Gunner Connect – Another Way to Stay Connected with Gunner Sailing
Members of the Royal Artillery Yacht Club now have another way to keep in touch with Gunner Sailing through Gunner Connect, the Royal Artillery’s new digital platform. Bringing together serving Gunners, veterans and the wider Gunner family, the app provides an easy way to follow Club news, sailing activities and forthcoming events. Gunner Sailing is […]
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 […]
81st RAYC Keelboat Regatta, 6–8 July 2027
Following the success of our 80th Keelboat Regatta in July 2026, we are delighted to confirm that the 81st Royal Artillery Yacht Club Keelboat Regatta will take place from 6–8 July 2027, once again at Seaview Yacht Club on the Isle of Wight. This year’s event brought together 11 boats and 35 Gunners from seven […]
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 […]
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 […]
Entries for RA Dinghy Training Week and Regatta 18-21 May 2026
The Royal Artillery Sail Training Week and Dinghy Regatta returns to the Army Inshore Sail Training Centre at Thorney Island from 18–21 May 2026. This year’s event has been deliberately brought forward in the calendar to help identify and develop sailors with the potential to progress into the Army Dinghy Squad, reinforcing the Regiment’s commitment […]
Bookings for the 80th RAYC Keelboat Regatta
The RAYC’s 80th Keelboat Regatta will be held at Seaview Yacht Club on the Isle of Wight from 7–9 July 2026 and, this year, will form part of the 2026 Inter-Regimental Victor Ludorum competition. Click on this link to book your boats and camping accommodation. The regatta is open to all Regiments within the Royal […]
Great Racing at the 2025 RAYC Dinghy Regatta
Units from across the Royal Artillery competed in our annual dinghy regatta at Thorney Island on Thursday 17th July, under the watchful guidance of Major Stuart Deakin. The regatta was also the culmination of a week of basic dinghy training, and with most of the entrants complete novices to the sport at the start of […]
RAYC 79th Keelboat Regatta 9-10 July 2025
The 79th RA Keelboat Regatta took place at Seaview Yacht Club on the Isle of Wight on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th July 2025, under gloriously sunny skies with light to very light winds. Seven teams from 16 Regiment, two teams from 100 Regiment, and one retired team from the Walsh family participated. The event […]