History

The Bombay Yacht Club was founded in 1846 with Henry Morland as club commodore and 30 years later - on the recommendation of Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse and patronage of Queen Victoria became known as Royal Bombay Yacht Club. The seafront clubhouse was built in 1881, and received a number of prominent visitors within its first ten years including: H.R.H. Prince Arthur, their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and American railroad tycoon and yachting enthusiast Mr. William Kissam Vanderbilt - also part owner of the 1895 America’s Cup winner, the 37.5m sloop: Defender.

In 1894, the Commissioners of the Lord High Admiral bestowed upon the club the Blue Ensign of Her Majesty's Fleet with a Star of India surmounted by the Imperial Crown. An additional clubhouse, designed by Mr. John Adams - and whose construction work was subjugated by Mr. F.E. Stevens was completed on 7th November 1896. Style of building combined English neo-Gothic with a Tudor half-timbered idiom, which characterized turn of the century architecture prevalent in the city at the time.

Yachting received a major stimulus in 1911, after King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Bombay on board the Royal P&O liner - HMS Medina. In 1958, the Bombay Club was closed for not accepting Indian members; at the time, RBYC granted honorary memberships to all Bombay Club members and provided a new home for their erstwhile club’s furniture and other effects.

The 1960s saw a new race introduced after H.R.H. Prince Philip visited the club and presented the Challenge Cup for a Combined Class race not less than 21 miles. RBYC at the time owned a fleet of four twenty one foot Seabird Class boats, whilst its members’ owned boats included Chindwin (Bermudian Cutter), Iona (Gunter Sloop), Silver Oak (Yachting World Keel Boat), Tir (Yawl), Merope (Stor-Draken Class), Griffon and Wynvern (International Dragons). Member Philip Bragg, who had built Suhaili - the first yacht to sail solo non-stop around the world, died in 1984. Yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnson attended a reception in his honour at the club in 2004.

In 2006, the club was visited by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Jonathan Band, KCB, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff (and President of the Royal Naval Club) who accompanied Lady Sarah Band - also sojourning were other senior officers of his fleet. This was shortly followed by tarriance from Sir John Stirrup, the Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air Force and Chief of Defence Staff. In 2010, General Sir Hugh Michael Rose KCB, CBE, DSO, QGM, graced with his presence.

Having undergone sympathetic restoration; Royal Bombay Yacht Club Residential Chambers received an award of merit in the 2013 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards.

RBYC

Arguably, one of the most elegant Yacht Clubs of India.

Club’s facilities include over thirty accommodation chambers, inimitable Dolphin (traditional name for the main dining room and bar), informal lounge, gymnasium, billiards, a well stocked library including rare books with services of Librarian, a business area and rooms or venues of varying sizes that members may hire for social or official purposes.

Enviable location, old world ambience and first class facilities make the club an ideal meeting place for friends and business associates alike.

All in all, RBYC is well placed to accommodate sailing, leisure or commercial interests in a sophisticated setting with the unique charm of a bygone era.

IN RESIDENCE

The room you are occupying today is heritage, part of a building completed on 7th November 1896. Designed by Mr. John Adams, the construction of the grand chambers was supervised by Mr. F.E. Stevens, who has to his credit several iconic landmarks in the city of Mumbai including Elphinstone College, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) and David Sassoon Library & Reading Room to allude to a few.

The built up structure of RBYC is primarily stone; and includes thirty four residential rooms over upper three floors - in addition to recreational, dining and banqueting arrangements on the ground and first floor.

Please liaise with Reception for any room related assistance or information required during your stay.

Whilst in residence, should you wish to host an event or party, kindly contact our Food & Beverage Department; who would be happy to organize functions to entertain up to 100 invitees.

Services / facilities for your convenience are:

Bed Tea and Breakfast:

Electric kettles, tea, coffee, milk and sugar sachets are placed in each room for your convenience. Daily tariff is inclusive of breakfast - which is served on the veranda on the 1st floor between 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast is also available through Room Service (271 & 272) at à la carte rates and an additional 10% Service Charge.

