Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club

About

The club operates as a yacht club and marina, providing various services including berthing and transient dockage, sail training for both juniors and adults, organized racing and regattas, cruising support, and boatyard services. Additionally, it offers clubhouse social and event facilities. More information can be found on the club's website.

The club was formed by the amalgamation of the Newfoundland Yacht Club and Avalon Yacht Club in 1960, with roots tracing back to the 1930s. It received Royal designation in the mid-1960s and later became incorporated. A historic summary is available on the club site and Wikipedia.

Accommodation

The clubhouse features a kitchen and bar, a dining room, an informal lounge, and a meeting room known as the Charles R. Bell Room, which can host events for up to about 150 people. Additional amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a playground for members, as well as transient berthing for visiting yachts and options for over-winter storage. More details can be found on the club's website.

Facilities

Boatyard Services

The on-site boatyard provides services such as a travel lift with a capacity of up to 50 tonnes, a hydraulic mast/boom crane, seasonal and extended boat storage, and access for on-site refit and repair. Shore power and fuel services are also available. Further information can be accessed on the club's marina page.

Moorings and Anchorage

The marina is located in a sheltered area known as Long Pond, protected by a natural barachois/breakwater. It offers berths for approximately 133 yachts, complete with fresh water and electrical service. Fuel pumps are available at the channel quay, and there are policies in place for visiting and transient boats. More details are available on the club's marina page.

Clubhouse Features

The clubhouse includes a full kitchen and licensed bar, a dining room with a panoramic view of Conception Bay, an informal lounge, and the Charles R. Bell meeting/lounge room. Facilities also include downstairs washroom, shower, and laundry facilities oriented to boaters, as well as a patio adjacent to the pool and playground. The clubhouse is utilized for weddings and various private and holiday events. More information can be found on the club's website.

Training

The club offers CanSail-based Learn to Sail programs for juniors and adults, covering CanSail levels 1–4. The courses are open to both members and non-members and are conducted by qualified instructors with Safe Sport training. The club serves as an active training venue and is also a host for Canada Games sailing competitions. More details can be found on the club's training page.

Racing

The club has an active racing program that includes weekly series races, seasonal regattas, and events governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing and Sail Canada prescriptions. The program features PHRF-rated fleets, with published Notices of Race and Sailing Instructions available online. More information can be found on the club's racing page.

Cruising Support

The club provides cruising support, including sheltered transient berths, shore power, water, and fuel services when the clubhouse is open. It also offers boat storage and travel-lift services for longer stays or refits. The sheltered Long Pond location is a protected harbor, and the Canadian Coast Guard operates an inshore rescue base on the club grounds during the boating season. More details are available on the club's marina page.

Social Activities

The club hosts a year-round social program that includes regular dining events, seasonal highlights such as a Christmas Gala, markets, craft fairs, and various members’ social activities. Social membership benefits include access to the pool and play area, dining and guest privileges, and venue rental for private functions. More information can be found on the club's socials page.

Seasonal Operations

Many boating and sailing activities are concentrated in late spring through summer. The pool operates seasonally, with hours listed as noon to 5 PM, weather permitting. The restaurant has a winter closure notice and planned reopening dates, while racing and event calendars are primarily focused on the sailing season. More details can be found on the club's restaurant page.