Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Yacht Club
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| Short name | RNVRYC |
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| Founded | 1947 |
| Website | https://www.rnvryc.org/ |
The Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Yacht Club (RNVRYC) is a Yacht club recognised as a Service Yacht Club in the United Kingdom.
The Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Yacht Club was founded in 1947,[1] two years after the Second World War reached its conclusion.
The Yacht club has a warrant to wear the UK's special undefaced blue ensign.[1][2]
History
[edit]The organisation was founded by members of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1947, having developed from the Sailing Section of the RNVR Officers Club.
Its initial activity, from 1947, involved teams racing against various other clubs and naval establishments. In 1949 the Club presented to the RYA a silver cup for an annual competition of Fireflies.
In recent years many members have acquired their own boats and, since 1976, annual meets for members have been held.
In 2017, the RNVRYC hosted a day of dinghy sailing to celebrate its 70th year.[3] The event aimed to bring together members and former members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Naval Reserve, and Royal Marines Reserve and their families.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "RNVRYC History". Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Yacht Club. 15 June 2023. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Reeds Maritime Flag Handbook. London: Adland Coles Nautical. 2015. p. 140. ISBN 9781472921451.
- ^ a b "Day on the water to mark 70 years". Navy News. 2017. p. 37. Retrieved 28 January 2024 – via Internet Archive.
External links
[edit]- RNVRYC Homepage – Official site