The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club|2011

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ROYAL PLYMOUTH

CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB

ROYAL PLYMOUTH CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB | 2011

ROYAL PLYMOUTH CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB | 2011

Contents

Welcome.................... 5 Brief history................. 6 Sailing....................... 10 Becoming a member...... 17 Functions................... 20 Function room lay-out... 23 The View Restaurant..... 24

Sunday carvery............

Home-made bakery.......

The friendly club..........

Weddings...................

Business meetings and conferences................

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Celebrating and remembering.............. 47 How to find us............. 49 Contact us.................. 50

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Welcome The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club is situated on the water’s edge halfway between Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican. We have magnificent sea views over the Sound, with three city marinas close by.

We are an active sailing club and the tireless efforts of our members in recent years means we are able to offer competition all year round. There is a good slipway and a secure dinghy park which is home to a fleet of boats available for hire, as well as a private harbour where yachts can dry out.

The clubhouse has excellent facilities, but our ‘jewel in the crown’ is The View Restaurant where you may enjoy fine food and stunning scenery. The ballroom, with its own large bar, has the same magnificent views as does the sun terrace.

Most spectacular of all is our RPCYC viewing lounge - The Armada Room - with its elevated position providing a panoramic vista over the whole of the harbour.

Our food and our service have gained such a fine reputation that we have become a popular venue for weddings, parties and business functions. hhYou do not have to be a sailor to enjoy all we have to offer. Many members join simply for the social side, enjoying the camaraderie and warm welcome guaranteed at our friendly club which surely boasts one of the loveliest locations in the south of England.

Come and take a look for yourself, you won’t be disappointed.

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A brief history The first recorded use of the site where our club now stands was in 1688, it being closely associated with the construction of the Royal Citadel.

Plymouth town had held out throughout the English Civil War against the Royalists and this was not forgotten when Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660. It was claimed the Citadel was built as much to dominate Plymouth town as to protect our foreshores from foreign invasion.

Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club was founded in 1877 in premises in the town. It was formed to promote local sailing and rooms were rented at West Hoe and on Plymouth pier to conduct our club’s sailing events.

So successful did it prove that we were granted the status of a Royal Yacht Club in 1886 and were able to add the Royal prefix to our name. This was followed in 1893 by being awarded permission to fly the Blue Ensign.

The growth of the club was such that new premises were needed so in 1896 our present clubhouse was acquired. After some alterations (including the constructing of accommodation for a live-in steward) all club activities were transferred to the site around the turn of the century, though the freehold of the land did not become ours until 1936.

Not all members approved of the move, however. Breakaway groups remained at West Hoe (to form the now defunct Royal South Western Yacht Club) and on Plymouth pier to form the Plymouth Division of the Minima Yacht Club, also now defunct. (continued)

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A brief history

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Our club originally arranged racing for three classes of yachts and in 1902 pioneered dinghy racing in Plymouth Sound. It progressed until sailing was interrupted by the First World War, although social activities continued with officers of the Royal Flying Corps at Mount Batten as honorary members.

More and more classes were catered for on the water, including the prestigious J class followed by the twelve-metre boats. The Second World War brought about the closure of the club in 1940 and our premises were requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence.

It was not until two years after the end of the war that we really began to get back to normal and were able once again to offer a full sailing programme.

Since the 1940s many alterations have been made to the clubhouse. The live-in steward’s accommodation ceased to exist and the space gained by this enabled us to enlarge the function rooms and improve the kitchen and toilets.

Attention turned to improving the facilities outside in the 1950s and 1960s, with the club constructing first the slipway and then the dinghy park.

Major improvements came in 1997 with the help of a grant from the Sports Council. An extension was added to the existing building, which allowed us to add a restaurant, disabled access and toilets.

With a larger kitchen, new showers and toilets, committee rooms and a new race control, the work gave a much more spacious feel to the club and really put us on the map as one of the premier venues in the city for hosting functions and events. The extension was officially opened on Tuesday, October 21, 1997 by HRH The Princess Royal. hhIn 2000 the club was officially licensed to carry out civil wedding ceremonies.

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Sailing We at Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club have gone to great lengths in recent years to encourage more people to become involved in sailing.

