Royal Air Force Yacht Club Brochure 2021 / 2022

OFFICIAL CLUB BRoCHURE 2021/22

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Contents

WELCoME 5 oUR HISToRY 6 THE CLUB STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT TEAM 12 Admiral, Flag Officers,The Board & Standing committees

MEMBERSHIP AND HoW To APPLY To JoIN 15 SAILING ACTIVITIES 17

The club as a base for the Solent and beyond

RACING 18 RALLIES 20 CLUB TROPHIES 23

Visiting Yachtsmen

EVENTS CALENDAR 24 SoCIAL CALENDAR AND oTHER ACTIVITIES 27

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29 CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES Car Parking & Accommodation at the RAFYC

31 MEMBERS’ BAR AND RIVERSIDE BAR 33 CLUB MooRINGS, PoNTooNS AND CLUB LAUNCHES Dinghy Storage and Hammerheads

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elcome to probably the friendliest yacht club on the South Coast! That is what we are told by our visitors, time and time again.

The Royal Air Force Yacht club is a thriving club with a varied membership of around 750 people from all walks of life, some of whom have been in the forces, but the majority are working in civilian life. We have a wide range of interests in boating from cruising locally to around the world, from racing around the cans to across the Atlantic.

On land we have an active social life with a wide range of events held throughout the year from casual summer get-togethers to more formal black-tie evenings. The club is proud of its RAF heritage which brings a special ethos to the club built upon the history and achievements of our predecessors.

Our club provides a superb base for your sailing activities with easy access to the Hamble River and the Solent’s many varied ports and harbours, as well as to the Channel for those wishing to venture further afield.

We sustain a unique culture and an informality which keeps the club a friendly place to meet new friends with an interest in boating and to enjoy their company in special surroundings.

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History

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ituated at the centre of British sailing and on the banks of the River Hamble lies Riverside House, the home of the Royal Air Force Yacht Club.

This flourishing, independent fraternity of sailors did not just come about by chance; the story of its conception and progress is worth telling, because there was no silver spoon in the mouth of this struggling infant in 1932.

Calshot, situated at the entrance to Southampton Water, was an RAF flying boat unit in the early 1930s. The Saro Cloud amphibian aircraft was based there to train pilots destined for various operational seaplane squadrons (this was the period when aircraft such as the Supermarine S6b, world speed record holder and Schneider Trophy winner, raced across the Solent skies).

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The officers of RAF Calshot sailed a few National 14 dinghies and some Solent-based yacht owners had moorings on Ower Creek. This was a loose gathering of enthusiastic sailors, the embryo of our club today. The commander-in-chief, coastal command was based at Lee on Solent; he agreed to formalise the sailing group, and the title Royal Air Force Yacht Club was granted.

At the inaugural meeting, Calshot Station commander, Group Captain H R Nichol CBE, was elected the first Commodore and Flight Lieutenant A M Carey the first Secretary. The annual subscription was set at £1 and a room in Calshot Castle was used as the headquarters.

Subsequently, two 60’ wooden huts on the foreshore were acquired for the club, and these acted as a kitchen, bar, store, lounge and dormitory. The club and members’ yachts lay on their moorings in the creek, and dinghies were ‘parked’ on a flying boat slipway. Although money was short and boats few, these were happy carefree days when the sun always seemed to shine. However, there was a need to increase membership, and the very remoteness of Calshot

damaged interest in the club. Moreover, more pressing matters were looming and, in September 1939, the RAFYC found itself in a state of hibernation, very aware that it might never wake up.

In 1947 at the Royal Air Force Club in Piccadilly, the few original surviving members met, and Air Marshal Sir Arthur Conningham was elected Commodore. The Air Ministry presented him with the contents of the ‘Wings Club”, which had been established for wartime airmen visiting London.

The furniture was moved to the two huts on the foreshore at Calshot, reclaimed by the Club Secretary, now Group Captain A M Carey.

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History The club was ‘in business’ once again, and one of the first tasks was to bring back the ‘Windfall’ yachts from Germany.

These prizes of war had been built on Hitler’s orders, for the amusement of the Luftwaffe. The whole fleet was sailed back to the UK by the three services, with the RAFYC having responsibility for the RAF allocation to Calshot. Eventually, these beautiful craft were distributed throughout the Services.

During the next few years, little thought was given to development, and membership was static until Group Captain E F Haylock (retired), the then editor of ‘Yachting World’, became Commodore in 1951. He persuaded the committee that the club would always struggle at Calshot and would need to move to a more accessible location to succeed.

