Salcombe Yacht Club

About Us

Salcombe Yacht Club welcomes members, their guests and visiting yachtsmen to the first-class sailing, excellent facilities and picturesque scenery of Salcombe Harbour.

SYC is a special Club with a remarkable history dating back over 130 years. The Club is housed in part of Cliff House, an historic building enjoying one of the most splendid views in Salcombe. Conveniently positioned high above the estuary, the Club provides the perfect viewpoint to watch the Club racing above the start and finish line.

With 900+ members, SYC is one of the most active Sailing Clubs in the South West. We race for 10 months of the year starting with a Commissioning Race held at the beginning of March through to New Year’s Day, marking the end of the Festive Series. The Cruising section organises well attended rallies to ports along the south west coast throughout the summer. We have three major Race Weeks, a Cadet Week in May, six regular Club Series throughout the year, nine Open Meetings, the Salcombe Gin SYC Regatta and the Salcombe Town Regatta. It is said that Merlin Rocket Week is the jewel in the Yacht Club’s crown, attracting 120 crews from across the country and placing the town at the centre of the dinghy sailing world’s attention for one week in July.

As well as being able to participate in all our sailing and cruising events, members have access to the Club facilities (bar, terrace, dining room, showers and changing rooms). Our Clubhouse Bar serves some fine ales, lagers and a fabulous wine list. A delicious menu is freshly made by our franchise Chef and meals can be enjoyed alongside the best views from our terrace, Clubhouse or from the first floor Chart Room & Balcony. 

Members receive 10% discount on all SYC food, beverages and social events as well as on SYC regalia. Members also receive a 10% discount from many retailers throughout Salcombe including Musto, Henri Lloyd, Crew (20%), Salcombe Gin (to name just a few!)

Details of membership rates and how to join can be found here. There are discounted membership rates available for juniors, seniors and for young families.