Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club ( RCYC) was stated on the River
Thames at Erith in 1872. Some of the members of the club enjoyed
sailing on the River Crouch and so the Club opened a branch in
1892 at Burnham initially holding meetings in the White Harte
Hotel and then by using a building at Priors Quay until 1911
when they based themselves at a building near to the site of
their current clubhouse.
The
clubhouse in about 1900
Queen Victoria granted the right to incorporate Royal into the
title of the club in 1892 from when the club was known as the
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. The current Royal Patron is
Princess Royal .
the
Old Clubhouse still stands on the Quay today
In 1930 the Club moved to a purpose built Clubhouse which was
built on vacant land near to the old clubhouse .This building
which was designed by architect Joseph Emberton was considered a
masterpiece and won many architectural awards including the
architects medal for 1931.
From a sailing viewpoint the building was a triumph with wide
verandas overlooking the River giving unrivalled views .
The Club has become established as one of the most important
Clubs in the UK including Americas Cup bids, Olympic medallists
and world champions and the adoption of a specific class of
yacht.
The Club has a busy program of racing which included Dragons,
Squibs, 707's, RCOD's and cruisers and a social scene to match
the racing.
Young people are well catered for
with the Otters
Junior Section building the skills of our future champions.
The Quay, Burnham on Crouch , CM0 8AX
01621 782105
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