Many schemes were mooted, but by chance, the Commodore heard that Riverside House had been purchased by Port Hamble to enable it to increase its foreshore holdings. The 100-year-old building stood in three acres of ground, stretching down to the river. It was empty, in a bad state of repair and needed much attention.

An approach was made to the Directors of Port Hamble who were prepared to sell for £20,000, however, Group Captain Haylock was the essence of persuasion and he reached agreement to buy the whole property for £6,000, reckoning an extra £2,000 would be needed to make the building habitable.

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History Further persuasion convinced Air Marshal Sir Leslie Hollingworth that the Royal Air Force should have a clubhouse and facilities to rival other service yacht clubs.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir John Slessor, agreed and authorised a long-term loan. Extra expenses and legal fees of £1,000 arose; however, a generous RAFYC member, H S Whiteside, (who owned ‘Skaggerack’, a 100ton yacht built for Goering) settled these bills.

On the 10th of May 1952, Sir John Slessor opened the new clubhouse amid a fanfare from the central band of the RAF. Riverside House proved to be a magnet and membership increased, but that led to a greater accommodation requirement. RAF Calshot donated one of the original huts, and this was shipped over and erected at the rear of Riverside House. The hut served as a store, billet and even a dining room for the annual club dinner.

In later years, however, the house has been extended, providing new bars, a restaurant, kitchen and additional function space to the original building.

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The Club Structure & Management Team The Admiral;

Vice Commodore;

Flag Officers - The flag Officers are all volunteers who oversee the operational running of the club, they are elected annually at the club’s AGM and comprise:

Rear Commodore Premises;

Commodore;

Rear Commodore Hospitality;

The admiral is an honorary post in recognition of a record of many years of support to the club.

Chairman of the board and responsible for the direction of the club as well as acting as a representative of the club to other organisations.

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The officer responsible for staff management, marketing and finance.

Responsible for the clubhouse and grounds and acts on behalf of the board to lead the premises committee.

Responsible for all shore-based events and activities and acts on behalf of the board to lead the hospitality committee.

Rear Commodore Sailing;

Responsible for all water-based activities including the club rallies, launches and racing activities.

Honorary Secretary;

Responsible for operating the club in line with the club rules and managing any amendments in the policies of the club.

Honorary Treasurer;

responsible for the financial management of the club.

The Board -

Comprised of Flag Officers and up to eight non-executive directors, ensure that the club operates for the benefit of the members, these directors normally take a lead in a number of club activities and sit on the standing committees. The board is re-elected annually at the club AGM.

Standing Committees -

There are several committees within the club that voluntarily give up their time to support and develop activities on behalf of the membership. These committees are Hospitality, Sailing, Premises, Finance and Health & Safety. The club also has a Membership and Marketing Working Group.

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Memberships

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nyone can apply to join the Royal Air Force Yacht Club; you do not need to have served in the Royal Air Force.

We pride ourselves on our reputation for being a very friendly club welcoming both individuals and families. We offer many benefits to boat owners or those who love boating, these are described elsewhere in this brochure.

To join you can either apply to become a Temporary or Full member. To apply for Full membership, you must know at least two members for 6 months or more who are eligible to propose and second you.

Applications can be either for a single or family membership depending on your choice and circumstance.

To apply, just complete and return an application form to the Club Office, which can be found on the website https://rafyc.org.uk/how-to-join/.

Upon application your name and type of membership gets displayed on the club notice board for 14 days, after which you will be invited to the club to meet with a member of the club’s management team. This gives us the opportunity to meet you and explain various aspects of the club and for you to ask any questions and have a tour of the facilities.

Subsequently, the board of directors review all applications, and you will be informed accordingly.

Current membership fees are published on the club’s website. Other than single or family membership alternative categories are available if you live overseas or are under 35 years of age, please contact the Club Office for further details.

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Sailing Activities

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he club is perfectly situated on the River Hamble as a base for exploring the Solent and beyond.

The Hamble provides an excellent central location for many delightful destinations. The club provides a launch service for members that runs at weekends and bank holidays and for other times there is easy access to a slipway for tender launching. The club has also invested in four club tenders for members’ free temporary use.

Whatever facet of sailing interests you, the Royal Air Force Yacht Club, with its large and diverse membership and extensive range of facilities, is more than able to cater for it.

