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The Club was officially formed in 1922, but has its origins in the Lymington River Sailing Club established in 1914 but suspended during the Great War.
Most of the archives were largely lost in the great flood of 1989 what was saved is preserved in these pages…..
History of the Archives
Flag Officers and Committee Members past and present
Club and Members’ Achievements
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The History Group would like to invite you to their monthly coffee mornings.
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Publications.
All the Club’s communications to members since WWII, including Information Sheets, Bulletins, PotterNews, ePotterNews and eWeekly Emails
The 50th and 75th anniversary publications and to come the 100th anniversary events and publication
1989 – Present
Fascinating articles and stories of how the Club began.
Members’ voyages home and away, and Winter Lectures
The oldest class of boat sailed from the Club. They are cherished and nurtured by some of our most expert sailors
The Club hosted many traditional classes of boats sailed on the Lymington River
Our most popular class of boat sailed from the Club. Suitable for young and old alike
The Club’s most prestigious race ran between 1970s and 1999
Community flagship programme WJS was started in 1984 by two local GPs, Jonathan Rogers and Tom McEwen
1946 - 1986 bulletins.
Bulletins were the annual roundup of Club activities, much as PotterShip is today
Information Sheets complimented the Bulletins with updates 3 or 4 times a year
Printed monthly news-sheets published between 2005 and 2008
ePotterNews took over from PotterNews. It was a monthly update in electronic form
The latest iteration of Club communications to members.
Photographs of all the Commodores including their years of office and previous Club Posts.
Photographs of the Lymington River and its surroundings
A collection of many of the pictures of the Club from the past
From specially made films, to videos of the Club when it featured on television
Some publications we have found of relevance to the River and the local area
The development of the clubhouse from its first home
Club members’ achievements through the years displayed in the Clubhouse
In 2005, Anthony Ruffell was appointed Club Archivist and began the painstaking task of developing a coherent archive. In this, Anthony was substantially assisted by Neil Eccles , whose skills naturally placed him in the role of Editor and Producer of the digital archive, and thence to the creation of the History pages
In 2019 Graham Clarke became Historian. Graham and Neil continue to develop the archive and the website presenting it for the benefit of the Club and its Members.
Graham Clarke
Neil Eccles
Anthony Ruffell
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Wednesday Points : NOR : SIs
Thursday Evening Keelboats - XOD
Cock Boat SeriesSpring SeriesLymington xod week : nor.
Alastair Easton : NOR
Bobby Bongers : NOR
Autumn Series
Other Competitions
Club Handicap RatingsRoyal Lymington Yacht Club welcomes new Members including experienced sailors and those new to the water. Book a TableBook the crane, member central.
Your Local Broker, InternationallyBerthon UK (Lymington, Hampshire - UK) Sue Grant [email protected] 0044 (0)1590 679 222 Berthon France (Mandelieu La Napoule, France) Bruno Kairet [email protected] 0033 (0)4 93 63 66 80 Berthon Scandinavia (Henån, Sweden) Magnus Kullberg [email protected] 0046 304 694 000 Berthon Spain (Palma de Mallorca, Spain) Simon Turner [email protected] 0034 639 701 234 Berthon USA (Rhode Island, USA) Jennifer Stewart [email protected] 001 401 846 8404
Berthon & the Royal Lymington Yacht ClubBy brian may, berthon boat company, berthon.co.uk – rlymyc.org.uk. Those readers who have visited Berthon by sea will have passed our friends and neighbours at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club to port on the last stretch of river before docking with us, just slightly upriver. RLYMYC AERIAL SHOT IS DENOTED #2490 1930’S © AERO PICTORIAL LTD Last year the Club celebrated its centenary having supported and encouraged yachting in all its forms, offering facilities for sailors from the very young to the more mature and providing that unique camaraderie that is at the heart of all good yacht clubs. Like all old friends, the Club and Berthon have a symbiotic tapestry of past and present and a story that will continue to unfold for the coming generations. Being both Berthon archivist and Royal Lymington member, I thought that you would be interested to read something of the story so far, but it merits a little history prior to the Club’s birth; other chapters written to mark the Club’s centenary was a task for archivists other than me. The Reverend Berthon is a key figure in the history of Berthon Boat Company as the inventor of the stout Berthon Collapsible lifeboats, made from waterproof flax canvas soaked in a concoction of turpentine, soap, linseed oil and paint, and stretched over thinly laminated frames hinged fore and aft, developed after the PS (Paddle