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Established in 1932 Whitby Yacht Club provides a full programme of sailing and powerboating throughout the season, April to October.

There is a friendly and adventurous cruising section with racing catered for by a wide-ranging series of competitions and events.

Whitby Yacht Club prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere and social scene, making it the perfect place to enjoy sailing and powerboating on the Yorkshire Coast.

Our clubhouse is located in an enviable position on Pier Road above the RNLI Museum providing unsurpassed harbour and sea views.

Whitby is situated on the North East Yorkshire Coast. It is well known for its historical connections to Captain James Cook the famous explorer, and William Scoresby, a whaling captain and inventor of the crow's nest and last but certainly not least Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula which has its opening chapters set in Whitby.

If you are interested in getting on the water then joining a yacht club is probably a good plan.

Firstly you don’t have to own a boat. Members with boats are constantly looking for crew to assist them go racing or cruising.

At Whitby YC you can join our WhatsApp Crew Finder group where skippers broadcast their need for crew and equally crew can broadcast their availability. This will enable you to get on the water without joining the club but will enable you to enter up to four WYC events before joining the club. If you want more information on this then contact the vice Commodore. [email protected]

If you have younger family members who are more interested in starting in dinghies then we have a dinghy storage yard at Sandsend and good relationships with Scaling Dam that can offer their courses at discouts.

When you join the club we will try and meet your needs by getting you involved in the activities that best align to your skills, experience and ambitions. Joining one of the Clubs WhatsApp groups that are directed at Racing and Cruising under power or sail will help you get involved.

We run shore based RYA Theory courses at significant discounts to members that will increase your confidence and knowledge. We also organise talks and workshops to help you.

Whitby Yacht Club does not run RYA practical courses but we can signpost you to other centres that do. Some of our members have completed practical courses at nearby Hartlepool and as far away as the Canaries.

Don’t wait have a go now by contacting either [email protected] or [email protected] today.

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Whitby Yacht Club

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The Whitby Yacht Club was established in 1932.

It offers a full programme of sailing and power-boating through the season, with a good number of races, competitions and events.

A lively social scene and a welcoming atmosphere makes Whitby Yacht Club the perfect place to enjoy the sport of sailing on the Yorkshire Coast at Whitby.

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Address: Pier Rd, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3PU

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Spend the day on the shores of Lake Ontario. Whitby's award-winning, full service Marina offers many activities and amenities that are sure to keep the water lover entertained for hours. 

Port Whitby Marina

Charter a boat from  Port Whitby Marina  and take in panoramic views of the harbour and wildlife or if you're interested in a sunset sail, explore sailing options offered by the  Whitby Yacht Club . Visit the Marina's webpage for more information on boating and dockage fees.

With over 300 slips, year-round events,  and various membership types,  Whitby Yacht Club  is the premiere boating facility east of Toronto. Cruise, race, sail, and dine at Whitby's Yacht Club.

Whitby's Waterfront and Beach

Looking to get active? Enjoy some kayaking or stand-up paddling boarding along Lake Ontario.  Port Whitby Public Boat Launch  is open from May to October. 

Whether you're a fishing enthusiast or novice, Whitby Harbour and Lake Ontario are the perfect spots to reel in a big one!  Port Whitby Marina  is also an official Weigh Station for the  Great Ontario Salmon Derby , North America's largest fresh water fish derby.

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Visit Kiwanis Heydenshore Park for some family fun. With a splash pad, playground, covered picnic areas, and beach access, the park is the ideal place to play outside.