The club is affiliated to the Southampton Water Sailing Association, a group comprising several different local yacht clubs which affords even greater competition in both dinghy and cruiser racing. Races include evenings round the cans in Southampton water and longer weekend races.

The social side of sailing is what attracts many to our great pastime and we have a well-supported rally programme throughout the year that takes in a variety of destinations both close to home and further afield. Some rallies include an element of competition ranging from timed passages to the Ladies Helm Race, but the most sought after prize is the best decorated boat awarded at the Frostbite rally.

Whether your interest is cruising locally or further afield we have a wide range of experiences to share with you. RAFYC members have been involved in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), in sailing around the world, the Mediterranean and the oceans of the world. In fact, the very first round the world cruise in company was organised by members of the club in the early 1990’s through Trade Winds Cruising Rallies Ltd, the brainchild of club member Malcolm McLaren.

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Racing

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ome members have exercised their skills on the racing circuit and continue to win trophies in various classes including the one designs such as the XOD, the Sigma and the Jeanneau One Designs.

The club racers are frequently active within the Southampton Water Sailing Association (SWSA) and the Junior Offshore Group (JOG) as well as the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC). Events such as the Hamble Winter Series and Cowes Week as well as the annual Round the Island Race usually include a number of RAFYC members.

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Rallies

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he club has an extensive rally programme each year starting in the Spring and usually finishing in November with the Frostbite Rally.

Club members who have a keen interest in sailing in company and socialising among good friends can take advantage of the club’s active rally programme which runs from early March through to the Christmas and New Year season.

The typical format of a rally involves a sail to a well-chosen venue in the Solent or beyond, on arrival you are assured of a warm welcome from your fellows who normally offer a glass of something alcoholic. This is most often followed by one of the RAFYC’s legendary pontoon parties where an epicurean mix of boat-made specialties is devoured along with further glasses of wine and good conversation and renewed friendship.

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The rally attendees are then typically welcomed at a local yacht club or hostelry to enjoy a fine dinner in company after which a number of members are found back on their boats with many welcome guests on board attempting to stay in tune for a group sing-song, long after the sun has disappeared below the lowest yard arms.

Next morning our members often appear surprisingly bright and bushy tailed for discussions on whether to join in the return timed passage (race) back to the Hamble.

Destinations for club rallies have included the local favourites such as Gosport, Bembridge and Cowes, moving out to Beaulieu, Newtown Creek, Lymington, Yarmouth, Chichester and on the other side of the channel to Cherbourg, St Vaast and the channel islands continuing to Northern Brittany.

Club rallies frequently get booked up early and attract up to 40 boats. Impromptu rallies are started with two boats and their club burgees, attracting others to join in on the way to Brest, La Coruna and beyond.

The club rallies continue to be a major bonus to longstanding friendships!

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Club Trophies

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he club has the privilege of owning a distinguished and well-endowed trophy cabinet containing trophies garnered from its activities around the world with an international and particularly colonial flavour. There are some well-known names engraved on these trophies and we hope the current winners will go on to become memorable in their turn.

Our club embraces the spirit of friendly competition, recognising our members’ sailing skills with trophies for both cruising and racing. Non-boat owners are not left out as some trophies can be won by any member!

Our trophies are awarded for results in the locally popular Solent events as well as club regattas and cruising competitions. So we are looking for the best RAFYC member result in events such as the Warsash Spring Series, Round the Island, Bursledon Regatta and the Hamble River Winter Series, as well as the Battle of Britain Regatta, cruising logs and photos and one or two more unusual competitions.

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EVENTS CALE JANUARY 16th

Club Talks “Secrets of the Solent”

FEBRUARY 5th 12th 20th

Club Talk “Keeping your Fuel Clean” Club Talk “Dad’s Army Fact & Fiction” Club Talk “Snapshot from Portsmouth Harbour”

MARCH 6th 12th 19th 26th

RNVSYC Tot & Talk Speed Quiz Night Club Talk: “History of the RNLI” Club Talk “Cyber Security”

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Club Rally – Folly Inn

MAY 1st-3rd 15th- 16th 22nd 28th

Club Rally – Poole Harbour Club Rally – Gosport Harbour Timed Series/BBQ Club Rally – Chichester Harbour

JUNE 19th –20th 20th 26th –27th

Club Rally – Bembridge Harbour Father’s Day Sunday Lunch Club Rally – Yarmouth Harbour

