Yacht Racing, Model Yacht Racing, Cruising & Socializing in Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom
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More Than a Yacht Club. A Place to Belong.
Great sailing. Good company. New friendships. Memorable experiences.
Membership of Royal Temple Yacht Club offers all this and more.
Whether you’re an experienced sailor, an enthusiastic crew member, new to boating or simply looking for an enjoyable social environment overlooking Ramsgate Royal Harbour, there is a place for you.
Why Join Royal Temple?
Enjoy the Water
Take part in club yacht racing, organised cruising and radio sailing, with opportunities to meet like-minded sailors and develop your experience.
Make New Friends
Join a friendly community where members enjoy shared interests, club events, social activities and time together.
Enjoy Our Clubhouse
Relax in our waterfront clubhouse, enjoy our bars and take advantage of member benefits and facilities.
Develop Your Skills
Access sailing-related activities, navigation training and opportunities to become more involved in the club.
Be Part of Something Special
Join a club with a distinguished sailing history dating back to 1857, and help shape its future.
Find the Membership That Suits You
Individual Membership
For those who want to enjoy the full benefits of club membership, including sailing and social activities.
Family Membership
A welcoming way for two people in the same household to enjoy club life together.
Crew Membership
Designed for eligible new members actively crewing aboard RTYC yachts.
Under 35 Membership
An affordable way for younger adults to enjoy full club membership.
Friends of RTYC
Ideal for those primarily interested in the clubhouse, social atmosphere and member benefits.
Youth & Academy Membership
Opportunities for younger people to become involved in sailing, training and club life.
New to Royal Temple?
We want every new member to feel welcome from the beginning.
Our member introduction arrangements help you get to know the club, meet fellow members and discover activities that match your interests.
You Don’t Need a Boat to Join
Some of our members are experienced yacht owners. Others are racing crew, radio sailors, newcomers to sailing or people who simply enjoy our social activities.
What brings us together is the enjoyment of being part of Royal Temple.
Your next adventure — and your next friendship — could begin here.
Guide to becoming a Member of the Royal Temple Yacht Club
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Member of the Royal Temple Yacht Club.
Membership gives you access to all our facilities both on and off of the water. We believe we provide something for everyone and our members make lifelong friends whilst enjoying some of the best views over the Royal Harbour and the English Channel from our beautiful clubhouse.
We have racing, cruising (both Sail and Power), radio sailing along with a highly energized social section all with their own programmes throughout the year.
We welcome new members to our club and have now simplified the joining process. Your membership commences upon receipt of payment and automatically renews after 365 days for members who pay via our direct debit facilities with Go cardless.
All full members will be allocated a Buddy for the first 3 months just to make sure you are introduced to like minded members and shown all of our facilities.
We also welcome members who enjoy attending the club on a purely social visit to enjoy our clubhouse and views over the marina. Our “Friends of RTYC” category is a popular entry into being welcomed and is a good way to enjoy some discounts when you purchase a coffee or a drink at the bar. See details below.
Membership Categories and Subscriptions from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027
Promotion – Joining fee of £75.00 is 100% discounted until 1st December for new aspplicants.
“Friends of RTYC”
Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of joining. Friends of RTYC membership is a social membership where local members are entitled to a 3% discount off all purchases within our bar area if funds are loaded onto their gold card account. Friends of RTYC members have no voting rights.
£125 for each year
“Individual Member”
Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of joining. A member receives a 15% discount off all drinks purchases if funds are loaded onto their gold card account.
£350 for each year
£31.28 Monthly DD
“Family Member”
Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of joining. Both members receive a 15% discount off all drinks purchases if funds are loaded onto their gold card account. Both members are deemed to reside at the same address.
£550 for each year
£48.13 Monthly DD
“Crew Member”
Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of joining. A crew member receives 5% discount off all drinks purchases if funds are loaded onto their gold card account. Crew membership has no voting rights and is only available to new members who are actively crewing on a RTYC boat. This membership must be proposed and seconded by both the RCS & RCC where appropriate. It is not possible to change from a full member to a crew member.
£140 for each year
£12.25 Monthly DD
“Full Member under 35 years of age”
As per Individual member but aged under 35 years on the 1st October.
£175 for each year
£17.15 Monthly DD
“Overseas Member”
Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of joining. Members receive a 15% discount off all drinks purchases if funds are loaded onto their gold card account. Overseas Membership.
£350 for each yearSingle
£31.28 Monthly DD Single
£550 for each yearJoint
£48.13 Monthly DD Joint
“Under 22 Member”
As per Under 35 membership for those under 22 years of age on 1st October members sailing within our Academy. This membership has no voting rights or discount facilities within the club.
£20.00 for each year
Members are urged to settle theirsubscription payment via direct bank transfer.
Payment details
Payment for subscriptions should be made via bank transfer using the following credentials:
Sort Code: 20-54-25 Account: 93438937 IBAN GB23BUKB20542593438937 Account Name “Royal Temple Yacht Club Limited”
Please ensure that you identify the transaction using “Surname + Initials” on your bank reference.
