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Flat Calm and Full Glasses: Mermaids' Standings Unchanged on Day Two of the Royal Thames 250th Regatta
Day two of the Royal Thames Yacht Clubs 250th Anniversary Regatta brought a change of pace for the Mermaid class, though not the kind they were hoping for. With wind readings at Cowes hovering around 4 knots and temperatures holding steady at 20°C by midday, conditions looked more suited to sunbathing than sailing. The committee vessel, under the direction of Race Officer Phil Hagen, left the dock at 10:00am to assess the situation in More »
13 Jun 2025
Royal Thames 250th Regatta Day One Report
The Seaview Mermaids commenced racing at the Royal Thames Yacht Clubs 250th Anniversary Regatta with two competitive races held in Osborne Bay today (Thursday). Conditions were highly changeable throughout the day, with the fleet experiencing what Dominic Crouch aptly described as all four seasons — a sentiment shared by many who returned to the Race Village soaked, sun-kissed, and wind-battered in equal measure. Racing took place on fixed marks set in Osborne Bay. More »
12 Jun 2025
Royal Thames 250th Regatta: Mermaids Fly to Cowes in Perfect Conditions
The Royal Thames 250th Regatta launched today for the Mermaid fleet, with nine Mermaids representing Sea View Yacht Club passaging to Cowes. Helms for this years campaign are: Jimbo Mitchell, Raymond Simonds, Guy Lawrence, Richard Rivlin, Charles Youngman, Adele Carritt, Colin Simonds, Ben Few Brown/David Hunter, and Anna Cockell. A decent easterly wind carried the fleet swiftly from Seaview to Cowes in tonights passage race—arguably the best weather well see all regatta, with More »
11 Jun 2025
The Mermaid Bohemian Ball
Dont stop us now... Tickets for The Mermaid Bohemian Ball go on sale from 17:00 today, Friday 31st May ! This all-club summer spectacular takes place on Saturday, 2nd August and promises a dazzling evening of Queen-inspired celebration — with a live tribute band , roaming performers , silent disco , DJ sets , bohemian cocktails , and more. Dinner & Dance More »
31 May 2025
Great XII Livery Charter Brings a Vibrant Weekend to SVYC
Sea View Yacht Club is delighted to welcome nearly 200 visiting livery sailors this weekend for the distinguished Great XII Livery Charter—one of the most anticipated weekends in our calendar. The festivities begin this evening with a relaxed Thai Green Curry supper, providing a wonderful opportunity for members and guests to gather and enjoy the spirit of the club. On Saturday, a cold buffet will be available throughout the day, and in the evening, More »
30 May 2025
Near-Perfect Winds, Perfect Score: SVYC Beats RVYC 4-0
The annual Mermaid team race between Sea View Yacht Club and Royal Victoria Yacht Club took place on Wednesday, 28th May. Despite early concerns about the wind, conditions improved into a near-perfect evening for racing. Our dependable Bosun, Nick Hewitt, and his team had laid a square course under the expert guidance of Race Officers Robert Lidbury and Mike Randall. This much-loved event was timed for an evening low tide, when RVYC were More »
30 May 2025
Upcoming events
| June 12-15 |
Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th…Royal Thames 250th Regatta: June 12-15th Enter |
| June 14-15 |
09:00 - RYA Safetyboat Course CancelledRYA Safetyboat Course |
| June 14-15 |
10:00 - Powerboat Level 1, Powerboat L…RYA Powerboat Level 2 |
| Jun 15 |
09:00 - RYA First Aid CourseRYA one day First Aid Course |
| Jun 16 |
09:00 - RYA Powerboat Instructor Skill…The Powerboat skills assessments |
| June 17-19 |
09:00 - RYA Powerboat Instructor Cours…RYA Powerboat Instructor Course |
| Jun 17 |
18:30 - Midweek Race: Green Welly (Far… |
| Jun 17 |
19:45 - 2025 Midweek Sunset Series Suppers » Midweek Sunset Series 2025: Fa…9 farmers and possibly 5 more |
| Jun 18 |
18:30 - Mermaid Sunset Wednesday Series 2025 » Midweek Race #W8To purhcase a Mermaid Block Booking please use the following |
| Jun 19 |
18:30 - Mermaid Sunset Thursday Series 2025 » Midweek Race #T8To purhcase a Mermaid Block Booking please use the following |
| Jun 20 |
09:30 - SRC (VHF) ExamShort-range Radio Certificate (VHF) Exam |
| June 21-22 |
10:00 - Powerboat Level 1, Powerboat L… CancelledRYA Powerboat Level 2 |
| Jun 22 |
Prince Philip's Cup 2025Inter-Club Regatta sailed annually in Mermaids. |
| Jun 22 |
09:00 - RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entr…RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment |
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Tide predictions for Ryde
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Saturday 14 June 2025 HW 01:43 4.32mLW 07:10 1.12m HW 14:21 4.35m LW 19:30 1.35m |
Sunday 15 June 2025 HW 02:19 4.28mLW 07:49 1.13m HW 15:02 4.32m LW 20:11 1.38m |
Monday 16 June 2025 HW 03:00 4.22mLW 08:31 1.16m HW 15:49 4.29m LW 20:56 1.43m |
Tuesday 17 June 2025 HW 03:48 4.15mLW 09:18 1.23m HW 16:40 4.25m LW 21:47 1.51m |
Wednesday 18 June 2025 HW 04:44 4.08mLW 10:12 1.32m HW 17:35 4.22m LW 22:47 1.57m |
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