The Royal Burnham Yacht Club (or RBYC) was founded in 1895.[1] The club is located in Burnham-on-Crouch, England. The RBYC is divided into two groups of members: the cadets nineteen and younger, and the full members who are over nineteen. The club has a colourful history, including the launching of the 1983 Americas Cup Challenge: Victory Challenge.[2][3] The Club has established relations with the Yacht Club De Monaco. With a team racing event that was held in Monaco for 8 cadets in April 2006. The RBYC also has the largest fleet of RS Elite (3 man day-racing keelboats) in the country.

References

  1. ↑ "Royal Burnham Yacht Club – Burnham on Crouch Town Website". Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  2. ↑ Wallace, William N. (27 May 1981). "9 Yachting Challenges Accepted". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  3. ↑ Nemy, Enid; Times, Special To the New York (12 August 1983). "MAN OF THE HOUR IN SOCIAL NEWPORT". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 9 March 2022.

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