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The Royal Torbay Yacht Club
Official Brochure 2010
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Contents
3 CONTENTS
5 WELCOME
7/9 HISTORY
11 THE CLUBHOUSE
13 MEMBERSHIP
15 FACILITIES FOR OPEN NATIONAL OR WORLD EVENTS
17 SAILING IN THE BAY
19 SHORESIDE FACILITIES
21 VISITING YACHTSMAN
23 CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED RECENTLY
25 JUNIOR SAILING
27 TORBAY YOUTH SAILING TRUST (TYST)
SOCIAL FACILITIES, PLACES TO STAY and LOCAL
INFORMATION
31 WEDDINGS AND FUNCTION HIRE
33 MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE HIRE
35 THE ENGLISH RIVIERA
37 LOCATION & LOCAL FACILITIES
38 CONTACT US
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WELCOME TO
THE ROYAL TORBAY YACHT CLUB
Originally founded by a group of gentlemen back in 1863, some
twenty years later on 1st January 1885, the Royal Torquay Yacht Club
merged with the Torbay and South Devon Club and the name of
the combined clubs was changed to the Royal Torbay Yacht Club
(RTYC).
Today it is a thriving Club and extends a warm and friendly

welcome to members, their guests and visiting yachtsmen.
Throughout the year we have active racing, sailing and
social programmes. There is never a dull moment; the club
is constantly buzzing.
Our fully facilitated clubhouse is the perfect place to

meet fellow yachtsman and take in the fantastic views
of Tor Bay’s sailing waters. Conveniently located the
club is just a stones throw from the bustling nightlife
of Torquay with its many bars, restaurants and night
clubs.
Over the recent years, attention has been

concentrated on ways of improving the Club’s
facilities and providing the members with a club
in which they can be proud. These measures have
included schemes for re-development of the
premises, the formalising of the Club’s business
management as well as continuing to seek new
members and to host prestigious waterborne
events.

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HISTORY
In 1875, the Torquay Yacht Club was formed in a room in the Queens
Hotel with Sir Lawrance Palk as Commodore. The new club was granted
an Admiralty Warrant to fly the defaced Blue Ensign and later in the
year, was granted a Royal Warrant, with the club’s name being
changed to the Royal Torquay Yacht Club.
Ten years later on 1st January 1885, the Royal Torquay Yacht
Club merged with the Torbay and South Devon Club which
was founded in 1863 and the name of the combined entity
was changed to the Royal Torbay Yacht Club. In the following
year, the freehold of the land on which the Club premises
stood was purchased for the sum of £650.
In 1886, the Club held its first Regatta over three separate
days in June, July and August when the prize money
ranged from £4 to £25. Thereafter, it was the practice
to hold a Regatta on one day in each year and within
two years the prize money had increased substantially
to between £40 and £60. In 1914, the Regatta was
abandoned because of the outbreak of war.
During the second World War, the Club suffered

many difficulties including bomb damage. Urgent
repairs had to be carried out in 1944 on the billiard
room ceiling which had become dangerous. More
seriously, because of the war, in 1945 and 1946
whisky was rationed in the Club with members
being restricted to two single or one double per
day with no whisky being served on Tuesdays or
Fridays!!
In 1948, the XIV Olympiad Sailing Regatta was

held in Torbay, the Club subscribing £256 to the
expense account and also giving a cocktail party
for participants and Committee.

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HISTORY Continued
During the 1950s a bar was built (members previously being served by
staff in the Club rooms), the Festival of Britain Regatta was held, the
Club provided a room as an office for the GATT conference and the
Edinburgh Cup races were sailed in Tor Bay.
In 1961, the Torquay Corinthian Yacht Club amalgamated with

the Royal Torbay Yacht Club and the merged organisations then
continued to operate under the latter name. Needless to say,
the merger brought with it an increased membership and also
an additional Flag Officer, a second Rear-Commodore.
The Club was honoured in 1964 to have a crew of members

selected to represent Great Britain in the Olympic Games
in Tokyo in the International Dragon Class. They finished
just outside of the medals in fourth place after lying
second for most of the week.
Throughout the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s,

the Club continued to host many prestigious sailing
championships including, amongst other events,
the One Ton Cup and the Dragon Gold Cup and
has managed to achieve a justified reputation as a
leader in race management and organisation to
this day.
In 1993, it was agreed that the members of

Torquay Rowing Club who had been neighbours
in the harbourside premises, should also become
members of the Club and have continued to be
so ever since.