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My son has been going to the summer camps for seven years. I can't say enough good things about this gem of a summer sailing program. From intro sailing for little kids (called Mosquitos) to more advanced sailing programs (White Sail) to advanced sailing techniques and racing (Broze, Silver, Gold), the WYC is a superb place for smart, active, eager kids who love the water and want to learn many life lessons and skills they will hold onto for the rest of their lives. Our favourite instructor Ian has moved on and now Emma has taken over. My son raves about Emma and the other instructors. Both on water and classroom instruction. The little kids play games too and have fun. Sunscreen required...at least SPF 45, applied at least twice a day. At the end of the year there is a banquet and the kids get their diplomas, have a meal and awards are handed out. Trust me, this is a great summer program. Space is limited. Go to www.wyc.ca and check out the summer school brochure and schedule. We're not members of the club, you dont need to be either. I hope a couple of members review the club itself...seems like a great group of people.

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Yacht racing at Whitby takes place each weekend throughout the season. Races are set within the bay or occasionally along the coast. Racing is open to all types of cruiser/racers and are run on a handicap system, in two classes. Club members are always available to give assistance to new members, and special pursuit races on Saturdays give good training to new and inexperienced sailors. WYC is also a member of the North East Cruiser Racing Association, and participates in coastal and passage races between clubs ranging from Scotland to Bridlington, Holland and Norway.

Yachts sailing with Whitby Yacht Club are of many sizes and varieties. They range from open day boats, to trailer-sailers, through cruiser racers, to power boats. There is usually a 'Cruise North' each year, and cruising and power boat owners are encouraged to join the inter-club racing fleet when the racing takes them to other ports. There is no restriction on the type of vessel which may be owned by members. Members embark on extended cruises throughout the year often to Holland and Norway etc. The club recognises the achievement with annual prizes being awarded. We also have several members at present cruising world wide.

Cruising members are encouraged to try their hand at racing, as the racing fleet itself consists of many cruiser-racer types of boats, which race on handicaps. The club welcomes power boat owners and membership in this group is being encouraged so that a full programme of events can be arranged. This coming year it is anticipated that their will be a few pilotage evenings taking place throughout the season on a Friday evening for further information contact our Rear Commodore Cruise.

Whitby Yacht Club have a number of deep water pontoon moorings situated in the lower harbour between the swing bridge and the lifeboat pier, with access to the sea at all states of the tide. Access is by tender which increases security. These moorings are available to full members at competitive rates. There are marina moorings in the upper harbour which are controlled by Scarborough Borough Council. These are deep water moorings. However access to the sea is dictated by the swing bridge which opens 2 hours either side of high water at 1/2 hour intervals by request on Channel 11 or 16.

Dinghy racing with Whitby Yacht Club takes place over the winter months with the 'Frostbite' series. All racing takes place in the upper harbour, where there is a launching ramp up river of the car park. The boats are sailed in two classes, Class A is for boats with a PY of 1200 or greater, Class B for boats with a PY of less than 1200. The race duration is usually about 45 minutes.

Additionally there is an open dinghy race held during the annual Town Regatta, sponsored by the Regatta Committee. This is held in the upper harbour, and details are published in the Town Regatta Programme. The race is for the Tyler Cup.

The first recorded sailing regattas at Whitby took place in the 1840's under the burgee of Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club. Entries were few and craft tended to be large with substantial prizes. A momento of these early days is the 'Hilda Salva' in 1847. A Whitby Yacht Club was formed at a meeting in I H Harrowing's Shipping Office, now the Magpie Cafe, in 1895.

The first year to commence was January 1896 and the annual subscriptions were half a guinea per member. Regular races and regattas were held up to the outbreak of the 1914-1918 war. The club appears to have been disbanded and not reformed. The present Club was formed in 1932 under Commodore Elect F H Pyman and eighteen founder members. The fleet was somewhat mixed, the greater proportion being motor vessels. The Club rented rooms in the Old Harbour Office in the beginning but in 1937 obtained a lease from the RNLI to erect the present Clubhouse over the Old Lifeboat House, now the RNLI Museum.

