Have you thought about joining the City Livery Yacht Club?

The City Livery Yacht Club offers sailing, boating and socialising opportunities to its members, even those who are just interested in 'messing about in boats' or who just like to meet and chat about their boating experiences. In fact not all members cruise or sail, nor do all members have boats. So whether you are an absolute novice or an experienced racer, cruiser, sailor or motor yachtsman, why not join now?

The membership benefits include:

• A plethora of sailing, boating and socialising opportunities, including an annual rally at Cowes each May and one on the East Coast each June/July, as well as a Commodore's special event in September
• Exclusively for members (both Liverymen and Freemen) of Livery Companies, although bereaved spouses or partners of members can now join as Companions
• Enjoyment of a full social calendar of distinguished and prestigious events
• Entitlement to wear the Club's exclusive tie and mess dress
• to fly a Defaced Blue Ensign from your boat
• a pocket size club handbook, including rules and membership directory

All for a modest annual membership fee of just £60, after an initial joining fee of £35. Contact:

Margaret Campbell, Club Secretary
City Livery Yacht Club
79 Palace Garden Terrace
London W8 4EE
Tel: 020 7993 2849
email: clubsec@clyc.co.uk

or download an application form here

A nomination form to be used to propose Officers or Committee members for the next AGM is downloadable here.

Merchandise

A new, silk, tie is now available, as well as a lady's scarf.

Both are available from Margaret Campbell, the Club Secretary. The tie is priced at £10 and the scarf at £15 including post and packing. (The tie is worn here by Nigel Reese, Rear Commodore and the Club's Honorary Treasurer.)

Mess dress is individually tailored at Baun and Co, 14 Queen Street, Portsmouth PO1 3HL; tel: 02392 822045

Members may purchase a braid badge, which can be used on blazers or tote bags (or anywhere else that takes your fancy).
It comes with three pins at the back, so does not have to be fixed permanently, and costs £16. Badges are available from Margaret Campbell, the Club Secretary.

Warrants for the Defaced Blue Ensign are available from the Club Secretary. The Ensigns and Club Burgees are available from:: Ensign Flag & Regalia, 42 Dunes Way, Wellington Employment Park South, Liverpool L5 9RJ; tel: 0151 298 1007
(see www.ensignflags.com).