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THE CLUBHOUSE
Royal Torbay Yacht Club is a fantastic venue for eating, drinking and
socialising. With superb views across Tor Bay’s sailing waters there is no
better place to relax and soak up the sights, sounds and atmosphere
of this amazing Bay. In the summer months everyone spills out on to
our sunny patio area to soak up the sun and enjoy a BBQ.
The bar & lounge offers an extensive range of beers, wines,

spirits and soft drinks, all served by our hospitable staff. In the
separate dining room we serve excellent quality food from
light bites to full sit down meals all freshly prepared by our
expert chef. Photography by Tim Whitehead
In addition to the excellent catering facilities we also have

large changing rooms with toilets and hot showers.
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A family run company with over 100 years of
experience of quality work at affordable prices
H Phare & Son is a family-owned

local business, with over 100 years
experience of providing quality
workmanship in Torbay and the
surrounding areas.
We provide a wide range of services,

mostly from in house craftsmen, with
some additional services provided by
trusted and experienced contractors.
Our Services include:

vQ uality decorating
v Repairs - Domestic and Office
vS upply & installation wood burning stoves
vR oof repairs
vU PV guttering & windows
vK itchens and Bathrooms fitted
v Wet rooms
v Aga - Base and Flue Installations
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20 Walnut Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HS.
Tel: 01803 605265
Fax: 01803 605393
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MEMBERSHIP
Royal Torbay Yacht Club prides itself of being a very friendly club extending
a warm welcome to members and their guests. Membership is open to
anyone who has a keen interest in the water; you do not have to be a
boat owner to join the Club and social members are welcome.
We have various membership categories and at present there

is no joining fee. If you would like to apply for membership a
proposer and seconder is required for each application other
than for junior applicants. These persons have to be Club
members who have been members in their own right for
at least one year. If you know no-one who fits the bill as
proposer or seconder, do not be disheartened - contact
the Club Secretary who will be happy to advise you on the
procedure under such circumstances.
We have an all year round club events and social

calendar and we actively encourage member
participation. The emphasis is very much on fun
here at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club. Anyone who
is interested in becoming a member is welcome to
drop in at any time to look around and have a chat
or call the Club Secretary.
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FACILITIES FOR OPEN, NATIONAL
AND WORLD EVENTS
RTYC offers excellent facilities both on and off the water to host,
manage and operate championships for all types of sailing boats
from the smallest of dinghies to large racing yachts up to 3 metre
draft. The waters of the Bay are amongst the best sailing areas in
Western Europe and the facilities of the Resort provides all the
accommodation, restaurants and other services required. The
Club has a wealth of experienced race officials to help events
run smoothly and efficiently.
Testimonials
‘I just wanted to thank you all for really first class race
management during the RS700 Nationals – in pretty
difficult conditions you seemed to make all the right calls.
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.’
‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for

the hospitality and brilliance of your race team, shore
crew and galley. Despite very challenging weather
you managed to put in 10 good races, some would
argue nine as the wind dropped to nothing in one
race.
It is so refreshing to see such competent race
management and a team that listen to the
competitors and give them what they want. Well
done! Most notable is the speed in which you
managed to turn the races around keeping the
hanging around to a minimum.
I can’t thank you enough for a great week, this
is the second time I have been to Torbay, the
first time I felt exactly the same so I had some
feelings that the second visit would not live up to
my expectations, however that was not the case.
I hope that we as a fleet can visit you again in the
coming years.’
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SAILING IN THE BAY
• Tor Bay is a fantastic venue for sailing events. Home of the 1948
Olympics, the Club plays host to major world and national events up to
the present day. The Bay is five miles across by two miles wide with no
obstructions. Depth of water is an average 10 metres across the Bay
at low tide. Tide streams are usually less than 1 knot in the Bay.
• A new 12 metre wide slipway allows launching at all tide

