Upcoming Courses

1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

53 weeks, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

RYA Interactive Essential Navigation and Seamanship - Flexible Learning at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. A basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: ***Important notice: *** RYA Interactive will be moving to a new eLearning platform in early April. If your course is not completed by 7 April your account will be transferred to the new system and all course progress will be lost. Unfortunately you will need to start again.

1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

53 weeks, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The RYA Safe and Fun course is a requirement for all newly qualified Level 2 Racing Coaches, RYA Dinghy Instructors, RYA Keelboat Instructors, RYA Windsurf Instructors and RYA Senior Instructors

21 - 22 Feb 2026

Weekend of Feb 21/22

Designed for sailors who want to build their racing skills and confidence, These weekends offer high-quality coaching focused on improving technique, tactics, and performance on the water. The Weekend is open to sailors from all clubs. - Take part in the full two-day programme, or drop in for a single day of top-quality coaching. If sailor needs to use one of our Clubs Optimists for a weekend, this can be arranged - please contact the club in advance. There will be a charge of £10 per day.

21 - 22 Feb 2026

Weekend of Feb 21/22

Designed for sailors who want to build their racing skills and confidence, These weekends offer high-quality coaching focused on improving technique, tactics, and performance on the water. The Weekend is open to sailors from all clubs. - Take part in the full two-day programme, or drop in for a single day of top-quality coaching. If sailor needs to use one of our Clubs Toppers for a weekend, this can be arranged - please contact the club in advance. There will be a charge of £10 day.

21 - 22 Feb 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

7 - 8 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A course for complete beginners. learn how to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery. specific to learning to sail a keelboat.

7 - 8 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

14 - 15 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions. By the end of this course you will be a competent sailor in light winds.

21 - 22 Mar 2026

Weekend of Mar 21/22

Designed for sailors who want to build their racing skills and confidence, These weekends offer high-quality coaching focused on improving technique, tactics, and performance on the water. The Weekend is open to sailors from all clubs. - Take part in the full two-day programme, or drop in for a single day of top-quality coaching. If sailor needs to use one of our Clubs Optimists for a weekend, this can be arranged - please contact the club in advance. There will be a charge of £10 per day.

21 - 22 Mar 2026

Weekend of Mar 21/22

Designed for sailors who want to build their racing skills and confidence, These weekends offer high-quality coaching focused on improving technique, tactics, and performance on the water. The Weekend is open to sailors from all clubs. - Take part in the full two-day programme, or drop in for a single day of top-quality coaching. If sailor needs to use one of our Clubs Toppers for a weekend, this can be arranged - please contact the club in advance. There will be a charge of £10 day.

21 - 22 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

28 - 29 Mar 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions

Sat 28 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment. No previous experience necessary.

Wed 1 Apr 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A single day for Powerboat Instructors to develop their skills

Thu 2 Apr 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A day for Dinghy Instructors to develop their skills

4 - 5 Apr 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision

6 - 10 Apr 2026

1 week, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The Advanced camp builds on sailing a double handed dinghy, with the sailors aiming for their RYA Stage 4 and Sailing with Spinnakers of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme.

6 - 10 Apr 2026

1 week, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course will give you a fun introduction to the basics of sailing a small dinghy and gives you the opportunity to push yourself if you wish.

6 - 10 Apr 2026

1 week, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The Improver Camp builds on learning in the beginners camp, with the sailors aiming for their RYA stage 3 and State Racing of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. These camps are an excellent opportunity to get out on the water and get a lot of sailing in.

11 - 12 Apr 2026

Weekend 11/12

Designed for sailors who want to build their racing skills and confidence, These weekends offer high-quality coaching focused on improving technique, tactics, and performance on the water. The Weekend is open to sailors from all clubs. - Take part in the full two-day programme, or drop in for a single day of top-quality coaching. If sailor needs to use one of our Clubs Optimists for a weekend, this can be arranged - please contact the club in advance. There will be a charge of £10 per day.

11 - 12 Apr 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

18 - 19 Apr 2026

Weekend of Apr 18/19

Designed for sailors who want to build their racing skills and confidence, These weekends offer high-quality coaching focused on improving technique, tactics, and performance on the water. The Weekend is open to sailors from all clubs. - Take part in the full two-day programme, or drop in for a single day of top-quality coaching. If sailor needs to use one of our Clubs Toppers for a weekend, this can be arranged - please contact the club in advance. There will be a charge of £10 day.

18 - 19 Apr 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A course for complete beginners. learn how to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery. specific to learning to sail a keelboat.

Sat 18 Apr 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment. No previous experience necessary.

Sun 19 Apr 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This one-day course runs from 9:30am to 6:00pm and covers the RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC). The exam will take place from approximately 4:30pm, once the course training has finished. Please note, there is an additional exam fee of £76 payable directly to the RYA and is not included in this course fee.

25 - 26 Apr 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

2 - 3 May 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision

2 - 3 May 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A course for complete beginners. learn how to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery. specific to learning to sail a keelboat.

Sat 9 May 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment. No previous experience necessary.

9 - 10 May 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

16 - 17 May 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions. By the end of this course you will be a competent sailor in light winds.

16 - 17 May 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions

23 - 24 May 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

Sun 24 May 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment. No previous experience necessary.

25 - 29 May 2026

1 week, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course will give you a fun introduction to the basics of sailing a small dinghy and gives you the opportunity to push yourself if you wish.

25 - 29 May 2026

1 week, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The Improver Camp builds on learning in the beginners camp, with the sailors aiming for their RYA stage 3 and State Racing of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. These camps are an excellent opportunity to get out on the water and get a lot of sailing in.

6 - 7 Jun 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision

6 - 7 Jun 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

13 - 14 Jun 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A course for complete beginners. learn how to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery. specific to learning to sail a keelboat.

Sat 13 Jun 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment. No previous experience necessary.

Sun 14 Jun 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

Assessment and Preparation for the Dinghy Instructor Course

20 - 21 Jun 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

22 - 26 Jun 2026

1 week, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat 27 Jun 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment. No previous experience necessary.

4 - 5 Jul 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision

4 - 5 Jul 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

11 - 12 Jul 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A course for complete beginners. learn how to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery. specific to learning to sail a keelboat.

Sat 11 Jul 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment. No previous experience necessary.

11 - 12 Jul 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

WOMENS' RYA KEELBOAT LEVEL 1 - START YOUR SAILING JOURNEY - Always wanted to try sailing but never quite taken the plunge? Our Women's RYA Keelboat Level 1 course is for complete beginners who would like to learn in a relaxed, supportive and confidence-building environment. No experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm - we will do the rest.

18 - 19 Jul 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions. By the end of this course you will be a competent sailor in light winds.

18 - 19 Jul 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12

25 - 26 Jul 2026

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions

Sun 26 Jul 2026

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment. No previous experience necessary.