There is a fantastic spirit of co-operation between all the clubs in the Plymouth area with all pulling together for the greater good of growing our sport.

Those efforts have reaped their rewards and one achievement we have been particularly proud of has been in expanding the sailing calendar so that it now stretches from January right through to December.

Up until a few years ago there was little dinghy racing for sailors in the Plymouth area outside the spring and summer months. We all know that once sailing is in your blood there is a thirst for competition even when the weather is not quite so welcoming so, in conjunction with Plymouth Youth Sailing, we first introduced the GUL-sponsored winter series. This is a six-race event, run in January, February and March which on a regular basis has drawn between 30 and 40 boats to competitive racing when they might previously have been mothballed until the spring.

The beauty about sailing is that you can be competitive whatever your boat, because we employ a handicap system to decide our winners and so everyone is in with a chance of glory on a particular day, depending on the strength of the wind, the water conditions and, of course, their own natural ability.

The success of the Winter Series showed there was a hunger for racing at all times of year, so we launched an autumn series as well which has been just as successful, drawing sailors from a little further afield.

From April onwards the calendar is increasingly busy. While Royal Plymouth Corinthian has chosen to focus on growing the dinghy racing side of the sport in recent times we have not forgotten about their sister craft and the four-race Doombar Spring Series run on Sundays in April has been hugely popular with yachtsmen.

Dinghy sailors looking to test themselves against their peers are superbly catered for. We have a ten-race spring series running on Wednesdays from April until the middle of June, when the 11-race summer series takes over, again on Wednesdays, which runs until the end of August. (continued)

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Sailing

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In addition, Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club is an active supporter of the PPSA Port of Plymouth Regatta, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Not only do members help with the organisation, we even find time to sail in it as well and with no little success: 2010 saw our club win the team prize.

All club race results are posted on our website and we are on also on Twitter (twitter.com/ RPCYC). We can even e-mail members to tell them when results are available.

Our own regatta, run jointly with West Hoe Sailing Club, takes place on a day in early September and we are actively involved in two charity races in the middle of the year, the RNLI Yealm Passage Race which raises funds for the lifeboat organisation, and the RPCYC Pigeon Trophy Race. This event, for yachts/ keelboats and dinghies, starts at the club and finishes at Cargreen Yacht Club, where we have a little celebration at the end of the race. It is all in a good cause, with all monies raised going to the Oncology Department at Derriford Hospital.

The club has some talented sailors, notably the highly promising Dan Ellis, who finished third in the Silver Fleet in the 2010 World Laser Radial Youth Championships at Largs in North Ayrshire.

With Britain’s success on the water at the Beijing Olympic Games, where we won four gold medals - more than any other nation sailing has seen an upsurge in popularity.

The Asymmetric class has been one that has really taken off. These boats have an asymmetric spinnaker and can be identified because they have a fixed pole, which extends from the front of the boat when the Gennaker (big sail at the front) is hoisted. They are particularly exciting to race downwind when they plot a distinctive zig-zag course. (continued)

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Sailing

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Ours may, at one stage, have been seen as an elitist sport, but this is certainly no longer the case and you do not have to be rich to enjoy sailing. True, top of the range dinghies can cost up to £12,000, but it is quite possible to get a good entry-level craft from around £500 and for as little as perhaps £200. Don’t forget, also, that Topper Topaz and Topper Xenon dinghies are available to hire by our members.

First, though, you must have gained the Royal Yachting Association Level 2 qualification which certifies that you have the necessary basic skills to handle a boat. We do not provide training at the club, but there are a host of organisations nearby where you can gain this qualification and once you have it, the seafaring world is your oyster.

The club has its own dinghy park, which is generally used between the beginning of April and the end of September by around 40 boats, which are then removed from the water to protect them from the angrier weather conditions over the winter months.

There are two established mooring buoys which are available to visitors during daylight hours. Alternatively, yachtsman may moor their craft either on the River Plym or at the three nearby marinas of Sutton Harbour, Queen Anne’s Battery or the Yacht Havens Marina, with the Mayflower Marina, which is only slightly further way, another option.

Although the club is closed on Mondays, members can gain access to the secure area where their boats are stored. Club night for racing is Wednesday, and we usually adjourn to the bar afterwards for supper and to chat about the evening’s events, just part of the fantastic social side to the club.

