CHARTER - for cruising or expedition

The RACYC's J109 White Knight 7 is available for charter to both members and non-members.

*** YACHT UNAVAILABLE UNTIL 1st April 2024 ***

Due to damage sustained on the Fastnet Race White Knight 7 is awaiting repair and will not be available to charter until April 2024.

WHITE KNIGHT 7

White Knight 7 is the RACYC's club yacht. She is a J109, built in 2006. She is in excellent condition, extensively equipped for both charter and offshore racing, sleeping up to 8. She has both racing and cruising sets of sails. With autohelm, heater and newly refurbished interior, she is a steady and comfortable yacht for those who seek to charter for pleasure, but she can be re-clothed to race very competitively. Professionally maintained by the club Bosun, she is currently without equal amongst all Corps owned yachts.

Chartering

Whilst she is the RACYC's club yacht, and as such primarily used to support club activities, White Knight 7 may be charted by non-RAC soldiers and civilians for both adventurous training or leisuire sailing, with the permission of the RACYC Committee.

Charter Fees. The cost to charter White Knight 7 is:
Unit AT / Sport
Charterer	Fee per 24 hour charter period	Damage Deposit
Royal Armoured Corps units	£130	£1,000
Other Army / RN / RAF Units	£180	£1,000

Private Charter
Charterer	Fee per 24 hour charter period	Damage Deposit
Serving RAC personnel	£160	£1,000
RACYC members	£180	£1,000

Charter Period. Runs from 1800 to 1800. Handover and Handback can be arranged outside of these times if required.

Damage Deposit. The safety deposit is to be held by the RACYC in the form of a PayPal deposit or a cheque. The deposit will be returned on satisfactory hand back of the yacht.

For certain charters (racing or particularly lengthy) the Yacht Manager may instruct a higher level of damage deposit.

Qualifications Required - please speak to the Yacht Manager for any clarification
Activity	Skipper	Mate	Crew	Min crew	Max crew
Day Sailing	Coastal Skipper	RYA Competent Crew	1 x Able Hand	4	6
Coastal Cruising	Yachtmaster (Coastal)	RYA Day Skipper	2 x Able Hand	4	6
Offshore Cruising	Yachtmaster (Offshore)	RYA Day Skipper	2 x Able Hand	4	6
Inshore Racing	Yachtmaster (Coastal)	RYA Day Skipper	2 x Able Hand	4	10
Offshore Racing	Yachtmaster (Offshore)	Coastal Skipper	2 x Able Hand	4	8

Note. An Able Hand is defined as an adult, familiar with sailing (i.e. as a minimum comfortable with the RYA Competent Crew syllabus) who is able to take their place as a member of a safe crew.

If you dont have the required qualifications please email the Yacht Manager or Bosun and the club will assist in getting you on the water where possible.

How to book the Club Yacht?

To book White Knight 7 please read the booking instructins document (below) and complete the Booking Form.

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White Knight 7 Charter Deposit

1,000.00 GBP

When requested to do so by the Yacht Manager, please use this payment link to pay the damage deposit of £1,000, that will be held by PayPal, refundable on satisfactory return of the yacht.

1-day Charter at Serving Rate

160.00 GBP

When requested to do so by the Yacht Manager, please use this payment link to pay for a 1-day Charter Fee for Serving RAC. Multiples can be added to your basket to reach the dersired charter length.

2-day Charter at Serving Rate

320.00 GBP

When requested to do so by the Yacht Manager, please use this payment link to pay for a 2-day Charter Fee for Serving RAC. Multiples can be added to your basket to reach the dersired charter length.

1-day Charter at non-Serving Rate / non-RAC AT

180.00 GBP

When requested to do so by the Yacht Manager, please use this payment link to pay for a 1-day Charter Fee for non-Serving RAC. Multiples can be added to your basket to reach the dersired charter length.

2-day Charter at non-Serving Rate / non-RAC AT

360.00 GBP

When requested to do so by the Yacht Manager, please use this payment link to pay for a 2-day Charter Fee for non-Serving RAC. Multiples can be added to your basket to reach the dersired charter length.

1-day Charter for RAC AT

130.00 GBP

When requested to do so by the Yacht Manager, please use this payment link to pay for a 1-day Charter Fee for RAC AT. Multiples can be added to your basket to reach the dersired charter length.

2-day Charter for RAC AT

260.00 GBP

When requested to do so by the Yacht Manager, please use this payment link to pay for a 2-day Charter Fee for RAC AT. Multiples can be added to your basket to reach the dersired charter length.

*** YACHT UNAVAILABLE UNTIL 1st April 2024 ***

Yacht availability is show below. If you have any issues please contact the Yacht Manager.

Sailing Abroad

Since the UK's departure from the EU, it is currently a requirement to inform Customs and Immigration of your intent to depart from or arrive to the UK. The Government Service overseeing pleasurecraft is called Yachtline, and it is relatively straight forward to use. Links to the guidance are below but all charterers are to note that the responsibility for correctly booking the yacht in and out of the UK and EU lies with the Skipper at all times and the RACYC accepts no liability if this process is not strictly adhered to.

Note. If you are on duty (Racing or Adventurous Training) you must also apply for relevant Clearances through the CoC.

How to Find us?

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