RYS Private Harbour
This is the private harbour of the Royal Yacht Squadron, one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the world, sitting right at the mouth of the Medina River on Cowes' famous waterfront. The setting carries serious nautical history, with the castle-based clubhouse dating back to 1815 and a front-row view of the Solent's busy racing waters. If you're lucky enough to secure a berth here, you're mooring in the heart of Cowes Week territory, steps from the town's shops, pubs, and the buzz of one of sailing's great centres.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near RYS Private Harbour · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest on Fridays and Saturdays
- Busiest around 14:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 48% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~7h
Plan a Passage
Popular
24 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 13th busiest of 17 nearby spots across the year