Last year was an exciting time for the club, because we were chosen to host a qualifying round for the World and European championships in the Laser class, in conjunction with the Mount Batten Centre and Plymouth Youth Sailing. hhIt was one of a series of races around the country that drew some of the best sailors in the United Kingdom. Some 156 boats took part and the event was such a success that the organisers decided to come back again in 2011.

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Becoming a member You do not have to be a boat owner to join and enjoy Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club and new members are always guaranteed a warm welcome.

While our club is thriving and in an excellent state of health, we are a generous bunch who would like nothing better than to have more friends join us and discover what we have to offer.

There are many benefits attached to being a member, including 20 per cent discount on prices in the bar and restaurant. We have purchased a fleet of club-owned dinghies of the latest specification in which members can learn to sail at very advantageous rates compared with normal commercial rates in the area. Once qualified members can hire the boats, again at favourable rates, while all our sailors are able to gain access to our changing rooms and hot showers seven days a week.

We also have many members with larger yachts who participate in our sailing events and our cruising programme.

We have a very full and varied social programme throughout the year with many of our members joining to enjoy the social life of the club and the use of the bars and restaurant, and take in the magnificent panoramic vista from our viewing lounge and large balcony. (continued)

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Becoming a member

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There are three sections of membership open to those wishing to join Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club.

Adult membership, open to those aged 18 and over, offers the following benefits: •

Full voting rights

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The opportunity to stand for office or on the committee

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20 per cent discount on bar and restaurant prices

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50 per cent discount on private room hire for functions (although you must have been a member for 12 months to qualify)

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The chance to benefit from special retail discounts offered to the club

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Reduced rates for use of the dinghy park

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Reduced entry to races

There are preferential rates for our Junior members aged between 18 and 24 and Cadet members, aged between 11 and 17. They may enjoy use of the club and all its facilities and benefit from special retail discounts offered to the club.

The club is open every day except Monday and operates the following opening hours.

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Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-3pm

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Sunday 11am-3pm

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Restaurant 11am-3pm (Tues to Sat) and 11am-3.30pm on Sundays, featuring our popular carvery. Booking is advised at all times. In addition, the restaurant is open from 6.30pm-9pm on Fridays and Saturdays and from 6.30pm-9pm on Wednesdays, which is members’ club night.

hhThe members’ bar is never booked out to private parties and is always open to members even when private functions are on, though it occasionally closes for around 45 minutes when being used as a transition area during civil weddings, pre-dinner drinks and change-arounds.

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Celebrate in style Here at Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club we offer truly fine food at very reasonable prices with breathtaking and inspiring views across Plymouth Sound provided free of charge.

With these winning ingredients it should come as no surprise to learn we have become a popular destination for those looking to sample the best in West Country hospitality.

We provide food, freshly prepared and cooked on the premises, either in the more formal setting of the aptly-named The View Restaurant or in the club.

Enjoy a filling snack from our large selection of homemade cakes, cookies and biscuits with coffee and tea, or choose from our extensive lunch menu. There is so much on offer to tantalise the taste buds that once you have discovered us we feel confident our home will become a frequent port of call.

Come down and pay us a casual visit, bring your friends and family to sample the cuisine and the atmosphere and see that what we promise is far from an idle boast.

Once you are smitten, take a moment to think about the endless opportunities there are to enjoy our wonderful premises, be it for a celebration, party, or more formal gettogether.

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• Breakfast meetings • Business meetings • Weddings • Civil weddings • Birthday parties • Formal dinners • Wedding anniversaries The Drake Ballroom can cater for up to 100 for seated meals, or 150 for buffets. The room has its own private bar and there is a large balcony which is popular all-year round but especially so on warm summer nights when you can watch the sun go down accompanied by a refreshing drink.

This room can be divided to create just the right atmosphere whatever the size of your party. For smaller functions and meetings, there is the Armada Room, which caters for around 20 people and has panoramic sea views. hhAndy Thomas, our General Manager, will be delighted to help you with your function or event. For more details, or to make a booking, call him on 01752 664327.

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Summary of our room layout There are three dedicated function rooms of differing sizes at Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club which enables us the flexibility and versatility to cater for groups of fewer than 20 people to large celebrations or occasions numbering up to 150.