Newspaper:

A newspaper is delivered to you each morning with compliments of the Club.

Television:

View over 90 channels on Cable TV in your room.

Telephone:

For local calls, kindly dial zero followed by the number. For assistance with national or international calls, please contact the Operator (on extension 9) or the Front Desk (extension 251 / 252). All such outgoing telephone calls are on a chargeable basis, and are debited to your bill.

Internet:

We provide complimentary Wi-Fi. For any queries related to connectivity - please call IT on extension 226.

Keys, cash cards and safe deposit locker:

Keys to the safe deposit locker are included with your room key fob; it is advisable to use in room locker for the safety of valuables. RBYC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF VALUABLES. Kindly return all keys including those to the locker and unused cash cards (if applicable) when checking out. Guests will be held responsible for loss of keys or cash cards.

Laundry:

In house laundry service is available for your convenience. Clothes are usually collected before 10:00 a.m. and returned by 8:00 p.m. on the same day. Guests are kindly requested to obtain a receipt for clothes handed over for laundry; bills are to be settled on departure per prevailing tariff card.

Hair Salon:

In situ, heritage barber shop for a gentleman - which offers traditional services including haircut, shave and head massage. Operational between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday; on Sunday, between 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; the salon remains closed on Monday.

Billiards:

The Club has an excellent billiards table at the ground floor, and is available for play between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Tuesday to Sunday.

Yoga:

Timing for chargeable yoga classes is - Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Massage:

Available only at the Gents Room on the ground floor per following schedule, except Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Steam Bath:

This facility is offered at both Gents and Ladies Rooms; which are located on the ground floor.

Sailing Room:

Open between 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is a treasure trove of invaluable yachting memorabilia, information related to the sport available at RBYC: staff at sailing department will be only too happy to answer queries, and assist with bookings.

RBYC Shop:

A visit to the RBYC Shop on the ground floor is highly recommended for requirements of daily provisions, club souvenirs and other gift items. The shop also stocks a variety of general merchandise, wines, beer and essential toiletries; and is open on all days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Dress Code:

  • (a) T-shirts are permitted only if they have sleeves and sport no logos except brand names;
  • (b) Clothes worn in the gym are only permitted in the gym, change rooms and veranda up to the second arch from the gym;
  • (c) Shorts are permitted in the Lounge and Permit Room only up to 8:00 p.m.;
  • (d) Ladies are expected to dress appropriately per the occasion;
  • (e) Slippers / open sandals (without straps) are NOT permitted.

Members of the General Committee, Secretary, Hall Porter, F&B supervisory staff and bar clerks are authorised to ensure that dress regulations are complied with.

Check Out:

Check out time is 11:00 a.m. Please call Front Desk should you wish to extend your stay - which is permitted, subject to availability.

Settlement of Accounts:

Please indicate departure details to the Front Desk (extension 251/ 252) so as to enable them to prepare your final bill; kindly settle any outstanding due on your account before checking out.

Electronic Payment:

Credit/Debit facilities for VISA®/MasterCard® are available at the Front Desk. A nominal bank charge of 1.4% is levied on amounts settled by electronic payment methods.

Feedback:

We value any feedback towards improving our service. Please feel free to e-mail secretary@rbyc.co.in with your valuable comments/suggestions – it is our constant endeavour to raise standards.

Damage to property:

Members are responsible for loss or damage to property caused by them or their guests.

Save Electricity:

Please help us conserve energy by switching off appliances like water geysers, air conditioners and TV when not required. Thank you!

WE WISH YOU A MEMORABLE STAY!

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"On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale."  Alexander Pope

Mr. Ardhendu Bose

President

Mr. Cyrus Heerjee

Vice President

Mr. Sam R. Pochkhanawala

Commodore

Mr. Aspi Chinoy

Trustee

Mr. Jamshyd Godrej

Trustee

Capt. Sohrab Kapadia

Trustee

Cmde. Sunil Thakur (Retd.)

Secretary

Mr. Hoshang Mistry

Assistant Secretary

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