Steamer) ORION foundered in 1850 drowning 41 of the 200 souls aboard. One of the survivors was his clergyman Reverend Clark, who encouraged the cleric to solve unnecessary tragic drownings. Sadly, their purpose was eschewed for decades, with discerning customers buying them as tenders for yachts, exploration adventures, and bailey bridges before these little boats eventually served their original purpose after the loss of the Titanic; subsequently, the Lusitania’s crew refused to board her until the board sanctioned enough Berthon collapsible lifeboats to be purchased, for the crew; however, none for the paying passengers! Before WW1 Harry May and Frank Morgan Giles started Morgan Giles & May in London and then moved to Hythe on the west bank of Southampton Water, building sailing dinghies, 6meters and the Felixstowe Sea planes, eventually trading as May, Harden and May as Frank moved to Teignmouth. Subsequently, The British Aircraft Association bought the Hythe operation in 1916 to continue building the sea planes, which freed Harry and Frank May to purchase the well-known Berthon Boat Co Ltd based in Romsey; they then bought the Lymington site, Courtneys, and chose to use the well-known Berthon name for the Lymington Shipyard that had provided nine ships of the realm for Edward the Confessor in the 13th Century. Next came the West Solent One Design, a restricted design conceived by Harry May to commemorate the new Royal Lymington Yacht Club building, delivering five to Royal Lymington Yacht Club members in 1923 and a further five to the Argentina Yacht Club. One of the first production racers, they were laid down in batches with apprentices learning their trade – nothing changes! I bought W-8 in 2013 to maintain traditional shipwrighting skills by restoring her; RIPPLE attracts much attention in the big blue shed, and doubtlessly she’ll race here shortly. Yes, the timeframe is long, but we must always put our clients first! The Lymington Scow is another iconic little boat with dozens of them on the Lymington River, many of them sailed from the Club. By 1927 Berthon was advertising them at £40 using elaborate jigs for the standard boat that was planked with wych elm and larch, with pine thwarts. The iron fittings were galvanized. There was also a ‘deluxe’ version in mahogany with gunmetal fittings at £10 more. By 1948, Berthon had delivered over 200 scows around the Solent and beyond, many of them to RLymYC members. The next associated relationship was born out of the design and build of a 12-ton Gauntlet by Harry May, the result of an enquiry for a yacht from Mr Berge who decided on a different design from Philips of Dartmouth. Harry was furious, threw down the Gauntlet, building his design challenging the Phillips yacht and won handsomely. They became a popular class, and Gauntlets were commissioned by a number of Club members. LYMINGTON SCOWS RACING UPSTREAM © BERTHON ARCHIVES W-8 RIPPLE (EX-DINAH) CURRENTLY BEING COMPLETELY RESTORED (RECONSTRUCTED FRAME BY FRAME) AT BERTHON, TEACHING APPRENTICES TRADITION AS WELL AS MODERN SKILLS © HARRY SHUTLER, BERTHON World War II saw Berthon 100% busy with MOD work, building 215 boats between 1939-45, including a variety of 72’ minesweepers, 72’ harbour Defence launches, motor fishing vessels for undercover work, and assault landing craft. Many of Berthon’s current crew had grandparents who were employed by Berthon. W (Bill) M Martineau, who became the Club’s commodore in 1954, commissioned the first Gauntlet to be built after the war when the restrictions on leisure boating lifted. The life of the river slowly returned to normal and Harry May (known to all as Puffer May because of the ever-present roll up between his fingers or hanging from his lips) was eventually delighted to be invited to be a member of the Club in 1949. Being ʻ Trade ’ it was an honour which came towards the end of his life. He died in 1952 at the ripe old age of 79. Just before my father David took control of the yard in 1960, Berthon built him and Jack Bryans, Club Commodore from 1958 to 1963, the first 2 of 16’ Finn class racing dinghies, David called his FINNIGANS WAKE and Jack’s was DEFINITION. By 1966, Berthon had built and launched CHEEMAUN, a 52-foot TSDY commissioned by Jack. David was an enthusiast and skilled racing yachtsman, participating in Club regattas. Berthon fitted out a series of winning yachts for him, the most successful was one of the two Nicholson 43’ hull’s, winning almost every silver Cup that Solent yacht clubs could offer! I recall my mother employing a silver cleaner because in those days the winner literally held the Cups until the prize giving the following year. 12 TON GAUNTLET © BERTHON ARCHIVES DAVID MAY SAILING FINNIGAN’S WAKE, BUILT BY BERTHON IN 1959 © BERTHON ARCHIVES MINESWEEPER HMS SAXLINGHAM (M2727) 19535 © BERTHON ARCHIVES Others were the successful Ron Holland designed one tonner WINSOME BLUE and then WINSOME GOLD in 1979, a Dubois design masthead version of POLICE CAR that narrowly missed UK’s Admiral’s Cup Team but ended up chartered to the Argentinian team after a mast break in race one. When my brother Dominic and