While each room has its own particular atmosphere, they all have several important features in common: all are immaculately maintained, all boast terrific views out over Plymouth Sound, and all should provide you with an occasion to remember thanks to our peerless catering team and attentive staff. drake ballroom

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Size: 15.6m x 6.5m

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Seated meals for up to 100

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Buffet meals for up to 150

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Conference seating for up to 120

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Private bar

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Magnificent sea views

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Opens directly onto large sun terrace, which also offers superb sea views

hawkins room

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Size: 13m x 5.3m

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Seated meals for up to 50

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Buffet meals for up to 75

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Conference seating for up to 80

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Magnificent sea views

armada room

Viewing Lounge •

Size: 6.6m (max) x 5.2m

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Seated meals for up to 20

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Buffet meals for up to 25

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Conference seating for up to 25

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Magnificent panoramic sea views

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The View Restaurant The View Restaurant has become a popular destination for those seeking mouthwatering cuisine at refreshingly reasonable prices. The spectacular views over Plymouth Sound while you sit down to your meal are simply an added bonus that further sets us apart from the ordinary.

A wide range of dishes, generally home made, is available from our all-day menu, together with a selection of daily specials. Vegetarians are always very well catered for and our chef is able to provide for those diners with special dietary requirements. Although not always necessary, it is advisable to book in advance.

Our starters feature the likes of home-made potted beef pate with wild mushrooms and horseradish or fresh home-made soup served with home-made breads and butter.

For your main course, why not try pan-fried chicken fillet on bubble and squeak with honeyed chilli sauce with fresh tomato or a darne of local salmon poached in white wine and herbs served with new potatoes, peas, lemon and tartar sauce.

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For dessert? How does sticky toffee pudding with pecan nut toffee sauce or treacle sponge pudding and custard sound?

These are just a few of the options available, there are many more besides. We also have a good selection of sandwiches and tasty snacks that are filling in their own right. The quality is certainly excellent, but we don’t skimp on portions, either!

Each Sunday we put on a three-course carvery, sometimes accompanied by performances from our club pianist.

When out and about enjoying the unique atmosphere of Plymouth Hoe, why not take time to enjoy our diverse lunchtime menu.

For a mealtime accompaniment we offer an extensive choice of fine wines to leave the taste buds tingling.

We also have an in-house bakery where our chef bakes his delicious cakes and a variety of scones for our Devon cream teas. hhFood is available six days a week (TuesdaySunday) from 11am until last food orders at 3pm.

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Sunday carvery Plymouth is such a friendly city and news travels fasts, so it is hard to keep a good thing to yourself for very long.

Our View Restaurant offers a Sunday carvery every week which is gaining a reputation in its own right for excellence in its menu, atmosphere and quality of service.

Combining tasty food and tasteful live music while you chat with friends or family, or gaze out over the spectacular waters of Plymouth Sound, you may ask yourself whether dining gets any better than this!

We offer a choice of three starters, including home-made soup and breads. This is followed by a choice of two freshly roasted meats for your main course, with roast potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables. Then there are the wonderful home-made desserts to finish, served with double cream, clotted cream or ice cream. (continued)

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Sunday carvery

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Undoubtedly the food is the main reason for our popularity, but the prices are equally appealing. You can opt for a three-course or two-course meal or a main course alone, all at very competitive prices.

To add that little extra-special ambience, there is live music on the second and fourth Sunday of the month provided by Peter Hutchinson, a very popular local pianist with a wealth of experience on cruise ships around the world. Peter’s piano-playing certainly hits the right note with our patrons, judging by how many keep on coming back. hhThe Sunday carvery is open to nonmembers and members and food is served from 12.30pm until 3pm. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment, so call 01752 664327 and come sample for yourself what the rest of Plymouth is talking about.

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Having your cake and eating it Rumbling tummies are not a familiar sound at Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club, with the culinary treats that we have in store.

As well as the scrumptious catering offered throughout the week in the View Restaurant, our creative chef has come up with an imaginative selection of home-made cakes and biscuits to tempt your palate.

The pièce de résistance has to be our famous Devon cream tea, which consists of two-homemade scones served with Devon clotted cream, strawberry jam and a pot of freshly-brewed tea. Very competitively priced, it is not those sort of pounds you will have to worry about if you pay us a visit!

