Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club

The Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club was formally established in 1847 by Hull businessmen and ship owners. It was originally based in both Hull and Whitby and staged two annual regattas from its inception. Royal patronage began with Queen Victoria and continues today with the Duke of Edinburgh who last visited the Club during its 150th anniversary year in 1997. The RYYC was recognised by the Lords of the Admiralty by the issue of a warrant allowing members to wear the red ensign and burgee defaced... more