The members raised £1,000 to build the Clubhouse by selling £5 and £10 shares in a company called Whitby Yacht Club and Hall Ltd. The official seal of the Company is in the display cabinet. The Company then leased the building to the Yacht Club for £50 per annum. At this time a design for a class boat was commissioned called the 'St Hilda Class'. This was an 18' C B Sloop, sail area 292 square feet including a 100 square foot spinnaker. To accommodate Whitby bridge the mast was mounted in a tabernacle.

During the 1939-45 war sailing was suspended but the Club was kept alive as a Bridge Club attended by local members. After the war several members bought redundant ship's lifeboats and turned them into yachts. A major development in small boat sailing began in the 1950's and a fleet of Dragons raced at Whitby and adjacent clubs. On the Cruiser/Racer front the Folkboat was the boat to aspire to although the fleet was mixed and dinghies raced with larger boats in the bay.

By the 1970's the surge of interest in sailing required the premises to be enlarged to accommodate increased membership. The improvements and extensions were officially opened by the Patrol, the Marquis of Normanby. At the same time the Club moorings were increased by leasing and dredging the area between Tate Hill Pier and Fish Pier. In the 1980's the Club had Racing, Cruising, Powerboat and Dinghy sections with a strong diving membership. 1989 saw the narrow section of the lounge entrance converted and refurbished as a dining/social area and two years later the cadet room was refurbished to form a family lounge/multi-functional room.

In 1993, 1994 and 1995 there was three very successful Whitby Sailing Weeks with competing visitors from all over Britain. The renowned Whitbread Round the World challenger 'Heath Insured' was brought from the south coast to Whitby with a Yacht Club crew led by the Commodore John Webster and moored in the harbour for the whole week, (1993). Craft were rafted upto ten deep. 1995 saw Whitby Yacht Club's first Lady Commodore, Mrs Ann E Hope. In 1997 with the co-operation of the Harbour Master who dredged what had been Whitby Yacht Club's drying moorings the club purchased a number of pontoons and now have 50 metres of deep water pontoon moorings between Fish Pier and Town Bridge.

Many were the rumours of plans for a new marina and a new Clubhouse during these last years but, as yet, there are no concrete plans for the year 2000. Whitby Yacht Club goes forward into the twenty-first century financially sound and with plans to maintain and refurbish the present Clubhouse for the benefit of members, yet bearing in mind that there may well be a move some time in the future.

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England - 5 deg 29 min N 00 deg 36.68 min W. Whitby was also made famous by Bram Stokers 'Dracula' who it was said first came ashore in Whitby.

Situated at the mouth of the river Esk it is also a good starting place for those wishing to explore the North Yorkshire Moors, (Recently made popular with the TV series Heartbeat), or travel on the scenic North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway. Historic York is only a short journey.

Whitby Harbour may be approached safely from any direction except south east. From this direction Whitby Rock Buoy (North Cardinal) must be rounded and kept on port hand. The harbour entrance is approximately three quarters of a mile from the Rock Buoy. At the entrance a strong set to the east commences some two hours preceding high water, and likewise one to the west commencing shortly after high water.

Whitby Yacht Club

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 Celebrating over 45 years!!!! The Whitby Yacht Club’s (WYC) sailing school is thrilled to offer this year’s nautical courses packed with adventurous learning, hands on experience, and friendly instructors. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sailor, our coaches provide fun environments and techniques to sharpen your boat-handling skills and deepen your appetite for sailing. Since 1975, our school has been successfully training students in the Whitby basin and on Lake Ontario. Our certified coaches are experienced sailors equipped with lots of patience in a relaxed environment. Sailing is for the whole family. Whether exciting and competitive or relaxed and laid-back, this sport is also a wonderful channel for personal growth, community connections, and leadership development. The WYC is pleased to offer this not-for-profit camp to help all sailors enhance their skills and make amazing new friends. So ahoy there, Matey. Anchors away.  

Click  here  to enrol for Adult Sailing Courses

With new themes each week, this program is perfect for those who are looking at getting out on the water and having fun in the sun! Each session mixes in kayaking, sailing, on shore and on water games, and end of week crafts! Many participants in this program choose to return for multiple sessions, especially when joining with friends and siblings! 

