For those cruisers who do not have their own boat, SHYC has its own sailing yacht “Jebbs” which has been specifically purchased for both members and non members to experience the joys of sailing for a small fee to cover its running costs.
Full details of this can be found on the Club Yacht web page https://shyc.co.uk/shyc-club-boat-yacht

For the rest of our cruisers we have an exciting cruising calendar with something for everyone – short weekend breaks and long spring/summer holidays, travelling across The Channel and down to the west country, familiar destinations and new ports.

The emphasis is on enjoyment rather than challenging destinations, enabling as many boats as possible to feel comfortable about each voyage. We particularly welcome any new boats that have not cruised with us before and invite them to join in with the familiar faces.

Skippers’ meetings will be held to provide as much information as possible to help us cruise together, and we will also be holding crew-meet-skippers’ events for members looking for crew places and skippers looking for extra hands on deck.

We want to deliver a programme that pleases as many members as possible and we welcome your ideas and suggestions. Please look at the cruising noticeboard in the clubhouse, or contact the Rear Commodore Cruising.

Further information is also available on Cruising Preparation..

Upcoming Events

SHYC CRUISING CALENDAR 2026

All dates are those planned but every boat is free to arrive and depart before or after the dates, as they wish.  Both Power and Sail boats and welcome on all the cruises.  All trips will of course be dependent upon the weather. Other trips may be added during the season.

Dieppe Dash for the Cruisers (in company with the racers):

1st May - 3rd May

Royal Escape (in company with the racers):

22nd May - 24th May

 Summer Cruise:

13th  July - 27th July

Shoreham weekender cruise (in company with racers):

1st - 2nd August

Airbourne 

20th August – 23rd August

Ramsgate/Dover

29th August - 31st August

Boulogne weekend

10th September - 12th September
    
Sussex Combined Clubs Regatta

26th and 27th September

Trafalgar Dinner
Date TBC

Join your friends, crew and others members for this traditional Black Tie Event that celebrates the life, success and victories of our national hero, Lord Nelson.  Held in The Royal Sovereign Suite, this is one of the Club’s traditional formal evenings, and is very popular.

Laying Up Supper 2026

Date TBC

Another popular Black Tie dinner, this evening represents the end of another yachting season.  There are stories, presentations and prizes prompting great memories of yet another (hopefully) successful season on the water.