states into a well protected harbour, giving racing in any wind
direction. The minimum water depth is up to 2.5 metres at low
water springs in the harbour and some berths are available
at 3 metres depth on low springs.
• The new Town Dock for keelboat events allows a large

area of pontoon berths with a minimum of 2.5 metre
depth, joined to the quayside and close to the Club.
The adjacent MDL marina provides additional visitors
berths.
• Other than East and South Easterly winds the

Bay has excellent shelter from high seas with the
prevailing West to Southwest winds, which give truly
perfect sailing conditions.
• The Club has highly experienced race

management teams with a dedicated 34 ft
committee boat, support boats and mark layers.
The racing water is just outside the harbour so
for many events the Bay provides a natural
amphitheatre for spectators.
• Courses are usually set within the Bay, using

GPS, away from the shore but inside the tide line.
This gives true winds with minimal tide effect.
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SHORESIDE FACILITIES
The excellent gradient of the new 12m wide slipway is not affected by the
tide. At the top of the slip there is space to accommodate launching
trolleys and there are two fresh water taps for hosing down.
Dinghy parking is available for between 20/30 dinghies as well as

parking for 100 boats along the adjacent pier.
The new Town Dock is linked to the shore and has a large
events pontoon to accommodate visiting yachts, with the MDL
marina adjacent.
The Club owns its own 1 tonne crane which is situated on

the South Pier. Heavier lifts can be undertaken by the local
stevedore.
There are toilets and showers in the Club changing

rooms as well as public facilities adjacent to the dinghy
park.
The two level car park is just 30m from the dinghy
park and just 50m from RTYC. Weekly car park
tickets for any of the Torbay Council car parks
are available from the Tourist Board next to the
harbour.
Photography by Tim Whitehead
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VISITING YACHTSMEN
It is always a pleasure to welcome visiting yatchsmen and we encourage
use of our fully facilitated clubhouse and welcome visitors to join in our
various social, cruising and racing activities. Being in close proximity
to Torquay town centre, there is an abundance of accommodation
from B & B to four star luxury, a whole host of restaurants and for
the more adventurous, plenty of night life.
We have a large events pontoon to accommodate visiting yachts

and a crane situated on South Pier for boat lifting. There is a
large council car park adjacent to the quay; the clubhouse is
just one minute from this car park and two minutes from the
dinghy park and yacht berths.
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CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED RECENTLY
WORLD
1948 Olympics
1989 International Dragon Class
1990 International 5.5 Class
1991 International 14ft Class
1991 International 6 Metre Class
1995 International Dragon Gold Cup
1997 International Cadet Class
1998 International Moth Class
1998 International Melges 24 Class
2001 International Albacore Class
EUROPEAN
1991 Round Europe Race (British stop-over)
1993 CHS Europeans
1995 International Soling Class Match Racing
2005 International Melges 24
NATIONALS
2004 Finn 2008 Solo
Europe Firefly
Dragon Cadets
Lark Laser 4000
2005 Sigma 33 2009 505

X332 FD
J-Cup J-Cup
Laser SB3 J109
Melges 24 RS 300
RS 700
2006 Albacore
2007 18ft Skiffs

Hornets
RS 600
RS 700
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& R ow land
Anderton
Anderton & Rowland are very proud to have been associated
with the Torbay Royal Regatta for over 150 years.
Involved in Fun Fair's since the 1854 we have a vast
knowledge of every aspect of running fun fairs
with safety being our number 1 priority.
All our rides are maintained and operated
ati ng
Celebr
to the highest of standards.
155Years We have a wide selection of rides for all ages ranging from
the traditional carousel, to the latest white knuckle rides.
Come and enjoy the fun!

