A Message from The Commodore

Welcome to the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC). A family-friendly club with sailing at our core. Perhaps you’re a new member or considering applying for membership, visiting from abroad or considering holding an event to take advantage of our fantastic kitchen and entertaining settings. The following is a brief introduction to the RHADC.

Our origins date back to 1882 under the banner of the HDC (Hamilton Dinghy Club) with Royal patronage being granted by Princess Louise (The sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert) the following year. Over the years the ‘Royal” designation was dropped but after application, the Royal Patronage was re-established coinciding with Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Bermuda in 1953. Whereupon we were granted the right to fly our much-cherished White Ensign.

Our Bermuda Fitted Dinghy, Elizabeth II, is at the heart of our sailing endeavors and to crew her is the goal of many of our junior sailors. We run a comprehensive year-round junior program and are very proud of the standards and achievements that Sailing Director Nico Stefani and his right hand and spouse Maria Viacava have established for the club. Expanding on this and to provide further goals for the juniors as well as access to sailing and racing for all our members, we took possession of 6 state-of-the-art RS21 sailboats in 2021. The waters of Bermuda offer something for everybody and for those that don’t sail, members have access to two Grady White pleasure boats. Our popular 102-berth marina allows members great access to both sailing, motorboats and also accommodates visiting yachts. The marina is excellently cared for by Dock Manager Andrew Lake.

Commanding a glorious view from the top of the harbor the RHADC Club House is serviced by a superb team headed up by our General Manager, Cassius Fevriere, who is assisted by head chef Luca Tamasi and a wait staff team led by Remi and Tristan. The team can provide for everything from fine dining to a selection of hors d’oeuvers for cocktail receptions, great pub fare and wine-tasting accompaniments. They are also able to provide catering for your boating excursions and water-based activities. Our Executive Administration Assistant Wendy Augustus possesses a wealth of membership information and is the first point of contact for new and seasoned members, while also supporting the Club Officers in their roles.  

The RHADC is a multi-faceted operation, where the Flag Officers, Management and staff all contribute to our ongoing success and assist us as we continue to take The Club forward. We endeavor to provide continuously improving facilities and services for the membership. Of course, this is all made possible by the unwavering support of our members and guests. We encourage you to make use of your club so we can see how to move it forward for all.

p.s.  If you’re not aware, the RHADC terrace is the finest spot for a post-work Sundowner where bartenders Lee and Archer will see your well looked after.

John Nicholls, Commodore