I took the helm in 1990, the Club was again interwoven. As a youngster I had sailed on Club adventures in a mirror dinghy to the Solent north shore, Hurst Castle and Newton Creek before moving up to club regattas. Dominic sailed in J24s, Etchells and then bought X-18 originally, built by Berthon in 1927. Berthon apprentices rebuilt her and he competed in the Royal Lymington Yacht Club and Cowes week XOD racing calendar in 1992/3. I then created the Berthon Source Regatta, with Don Wood, under the auspices of the Royal Lymington’s dedicated Race Officers, Judges and Mark Layers. This event ran for a decade attracting Admirals and Commodores Cup race yachts from all over the world to practice with locals in the tidal waters of the Solent, racing with the world’s best sailors. Today, the collaboration and friendship between us and the Club continues with J-80s and Folkboats dry sailed out of Berthon. We are pleased to provide the infrastructure of onshore cranage and berthing, whilst the Club continues to provide the race management, clubhouse and social events. We also provide trailer storage for dinghy Club events, and the friendship between these two stakeholders on Lymington River remains as strong as it was a hundred years ago. Celebrating the Centenary Royal Lymington Yacht Club book is available at the club for just £20, and if you wish to become a member, drop in; they are very welcoming. IN 1976 WINSOME BLUE (RON HOLLAND DESIGN ONE-TONNER) WITH A YOUNG BRIAN MAY SITTING ON THE COACH ROOF © BERTHON ARCHIVES W-27 EMERALD, W-8 DINA, W-3 SQUIRREL, W-26 JADE IN THE EASTERN SOLENT © BERTHON ARCHIVES WINSOME II (NICHOLSON 43 HULL, FITTED OUT AT BERTHON) WAS BUILT IN 1970 © BERTHON ARCHIVES Read Another Article Download the Berthon Book 2023-2024 XIX (21.3MB) Search BerthonInternational.comOur CentenaryJoin us in celebrating 100 years in 2022. 1922 to 2022: Our Centenary YearCelebrating 100 years of the royal lymington yacht club. 2022 was an incredibly special year, with our Club celebrating 100 years since its foundation in 1922. It was a year of celebrations, building on our existing successful annual events on and off the water including a Centenary Regatta Day with "Apres Sail" Festival, and a spectacular Centenary Party. It was in 1922 that the Lymington River Sailing Club was formed, in the aftermath of the Great War, which had frustrated all previous attempts to bring together local sailors. Many of “the great and the good” lived in Lymington and were members of the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, but they wanted their own Club on their home river. That year, Major Cyril Potter and his friends got together at Potter’s house, near the ferry terminal, to form the Club. They bought the disused Coastguard Boathouse which was ideally situated on the town side of the river. Since then, it has been expanded to become the excellent facility enjoyed by members today. “Royal” status was bestowed on the Club in 1938, which complemented Royal patronage of the Club since 1925, the current Patron being HRH The Princess Royal. Our HistoryThe centenary logo. Centenary RegaliaFrom our PatronRoyal Lymington Yacht Club welcomes new Members including experienced sailors and those new to the water. Our bar and restaurantHome of yachting, dinghy sailing, motor boating and water sports! Junior and YouthOur thriving Junior and Youth section provides excellent coaching, racing and adventures. Visiting the ClubReciprocal clubs. We welcome rallies, visiting yachts and motorboats. Crane ServicesOur expert boatmen provide a range of crane services, at discounted rates for members Join our thriving social programme and activities ashore. |
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Situated in a stunning riverside location with easy access to the Solent, the historic Royal Lymington Yacht Club is one of the world's finest yacht clubs; a warm and welcoming home of yachting, dinghy sailing and motor boating. We pride ourselves on our superb clubhouse and facilities, including our popular bar and restaurant (book a table ...
The aim of the club was to provide regular racing between June and September for a Handicap class, the Solent Sea Birds and the Prams. The first gun of the first race was fired on Saturday 3 June 1922. The Duke of Gloucester became Patron of the Club in December 1931 and the Royal Warrant was granted by King George VI on 3 November 1938.
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The Royal Lymington Yacht Club is considered very much a home of yachting, dinghy sailing and motor boating - bringing together likeminded people with a love of the sea. Find more information about the Club at rlymyc.org.uk. The Club continues to welcome new members, contact [email protected] or call 01590 672677.
The Royal Lymington Yacht Club aims to be successful on the water, friendly and welcoming ashore. Every year, we run something over 200 days of organised sailing events, we start over 400 races and run a dozen or so open events which attract over 800 entrants. Our keelboats compete at national level and our members are regular prize winners in ...
