The Royal Dart Yacht Club is situated in the picturesque Devon village of Kingswear. We are blessed with stunning views down the River Dart to Dartmouth Castle and beyond to the open sea and across the river to the vibrant town of Dartmouth. With easy access to the water, 150 years of rich sailing tradition and a lively social calendar, you won’t be disappointed if you call in to see us.
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News & Articles
Save the Date: 7th to 11th September 2025 The sailing and social tour of the South…
Richard Mille Cup
The Royal Dart Yacht Club was honoured to host the crews and skippers on the…
Corinthian Class – Change to First Race Date
Owing to a clash with the Cruising Programme, the first race has been moved forward…
Dine by the Dart Evening
A review of our March ‘Dine by the Dart Tasting Evening’ by club member Caroline…
Boys in Boats Calendar 2024
The Boys in Boats Calendar for 2024 is available here. To find out more about…
‘Convoys of Conscience’ – Report of Winter Lecture
‘Convoys of Conscience’ – Report from Wednesday’s Winter Lecture Last Wednesday, to an audience of…
Ladies Afloat Calendar 2024
The Ladies Afloat Calendar for 2024 is available here. To find out more about Ladies…
2024 Sailing Programme
2024 Sailing Programme is now available here.The Racing Information pages have been updated Please don’t…
Alison Timms reports below on the Cruising Forum Weekend
Well what a weekend we had! Once again the “Quarter Deck” was filled with buzzing,…
RDYC Burns’ Evening
A Review of RDYC Robbie Burns’ Evening, Saturday 20th January, by Jude Brooks This time,…
2024 Cruising and Motorboat Calendar
A full programme of events, on and off the water, is planned for 2024, starting…
Trafalgar Dinner 2023
A REVIEW of the Trafalgar Dinner held at RDYC held on 14th November 2023 by…
Thinking of visiting or joining?
The aim of the RDYC is to provide a warm and welcoming environment for sailors, their families and friends. We cherish a high reputation for quality, Locally sourced food available in a casual bar and terrace environment as well as in a more formal lunch and dining tradition.
We believe we are a favourite destination for sailors visiting the South West, racers and cruisers alike. We offer a comprehensive training programme for sail and motor, open to members and non-members.
We offer the region’s premier junior sailing programme and are proud of our close association with the Royal Dart Youth Sailing Trust which provides access to sailing for local young people.
The RDYC is an active supporter of the local environment and has an ambition to safeguard and protect the marine environment.