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JULY 3rd 4th 10th 17th 24th 31st -7th

Round the Island Race Welcome Back Members BBQ Hamble Scramble Round the Cans Race/BBQ /Macmillan Cake Fayre Club Rally – Island Harbour Cowes Week

AUGUST 8th 21st 22nd 27th –30th

Club BBQ Club Rally – Newtown Creek Club BBQ Portland Harbour Rally

SEPTEMBER 4th 10th –19th 18th 25th –26th

Wine & Jazz Evening Southampton Boat Show Battle of Britain Dinner Club Rally – Lymington Harbour

ENDAR 2021 OCToBER 3rd 9th –10th 16th 23rd 30th

Open Day / Community Fayre Club Rally – Southsea Harbour Annual Dinner (Formal) Jam Night Halloween Supper

NoVEMBER 6th 13th

14th 20th 27th –28th

Annual General Meeting New Members Welcome and Laying Up Supper Remembrance Day Lunch Cheese and Wine Evening Frostbite Rally – Island Harbour

DECEMBER 4th 11th 17th 31st

Christmas Fayre Christmas Party (Formal) Christmas Carols Evening New Year’s Eve Party

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Social Calendar & other activites

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he club holds a broad and active calendar of events throughout the year.

Within this brochure you will find a calendar of events both on and off the water, so you can put dates of interest in your diary.

During the sailing season our events tend to be less formal with a number of themed nights with social dinners often inspired from different locations. We also run a number of lunches, barbeques and suppers.

As the nights draw in the club arranges a number of more formal dinners with the opportunity for the ladies to wear their best frocks and the gentlemen to brush off their DJ’s.

We try and balance a mix of dress codes to suit all tastes.

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Clubhouse Facilities

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he clubhouse is situated at the end of Rope Walk with easy pedestrian access from the pretty village of Hamble and its local marinas.

Car Parking - The club has an enviable supply of car parking for members and by prior arrangement for a small number of guests. Access is via membership card or temporary access code, arranged by the office.

Accommodation at the RAFYC - The club currently has four bedrooms (three of which are en-suite) available for booking by members and non-members. These quaint rooms provide modern comfortable accommodation for visiting yachtsmen and other visitors and comprise of two en-suite double rooms, one en-suite twin and one single room with private bathroom across the hallway.

As well as a bar, restaurant and events facilities, there is free Wi-Fi and a members’ lounge (with television and a PC) for members to use. In addition, the clubhouse provides showers and changing facilities, as well as a laundry room and ample hooks for hanging coats.

Visitors & Members of other Yacht Clubs

The Club welcomes visitors and members of other Yacht Clubs, in particular members of reciprocal clubs who may benefit from extended hospitality, under reciprocal arrangements. Whether you are visiting on your own or considering co-ordinating a rally to the Hamble, you will be assured of a warm welcome and excellent hospitality.

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Members’ Bar & Riverside Bar

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he Members’ Bar, run by Sean our Bar and Events Manager, is open at weekends and various times throughout the week for members dropping in on the club during the evenings.

You will find the bar open at the weekend both at lunch times and into the evening subject to the season. The wellstocked Members’ bar provides a warm and cosy welcome for members, their guests and visiting yachtsmen to enjoy some convivial company and perhaps lunch or dinner. Check the club website and weekly newsletter for opening times.

The Riverside Bar offers the facility for those who wish to hold a special event at the club to have their own private staffed bar in the lovely surroundings of the riverside room which can be laid out with a dance floor and can provide seating for diners in various configurations.

Both club bars have doors opening out onto the club patios for fine days and whatever the weather, they offer a fine view of the river.

The two bars can be run together or separately to suit the needs of the occasion allowing members to always have access to the club facilities, at the same time as providing privacy for guests attending functions.

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Club Moorings, Pontoon, Slipway, Club Launches

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he club provides approximately 40 river moorings, 7 walk ashore berths, 3 visitor berths and dinghy storage both ashore and afloat.

River moorings are allocated on a three-year tenure, and are suitable for boats up to 40 feet (12.2m), many being located on a long pontoon near the club. If demand exceeds supply, then moorings at the end of the three-year tenure are allocated by ballot in December. The Prince Phillip Yacht Haven has 7 walk ashore berths with water and electricity, which are let on a rolling annual contract (for which there is a waiting list) and can be sublet when berth holders are away. It also provides three visitor berths, also with water and electricity.

