Royal Victoria Yacht Club

09/11/2024

2024 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Induction | Intronisation 2024 au Temple de la renommée de la voile canadienne

Today, meet 2024 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame inductee David Cook (posthumous), 1996 Paralympic Silver Medalist in Sonar from Victoria, B.C.

🎫Get your tickets for the 2024 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Induction to be held Saturday, October 5th, at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club: https://www.sailing.ca/product/2024-canadian-sailing-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/.

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Aujourd'hui, rencontrez l'intronisé 2024 au Temple de la renommée de la voile canadienne David Cook (à titre posthume), médaillé d’argent paralympique en Sonar en 1996 de Victoria, C.-B.

🎫Procurez-vous vos billets pour l'intronisation 2024 au Temple de la renommée de la voile canadienne qui aura lieu le samedi 5 octobre au Royal Vancouver Yacht Club : https://fr.sailing.ca/produit/ceremonie-dintronisation-du-temple-de-la-renommee-de-la-voile-canadienne-2024/.

Royal Victoria Yacht Club
BC Sailing
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (Official)
Canadian Paralympic Team
Great Lakes Museum

08/20/2024

Step back in time at the Victoria Classic Boat Festival and meet Dorothy - a 127-year-old beauty built in Victoria in 1897!

She's the oldest Canadian sailboat still sailing and has been lovingly restored to her former glory.

Don't miss the chance to see this vintage gaff-rigged sloop from August 30-September 1 at the Inner Harbour.

06/19/2024

We were honoured to have HRH The Princess Royal visit Royal Victoria Yacht Club on Sunday, May 5, 2024!

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne graced us with her presence to meet the talented local youth sailors who participated in the Spring Dinghies Regatta. Among them were members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, showcasing their impressive skills and dedication. As Admiral of the UK Sea Cadet Corps, The Princess Royal’s visit highlighted our Club’s strong ties with the Royal Canadian Navy and our esteemed Royal honourific.

Our Club, renowned for having one of the finest sailing programs in Canada and recognized by Sail Canada for excellence and innovation, was abuzz with excitement and activity. The weekend was truly special with regatta participants and various events, making the visit a memorable experience for all involved.

Photo credits: Thomas Hawker & Kendic Grasby

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05/16/2024

Take a look at these smiling faces enjoying our 132nd Opening Day! Thank you to all who attended the kick off of our 2024 sailing season.

05/07/2024

Local celebrity, Emerson the elephant seal, paid the club a visit to sunbathe and moult for the day.

PC: Thomas Hawker

03/25/2024

02/03/2024

BC Sailing and the Royal Victoria Yacht Club are hosting a Coastal Personal Survival Course in Victoria BC on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

The Coastal Personal Survival Course is a 1 day course for experienced sailors who are participating in World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) Category 3-4 passages or events such as the Southern Straits Yacht Race, Patos Island Race, Swiftsure International Yacht Race, and Cascadian Convoy.

The course includes classroom and practical sessions and is Sail Canada approved.

Coastal Personal Survival Course topics include inspecting personal safety equipment, heavy weather sails, obtaining and interpreting local weather forecasts, hypothermia and cold water immersion, crew overboard recovery, emergency signals and communications.

This newly scheduled Sunday, March 24th class expands availability of the Coastal course, with classes also offered on other dates at West Vancouver Yacht Club and Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club.

Complete information on this course and the registration system links for upcoming classes are online at: https://www.vicmaui.org/sas-1day

Online registration for the Sunday, March 24th class will commence at 7:00 am Pacific Time on Monday, February 5th. First come, first served.

01/18/2024

Closed for the day!

01/17/2024

📢 Attention Royal Victoria Yacht Club Members 📢

Due to the inclement snowy weather, the clubhouse will be closed for the rest of the day. Your safety is our top priority, so please stay indoors and take necessary precautions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We'll keep you updated on any further developments. Stay warm and safe! ❄️

Photo Credits: RVYC General Manager

12/02/2023

11/12/2023

Today's Remembrance Day ceremony at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club was a moving tribute to the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom. Guided by the Honorary Commodore and Parade Commander, John Green, the event was a solemn occasion.

Attendees gathered near the flagpole, marking the beginning of the ceremony with a heartfelt opening prayer led by Reverend Edwin Taylor. As the Parade Commander, John Green, read aloud the names of those who valiantly fell in World War I and World War II, each name echoed through the air, emphasizing the immense sacrifice made for our freedom.

In a poignant tradition, members present cast lilies into the water as each name was recited—a simple yet powerful act of remembrance.

