Welcome to The Royal Welsh Yacht Club
Set within the medieval walled town of Caernarfon, Porth yr Aur is the oldest yacht club premises in the world. Its unique position offers breath-taking views over the Menai Strait and the old town. Its association with the sea and sailing and the culture and heritage that have developed in their wake are as alive and relevant today as they ever were.
Over the centuries numerous events have shaped the colourful tapestry of its history from an early Welsh rebellion to the splendour and pageantry of the Victorian Regattas and the present-day renovation of the site and building.
From the onset its founders and members have contributed to its success and have achieved great personal seafaring accomplishments of which we are justifiably proud.
Today the Royal Welsh Yacht Club is a vibrant establishment with a varied programme of sailing and rowing events and social gatherings. Why not join us to sample the welcome, and learn more about the fascinating history of this most magical of places and the people that have graced it with their presence.
Now Live! New Members Only Area
From 6th January 2025, the website will start to be reorganised to better comply with Data Protection legislation and any content that may contain personal information or information regarding the management of the Club, will be moved into a new Members Only area which will be password protected. Any club member that uses the website can apply. For access (from 6th January onwards) click on Members Area from the top menu bar. At the bottom, you will see 'Don't have an account? Click here to register'. This will take you to an electronic form where you can enter your First Name, Last Name, Email Address and a strong Password known only to yourself. Click on Register to submit the form. This will be checked and approved by the Website manager. On subsequent occasions, you will only need to enter your email and password. Content initially will be limited but more will be added as time goes by.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events are now shown under Noticeboard from the main menu.
Webcams - click here
MarineTraffic Map
The below map shows members’ vessels equipped with AIS transceivers within the terrestrial stations’ range. Click on dots representing vessels for more information on the vessel’s last course, speed etc. If you wish to become a part of the RWYC fleet, please contact the Website Manager for more details.
