The Royal Air Force Yacht Club

15/04/2026

Did you know that the RAFYC have mid-river moorings, both pontoon and trots. If you are looking for a berth, you can apply to join the Club and as a member you will then have the chance to take one of our moorings, depending on availability.
We currently have immediate availability on 2 of our pontoon moorings, for boats up to a maximum of 8.5m on one, and up to 9.75m on the other. If this may be of interest to you, please contact the office on 02380 452208 for further details. We are always open to new applicants 🙂

25/03/2026

Another great Murder Mystery Night at the RAFYC, with a delicious 3 course meal provided by Jim of Flaming June Catering. Thanks to all who attended and joined in the fun 🥸👏🕵️‍♀️

02/03/2026

We are currently looking for a part-time housekeeper for between 6 and 12 hours per week. Ideally you will be local and have at least 1 years housekeeping/cleaning experience, have good communication skills and the ability to do the occasional extra shift to cover holidays. For further details please email Vice Commodore John Watts on [email protected]

06/02/2026

Another great year for Riverside House, the home of the Royal Air Force Yacht Club. Busier than ever, and still managed to improve our Traveller Review Awards score from 8.8 to 9.1 out of 10. A big thank you to those who stayed in our clean, comfortable rooms last year and gave us such good reviews, we will continue to make sure we provide the great service and warm welcome you deserve.
Find us on booking.com under Riverside House, Hamble or contact us in the office on 02380 452208 to check availability and make a direct booking.

28/01/2026

Saturday 24th saw our Annual Burns Night Celebrations at the Club, where members enjoyed ceremony, poetry and a good sing-along and were served delicious Haggis, Lamb, Neeps and Tatties by Jim and his team at Flaming June Catering

24/12/2025

17/12/2025

What a Night!!🥳

17/12/2025

What a Night! 🤩🥳🥂🍾
The RAFYC 'Casino Royale' 2025 Christmas Party was a huge success, with everyone looking amazing and bringing their best festive cheer! Singer Tom Light kept everyone entertained and with Daniel Craig on the door 😉it was no effort getting guests to linger on the red carpet.

24/11/2025

This weekend was the RAFYC's most popular Rally of the year and saw 30 boats making the journey to West Cowes where despite Saturday's weather, everyone had fun at the pontoon party and entered into the Festive Spirit, with Rally Officer Chris Furner serving Gluhwein from his boat 'Lady DJ'. Afterwards over 80 people attended The Island Sailing Club for a delicious meal. The best decorated boat of the weekend went to 'Tucepi'

17/11/2025

It was a busy Saturday at the RAFYC, with our New Members Reception, followed by the Prize Giving and Laying Up Supper.

Amongst some of the winners were:-
Sunderland Cup - Round the Island Race-IRC Class-Best RAFYC Result 'With Alacrity' Chris & Vanessa Choules
Studd Cup-RORC Fastnet Race-Best RAFYC Result- 'With Alacrity' Chris & Vanessa Choules
Oscarina Trophy - Round the Island Race - ISC Class -Best RAFYC Result- 'Thalia' - Andrew Banks
BoB Admirals Trophy - BoB Regatta - Class 2 'Cariad' - Nick Brebner
Cumbrae Quaich Trophy - Warsash Spring Series- Best RAFYC Overall Result-'Journey Maker 11' Chris Jones & Louise Makin.

New and established members mingled and canapés and a delicious 2 course meal were provided by Flaming June Catering, ensuring happy, well fed members and their guests.