Let us carry the spirit of Remembrance Day with us, honoring the memory of those who gave their all for our future. 🇨🇦🕊️

11/10/2023

🏆✨ Exciting News! 🌟🎉

Huge congratulations to Coach Steve McBride for receiving the prestigious 2023 Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award! 🏅🙌 This award recognizes the dedication and outstanding contributions of coaches who have played a pivotal role in guiding their athletes to medal-winning performances on the global stage.

🌎🛥️ Steve's remarkable coaching journey led to John McRoberts and Scott Lutes' sensational silver medal at the 2023 Sailing World Championships! ⛵🥈 His unwavering support and expertise have truly made a mark on the world of sailing.

👏 Join us in celebrating Steve's well-deserved recognition for his exceptional coaching prowess! 🎊

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09/24/2023

Boaters - Fasten your mooring lines for the first big blow of Fall!

09/24/2023

First 2024 Swiftsure International Yacht Race planning meeting is being held tonight at the race host Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Exciting changes are being considered for the race under our new Race Event Chair Kirk Palmer.

09/23/2023

🌧️ Rain or shine, we're setting sail at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club's Fall Dinghy Regatta! 🚤☔ Don't let a little rain dampen our spirits – we're all about embracing the elements and riding the waves of excitement. Let's make a splash, folks! 💦⛵

04/20/2023

We're very excited to be celebrating 131 Years of Yachting at our Opening Day celebrations on April 29th. For the events and history of Opening Day and discovering about membership, please read the attached.

12/03/2022

We regret to announce that this year's sea of lights parade has been cancelled due to bad weather. Next year, we look forward to holding this event once again.

Happy Holiday from RVYC 😊

12/01/2022

RVYC 2022 annual lighted boat parade in Oak Bay.

The parade will commence at 6:30 pm on Friday December 2nd from outside the breakwater of RVYC in Cadboro Bay and proceed east past Cattle Point at approximately 7:00 pm. It will then proceed on to Willows Beach by 7:15 pm where it will parade in front of the beach and then loop back along the beach back to Cattle Point. It will then proceed westerly to the tip of Ten Mile Point, and then sail past Gyro Park at approximately 7:45 pm. The fleet will return to RVYC at approximately 8:00 pm.

In the event of bad weather, the parade will be cancelled.

A cancellation decision-call will be made at 4:15 on the day to allow participants and public to make alternate plans. Any cancellation will be announced on the RVYC website. Call the RVYC office at
592-2441 if in doubt.

Happy Holidays

09/20/2022

Today the Royal Victoria Yacht Club held a commemoration for the late Queen Elizabeth II at an intimate ceremony. The occasion was opened by a Piper, a prayer was given by our Chaplain, an Eight Bells Ceremony was observed, and Commodore Vern Burkhardt invited all to acknowledge our new monarch, King Charles III, with 'God Save The King'.

09/09/2022

With great sadness we acknowledge that our longest reigning monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday September 8, 2022.

Our yacht club, founded in 1892, was given “Royal“ designation in 1911 by HM Queen Elizabeth’s grandfather, King George V. It is an honour which we continue to enjoy and appreciate.

In recognition of the loss to Great Britain and the British Commonwealth including Canada, indeed to the world, all Royal Victoria Yacht Club flags are now flying at half-mast and this will continue until sunset on the day of the national memorial service at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa.

God save our king, King Charles III.

Vern Burkhardt
Commodore

05/27/2022

In fond memory of Bill Conconi who helped so many through the years.

05/18/2022

Give it up for member Maura Dewey, pursuing her Olympic dreams! And a great shout out to John McRoberts and his incredible experiences & accomplishments. ⛵️🎉

Woot Woot to our Maura Dewey and shout out to John McRoberts.

05/16/2022

Royal Victoria Yacht Club is holding an online charity silent auction with all funds going to support the Children’s Make A Wish Foundation and The Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS). It is part of the Swiftsure Yacht Race week, opened for bidding this past Sunday and will be open until the end of this month.

You can register as a guest at https://hibid.ca/ on the Swiftsure Charity Auction site and bid on some fabulous items. Please pass this along to all your friends.

Your support will be very much appreciated.

05/05/2022

Better late than never!

We had a fabulous time celebrating our 130th year of yachting at the RVYC Opening Day celebrations. Thank you to all involved in making this such a special and successful day.

📸 Andrew Madding, Bruce Kenning and Elle Gaib

04/29/2022

We're very excited to be celebrating 130 Years of Yachting at our Opening Day celebrations tomorrow.

Want some more information? Take a look at this flyer with a bit of history on Opening Day and Membership at the Club.

https://www.flipsnack.com/rvycmainsheet/celebrating-130-years-of-history_flyer.html

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