The Club pontoon from which the launch service operates is free for members dinghies and tenders for up to 2 hours on the south side of the pontoon, whilst the member is on club grounds. The slipway is also free to use for the launching and recovery of dinghies and tenders at all states of tide. Trolleys are available in the dinghy park and a foot operated electric winch at the top of the slipway makes for an easier life.

The club launch service provides free transit to and from boats for members and their guests to all moorings situated between Hamble Point Marina downstream and Bursledon moorings at Universal Marina upstream. The service typically operates on Fridays (member volunteer service), Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays in the summer and weekends in the winter at times specified on the club noticeboard and website.

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he club has splendid, purpose-built, support facilities to allow yachtsmen to bring their boat ashore for temporary inter-tide, maintenance, cleaning and re-antifouling.

The two purpose-built scrubbing bays are accessible at high tide for vessels with a draft between 2 and 2.5m and a length of up to 45 feet or approximately 13m. Boats can be cleaned using the available powerful pressure washer, the bays also have access to electricity points for plugging in to shore power, so you can run your heaters and refrigerators whilst using the facilities.

The club provides four plastic tenders for members to use free of charge for a maximum of 4 hours. Two blue (4 persons) and two green (2 persons). The club has a ‘Foxer’ single sail dinghy which is available for members to use free of charge. It is kept in the dinghy park adjacent to the Hamble River Sailing Club.

Dinghy storage is available in the club grounds and on the water for dinghies less than 16 feet LOA. There is “dinghy toast rack” storage in addition to a large on-ground dinghy park, with easy access to the water. There are also a number of on-water dinghy moorings available on an annual, first come, first served basis.

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Riverside House

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hatever the reason why not celebrate your occasion by the River Hamble.

Riverside House is set in a picturesque location on the banks of the River Hamble, a perfect place for those special photographs. It is accessed from Hamble village via Rope Walk or from steps down from the village centre. Car parking at the venue is available by prior arrangement for a small number of guests, further car parking is available in the village. Overnight accommodation at Riverside House is available by prior booking. There are bar and restaurant facilities available throughout the week and specially for pre booked events.

The Riverside room can seat 80 people and for smaller gatherings the Trade Winds room can accommodate 15 sitting down.

There is a separate fully stocked private bar available for functions.

At the back of Riverside House there is an extensive lawn area running down to the edge of the river which is ideal for drinks during the warmer months. When catering for the larger event a marquee can be erected on the lawns to accommodate up to 200 people with direct access through the large double doors to the private bar. So, whatever your event we will be able to look after you and your guests with our friendly and helpful staff.

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Riverside House – Your Wedding Venue

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hy not have your special day in a picturesque setting by the River Hamble.

We can seat up to 80 guests in our Riverside room or if you are having a larger reception up to 200 guests can be accommodated in a marquee on our lawns leading down to the river.

We never forget that it is your day and so we work with you to agree seating arrangements, table layout and entertainment.

Our friendly and attentive staff will look after you and our catering team can offer a variety of delicious menus to choose from. If you want something special, you just have to ask. We offer a private well stocked bar and your particular requirements, such as wines and real ales can be catered for.

We will lay out the tables as formally as you wish, and we can discuss your entertainment requirements for the reception and in the evening. A PA system and WiFi is available and our Events Manager will work with you to make sure everything is in place.

Our riverside location is ideal for all those photographs that you will treasure for a lifetime. Why not arrive on your boat or make use of our launch service to arrive in style for your reception, just step ashore and you are there.

Parking facilities are available for the immediate wedding party at Riverside House and other parking is available in the village a short walk away.

Overnight accommodation is available for the Wedding Party by prior reservation so why not talk to our Events Manager about your wedding plans and a reception at Riverside House.

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Riverside House – the venue for your Family Celebration.

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hy not celebrate that special family event on the banks of the River Hamble, a perfect location for that memorable photograph.

Whether it is a birthday, a wedding anniversary or to celebrate the life of a loved one, the right venue can make all the difference.

You may be planning a small intimate gathering or a large party. Riverside House and our friendly and attentive staff can accommodate your wishes whatever the occasion. We can provide for parties from a few guests in our Trade Winds room to 200 in our marquee on the lawns and numbers in between in our Riverside room.

As far as refreshments are concerned, we can offer anything from tea, coffee and biscuits through a choice of sandwiches to a three-course meal with wine and a well-stocked private bar.