*Ages 5-8 (campers must be at minimum 5 years of age by the start of their camp session)

*Activities include Kayaking, Sailing, on-water and on-shore games & crafts.

*Lifejackets required for all on water activities.

*Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

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Wetfeet Session 8

For the person who likes to seek adventure and challenge themselves while learning fun new activities, Whitby Watersports camp is the solution. Campers will spend their time Kayaking, and Paddleboarding, as well as learning on-land basic sailing lessons (such as knots, parts of the boat, etc.) this one-week program offers you the ability to try a variety of new Watersports, even if you’ve never stepped off of solid land before. Offered in a one-week format, many participants sign up for multiple sessions per year!

*Ages: 9-15

*Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Watersports Session 1

Watersports Session 2

Watersports Session 3

Watersports Session 4

Watersports Session 5

Watersports Session 6

Watersports Session 7

Watersports Session 8

Over a period of 2 weeks, sailors will be taken through the Cansail 1 curriculum which covers a variety of important lessons for effectively skippering and crewing on a dinghy sailboat. Upon completion of their Cansail 1 level, sailors will proceed to begin on their Cansail 2 level. Please note that Cansail 1 and Cansail 2 levels each take on average 2 weeks (1 session) each for completion. This levels provides skills necessary to graduate and join the CANSail 3 and 4 levels.

​*Ages 9 - 16

*Activities include Sailing in our RS Feva, RS Quest, and Club 420 sailboats

*Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm for two consecutive weeks .

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Cansail 1 / 2 Session #2

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Cansail 1 / 2 Session #4

For those who have already completed their CANSail 1 levels, we are offering the new OPTI Race Development Team. This program is intended for those who have already had an introduction to sailing and are looking to further their learning and work towards their CANSail levels. This is meant to be a starting point for those interested in joining the Optimist Race Team in future years and give them exposure to the competitive side of Opti sailing! 

*Ages 9 - 15

*Activities include sailing and training in Optimist sailboats

*CANSail 1 level must be completed to enrol in this program

*Optimist sailboat charter cost included in below price

Cansail 2, 3, 4 Opti Development 4 Week Session

Cansail 2, 3, 4 Opti Development 2 Week Session

Now that you’ve completed your CANSail 1 & CANSail 2, let’s take what you’ve learned and apply it to the sport of competitive sailing! For two - four weeks you will be training in a variety of different sailboats including Club 420's, RS Feva's, and Optimist sailboats. In this course, sailors will be learning important skills and tactics for racing and sailing by former members of WYC’s competitive race team! Offered in a two or four week session for convenience, most sailors attend for 4 weeks to complete their CANSail level.

*Ages 12 - 18

*CANSail 1 and CANSail 2 levels must be completed to enrol in this program 

*Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm for two or four consecutive weeks. 

July 4-Week Session

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August 2-Week Session #1

August 2-Week Session #2

Have the opportunity to join the WYC Race Team and enjoy an exciting summer of training, traveling, and competing at different events representing the Whitby Yacht Club. Sailors learn critical racing skills and cover subjects such as sail theory, the rules of racing, fitness, and how to maintain their race boats. With limited spaces available and a high demand, tryouts in the spring are behaviour driven and are used to assess the sailor's attitude and willingness to learn! Note: sailors must supply their own boats to participate in this level.

*Ages: 9 - 16

*Sailors must bring their own Opti to join the WYC Optimist Race Team. Charter options are available for the 2024 Season!

 *For information regarding Opti Charter, please reach out to us!

*Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm with Regattas on select weekends

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*Ages: 12 - 19

*Sailors must bring their own Opti to join the WYC ILCA Race Team.

Extend the day of the camp from 7:45 am to 5:15 pm! Great for those campers who need an earlier drop-off and later pick-up!