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Royal Lymington Yacht Club is a warm and welcoming home of yachting, dinghy sailing and motor boating. Established a century ago, the club holds an enviable record of success on the water ...
The Royal Lymington Yacht Club aims to be successful on the water, friendly and welcoming ashore. Every year, we run something over 200 days of organised sailing events, we start over 400 races and run a dozen or so open events which attract over 800 entrants. Our keelboats compete at national level and our members are regular prize winners in ...
Christiane Admiraal heads to the Olympic Games 2024 Royal Lymington Yacht Club - General Manager Appointment Tom Newsom - Clipper Round the World Race Penguin Trophy Easter 2024 Annual Cruising ... Royal Lymington Yacht Club Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE Tel: 01590 672677 Email: [email protected] Quick Links. Join Us Racing Cruising Motorboating
The Club was officially formed in 1922, but has its origins in the Lymington River Sailing Club established in 1914 but suspended during the Great War. Most of the archives were largely lost in the great flood of 1989 what was saved is preserved in these pages….. History of the Archives.
How to join Royal Lymington Yacht Club Visiting the clubhouse for an introductory tour is the best way to start your application process. Please contact Maria, our Membership Secretary on 01590 672677 to arrange a suitable date to visit and for a chat including any questions you may have about joining the club.
The Royal Lymington Yacht Club is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding kitchen team! 🍽️ Join us, be part of the heartbeat of our vibrant kitchen, working alongside our Head Chef to create culinary delights! From prepping ingredients to refining your culinary skills, every day brings new adventures! 💥 With over 2300 ...
In 2022 the Royal Lymington Yacht Club will be celebrating its centenary with a spectacular year of celebrations afloat and ashore. It was in 1922 that the Lymington River Sailing Club was formed, in the aftermath of the Great War, which had frustrated all previous attempts to bring together local sailors.
Royal Lymington Yacht Club Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE Tel: 01590 672677 Email: [email protected] Quick Links. Join Us Racing Cruising Motorboating Crew Register Club Racing Results Junior & Youth Sailing Wednesday Junior Sailing Crane Services RYA Training Venue Hire Organise A Sailing Event
Berthon apprentices rebuilt her and he competed in the Royal Lymington Yacht Club and Cowes week XOD racing calendar in 1992/3. I then created the Berthon Source Regatta, with Don Wood, under the auspices of the Royal Lymington's dedicated Race Officers, Judges and Mark Layers. This event ran for a decade attracting Admirals and Commodores ...
However, the welcoming party for competing crews held at the Royal Solent Yacht Club on Saturday evening was more than just a social, regatta event with the RSYC presented with the most coveted trophy in Folkboat racing: The Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup. ... Bella and Maddie, and by Lymington-based boatbuilder Andy Baker of Baker Marine who built ...
Royal Lymington Yacht Club Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE Tel: 01590 672677 Email: [email protected] Quick Links. Join Us Racing Cruising Motorboating Crew Register Club Racing Results Junior & Youth Sailing Wednesday Junior Sailing Crane Services RYA Training Venue Hire Organise A Sailing Event
- Anton, this is an anniversary year for the Royal Yacht Club. Have you achieved what you have been striving for over the past five years? - If we make a correction for post-crisis phenomena, we have exceeded our plan somewhere, but unfortunately, somewhere it was not fulfilled, if we talk about filling the club with yachts. This fully reflects ...
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Royal Lymington Yacht Club Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE Tel: 01590 672677 Email: [email protected] Quick Links. Join Us Racing Cruising Motorboating Crew Register Club Racing Results Junior & Youth Sailing Wednesday Junior Sailing Crane Services RYA Training Venue Hire Organise A Sailing Event
Royal Yacht Club is the center of yachting life in Moscow, imbued with European spirit and combines a modern yacht port, a unique coastal restaurant, spacious spectator stands, a cozy business center and the DoubleTree by Hilton Moscow - Marina. Luxury recreation on the water within the city limits, berth for vessels from 6 to 40 meters, one of the best restaurants of Arkady Novikov ...
Celebrating 100 Years of the Royal Lymington Yacht Club 2022 was an incredibly special year, with our Club celebrating 100 years since its foundation in 1922. It was a year of celebrations, building on our existing successful annual events on and off the water including a Centenary Regatta Day with "Apres Sail" Festival, and a spectacular ...
The Royal Yacht Club in Moscow has solemnly opened its season. The event on this occasion took place on June 20 at the Vodny restaurant. The event was attended by members of the yacht club, regular customers of the restaurant on the water, representatives of the capital's business elite and celebrities. Guests were entertained with a performance of the famous artist Alex Klokov who created a ...