Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Overview
Here's what makes Royal Canadian Yacht Club stand out
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club offers outstanding youth programs on Toronto Island. Celebrating 100 years of excellence, our Youth Sailing Program nurtures sailing skills in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Additionally, we provide a variety of tennis and racquet programs led by expert coaches, promoting skill development in a friendly and safe setting. Lunch program included.

Special needs: Not available

LGBTQ+ friendly community
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Upcoming Events

June 28, 2025
Junior Club 100th Anniversary Gala
06:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Programs, Rates & Dates

Registration Details

To register please visit rcyc.ca Registration process will be as follows: 1. Registration opens January 8, 2025 - all programs available as waitlist only until February 5, 2025. 2. On February 6, 2025 RCYC Members will receive priority placement based on date of registration. 3. Remaining availability will be given to non-Members on the waitlist, until program is full. 4. From February 6, 2025, remaining registration availability will be on a first come, first served basis.

Financial Aid & Payment Details

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Reviews & Insider Perspectives

The Our Kids review of Royal Canadian Yacht Club

The Toronto Islands, apart from being close by, are endlessly fascinating. That they even exist—a natural setting with one of the best views of the Toronto skyline—is fantastic in and of itself. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, one of the premiere, oldest, and most traditional clubs of its kind in the country, is a jewel in the crown. Just going there—setting out by ferry each day of a camp session—is, quite rightly, for many kids part of the thrill. To engage within the club environment just continues a theme. It's a unique, stellar opportunity to work with others improving skills, indulging passions, and engaging people of like interest, taste, and outlook. For the right child, each day of a camp session at the RCYC is full of pinch-me moments: great instruction, great views, and lasting memories.

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Director's Message

Hello!
As Director of Sailing & Sport, I invite you to join one of the premier youth sailing programs in Canada!
Located at our Toronto Island facility, RCYC Youth Programs are a wonderful way for your child to learn sailing fundamentals at our vacation home in the city. Our location provides the feel of being at a cottage but only a 15-minute private ferry ride from home.
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club takes great pride in our Youth Programs. Our youth are the future of our Yacht Club, whether producing Olympic or International racers or lifelong members with a love of sailing!
RCYC Junior Club has been providing youth sailing instruction for over 75 years—so we know what we’re doing! Our sailing school supports learn-to-sail programs through to competitive dinghy racing for ages 5-18 and are taught by CANSail certified instructors. We offer a safe learning environment for all with small group on-water sessions in various types of sailboats. Off-water activities include swimming, tennis and Friday picnics on the beach. We are sure to have a program that will create a magical summer of sailing for any participant!
If you have questions on which program is best suited to your son or daughter, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ariana Corscadden, Sailing Programs Manager she will be happy to help you with your choice for the upcoming season.
Many summers spent as part of the RCYC Junior Club have been some of the best for past participants and provided them the skills to travel the world racing sailboats. It is the reason they love sailing and racing today.
Looking forward to seeing you out on the water this summer

Thomas Fogh

Director Sailing & Sports

Staff and Counsellors

All RCYC Junior Club staff are former sailors and Sail Canada-certified instructors, many of whom were once Junior Club participants themselves. They bring the history of teaching to the program they were taught. Our Head Instructor thoughtfully pairs staff with groups to foster a fun and engaging learning environment. Meanwhile, our Tennis Pro, a certified former player, brings expertise and a passion for teaching the fundamentals of the game.

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Location & Operations
Address

Toronto Islands, Toronto
141 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2L8
Yorkville, Toronto
141 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5R
Distillery District, Toronto
150 Cherry Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3L1
Property Details

Sports facilities

Swimming Pool
Tennis Court(s)

Landscape

Beach
Lake/Pond/River
Open Field

More details about property: Our Island Facility The RCYC made the move to the Toronto Islands in 1881 at a time when the City was converting the Islands from basic wilderness to recreational use. At that time, only two acres of our land was above water year round. The rest suffered from flooding in the spring. Over the years, the Club built sea walls, dredged the lagoons and increased the height of the land. Today, we are one of the largest yacht clubs in the world. At the Island, we have some 26 acres of land, Junior Club building, tennis courts, a swimming pool, boat maintenance sheds, slips for 300+ yachts and dozens of dry sail spots for dinghies and smaller keelboats.
Accommodations

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Showers (indoor)

More details about accommodations: Our clubhouse has full facilities and change areas. Pool area has change rooms and showers

Are meals provided? Yes. Both our Sailing and Tennis program offer a lunch program.
Rentals & Services

Available for private rentals: Yes
RCYC host both private and corporate events

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