the kitchen takes over from 6pm. 🍷🍽️

A taste worth the wait. Come and experience it for yourself.

📍Royal Dart Yacht Club, Kingswear

09/09/2026
08/09/2026

Squib Open Day & Regatta: Date for the diary. 🗓

Saturday 19 September, the RDYC Squib fleet throws open its boats and its doors. 🚩

11am–1pm: hop aboard with an experienced helm and have a go. No boat, no experience required. Open to anyone 16 and over. ⛵️

2pm: eight Squibs go head to head in a river race. An hour of proper racing, right in front of the club. 🏆

4pm: everyone’s back ashore for food, drinks, and the retelling of who really won. 😉

Squibs are two-person keelboats, easy to sail, easier to love, and a genuinely affordable way to experience the thrill of racing.

Parents are welcome to come along and give it a go too, and if it sparks a plan to buy a boat with your kids, even better.

Please note we’re unable to take under-16s out on the water. ⛵️

Keep an eye out for more details. 👀

03/09/2026

Big breeze, bigger kites, spray flying, boats charging through Start Bay, crews working flat out and a dolphin joining the fleet for good measure. Then came fireworks over the Dart and enough questionable dancing to give the sailing club a whole new set of sea legs. Dartmouth Sailing Week, you were epic!

Still riding the Regatta high? So are we.

Keep it going this Friday at our Sundowner Evening. The forecast is looking more foulies than flip-flops, but we’re still very much on.

Our resident DJ will be playing from 5pm to 9pm, with food available from our Harbour Bar menu.

Sundowner Hour runs from 5pm to 6pm:

🍺 Bays draught beer £4
🍸 Salcombe Gin house cocktails £8, including non-alcoholic options

See you at the bar!

30/08/2026

Pharaoh & The Beats absolutely nailed it last night. 🎤

Huge vocals, a cracking set and a packed club singing and dancing from start to finish.

Exactly what Regatta Saturday night should look like.

Thank you Pharaoh & The Beats - come back soon! 🎶

30/08/2026

All hands on deck… except during the Cornflake Challenge, when hands are strictly forbidden and dignity is the first thing overboard. 🤣

An impressive display of balance, flexibility and just how low sailors will go for breakfast. 🥣⛵️

29/08/2026

.abba joy, still riding high from last night’s fun. 🎶
Seeing the club packed to the rafters is something rather special. 🚩⚓️

29/08/2026

Rain? Wind? We’re still open! 🌧️💨

And let’s be honest, it’s perfect breakfast bap weather. Join us at RDYC for a delicious bap for just £5.50, freshly brewed coffee or tea, and a warm welcome from our brilliant volunteer team.

🍽️ Lunch served from 12.00 to 2.30pm.
🔥 Terrace grill and BBQ from late afternoon.

Then Pharaoh & The Beats will get the party going before the Regatta fireworks light up the evening. 🎶🎆

Whatever the weather, come and join us at RDYC!

28/08/2026

.abba magic at RDYC tonight at the Ancasta Day prize giving - Day 2 of Dartmouth Sailing Week.

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Priory Street, Kingswear
Dartmouth
TQ60AB

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