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Royal Welsh Yacht Club

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The Royal Welsh Yacht Club is the senior yacht club of Wales. It was established in 1847 under the patronage of the Dowager Queen Adelaide, the widow of King William IV.

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The Royal Patronage was continued by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales whilst only 18 years of age, and confirmed by him when he acceded to the throne as King Edward VII.

The present patron of the Club is His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The first Commodore of the Club was Henry Paget K.G, the first Marquis of Anglesey, who commanded the cavalry under the Duke of Wellington in the Battle of Waterloo, and who lost his right leg in that battle.
The first Vice-Commodore was Robert Stephenson the famous engineer who, in 1830 with his father George Stephenson, constructed the world’s first passenger railway, running from Liverpool to Manchester.
The first Rear-Commodore was Llewellyn Turner. As a young Attorney of Caernarfon, he was the prime mover in forming the Club in 1847.

The headquarters of the Club are situated in Porth-Yr-Aur (the Golden Gate), built in or around 1284 as the historic West Gate, or Watergate, of the walled Royal Town of Caernarfon – possibly the most unique premises owned by any yacht club and certainly the oldest.

Address: Porth Yr Aur, High St, Caernarfon LL55 1SN, UK
Phone: 01286 672599
State: Gwynedd
City: Caernarfon
Zip Code: LL55 1SN


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Reviews
A members only club situated in a tower in the Castle Wall. It was very welcoming and with a very well stocked bar with drinks at good prices. I am a member of the RWYC, and it is a superb and friendly club.
The pub there is a hidden gem. Nice quiet atmosphere. Built into the town castle walls, probably making it the oldest physical location for a yacht club in the world. Had some board games on hand for fun. Bartender was very friendly. Overall great hospitality. Note: We were invited by a local member, which, as other reviews have alluded, may be a requirement for entry, but still worth a try in my opinion.
Just the most friendly bunch of people going. Always a warm welcome to visiting mariners and an incredibly well stocked bar with good wines and beers from local craft breweries. Music, games and quiz nights are available throughout the week. Its location, a historic town wall tower with roof outlook and a terrace looking directly over the Menai straits are a perfect vantage point for sunset spotters.
Great atmosphere from the historical Tower with interesting and varied history boards you can feel the presence of the past. A great place for an interesting drinking experience with friends.
Warm welcome on my first visit. Historical castle oozing charm.
Very welcoming to visitors. Amazing sunset view across the Menai Straights from the city walls. Fine local ales and regular impromptu jazz... Nice!
Lovely welcoming people. The bar is nice and cosy and the quiz was great fun! We will be sure to drop in again on out next visit.
The RWYC is for members and invited guests and not open to all. However it is very welcoming and it has a comfortable bar where members can meet and talk about matters nautical and any thing else.
A well run friendly Yatch Club. Very friendly community of a wide range of seafarers you do not need to be anchor faced or race hungry to be accepted here which is rare in many clubs.
Superb. One of the best places for a drink in caernarfon. Try and sit out on the balcony. Wonderful landlady
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