Among the cake favourites are mincemeat crumble slice, marmalade cake and lemon drizzle cake, while other equally tempting offerings include cherry and pecan nut scones, banana and chocolate muffins and home-made shortbread. hhIt is impossible to describe briefly in print just how tasty these creations are – the sensible solution would be to come pay us a visit and see for yourself.

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RPCYC – the friendly club Sailing is obviously what our club revolves around, but you do not have to be proficient in a boat to have a good time at Royal Plymouth Corinthian.

Our club has a wonderful atmosphere that draws people in from far and wide. No problem if your preferred interaction with water is by seating yourself beside one of the windows in our comfortable viewing lounge and gazing out at that picturesque expanse of ocean glistening before you.

Or perhaps your preferred use of that versatile liquid called H2O is by adding it in a glass to your favourite tipple and then settling down to a night of socialising with old acquaintances in a welcoming and hospitable environment. If so, then we can accommodate that too.

There is also a fantastic social side to Royal Plymouth Corinthian, with a great camaraderie between our members. New friends are easy to make with the host or events we organise, ranging from quizzes to the new craze of Zumba, which to the uninitiated, is “an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party”. hhWe have a Christmas meal together and the summer ball is a particular highlight, and the club also hosts art exhibitions and workshops and craft fairs.

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Weddings Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club was one of the first premises in Plymouth to be licensed for civil marriages and has proved to be a popular venue ever since.

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Weddings

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It is easy to see why. There can be few more spectacular settings in our historic city, with the Hawkins Room and the Armada Room having uninterrupted sea views over Plymouth Sound.

With such a spectacular aquatic backdrop, we are confident you will enjoy some wonderful, lasting memories in a unique and romantic setting.

Your appreciate that your wedding day should be one of the most special days of your life and our philosophy is that it should be as important to us as it is to you.

RPCYC can accommodate up to 100 people for a seated meal or up to 150 for a buffet.

We think you will be impressed by our attention to detail and some of those extra touches that can make all the difference.

Take a look at the extensive photograph galleries on our website, to see the standard of presentation you can expect, plus the special coloured themes to match your taste and the mood you want to set for the big day.

As for the food, the talents of our catering team are appreciated well beyond the city limits and you only have to pop into our View Restaurant most days of the week to appreciate how popular we have become.

There can be no heartier recommendation than full tables, the clink of cutlery and the satisfied, happy faces of our customers sampling the culinary delights on offer.

The hire of the club for a civil wedding ceremony gives you access to all three of the function rooms (excluding the members’ bar) from midday until midnight.

If you choose us for your wedding reception, various options are available, with the most popular being the hiring of the club (excluding members’ bar) from 3pm until midnight or from 6pm until midnight.

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Weddings

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We will make the necessary adjustments so you have the seating plan you desire, while the package also includes a registrar’s table and red carpet. It is also possible to extend your reception beyond midnight for an additional charge.

We want the day to be just perfect for you and will be on hand to take care of your every need. Just ask and our flexible, well-trained staff will do their very best to accommodate your wishes.

There is also a separate room provided for the use of the registrar, though registrar arrangements and charges remain your responsibility. Please remember, also, that if you wish to have a civil ceremony at the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club, you must contact Plymouth Registry Office to arrange your service.

Our round tables each seat a maximum of ten and we can provide the table linen. Everything is available to make your day complete, including: •

Welcome drink on arrival - choose between a glass of Pimms or Buck’s Fizz

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For the toasts – we offer and recommend sparkling wine

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House wine is available to accompany the meal

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Round off the meal with coffee or tea and mints

hhFor further information or to make an appointment, please call 01752 664327.

The club also hosts an annual bridal fair, generally towards the end of February, to showcase what we have to offer, so make sure to put it in your diary for 2012 if your big day is on the horizon.

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Business meetings and conferences Choose the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club as the venue for your corporate, club, association or organisation event.

From small private meetings of only a few attendees to day-long conferences hosting up to 100 delegates, RPCYC will professionally provide the facilities to welcome your guests and look after them during their stay with us.

