Royal Belgian Sailing Club

About

The Royal Belgian Sailing Club (RBSC) is a long-established sailing club, founded in 1863. It has a large membership and operates multiple bases along the Belgian coast and inland locations, offering a variety of sailing and watersport activities.

Sailing Programme

RBSC runs a broad programme across its bases, including organised yacht racing, club championships, national and international regattas, and multihull/catamaran events. The club also hosts dinghy racing, training sessions, summer camps, and non-racing watersports such as catamaran rental, SUP, kayaking, and wingfoil lessons. A public events calendar is available, detailing trainings, club championships, and seasonal activities. More information can be found on the sailing programme page.

Training Opportunities

RBSC offers structured training and tuition programmes, including the RBSC Catamaran Academy, youth competitive training groups, and various summer sailing camps. The club provides lessons for wingfoil and wake activities, along with course schedules and pricing. For more details, visit the training opportunities page.

Club Events

The club hosts frequent on-water and on-shore events, including club championships, training weekends, and seasonal opening and closing events for its beach clubs. Additional events include Youth RBSC training camps and the RBSC Happening. A full list of events can be found on the club events calendar.

Member Experience

Membership at RBSC provides access to all club bases and infrastructure, including sanitary facilities and Wi-Fi. Members enjoy free or discounted use of watersports equipment, priority on course registrations, and access to social activities at clubhouses and bars. More information on membership benefits can be found on the membership page.

Facilities

At the Zeebrugge base, RBSC features a marina with serviced berths, 24/7 sanitary access, and controlled entry. Clubhouses are available at various bases, including 't Werftje and the Alberta clubhouse/restaurant. Additional facilities include a wakepark at Heusden and equipment storage options. For more details, visit the facilities page.

Dining Options

RBSC offers dining options at its on-site clubhouses, including the Alberta clubhouse/restaurant at the marina. Information about seasonal openings and group event options is available on the dining options page.

Membership Information

The club provides an online membership application form, along with detailed information on membership tariffs and benefits. Instructions for application and payment are available on the membership information page.

Reciprocal Club Network

RBSC has links with national sailing structures and is recognized with national youth sailing quality labels. Members benefit from cross-base access across multiple regional RBSC bases. More information can be found on the reciprocal club network page.

Seasonal Operations

RBSC operates seasonal programmes, including summer camps and beach club openings. The Zeebrugge marina has seasonal staffing and portmaster availability from April to October. For more information, visit the seasonal operations page.

Venue Hire

RBSC allows the reservation of club spaces for events, including the clubhouse 't Werftje at Zeebrugge. Information on group dining and event options is available on the venue hire page.

Social Activities

The club organizes a variety of social activities, including beach BBQs, clubhouse bar nights, and regular gatherings tied to events. Members receive newsletters to stay informed about upcoming social activities. More details can be found on the social activities page.

Access Policy

The Zeebrugge marina has controlled access and surveillance, with procedures for entering the port outlined on the access policy page.