royal canadian yacht club dress code

RCYC DRESS CODE

• No ripped, distressed or unclean clothing
• No apparel shorter than midthigh (extremely short hemlines are not permitted)
• No low-riding pants
• No athletic tank tops or muscle shirts
• No bare feet, wetsuits, or swimwear
• No attire displaying crude jokes, expletives, lewd slogans or racist and demeaning content
• No hats, save for ladies' dress hats, may be worn in either Clubhouse

Special events, including regattas, may provide exceptions to select restrictions or set an event-specific requirement. Athletic clothing is permitted : In the City Clubhouse Galley, Crown and Beaver Bar, Chart Room, and upper floors. 

In the Island Clubhouse Ovens Room, Sailor's Bar, and  on the east side of the verandah, in addition to the more casual, private areas of the Island from the pool house and beyond. Lawn bowlers and tennis players may also wear their whites on the Launch. Please note the Dress Code for the Island goes into effect each year on the day of Sailpast. It is waived the morning of Last Mast Blast. 

The Quartermasters and senior staff members are authorized to deny Members and guests access to the Launch and Clubhouses if any dress code violations are observed.  

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With its two Clubhouses, one in the heart of the city and the other on Toronto Island, RCYC is one of the premier Private Clubs in Toronto, and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Platinum Yacht Clubs in the World (2020-2022). Join our welcoming community of active sailors and like-minded individuals who share an interest in yachting, sport and tradition.   Interested in joining our community? We are here to provide you with membership information and answer any questions you may have.  

DINING & SOCIAL

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