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Extend the day of the camp from 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm! A perfect option for those with later days that need some extra time after pick-up!

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Cruising at The Whitby Yacht Club

The cruising program is very beneficial to new members as it is one of the best ways to get to know other members while having a great time doing so. For those new to boating or cruising, this is a great way to gain experience while taking advantage of the safety in numbers - a great way to increase your confidence on the water!

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Sailing School & Summer Camps

Youth Summer Camps

Whether it is learning a new sport, enjoying summers on the lake, or developing a life long passion for sailing, we believe in helping each generation get started! Whitby Yacht Club Sailing School offers summer camps and courses for youth 5 - 18, ranging from casual fun on the water in Watersports, getting a first taste for sailing in CANsail 1/2, or refining racing skills on one of our Opti or Laser Race Teams, we have programs for everyone! 

Wetfeet Camp

Princess and Pirates 

With new themes each week, this program is perfect for those who are looking at getting out on the water and having fun in the sun! Each session mixes in kayaking, sailing, on shore and on water games, and end of week crafts! Many participants in this program choose to return for multiple sessions, especially when joining with friends and siblings! 

Activities include Kayaking, Sailing, and water and on shore games.

Lifejackets required for all on water activities.

Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

$355 per week + Cansail Registration Fee

Cansail 1/2

Getting Ship Shape

Over a period of 2 weeks, sailors will be taken through the Cansail 1 curriculum which covers a variety of important lessons for effectively skippering and crewing on a dinghy sailboat. Upon completion of their Cansail 1 level, sailors will proceed to begin on their Cansail 2 level. Please note that Cansail 1 and Cansail 2 levels each take on average 2 weeks (1 session) each for completion. This levels provides skills necessary to graduate and join the CANSail 3 and 4 levels.

Ages 9 - 16

Activities include Sailing in our RS Feva, RS Quest, and Club 420 sailboats

Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm for two consecutive weeks .

$705 per session (2 Weeks) + Cansail Registration Fee

Cansail 3/4

Sailing at its Finest

Now that you’ve completed your CANSail 1 & CANSail 2 , let’s take what you’ve learned and apply it to the sport of competitive sailing! For two - four weeks you will be training in a variety of different sailboats including Club 420's, RS Feva's, and Optimist sailboats. In this course, sailors will be learning important skills and tactics for racing and sailing by former members of WYC’s competitive race team! Offered in a two or four week session for convenience, most sailors attend for 4 weeks to complete their CANSail level.

Ages 12 - 18

Activities include sailing and training in their very own modified Club 420 sailboats assigned at the beginning of their session.

CANSail 1 and CANSail 2 levels must be completed to enrol in this program 

Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm for two or four consecutive weeks. 

$ 705 + Cansail Registration Fee for 2 week session or $1300 + Cansail registration Fee for 4 weeks. 

Laser Race Team

Provincial Senior Race Team

Have the opportunity to join the WYC Race Team and enjoy an exciting summer of training, traveling, and competing at different events representing the Whitby Yacht Club. Sailors learn critical racing skills and cover subjects such as sail theory, the rules of racing, fitness, and how to maintain their race boats. With limited spaces available and a high demand, tryouts in the spring are behaviour driven and are used to assess the sailor's attitude and willingness to learn!

Activities include on-land fitness (strength and conditioning), on water training in Laser sailboats, Traveling and competing at regattas across Ontario Covid-19 permitting.

Monday to Friday for 8 consecutive weeks.

$2450 + Cansail Registration Fee.

Spend one week learning and participating in a wide array of watersports including Kayaking, and Standup Paddleboarding! This season we are unable to conduct the in-boat sailing component of this course (meaning campers' time on the water will be spent kayaking and paddleboarding only). This course teaches participants key aspects of each activity and demonstrates how to have fun on the water in a safe fashion. While this program is great for those who have never been on or near the water before, it is just as fun for those who have lots of experience in any of the mentioned activities! 