Our rooms can be used separately or combined depending on your specific needs and will make a big impact on your delegates with its stunning views of Plymouth Sound. Our Drake Room can accommodate theatre, classroom and boardroom-style events for upwards of 100 guests.

For smaller meetings, our Armada Room is a fully independent room that guarantees privacy, but still features breathtaking views of the water. It has a large boardroom table that can seat up to 15 attendees or the room can be set classroom style for up to 20 attendees.

From full English or continental breakfasts, hot lunches and three-course dinners to our buffet selector menu, tea, coffee and biscuits, RPCYC can meet your catering needs and offer customised menus to suit every event and budget. (continued)

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Business meetings and conferences (continued) Our rooms are fully equipped with projector and screen, flip-chart and markers and are the ideal venue for your next event such as: • Executive training meetings • Confidential client meetings • Day meetings • All-day seminars • After-hours functions • Business lunches • Breakfast seminars • Networking meetings • Board meetings • Product launches • Corporate training sessions • Sales meetings • Leadership meetings • Charity events

You no doubt recall the old adage concerning all work and no play, so remember when the time comes round for a celebration, RPCYC is also a popular venue for corporate parties, including staff gatherings and Christmas parties. hhOur professional staff will work with you to ensure every detail is attended to for your business needs. Please contact the club via email: club@rpcyc.com or by phone: 01752 664327 to discuss your requirements.

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Celebrating and remembering Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club is an ideal venue for celebrating the life of a loved one and should you choose us to host your funeral wake you can be guaranteed a sympathetic and caring reception.

Our location is a popular one for families with an association with our club, the sea and the Hoe foreshore and there could be no better place to remember a friend or relation, with the Hawkins Room and Armada Room enjoying uninterrupted sea views over Plymouth Sound.

The hire charge for the room includes tables and linen and our chef can offer a selection of freshly made sandwiches on brown and white breads, cheese and onion and savoury pasties, all garnished with fresh salad leaves and vegetable flowers. Enjoy tea or fresh filter coffee and a selection of home-made cakes and pastries to finish.

Ours is a very versatile venue and we are a perfect setting for just about any sort of occasion. Birthday parties, christenings, whatever the event we will make sure it is a memorable one and if you have special catering request we will do our best to meet your needs. hhFor more details, call our general manager Andy Thomas on 01752 664327.

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How to find us The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club is situated in the historic naval port of Plymouth, 120 miles South West of Bristol down the M5 and A38, 152 miles west of Southampton down the A33 and A31 and 45 miles south west of Exeter down the A38. hhFor satellite navigation purposes our postcode is PL1 2NY. The club is situated right on the coast just south of Plymouth city centre. directions

hhFrom the west Take the A38 and the A386 following signs to Plymouth. At Manadon Junction Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Mannamead Rd/B3250 heading to Mutley. Follow the B3250 for about 2 miles before turning left on to Charles Street (A374). At the Charles Cross Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Exeter St (signposted bus station). At St Andrew’s Cross Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kinterbury St. After about 100 yards, turn right at Buckwell St. Turn right at Vauxhall St (B3240) then take the first left onto Southside St. Continue on to The Barbican for around 300 yards and turn left into Madeira Rd. The club is around 300 yards down on the left. hhFrom the north Head towards Plymouth on the A386 until you reach the Manadon Junction Roundabout and then follow the directions above. hhFrom the east Head towards Plymouth on the A38, taking the A374/B3416 exit toward Plympton/Kingsbridge/A379. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Rd/A374 heading to Kingsbridge/A379. Continue to follow A374 for nearly two miles. Keep left at the fork and across one roundabout, bearing slightly left at Breton Side (B3240) and after 350 yards turning left into Vauxhall Street. Take the first left onto Southside St, continue on to The Barbican for around 300 yards and turn left into Madeira Rd. The club is around 300 yards down on the left. public transport

The nearest railway station to the club is Plymouth, which is just over a mile to the north. Trains run west to Truro, Falmouth and Penzance.

Exeter is an hour away, London three hours on First Great Western. Trains run direct to Bristol (2 hours 15 minutes’ journey time).

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. postal address:

It is always a pleasure to welcome new visitors and members to our club.

Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club Madeira Road, The Hoe Plymouth PL1 2NY Telephone: 01752 664327 Fax: 01752 256140

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