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From the 1932 Olympic Code, drafted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club (RCYC): Corinthianism in yachting is that attribute which represents participation in sport as distinct from gain and which also involves the acquirement of nautical experience through the love of the sport rather than through necessity or the hope of gain.

Corinthian ideals of amateur sportsmanship well precede the founding of the  Royal Corinthian Yacht Club  (UK) in 1872. The ancient city of Corinth, Greece (now  Korinthiakós ), hosted the  Isthmian Games , which were held the first and third years of an Olympiad, and predated the first Olympic Games by at least 100 years. The games traditionally honored the sea god Poseidon and included festive music and chariot racing. Winners were crowned with a pine wreath.

The evolution of the modern use of the term "Corinthian" in yachting is somewhat obscure. There is some fairly strong anecdotal evidence that the term was used derisively by upper-crust yachtsmen in the mid-1800s. At that time wealthy yachtsmen did not actually sail their boats but hired others to do it for them. To distinguish themselves from the roguish sailors who did sail their own boats, they sarcastically labeled them Corinthians.

Over the course of the years, the term got turned on its head, and Corinthian became a term of respect for amateur sailors. It was first used by the RCYC, and today there are dozens of yacht clubs throughout the United States with Corinthian in their titles.

At the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club we take corinthianism one step further. Not only do we sail our own boats, we also run our own club. All aspects of managing the club and clubhouse are entirely handled by volunteer members. And every boat owner with a mooring in Montrose Harbor is welcome to join us

The Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club

Come and see us at

25 The Parade,

United Kingdom

Call us on 07920233621

or send us an email at [email protected]

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Joining The Club

The rcyc welcomes new members to join all its yachting and social activities. visiting the club is the best way to start your application process – contact the rcyc office and make a date to visit us, preferably at the weekend when the club is busy. under 18’s should join the corinthian otters, who have a dedicated page which can be found here., why should i join.

Find out why you should join the Club and even take a look at our member Testimonials- words from our members themselves on why they joined the club.

The Royal Corinthian provides facilities for a wide variety of boats. There are fleets of day racing boats, running weekend series of races which offer challenges for the experienced sailor and excellent opportunities for non-boat owners to crew. Many members take part in national and international events.

There’s also an active cruiser section of sailing and motor boats with members cruising to meets round the east coast as well as individuals who sail much further afield. There’s also the occasional fun race. The club owns the moorings in front of the Clubhouse and members can hire them at competitive rates.

Members’ children are welcome in the Club and, once they are 7/8 years old, they are eligible to join the Corinthian Otters where they learn to sail with qualified, experienced trainers. The training is underpinned by strict safety rules and there are a limited amount of spaces available to new joiners with priority being given to the children of our members. Fees are covered by family membership. (See below)

There is, of course, a friendly social scene around the sailing. The Lounge Bar on the ground floor, and the Dining Room on the first floor, have unrivaled views of the river and the Club serves meals on Wednesday nights as well as across the entire weekend. More info here on the Club and it’s history .

Annual subscriptions are due 1st January but if you join later in the year, this will be adjusted pro rata. There is no joining fee and subscriptions can be paid in a lump sum or by installments by direct debit.

How do I start the application process?

You will need to fill in an application form supported by letters from a proposer and seconder. These must be full members of the Club who will put your name forward to the General Committee for approval. If you already know a member, he or she can propose you but if you do not know anyone, don’t worry, we can arrange for you to meet our Flag Officers.

What if I can’t sail?

All our classes welcome novices and will encourage you to join them to gain experience. Sometimes classes organise crew-training days which would be useful for you. You can get experience across various classes to help you to decide where you feel most at home.

What about my wife, husband, partner?

This is covered by making an application in your joint names either for full or temporary membership as above. Couples benefit from a 50% reduction of one of the individual subscriptions.

Is there family membership?

Joint full members whose child/children have reached the age of seven, can apply for Family Membership which will give their children priority entrance to the Corinthian Otters without further fees.

Can I join as a social member?

There is no special category for social members – all members can play as full a part in the social or sailing life as they wish. Boat owners who wish to race, pay race fees according to the class of boat.

Do I have to own a boat?

Not at all – if every member was a boat owner, there would be nobody to crew!

Membership Subscriptions

(2)Students must be in full time education

(3)Couples/Joint may elect to pay either separately or at the rate of 150% of the subscription of the higher of the two individual subscriptions

(4)Family covers cohabiting couples, single parents and their U18 children’s membership of the Corinthian Otters.

(5)A special concession will be made, upon application, to widows or widowers over the age of sixty who were formerly benefiting from the joint membership 50% discount for the second member. In such circumstances, the widow, or widower, will continue to be a full member of the club upon payment of a subscription calculated at 50% of the full individual fee

(6)This category is no longer open to new members

Payment of the full Annual Subscription for members age 26+ can be made, upon application to the Club office, by 10 equal monthly payments by Direct Debit. Mar-Dec.  If a member resigns during the subscription year the full subscription will remain due and payable.

Membership runs from January to December.

New members:

Fees are pro-rata for new members joining part way through the year.

If you join as a new member in October, November, December 2024 the full rate listed is due but takes your membership to December 2025. Effectively up to three months free.

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