Ages 9 - 15

Activities include Kayaking and Standup Paddleboarding. 

Fun in the Sun

Watersports Camp

For those who have already  completed their CANSail 1 levels , we are offering the new OPTI Race Development Team. This program is intended for those who have already had an introduction to sailing and are looking to further their learning and work towards their CANSail levels. This is meant to be a starting point for those interested in joining the Optimist Race Team in future years and give them exposure to the competitive side of Opti sailing! 

Activities include sailing and training in Optimist sailboats

CANSail 1 level must be completed to enrol in this program

Optimist sailboat charter cost included in below price

$725 + Cansail Registration fee for 2 Week Session or $1400 + Camsail Registration fee for 4 Week Sessions.

Optimist Development Race Team

Cansail 2/3/4

Activities include on-land fitness (strength and conditioning), on water training in Opti sailboats, Traveling and competing at regattas across Ontario Covid-19 permitting.

Opti Race Team

Back after popular demand, WYC Sailing School is offering before and after care for the 2023 season! This option is available for all camps and can be selected at the bottom of the registration page!

Before Care: Extends the day from 7:45 am - 9:00pm.

After Care: Extends the day from 4:00 pm - 5:15pm.

Before and After Care: Extends the day from 7:45 am - 5:15pm.

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Why Choose Whitby Yacht Club Sailing School?

With serving Whitby and the surrounding area for over 45 years, we know something about having fun out in the sun! Passion is at the heart of everything we do, from helping those who have never stepped foot off shore to even the most seasoned crew, we have facilities and the equipment to help you accomplish your goals.

Tees & Hartlepool Yacht Club

EVENT - Sunderland to Blyth

Saturday 18 May 2024

Day sail to Blyth

Blyth HW 12.38 - 4.10m

Discount for club pre-booking berthing at Marina

Evening catering and presentation

EVENT - Tees & Hartlepool Cruiser Regatta

Saturday 25 + 26 May 2024

Day sail to Hartlepool

Hartlepool HW 17:50 5.04m

Discount for club pre-booking at Marina

Yacht Club catering from 19.00

EVENT - Vernon Dawson

Saturday 8 June 2024

Day sail to Whitby

Whitby HW 18:12 5.22m

Bridge 2hrs before/after HW

EVENT - Sunderland to Whitby Overnight

Saturday 22 June 2024

Whitby HW 17:12 5.14m

WYC bar open 6pm to 11pm

Evening meals & Sunday Lunch

Book food at [email protected]

EVENT - North Sea Race

Friday 12 July 2024

Day sail to Scarborough/Whitby

Whitby HW 07:23 - 5.20m

Special Bridge

Discount booked berthing at Marina

EVENT - Roker Regatta

Saturday 20 + 21 July 2024

Day sail to Sunderland

Sunderland HW 15:45 - 4.63m

Catering at SYC

Book berthing at Marina

EVENT - Sunderland & Whitby to Hartlepool

Saturday 27 July2024

Hartlepool HW 21:24 4.58m

EVENT - RNYC Regatta

Saturday 3 August 2024

Blyth HW 15:50 4.47m

Berthing at RNYC

Discount for pre-booking berthing at Marina

Marina catering

EVENT - Whitby YC Regatta

Saturday 10 + 11 August 2024

Whitby HW 20:32 4.65m

Berthing at Whitby Marina

WYC pre-booked catering

EVENT - Whitby Town Regatta

Saturday 17/18/19 August 2024

Whitby HW 15:09 4.71m

Discount for pre-booked berthing at Marina

EVENT - Hartlepool to Tyne

Saturday 24 August 2024

Day sail to River Tyne

Tyne HW 19:46 4.82m

Berthing at Royal Quays or Tyne Quay

Discount for club pre-booked berthing at Marina

Marina catering all day

Saturday 21 September 2024

Hartlepool HW 18:52 5.35m