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Announcements
Republic of Singapore Yacht Club
An oasis of tranquility and heritage RSYC now a reciprocal club with hhyc
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A mere 15-minute drive from the city centre, the Republic of
Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC) is strategically located along the
southwestern shoreline of this little red dot, offering members and
guests an unassuming respite far away from the grinds of city life
and a unique maritime lifestyle others aspire to.
Established in 1826, RSYC is arguably the oldest yacht club in Asia.
With a history that goes back more than 180 years, RSYC counts
numerous officers, dignitaries and royalties of the British Empire as
its earliest founding members and patrons. RSYC members today
take extreme pride in the Club’s seafaring heritage and legacy—aptly
represented by the Lipton Cup—a trophy donated by the legendary
yachtsmen and tea merchant, Sir Thomas Lipton, in 1923.
Today, RSYC has an active membership of nearly 1,800—largely
consisting of business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and
dignitaries across more than 15 nationalities. Members also enjoy
reciprocity with over a hundred yacht clubs worldwide, including the
famous and exclusive Yacht Club de Monaco.
Full-service modern marina
Meeting the increasing demands of berthing spaces and marina
facilities from both members and visiting yachtsmen, the Club
recently increased its dry-berthing capacity to 218 with the recent
addition of a 5-storey dry-stack building. Alongside a well-utilised
wet-berth facility for 127 boats, the new dry-stack building is
capable of housing boats of up to eight tons.
Resort-style accommodation
Very popular among members and visitors alike, the Marina Lodge
recently increased its rooms inventory with an extended wing and
now features 38 Superior Rooms, 10 Deluxe Rooms, 6 Apartment
Suites and 6 Sea View Suites—each tastefully furnished with a
contemporary nautical theme. Room guests have full access to the
Club’s amenities such as the freeform swimming pool, gymnasium,
restaurants and bars.
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Sea sports, events and activities
All year round, the Club organises a range of activities and
events that cater to both the sea-lovers and landlubbers.
Sea sports courses such as Optimist sailing and rowing
are offered to the young; while powerboat driving and
sailboat crew courses are available for older teenagers and
adults. Annually, the Club organises the highly anticipated
RSYC Regatta, which sees participation by skippers from
the other clubs in Singapore—celebrating sportsmanship
among Singapore’s sailing fraternity and the RSYC heritage.
Banquets and functions
With the advantage of its sea front location, RSYC regularly
hosts weddings, parties and events that require a refreshing
change of environment. Featuring two main function
rooms—the Nautica Ballroom and the Quarterdeck—
the Club welcomes bookings from both members and
corporate partners at competitive rates.
Food and Beverage
A visit to the RSYC is never complete without a meal at
The Wharf Restaurant—a casual eatery featuring selected
western dishes and local delights including the Club’s
signature Fish Head Curry. Nestled right by the waterfront,
the Wharf is also popular amongst members and guests
craving barbecues over the weekend. Favourite watering
holes The Mess and KTV Lounge are the places to be for a
round of drinks with friends, an impromptu game of pool or
singing the night away.
Visiting the RSYC
Drop in and stay with us at the RSYC the next time you are
in Singapore. Write to us at: [email protected] with
an introduction letter from your club and we’ll take care of
the details. Visit: www.rsyc.org.sg for more information and
we look forward to welcoming you.
新加坡遊艇會（RSYC）位處新加坡西南海岸，由市中心駕車前
往只需15分鐘，為會員和賓客提供一個遠離城市生活的喘息之
地，以及令人嚮往的獨特海上生活體驗。
新加坡遊艇會在1826年創立，是亞洲歷史最悠久的遊艇會。由
於擁有源遠的歷史，大英帝國眾多官員、政要和皇室人員都是新
加坡遊艇會的創會會員和贊助人。到了現在，新加坡遊艇會的
會員仍然為其承傳下來的航海傳統引以自豪，而立頓盃（Lipton
Cup）是傳奇航海家和茶葉商人立頓爵士（Sir Thomas Lipton）
在1923年捐贈的獎盃。
時至今日，新加坡遊艇會擁有近1,800名活躍會員，當中包括來
自15個不同國家的商界領袖、企業家、專業人士和政要。會員
還可以享受與過百個世界各地遊艇會的互惠待遇，包括著名的摩
納哥遊艇會。
海上活動
新加坡遊艇會全年為海上和陸上活動愛好者舉辦不同種類的活
動。海上體育活動訓練課程，例如奧運帆船和划艇專為青少年
而設﹔而機動船駕駛和帆船船員訓練課程則適合年紀較大的青
少年和成年人。新加坡遊艇會每年都會舉辦新加坡遊艇會帆船
賽（RSYC Regatta），新加坡各大遊艇會均會派代表參加，
彰顯新加坡帆船界的友愛和遊艇會的傳統。
宴會和活動
由於擁有臨海的地理優勢，新加坡遊艇會經常舉辦婚禮和派
對，在令人感覺清新的環境下舉行宴會。遊艇會設有Nautica
Ballroom和Quarterdeck兩個宴會廳，以相宜價錢