Contact George De-Vey ~ 07831 884818

JUNIOR SAILING
Through Torbay Youth Sailing Trust the Club offers Sailing Courses to
children between the ages of 8 to 13, following the RYA Onboard
scheme. The Trust owns its own boats and has a team of trained
volunteers who run its activities. During the summer season, Friday
Junior Nights are held for children to go sailing in a variety of
boats.
The Club races two very active Junior Classes, the Cadet and
the RS Feva. Junior Club Racing takes place on Saturday
afternoons and Wednesday evenings. The Club is an RYA
Volvo Champion Club running coaching sessions throughout
the year.
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TORBAY YOUTH SAILING TRUST
(TYST)
In the autumn of 2007 a few Royal Torbay Yacht Club members met
to see if a way could be found to encourage children to try sailing.
Out of this meeting the Torbay Youth Sailing Trust was formed, under
the umbrella of the Royal Torbay Yacht Club. Charitable status was
achieved in the spring of 2008.
The Trust decided early on to follow the Royal Yachting

Association Syllabus and joined the RYA On-Board Scheme
designed to introduce a million children to sailing before
2012. Money was raised and six club members trained as
dinghy instructors. Initially, three Laser Pico Dinghies were
purchased and a fourth was loaned. The Trust’s facilities
were inspected by the RYA and permission granted to
conduct RYA sailing courses.
In 2008, four two day courses were run for children

between the ages of 8 and 13. Sixty-one children
attended these courses, with the majority gaining their
RYA Stage Two Certificate.
From the outset the Trust was keen to involve parents

and encourage children who enjoyed the sailing
experience to continue by joining the RTYC junior
section. Junior RTYC membership is included
in the course fees. The Trust aims to keep its
sailing equipment in good condition with all of
the Instructors fully qualified and CRB checked.
The Trust uses the facilities of the Royal Torbay
Yacht Club and runs its sailing courses from the
harbourside in Torquay.
For more information contact the Club Secretary on

' 01803 292 006
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SOCIAL FACILITIES,
PLACES TO STAY
and LOCAL INFORMATION
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Gayle, Adele & Michele
welcome you to… Café Bar & Bistro
At Below Decks we pride ourselves on a warm

welcome, friendly efficient staff and a fantastic
range of great food and drink. All set in the
most beautiful locations.
Situated at water’s edge on the fantastic Beacon

Quay development at Torquay Harbour. Below Decks
enjoys stunning views of Torbay
combined with the comings and
goings of the Marina and Town
Dock Pontoons. We are bathed
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and our heated parasols take
care of those cooler days.
All our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order,

using the finest ingredients (local wherever possible).
We are fully licensed, serving a great selection of
Wines, Beers, Cider and Spirits. Our range of soft
drinks and freshly ground Italian coffee means there is
something for everyone.
Great food at the best location
Below Decks • Beacon Quay • Torquay • Devon TQ1 2BG
Tel: 01803 411106 • www.belowdecks.co.uk

Please check the website for out of season opening hours

WEDDINGS & FUNCTION HIRE
The Corinthian Room is the perfect venue for private parties, luncheons,
buffets, banquets and wedding receptions. It can seat up to 120 for a
sit down meal or up to 180 for a buffet or evening reception. There is
a wide choice of cuisine for all palates and we have a fully licensed
bar. The room enjoys magnificent views across the bay.
We have exceptional catering facilities and deliver to the highest

standard using fresh seasonal produce, prepared by our in
house chef. If you are looking for a more intimate affair we also
have our Dining Room which seats 60 persons. Whatever the
event our co-ordinators can provide a tailor-made package
to suit your every requirement.
Our friendly staff are on hand to ensure your event

runs smoothly combining the highest level of service.
Whatever your event we pride ourselves in being able
to cater for any function and will work with you to
ensure it’s a celebration to remember.
Wireless internet is available in all our function

