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Royal Natal Yacht Club

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The Royal Natal Yacht Club is the oldest Yacht Club in Africa, and is the fifth oldest Yacht Club in the Southern Hemisphere. It was constituted in May, 1858, when the first Regatta was held in Durban, and the Durban Regatta Club was formed. It later became known as the Natal Yacht Club, and in 1891 received its charter, and from henceforth received the treasured title The Royal Natal Yacht Club. On the 23rd June 1835 a public meeting was held amongst the settlers of Port Natal, at which it was decided to lay out a township and name it Durban. In 1854 Durban was granted its charter. References to yachting on Durban Bay are found in settler diaries dating from the late 1840s.

Durban Harbour, Yacht Mole

+27 (031) 301 5425

[email protected]

http://rnyc.org.za/

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The Royal Natal Yacht Club is the oldest Yacht Club in Africa, and is the fifth oldest Yacht Club in the Southern Hemisphere. It was constituted in May, 1858, when the first Regatta was held in Durban, and the Durban Regatta Club was formed. It later became known as the Natal Yacht Club, and in 1891 received its charter, and from henceforth received the treasured title The Royal Natal Yacht Club.

SITUATION (how to get there) RNYC is situated in the Durban Marina, on the Victoria Embankment, Durban harbour. Access is via the Esplanade road. As you cross over the railway line, the club is on the right (PYC is on the left).

Map reference: 29° 54' 43" S 31° 01' 2" E

CLASSES CATERED FOR All types of keelboats, dinghies and catamarans. Keelboats at the club range from the Flying 15 and up.

Yacht racing and cruising, restaurant, bar.

ADDRESS PO Box 2946 Durban Kwazulu Natal South Africa 4000 South Africa

CONTACT PERSONS Tel : +27 31 301 5425 EMail :

Club Website : www.rnyc.org.za

Durban Marina

Durban Marina

Your Sanctuary in the Heart of Durban

Welcome to Durban Marina

Facilities & services.

We provide free water and 24 hour security with easy access to on-site Club facilities (ablutions, refreshments and new friends).

The Staff at the Marina will happily phone the launderette to collect your washing, or one of the taxi companies (or the shuttle bus to King Shaka Airport) to book your ride; and help you in any way we can to make your stay in our city fabulous. 

Of course some of you may stop over for urgent repairs and supplies, in which case you will be coming to the right place. There are plenty of experts around to help you. Visit our Useful Links page for more information.

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The Durban Marina is home to the  Royal Natal Yacht Club and  Point Yacht Club, both of which offer meals, ablutions, and an opportunity to mingle with the local Durbanites. Also overlooking the Marina is the popular 9th Avenue Waterfont Restaurant. The nearby  Wilsons Wharf next door offers entertainment and a selection of pubs and restaurants as well.  

Situated close to the old Golden Mile, where you can still catch a ride in a Zulu Rickshaw, the Victoria Embankment (aka the Esplanade) is home to the Roma Revolving Restaurant which boasts wonderful views of Greater Durban. 

uShaka Marine World (a large aquarium with a great conservation drive), Suncoast Casino, Moses Mabhida Stadium (a fantastic architectural wonder), Umgeni River Bird Park and the Indian Temples are just a few of the wonderful places right nearby to visit. For those wanting to experience Durban up close, you can explore the city with a number of walking tours depending on your interests.

Durban is not far from major tourist attractions such as game parks and historic sites. If you have time to travel into the hinterland, we are just two or three hours from places like Tala Game Reserve, the Southern Drakensberg or (in the other direction) Zululand. Some of the wonderful spots up the North Coast include St Lucia Wetlands and Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Lying just on the outskirts of Durban is the famous Thousand Hills Valley and Phezulu Safari Park, or  if you really have time on your hands you might like to leave your boat with us and visit the Kruger National Park!

For those who like browsing, the Markets of Warwick are a large informal street market and the Indian Market in Victoria Street offers a wide range of bargains. Shopping Centres (such as Musgrave, the Pavilion, Gateway) are just a taxi-ride away.

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Royal Natal Yacht Club

The Royal Natal Yacht Club is the oldest Yacht Club in Africa, and is the fifth oldest Yacht Club in the Southern Hemisphere. It was constituted in May, 1858, when the first Regatta was held in Durban, and the Durban Regatta Club was formed. It later became known as the Natal Yacht Club, and in 1891 received its charter, and from henceforth received the treasured title The Royal Natal Yacht Club.

