University of Plymouth Yacht Club

University of Plymouth Yacht Club Welcome to University of Plymouth Yacht Club's page! UPYC is a student run organisation.

University Of Plymouth yacht Club welcomes members of any experience level to come and discover the sport of sailing. Whether you're a novice keen to get out on the water or a seasoned racer, UPYC has something to offer. UPYC is proudly sponsored by :
- Unity Lets, letting agents
-Helly Hansen


The club has a range of activities on offer including:
- Racing
Events locally, nationally and internationally
- Training
Learn 2 Yacht
Theory and Fitness sessions
courses to build skills
- Cruising

Club Committee 2020

Commodore: Dom James
VC Cruising: Connie Stevens
VC Racing: Ewen Shackel
Bosun/H&S: Freddie Cooper
Tresurer: Fern Jones
Secretary: Lilly Burnett
Ladies Captain: Molly Briggs
Social Sec: Fred Arthur
Environmental Sec: Rachel Brown
Events and welfare: Shiona Boswell
Kit Sec: Emily Irving

Weekend trips to local destinations
Easter Channel Cruise
Summer 2021 Trip (TBA)
- Socials
Meet people with similar interests and get fully involved with the club



Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/331311734576514
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3405518626138271
Twitter: www.twitter.com/UPyachtclub/
Instagram: upyactclub
Email: [email protected]

Meet Anthony, who will be your Vice Commodore (VC) Racing for 2026-27! He’d like freshers to know that Wednesday night s...
23/07/2026

Meet Anthony, who will be your Vice Commodore (VC) Racing for 2026-27! He’d like freshers to know that Wednesday night socials are the place to be ⛵️

Meet Ellis, who will be in charge of VC Cruising for 2026-27! He’d like the freshers to get on every session they can an...
22/07/2026

Meet Ellis, who will be in charge of VC Cruising for 2026-27! He’d like the freshers to get on every session they can and try to make the most out of it, whether it be making new friends or learning new things ⛵️

Meet your Environmental Sec for 2027-27, Skye! Her advice for freshers is to not be worried about being new to sailing, ...
21/07/2026

Meet your Environmental Sec for 2027-27, Skye! Her advice for freshers is to not be worried about being new to sailing, you do not need to worry! It’s such a good sport to start and everyone is so supportive ⚓️

Meet Isaac, another one of your Kit & Sponsorship Ambassadors for 2026-27! His advice to any freshers joining is to not ...
20/07/2026

Meet Isaac, another one of your Kit & Sponsorship Ambassadors for 2026-27! His advice to any freshers joining is to not fall overboard 🌊

Meet one of your Kit and Sponsorship ambassadors for 2026-27, Hannah! She’d like the freshers to know that university ca...
20/07/2026

Meet one of your Kit and Sponsorship ambassadors for 2026-27, Hannah! She’d like the freshers to know that university can be the best experience of your life if you want it to be. If you get yourself out there and try new things, you can make friends and memories that last a lifetime 🫶🏼⛵️

Your Trip Sec for 2026-26 is Chloe! Her advice for freshers is to come on Summer Cruise 2027 for the best week of laughs...
19/07/2026

Your Trip Sec for 2026-26 is Chloe! Her advice for freshers is to come on Summer Cruise 2027 for the best week of laughs, sailing and island hopping. ‘I have made the most amazing friends on these trips and we definitely lived our best Mamma Mia lives.’ Stay tuned for the surprise location!! 🐠🌺

Meet your final Social Sec who is also the Events Sec for 2026-27, Adam! His advice for freshers is to join the club wit...
19/07/2026

Meet your final Social Sec who is also the Events Sec for 2026-27, Adam! His advice for freshers is to join the club with cooler boats ⛵️

Here’s another one of your Social Secs for 2026-27, Poppy! She would like the freshers to know that they don’t need to s...
18/07/2026

Here’s another one of your Social Secs for 2026-27, Poppy! She would like the freshers to know that they don’t need to stress, enjoy your first year, trust that everything will work out, and have fun! ⛵️

Meet one of your Social Secs for 2026-27, Tash! Her advice for any freshers joining is to avoid playing Gasolina if her ...
18/07/2026

Meet one of your Social Secs for 2026-27, Tash! Her advice for any freshers joining is to avoid playing Gasolina if her and Poppy are nearby ⚓️

Your Treasurer for 2026-27 is Isabelle! She has one word for the any freshers joining: gloves ⛵️
17/07/2026

Your Treasurer for 2026-27 is Isabelle! She has one word for the any freshers joining: gloves ⛵️

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