Tables can be set and dressed to your requirements. If you require entertainment, we can discuss with you the arrangements and we have a PA, projection system and WiFi available if required. A section of the floor can be reserved for dancing.

Parking at Riverside House can be arranged for the guests of honour and further car parking is available a short walk away in the centre of Hamble village.

Overnight accommodation is available at Riverside House by prior reservation.

Why not arrive for your celebration in style. The club launch service is available to bring you to your event or why not arrive in your own boat then step ashore and you are there.

So why not talk to our Events Manager about your family celebration.

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Riverside House – the venue for your Corporate Event.

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Our friendly and attentive staff can offer a variety of refreshments from tea, coffee and Danish pastries to sandwiches, hot buffet lunches and sit-down meals with wine or a barbeque outside on our lawns.

Maybe you are looking to combine a meeting with some on water team building. If so the corporate facilities at Riverside House with its picturesque setting on the banks of the River Hamble might be the place for you.

We can also offer a well-stocked private bar if you wish with a choice of wines and real ale.

You might like to hold a small meeting with a difference, if so, we can offer the Trade Winds room for meetings of up to 15 people. We can provide a projector, white boards, flipcharts and even a laptop if required for your presentations.

If you wish to arrange a larger meeting, we can offer the Riverside room, with seating for up to 100 in various formats.

Parking facilities at Riverside House are available for key guests and there is parking available a short walk away in the quaint village of Hamble-le-Rice with its shops, restaurants and public houses.

Overnight accommodation is available for travelling delegates by prior reservation.

Why not contact our Events Manager to discuss your requirements for that special Corporate event.

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Riverside House – the venue for your Club Rally, Meeting orTraining Programme.

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hether you are organising a yacht club rally, a hobby club meeting or a training session be it physical or classroom based, the picturesque setting of Riverside House would make an excellent venue.

We offer space for up to 100 people sitting inside and during the warmer months our extensive lawns going down to the banks of the River Hamble offer an exciting outdoor alternative.

Our friendly and attentive staff can offer a range of refreshments from tea, coffee and biscuits, sandwiches, hot and cold buffets to three course dinners with wine or a barbeque.

A fully stocked private bar can be made available upon request. We have ladies and gentlemen’s changing facilities and we can provide a projector, white boards, flip charts WiFi and even a laptop if you so require.

Parking at Riverside House is available for guest speakers and overnight accommodation for visiting guests can be booked by prior reservation.

Further parking is available in the quaint village of Hamblele-Rice a short walk away with its shops, restaurants and public houses. Port Hamble Marina is next door to the club to moor your boats and there is direct access to Riverside House from the marina.

So why not talk to our Events Manager about the requirements for your Club event on the Hamble.

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How To Find & Contact Us

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he Royal Air Force Yacht Club is located in the village of Hamble-le-Rice, six miles South East of Southampton.

For satellite navigation purposes, our postcode is SO31 4HD.

Directions: From Southampton - head out of the city on the A3025

Portsmouth road. Turn right onto Hamble Lane and follow this road into Hamble. At the end of the High Street, bear right on to The Quay and then take the first left on to Rope Walk.

The club is at the end of this road.

From the M27 - leave the Motorway at Junction 8. Turn on to

the A3024 Bursledon Road (first exit if travelling northbound, second exit if travelling southbound). At the Windover roundabout, take the second exit on to Hamble Lane and follow the directions as above.

Public Transport - The nearest railway station is Hamble, which is one mile away. Frequent services run from here to Southampton and Portsmouth, with connecting services to London and along the South coast. The number 6 City Red Bus provides a regular service between Southampton City Centre (West Quay) and Hamble.

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The club keeps a regular update of activities on its website along with weekly eShots (emails) sent to members. You will also find a wealth of answers to many of the questions you might have on our website, otherwise please contact our very knowledgeable Office staff and Bar/Events Manager for any queries you may have.

Website: www.RAFYC.org.uk Enquiries & Admin: Office hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 – 17:00 The office support team are: Office Co-ordinator

Theresa Moody office@rafyc.co.uk

Membership/Administration: Leanne Dyer

membership.development@rafyc.co.uk

Phone: 02380 452208 Bar & Restaurant: Bar and Events Manager: Sean Light

bar@rafyc.co.uk

Phone: 02380 453278 Bosuns: Operates: Fri-Sun (Apr-Sept) & Bank Holidays; Sat-Sun (Oct-Mar) Phone: 07850 163800 VHF: Channel 77 (call sign ‘Spitfire’)

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