Very little, for a club offering such great facilities!  Currently there is no 'joining fee' (although this is under review).  Annual subscriptions vary, depending on whether 'individual' or 'family' membership is required, but see 'subscriptions' page for current rates.  Overseas members are welcome at a reduced subscription - please contact the honorary secretary for current details.

You can ask for an application form at the bar, contact the honorary secretary, or download an application form. You will need to be proposed and seconded by existing members - they will need to sign your application form, and then the application will be posted on the noticeboard for 3 weeks before final approval at the following committee meeting. It is extremely rare that we turn away any keen new member!!

No previous experience is required and all levels of experience are welcomed. There are plenty of members who will welcome you aboard their boats, whether you are new to sailing or not, and can advise you how to gain more experience. RYA certified training courses are run at the Club.

It is not necessary to own a boat. Members are often in search of keen crew, whatever the level of experience, and you should not be short of good sailing and good company!

Not at all - we also have a substantial fleet of power boats, whose skippers are very active club members and supporters of both social and boating activities, including the popular cross-channel rallies and cruises.

As a member of a 'Royal' club you can obtain a warrant from the committee that entitles you to fly a blue ensign along with your RCPYC burgee.  The RCPYC ensign is un-defaced (see history of the club).

At lunch time and in the evenings you can order a range of food or snacks at the bar, freshly prepared on the premises or ordered in. There is also a Carvery at lunch time on most Sundays, and there are numerous dining events organised throughout the year.

The club is open most lunchtimes and evenings, but hours can vary according to the season and demand - see 'about us' pages for current hours.