rooms. This service can be hired for periods of a few
hours, all day or weekly bookings. For available
dates and to discuss details please contact the
Club Secretary on
' 01803 292 006.
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MEETINGS & CONFERENCE HIRE
Our conference room seats up to 120 people although we are happy to
cater for smaller groups. Overlooking the Bay, it is the perfect setting for
a business meeting, conference or seminar.
The room has its own bar facilities and we can provide a range of
refreshments from tea and coffee, a light buffet offering hot and
cold food or a full luncheon menu.
Our room can be hired by the hour or daily and can be

facilitated with projector screen, flip charts, pens and paper
etc, but should you have a specific requirement then we
would be happy to discuss this with you.
Our welcoming and helpful staff are here to ensure that

our exceptional hospitality is extended to your guests
and that your event runs smoothly.
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Car 141 Newton Road
Care
Torquay, TQ2 7AJ
www.blackler.co.uk
Tel: 01803 400800
The Car Valeting Specialist

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile. Peugeot RCZ
We are perfectionists who won’t just
valet your car, we will restore it
to its former glory!
From a wash to a full car valet, Jones Car

Care are a locally based car valeting company
providing a professional and traditional hand
car cleaning service for the people of Torquay
and the Torbay area.
Car Care is owned by expert valet Tanya Jones.

Tanya has 13 years experience in the car valet
and car cleaning business. Her team of friendly,
professionally trained car valets will get your
vehicle looking like new again!
We will clean your car and provide a

FREE pick up and delivery service. You can
book a one-off valet or a regular car cleaning
appointment. We do offer preferential rates
for our regular customers.
We now use special Carnauba CarWax

for even more brilliant results!
We have branches at:

Launch Date Spring 2010
The Grand Hotel The Imperial Hotel
Sea Front, Torquay, Park Hill Road, Torquay,
Devon, TQ2 6NT. Devon, TQ1 2DG.
For more information contact

Tel: Torquay (01803) 292727
e-mail: carcaretj@yahoo.com Reg No 592589. Registered in England

THE ENGLISH RIVIERA
LOCATION
The English Riviera is set around Tor Bay, South Devon, one of the most
beautiful bays in Europe, and includes the three towns of Torquay, Paignton
and Brixham.
ACCESSIBILITY
There are direct motorway, rail and air links to the English Riviera.
It is only 191 miles from London and 185 miles from Birmingham
with the M5 motorway reaching Exeter from the Midlands, London
and North. There are also mainline rail connections to Torquay.
Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol airports offer regular national and
international flights.
CLIMATE
The English Riviera has one of the most equable climates
in Britain. The long warm summers and mild winters
combined with an east facing Bay, create a haven for
palms and other sub-tropical plants. Sunlight hours
exceed the national average. Balmy autumns, fresh
springs and mild winters first established the resort as
Britain’s favourite during the times of the Napoleonic
War. The balmy climate has since nutured cherished
palm trees and the wellbeing of visitors.
Average temperature readings around the world
during the months of July and August 2009:
Marseille 30°C Genoa 29°C
Torquay (Torbay) 20°C Helsinki 19°C
Source: The Met Office
ACCOMMODATION
As one would expect in a major holiday resort, Torbay
has an unrivalled selection of accommodation.
There is an abundance of B & B’s, budget and 3
& 4* hotels, many of which have views overlooking
Tor Bay. The Torbay Tourist Board will be pleased
to assist you with accommodation queries on
' 01803 296 296
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Torbay Aerials are a skilled team of Aerial
and Network engineers with over 20 years
experience, who bring a quality service
to all aspects of the work. We aim to give
same day service to our domestic clients
and are competitive on commercial
contracts.
nP
ersonal Service with
distinction
Services include:-
n Funeral Arrangements Digital TV aerials
Torbay & District
n Repatriation services Funeral Service installed & upgraded
Wellswood House,
11 Babbacombe Road, Sky, Sky+ and Sky HD
nP
re-arranged funeral
plans Torquay TQ1 3SB installed & upgraded
01803 315005
Multiroom distribution
n Multi faith & Non
religious ceremonies Maunders designed & installed
Funeral Service
BBC Freesat
n Woodland burials 27 Well Street
Paignton TQ3 3AW installed & upgraded
n Advice and guidance 01803 556581 Digital Freeview installation
n Floral tributes Drakes Of Torbay LCD or Plasma TV mounting & installation
Funeral Service
n Monumental Services Hele Road
Torquay TQ2 7QG
01803 329866
Andrews Of Torbay
Funeral Service
2-4 Hoxton Road
Torquay TQ1 1JQ
01803 213103 To discuss your requirements
with an engineer and to get a free quote
call today on
Serving your community
since 1962
0800 612 2318

