Rear Commodore Sailing of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, Jon Redding, is a dinghy sailor. He has a laser, an RS200, a half share in and a RS800 a 14 foot traditional clinker built dinghy known as a Myth. A google search will, with some effort, produce a picture of a red sailed 100 year old class only sailed in Trearddur Bay on Anglesey (a small island off the coast of Wales).
Jon joined the RTYC in 2014 and is very proud to say that he joined because of the Club’s preeminence in the world of Team Racing.
It was his wife Joanna (Jo) who he met sailing and with whom he has sailed consistently since his courting days who pushed him into the opportunity. Jon says that marrying Jo, has been one of the best decisions of his life.
2025 forsees the Semi-quincentennial of the Royal Thames. Yes that is correct. A year before the USA in 1775.
RTYC has purchased 12 new Sonars stationed at a reservoir near Heathrow Airport. Young sailors are provided with a fantastic fleet of fabulous team racing boats that offer a chance to compete at the high standards that the Royal Thames enjoys.
Royal Thames Yacht Club
Founded in 1775, the Royal Thames Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht club in the world as well as being the oldest royal yacht club.
Sailing is at the heart of the club and RTYC members young and old participate in a wide range of racing and cruising events in home waters and worldwide. Thames teams compete against UK and international clubs, whilst members also race their larger yachts world-wide.
They run a full program of fleet and team racing on the Solent and at Queen Mary SC and where they are in the process of replacing out fleet J/80 sports boats with a new fleet of 12 Sonars, in addition they own a fleet of J/70s which are based in Cowes and which is active from April until October.
Alongside their race program sits a full program of cruising and rallies, organized for members and their guests in selected locations around the world.
A very active group of Younger Members (aged up to 36) participate in sailing at all ability levels and hold a variety of social events.
The Knightsbridge Clubhouse is a haven for those who want a relaxing and exclusive base in London. There are two bars, reading and meeting rooms, an excellent a la carte restaurant, still called the ‘Coffee Room’, a relaxed Bistro and cabins for those wishing to stay in the heart of London. Excellent shopping is on our doorstep with Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Sloane Street nearby.
A friendly welcome, fine food and comfortable accommodation are guaranteed. The Club has a distinguished cellar and a long tradition of serving superb wines at reasonable cost. Their busy social program is wide and varied encompassing events for all from formal dinners with leading speakers to the beloved Oktoberfest. Waterside Chats showcase endeavours and expertise from within and beyond the club, ranging from navigating the southern oceans to cheese making and wine tasting. Official Website.
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