Jack Harrison Promotion to Bombardier and Senior Bosun
A huge congratulations to Jack Harrison, who today has been promoted to Bombardier and appointed Senior Bosun at the RAYC. An exceptional soldier and sailor, Jack has earned this recognition through an unwavering work ethic and a willingness to go above and beyond, time and again. His promotion marks not just a milestone in rank, […]
2025 Membership Survey Results and Feedback
The RAYC 2025 membership satisfaction survey received a tremendous response from members and highlighted very high levels of satisfaction across the club. Around 90% of respondents said they enjoy being part of the RAYC, believe it offers good value for money, and would recommend it to others. This positive sentiment is reinforced by what members […]
Members Vote for Plans to Replace St Barbara V
Members at our recent AGM voted unanimously in favour of proceeding with plans to replace St Barbara V with a new offshore yacht. The meeting also endorsed moving forward at pace, recognising the importance of securing the right vessel should it become available within the next 3-6 months. This decisive outcome marks an important step […]
12 Regiment Atlantic Rowers Reach Antigua in 45 Days
Huge congratulations to Force Atlantic, our intrepid team of rowers from 12 Regiment Royal Artillery, who have successfully completed the Atlantic Rowing Challenge. The team arrived in Antigua on 30 January, having spent an extraordinary 45 days, 11 hours and 48 minutes at sea after departing La Gomera in the Canary Islands. Widely regarded as […]
Army Offshore Sailing Programme – Key Dates and Courses
The Army Offshore Sailing Centre (AOSC) at Fort Blockhouse, Gosport has an exciting and comprehensive sailing programme for 2026, including a number of courses that could appeal to our members. You do not need to be currently serving in the Army to take part in courses or events, but all participants must be members of […]
Atlantic Rowers Mid-Atlantic Progress Report
Our Force Atlantic crew are well underway in the World’s Toughest Row, rowing more than 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua — one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. What makes this campaign especially significant is that Force Atlantic is the first-ever all-junior-rank military […]
Annual Membership Survey – Voting Now Closed
Many thanks to over 114 members who took the time to complete our first annual membership survey. Voting is now closed. The committee are now reviewing the full results and feedback and will be shared at our AGM meeting on the 13th March. Early results are really encouraging with membership satisfaction levels above 90% together […]
New Commodore’s Letter to Members
Colonel Nat Webber RA took over as the Club’s 32nd Commodore at our annual offshore regatta in September. In a recent Commodore’s introductory letter to nearly 500 members, he outlined his “pride, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of responsibility” in taking on the role. He paid tribute to his predecessor, Colonel Tony Neylan and he […]
Archive Photographs of St Barbara III Sea Trials
As we reflect as a Club on the potential replacement of St Barbara V, we have recently received some wonderful archive photos of St Barbara III from her sea trials in 1970. The images were shared by Chris Johnson, the son of the late Lt Col Douglas Johnson RA. The photographs are likely to have […]
Follow Our Gunner Rowers Across the Atlantic
Four JNCOs from 12 Regiment Royal Artillery, are currently training to take part in the forthcoming Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Described as the “World’s Toughest Row”, it is a transatlantic rowing race spanning 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua. The Force Atlantic Team, skippered by Bombardier Katie Devine, will set off in December […]