Gunners Secure Second Place in Army Dinghy Regatta
Despite a last-minute scramble to assemble a team, including two novice crew members, the Gunners delivered an excellent performance in two days of competitive dinghy team racing. Facing particularly challenging wind and tidal conditions, the team won an impressive nine of their twelve races, securing a well-deserved place in the final. Up against a very […]
Gunners from 7 RHA Win Best Unit Prize at Offshore Regatta
More than 40 sailors and eight boats enjoyed lively conditions at the 77th RAYC Annual Offshore Regatta at Yarmouth on Saturday 12 September. It was particularly good to welcome a mix of familiar and new faces, including a strong contingent of young Gunners from 7 RHA, for a regatta that brought together serving personnel, veterans […]
100 Regiment Brings St Barbara Home
100 Regiment RA recently completed the penultimate leg of Exercise MEDITERRANEAN UBIQUE aboard St Barbara V, with 104 Regiment completing the final leg. This brought to a close a demanding deployment that took our flagship yacht deep into the Mediterranean from March to September, and that gave around 90 serving gunners the opportunity to experience […]
RAYC Offshore Regatta 12-13 Sep 2026
The Royal Artillery Yacht Club’s annual Offshore Regatta returns to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, on Saturday 12 September 2026. Open to serving and former members of the Royal Artillery, RAYC members and invited guests, the event offers a great day’s competitive sailing, with crews made up of serving personnel, veterans and civilian sailors. The aim […]
100 Regiment Triumph at the RAYC’s 80th Keelboat Regatta
Eleven boats, 35 Gunners and 12 fiercely contested races combined to make the Royal Artillery Yacht Club’s 80th Keelboat Regatta, held at Seaview Yacht Club on the Isle of Wight from 7–9 July 2026, another memorable celebration of competitive sailing and regimental camaraderie. Watch the video below to see some of the regatta action and […]
Gunners Take to the Skies at Army Kite Surfing Camp
Five Royal Artillery soldiers took part in EX NOVIZIO KITE 26, the Army Kitesurfing Development Team’s principal overseas training exercise of 2026, held at the renowned Lo Stagnone lagoon in Sicily. Representing the Regiment were WO1 Baz Pryor, Sgt Jay Kerrison, LBdr Travis Sawyer, Gnr Lewis Toms and Gnr Liam Stuart, who joined soldiers from […]
St Barbara V Continues Her Mediterranean Adventures
St Barbara V continues to enjoy an exciting Mediterranean deployment as part of Ex Med Ubique 2026, providing Royal Artillery personnel with valuable sailing experience and unforgettable adventures. One recent leg began in Barcelona, with the yacht departing in calm conditions for Toulon. With little wind available, the crew focused on training, including man overboard […]
20206 RA Dinghy Training and Regatta Report
Despite a demanding operational programme across the Royal Artillery, this year’s Dinghy Sail Training Week once again demonstrated the Army’s commitment to developing leadership, resilience and adventurous training opportunities for its people. Six personnel undertook the RYA Start Sailing Level 1 course under the instruction of Bombardier Jack Harrison, supported by Major Stu Deakin as […]
RAYC Volunteer Honorary Treasurer Required
The Royal Artillery Yacht Club is fortunate to be run entirely by volunteers, and few have contributed more than Major Colin Walsh. For over ten years, Colin has served as our Honorary Treasurer, providing exceptional dedication, professionalism and stewardship of the Club’s finances. On behalf of all members, we would like to thank Colin for […]
St Barbara V Sails Into the Mediterranean
EX MU is well underway and, despite some rough Atlantic weather and an encounter with a suspected drug gang, Skipper Giles Rice and his crew have safely completed leg three. St Barbara V has now sailed into the Mediterranean and was last spotted off the coast of Malaga on leg 4. The total trip involves […]