The Royal Navy yacht club was founded on April 29th, 1899 by officers of the Royal Navy. It is, and always has been, a club for Royal Navy personnel. The club is open to officers, officers-in-training and former officers of the Royal Navy and the Royal Navy Reserve. In november of 1901, the title ”Royal” was added to the club by Queen Emma. In the first few years of the club, about 40% of the navy officers (around 350) were a part of the club.
Royal Navy Yacht Club
Nearby locations
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Station Den Helder Centraal
Station Den Helder Centraal brengt je in het hartje van Den Helder. Vanaf hier wandel je richting het gezellige stadshart van Den Helder met vele leuke winkels en restaurants. Ook voormalige Rijkswerf Willemsoord ligt een steenworp afstand van het station.
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Zee en Welness
Massage salon Zee en Wellness is located in the center of Den Helder. A place where you can completely relax and enjoy a moment of relaxation.
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Batterij Begraafplaats
Batterij begraafplaats herbergt bijzondere verhalen. De bunker, door Nederlanders geplaatst, werd opgeleverd op 26 april 1940.
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Drugstore Verberne
At Drugstore Verberne, service and good advice are our number one priority. We have a broad assortment of products, and can order anything you can't find in our store. Whether it's a foto for your passport, glasses or having your ears pierced, we stand at the ready!
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KINDERFEESTJES BIJ HET REDDINGMUSEUM
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Marine Watersport Organization
Our marina has 45 berths, all of which have electricity and water. They are mostly being used by the people who have their boats there all year round, but people passing by are ofcourse most welcome! De harbormaster has his office on the top floor of our organization's ship the ''Albatros'' (the big ark sitting sideways on the quay). Also on the top floor you find our bar, which is opened during the season in the afternoon and evening.
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Museumhaven Willemsoord
Enjoy all kinds of classic ships, characteristic buildings and maritime craft activities. Visit a very special lightship, take a tour on a classic tugboat or take a day trip on a boat! Good for a wonderful day (or several!) out, especially in combination with the Navy Museum, the National Rescue Museum Dorus Rijkers and the cozy terraces and restaurants!
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Café de Boell
A cozy party cafe for all ages! There are six dart courts, a large fresh smoking room and a large sunny terrace, so there is something for everyone!
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Fort Dirksz Admiraal
Fort Dirksz Admiraal was built in 1812-1813 as the middle fort in the Stelling van Den Helder. The fort is named after the former mayor of Monnickendam, Cornelis Dirkszoon, who was admiral of the North Holland fleet during the Eighty Years' War. In an advanced position, in what was then still a swamp area, both Fort Oostoever and Fort Erfprins could be protected from this fort. During the Second World War, the German occupier made use of the fort by building an anti-aircraft battery on it. This is still completely present. The fort was used by the Royal Netherlands Army during the Cold