Our New Travel Lift

We offer a variety of marine services including launch/haul, berths, fuel and winter storage with rates for members and non-members.

Be a part of RKYC Racing!

As part of the fleet or part of a crew, racing is fun at the RKYC!

Learn to Sail at the RKYC

We have learn to sail programs for youth and adults. Our learn to sail programs are open to everyone.

Thursday Night Banquets

Join us for our Thursday night banquets. Our banquets are catered by River's Edge.

Clubhouse Rentals

Simply the most spectacular place in the Saint John area to hold your wedding, anniversary, birthday or office function. Available to everyone but Members receive substantial discounts.

Our Clubhouse Bar

Check out our well stocked bar featuring Hammond River on tap! Open Wednesday, alternating Thursdays and for special events.

We Welcome Visitors

We welcome visitors to our club.  We have berths, moorings, fuel (diesel and gasoline), ice, water and pump-outs available for visiting boats.

Welcome to the Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club

The Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club was founded in 1894 and received a royal warrant from Queen Victoria in 1898.  Located at the intersection of the Kennebecasis and Saint John rivers, in beautiful Brothers Cove, Saint John, New Brunswick, the RKYC is the safest and best location to keep your boat on the Saint John river system!

Message from the Commodore!

 

On behalf of the members, executive and flag officers, I would like to extend a warm welcome to guests and future members of the RKYC.  Our long and storied history is only one facet that makes the RKYC a unique place from which to enjoy the St. John/Wolastoq and Kennebecasis Rivers. One of the oldest royal yacht clubs in Canada, with customs steeped in British naval traditions, the RKYC also has a vibrant social scene, laid-back atmosphere, and friendly and dedicated members.

While our marine service capabilities are always growing and improving, offering new and better options for boaters on the river, at heart, we remain a club and a family. Our members are our best asset and resource – filling volunteer positions on many committees, from marine services to entertainment, from caring for “house and grounds” to running charitable events. Members take pride in their club and can be found painting railings, tidying gardens, or fixing small issues on the docks. Without the drive and enthusiasm of our members, we could not have such great events as our always-sold-out Wine Tasting, Beer-and-Wing night, “Hanging of the Greens” and the Hope Floats charity fundraiser.

Our beautiful clubhouse is the hub of Friday night entertainment, Thursday night buffets, and post-racing socials and is in constant use both summer and winter. It is also one of the most beautiful venues for weddings, anniversaries, birthday party’s and business functions in the area.  We never mind sharing our clubhouse with others!

Our Learn-to-Sail program continues to grow and innovate and serves both youth and adults. Our young sailors learn the joy of sailing and are taught the skills to race competitively all over the Maritimes.  Adults develop the skills to become boat owners themselves, sailing both in dinghies and on our program’s dedicated keelboat. This year we instituted a trial Learn-to-Race program with students joining in our Monday night racing.

Ultimately, we are a family of boaters – both power and sail, from small dinghies to large yachts – brought together by a shared love of the rivers that we have the great privilege to cruise and sail. We are a group comprising those new to boating and those with a lifetime’s experience on the water. It’s always wonderful to see long-time members assisting those in need of a helping hand or providing suggestions for safe anchorages or sharing their knowledge of boat maintenance and handling.

I am truly honoured to represent the RKYC and I look forward to seeing you at the club this year and in the coming seasons!

Fraser Forsythe - Commodore RKYC

 

Blue Duster

By Rob Ash | July 19, 2022

Supper at the Clubhouse – Thursday July 28th The next Supper at the Clubhouse is scheduled for Thursday, July 28th. The menu will now be: APPS Assorted Salads & Platters Beer Braised Mussels MAINS Beef Stroganov Broiled Chicken with Maple Dijon Cream DESSERTS Chefs Selection of Fine Desserts $38.00 Inclusive per person (Gratuity and Taxes Included)…

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  This is a chance to meet new members, reconnect with friends and enjoy the comradeship of the club!  All Members are welcome!  We look forward to seeing everyone there! The order of events is:…

 

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