LOCATION & LOCAL FACILITIES
ROUTE MAP
Torquay has excellent mainline train services from London Paddington
via Exeter. There are also very good motorway links from the North
and the South East.
FERRIES
Ferries from Europe serve Weymouth, Southampton, Portsmouth
and Plymouth. Delivery and collection can be arranged for
overseas competitors via the Yacht Club.
AIRPORTS
There are national and international flights into Exeter,
Plymouth and Bristol airports.
LOCAL FACILITIES
Facilities in Torquay are excellent as might well be
expected in a major holiday resort. There are a vast
number of hotels, pubs and restaurants with plenty of
nightlife.
There are good beaches and Torbay prides itself on

the cleanliness of the water. The town of Torquay
has all the facilities one would expect from a
busy town, with excellent shopping and places of
interest, details of which can be obtained from the
local Tourist Office. Most sporting activities are
catered for. In particular, golf, horse riding and
water sports. There are also excellent coastal
walks.
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CONTACT US
It is always a pleasure to answer any questions or queries that you may
have. Please feel free to contact us during office hours.
Royal Torbay Yacht Club

12 Beacon Terrace
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2BH
' +44 (0) 1803 292 006

6 +44 (0) 1803 200 297
; admin@royaltorbayyc.org.uk
4 www.royaltorbayyc.org.uk
Club Secretary: Mrs Debbie Selley

Honorary Treasurer: Mrs Marcia Sandford
Race Office (during events) ' +44 (0) 1803 200 296
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The Royal Torbay Yacht Club
www.royaltorbayyc.org.uk

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The Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Official Brochure 2010

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Publishers of Prestigious Club Brochures

Pinnacle Group, Newhaven Enterprise Centre,

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We are a team of specialists,

We provide a full and highly personalised financial

Specialist Solutions Plc

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Today it is a thriving Club and extends a warm and friendly

Our fully facilitated clubhouse is the perfect place to

Over the recent years, attention has been

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The Mayflower Class and Lily Class

“Blossoms in the face of adversity”

Old Mill Boatyard Old Mill Creek

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During the second World War, the Club suffered

In 1948, the XIV Olympiad Sailing Regatta was

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Spence Robert Pethick are a long

We are a family run accounting firm

For a courteous and personal service

The Old Customs House

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In 1961, the Torquay Corinthian Yacht Club amalgamated with

The Club was honoured in 1964 to have a crew of members

Throughout the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s,

In 1993, it was agreed that the members of

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The bar & lounge offers an extensive range of beers, wines,

In addition to the excellent catering facilities we also have

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H Phare & Son is a family-owned

We provide a wide range of services,

Our Services include:

H. Phare & Son

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We have various membership categories and at present there

We have an all year round club events and social

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This firm is regulated by the

• Conveyancing • Wills & Probate

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• A new 12 metre wide slipway allows launching at all tide

• The new Town Dock for keelboat events allows a large

• Other than East and South Easterly winds the

• The Club has highly experienced race

• Courses are usually set within the Bay, using

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• Osmosis prevention and treatment

• Insurance approved centre

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