RAF Yachtclub

[tcm]

has anyone been? Obviously, i mean "has anyone been AND NOT BEEN CHUCKED OUT". I hear it is so exclusively that even the lobsters need membership...

 

[benjenbav]

Is it open to all leisure boaters with solo fast jet experience?

 

[BrendanS]

Yes, been there for dinner once (knew one of ex-committee members). Not particularly stuffy, and you can just turn up and use the place if you are in affliated clubs etc. People in fairly ordinary smartish clothes, nothing out of the ordinary for most clubs. Food OK in a clubish sort of way. These days anyone can join - you don't need an RAF connection any longer. Take their traditions very seriously, I hear they are quite hot on members flying ensigns etc by the rules.

 

[gcwhite]

Where is it?

 

[AIDY]

Hamble - le - rice

 

[jon_bailey]

Arthur Wood stayed there for last year's forum get together. I booked him in and was convinced he would have to know officer ratings and would be asked which squadron he had flown with. Turned out to be quite informal with no difficult questions. Restaurant looked good and it was a pity we had to go to the forum shindig! Room was comfortable and tidy although not ensuite.

Lovely spot and could be worth a try depending on what you are looking for.

 

[JohnR]

You have to be grilled before the cttee for membership, rather like a lobster.

 

[plombier]

Been there several times - no probs, they were quite happy to take my money.

 

[BrendanS]

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it was a pity we had to go to the forum shindig![ QUOTE ]


Git! you're off the invite list for this year! <g> Hope you are going to condescend to coming this year

 

[BrendanS]

I understand that while fox hunting and sheep herding are acceptable, Moose hunting is the in thing, and that all Mooses attempting to gain entry to said establishement......blam!

Sad. Given that even me and Plombier have been admitted access. I'd love to know if Plombier took his helmet off first, which I doubt.