Shipmates

The Shipmates always have lots of fun, both on and off the water.

RLymYC Shipmates

Ahoy! Shipmates allows the younger Members (age 10 and under) of your family to join in with Club life and to share some great time on the water with their friends. Sailing in Scows with experienced sailors and accompanied by safety boats, the Shipmates set off on numerous adventures throughout the season, including a sail to picnic at Tanners Lane beach. Ice creams on return to shore are a frequent theme and paddle boards often taken to add to the fun.

In addition, after school sailing sessions take place on some Fridays during the sailing season, helping the children to learn the local area around the Club, as well as learning to sail. These sessions are followed by kids tea in the Club.

The Shipmates always have lots of fun, both on and off the water.

35+

years of excellence

100

sailing events a year

500+

New members annually

10

cruising awards won

Key Dates 2024

Member's children age 10 and under are welcome to join in with their parents/guardians at our informal group at Salterns Sailing Club.
For further information and how to book please use the link through the photo below.

  • Monday 15th May - 16.00 till 17.30 - Sail to the Quay for an Icecream (games along the way)
  • Monday 12th June - 16.00 till 17.30 - Scavenger hunt
  • Monday 10th July - 16.00 till 17.30 - Sail to Oxey for games
  • Saturday 17th September - 10.00 till approx. 16.00 Potter to Tanners lane for a family beach picnic

Join OUR SHIPMATES, Kids Sail Free!

We encourage families to join our club. Our family subscription includes free membership for children under 18 when both parents join.

Explore More JUNIOR & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Explore detailed information about each fleet by clicking the links below. Each link will direct you to a dedicated page where you can learn more about the specific fleet, its history, specifications, and more.

Dine with Us

Open to visiting sailors, members and their guests, our family friendly restaurant, bar and sun terraces enjoy world class views of Lymington River and the Solent.  Locally sourced ingredients, discounted members prices and a relaxed atmosphere await your visit.

Consent and Safety Documents

Junior Consent Form

Consent Form must be completed by parent/guardian for all Junior and Youth sailors aged under 18 sailing at Royal Lymington Yacht Club.

Adult Helper Consent Form

Consent Form must be completed by parent/guardian for all Junior and Youth sailors aged under 18 sailing at Royal Lymington Yacht Club.

Health and Safety

RLymYC policies and guidance for sailing, training and racing.

Junior Consent Form

2023 Consent Form must be completed by parent/guardian for all Junior and Youth sailors aged under 18 sailing at Royal Lymington Yacht Club.

Adult Helper Consent Form

2023 Consent Form must be completed by parent/guardian for all Junior and Youth sailors aged under 18 sailing at Royal Lymington Yacht Club.

Health and Safety

RLymYC policies and guidance for sailing, training and racing, including under Coronavirus restrictions

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hear what our members say

Great night last night in particular the junior supper was a huge hit. Lots of great feedback on the lasagna, a good-sized portion, tasted delicious and well presented. Please can you pass on to the chef and his team!

On 3rd August we held our Red Fox Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club. The whole event was a great success. Within days of appointing a new chef you produced an excellent menu for the dinner and arranged facilities for our AGM. You and your staff were always very efficient and friendly, and it all made for a very enjoyable evening. We showed our appreciation by doubling the normal gratuity.

We had an excellent Sunday lunch. Please warmly congratulate Darren, your new chef!

On behalf of myself and my family, we just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone involved in my father’s wake on Friday. It was utterly perfect, and I truly think he would have loved it. Please pass on our thanks to the lovely staff and yourself who made it run so smoothly. The weather was simply stunning, and the drinks went down a little too nicely!

The Burns Night was brilliant!  Many thanks to yourself and the team for doing a huge amount of work to make it a great success!  Everything was perfect!

I thought I would drop you a line to say 4 of us had very delicious sandwiches at the Club on Friday lunchtime. They were perfect for what we required – having popped into the Club for a glass of wine and a quick bite to eat.

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