A Message from The Commodore

As the Commodore of the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC), it is my pleasure to introduce you to our vibrant community, where maritime tradition meets modern amenities in a family-friendly environment.

Our rich nautical history dates back to 1882 under the banner of the HDC (Hamilton Dinghy Club) with Royal patronage being granted by Princess Louise the following year. At one stage 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 which is usually reserved for Royal Navy ships and shore establishments. Over the years our members have developed strong ties with esteemed clubs internationally and we now possess a diverse reciprocity list to benefit our membership. 

The Club’s 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 and adult sailors. We run a comprehensive year-round junior program and are very proud of the standards and achievements that the club has established. We also run regattas for adults throughout the year with our most popular being the ‘Wednesday Night Racing’ series attracting boats from all local clubs for weekly racing between April and September each year.

The waters of Bermuda offer something for everybody, and members are encouraged to use one of the 6 state-of-the-art RS21 sailboats recreationally or to compete in local regattas. For those that don’t sail, members have access to two Grady White motorboats. Our protected 102-berth marina allows members walk-on access for motorboats and sailboats alike while also accommodating visiting yachts.

Our club offers excellent dining experiences that feature international flavors and the freshest local ingredients. The breathtaking views from the Top of the Harbour Dining Room, the outside terrace and south lawn and the bothouse deck provide a stunning backdrop for meals and events. The RHADC Club House staff are happy to meet the requests of members, including fine dining, hors d’oeuvers for cocktail receptions, pub fare and wine-tasting accompaniments. They are also able to provide catering for your boating excursions and water-based activities.  

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 move forward. We endeavor to continuously improve our facilities and services for the membership. Of course, this is only made possible by the unwavering support of our members and guests. We encourage you to make use of your club and to support it through volunteer activities wherever possible. 

Roger Beach, Commodore