For many years the club had no home, and from the outset their meeting place was the Princess Café. It was only in 1891 that the first thoughts of a Club House crystallized, and plans were proposed for the erection of a building, 30 feet long by 20 feet wide and 10 feet high. The cost for the imposing edifice built of "wood and iron" was �150, and a further sum of �20 was spent on furniture.

Through good times and bad, the Royal Natal Yacht Club has striven to uphold the best traditions of yachtmanship and provide its members with the means for enjoying a sport second to none in the world. Members of the Club have carried its burgee to all parts of the world, and have competed successfully in many waters, in many types of boats.

Some of the clubs highlights over the years include having more representatives then any other South African Club participate in the Olympic games; until last year holding the most wins in the Lipton Cup Challenge; having Martin Lambrecht and Alex Langhom - Love win the 1994 Fireball World Championships under our burgee; Anthony Steward sailing under RNYC colours in his record feat of sailing the smallest open yacht around the world; and blind yachtsman Jeff Hilton Barbour sailing single handled from Durban to Freemantle, Australia; while in the new millennium RNYC members have launched the most 40" plus size yachts thereby allowing so many new participants to enjoy the sport.

2008, the clubs sesquicentennial anniversary represents enormous opportunities and challenges. A full programme of events commensurate with the occasion has been planned. The club needs to seize the moment. It is a unique opportunity to leverage the clubs brand and position as the premier blue water and small keelboat club on the continent.

Mission and Vision

The Council's mission is to foster closer relations between selected yacht clubs around the world in order to improve the quality of the yachting and other services they provide to their members, including a proper awareness of the environment and responsibility toward it.

The Council operates at the level of Commodores and other present and former Flag Officers of the member clubs. It shall provide an effective platform for the exchange of ideas and experience among this group, and among General Managers.

Present Objectives of the Council:

To build on the synergy that already exists between member clubs and develop new links by the use of contemporary communication tools and the organization of annual forums. To identify areas of interest and concern among member clubs and to share information on these topics. To foster fellowship and informal communications among member clubs by encouraging participation in joint venture events such as cruises, rallies, youth exchanges, interport regattas and social activities.

Clubs that are admitted to membership of the Council are primarily the senior yacht clubs in the various key yachting locations. They share the finest yachting traditions and are of sufficient size, with a sufficient range of activities, to be able to contribute to the deliberations of the Council. Other yachting organizations may be permitted on an ad hoc basis if the Council can help them and vice versa.

The Royal Natal Yacht Club represents much of what they should be proud of: camaraderie, friendly competition, the pursuit of excellence and the taking of some responsible risk along with the braving of danger and above all, the ability to have fun.

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Annual Events

Burns’ night (± 25 january).

Hosted worldwide as a toast to Scottish bard, Robert Burns. Burns’ poem Address To A Haggis is recited and those brave enough dig into a traditional haggis.

At RNYC, we incorporate an auction and fundraiser into the traditional events of the evening. The event is well received and sees many joyous attendees, especially while the piper plays and the whiskey flows.

Commodore’s High Tea (May)

An exclusive lady only event, hosted by the Club Commodore. The day sees all our lovely ladies in formal dress and flawless fascinators enjoying a selection of fine pastries and exotic teas.

Black Tot Day (31 July)

Celebrated around the globe as a salute to the last of the rum rations of the Navy. On 31 July 1970, sailors in the Royal Navy were issued their final daily ration of rum, ending a tradition of more than 300 years.

Club Members gather at the Lowerdeck bar and are led by the Yeoman of Signals in a salute at 11h00 sharp to “Up Spirits” and toss back a dram of rum.

Opening Cruise (1st or 2nd Saturday in September)

This event marks the opening of the sailing season, which typically runs from September to the following July.

Royal Natal Regatta (Heritage Weekend – September)

A fun-filled 4-day event packed with land-based and water-based competitions. The most anticipated social and sailing event of the season! Sailing, karaoke, live music, cooking competitions – anything is possible. Serious sailing, awesome fun!

The Trafalgar Dinner (± 21 October)

This traditional gentlemen-only dinner sees the gents dressed to the nines and ready for some unforgettable banter over scrumptious food and ever-flowing drinks. The evening is held globally as a tribute to Lord Horatio Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. This dinner is the highlight of the year for the gentlemen of the Club.

Christmas Eve Lunch (24 December)

A special carvery lunch hosted in the Britannia Room just for Christmas!

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