January 2026
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 Level 2 Racing Coaches, RYA Dinghy Instructors, RYA Keelboat Instructors, RYA Windsurf Instructors and RYA Senior Instructors
October 2026
17 - 18 Oct 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
Sat 24 Oct 2026
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
Junior sailing club for those looking to build on their racing skills.
26 - 30 Oct 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.
26 - 30 Oct 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.
26 - 30 Oct 2026
1 week
Junior Multi Class Racing is designed for young sailors to develop their racing skills in Optimist, Topper, ILCA, RS Feva and RS Tera. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have a Optimist,Topper, ILCA or RS Feva, please contact the Sailing School in advance to hire one.
31 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 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
November 2026
7 - 8 Nov 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.
14 - 15 Nov 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
Sat 14 Nov 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
Sat 14 Nov 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
21 - 22 Nov 2026
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12
Sat 21 Nov 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
Sat 21 Nov 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
December 2026
5 - 6 Dec 2026
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12
Sat 5 Dec 2026
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
Junior sailing club for those looking to build on their racing skills.
Sat 12 Dec 2026
1 Day
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.
Thu 31 Dec 2026
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
Take the VHF Radio Course (SRC) online, when it suits you and where it suits you. The course covers routine communications and emergency situations like distress, urgency and safety.
January 2027
Fri 1 Jan 2027
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
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.
16 - 17 Jan 2027
1 or 2 Days
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.
16 - 17 Jan 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12
23 - 24 Jan 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 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.
February 2027
6 - 7 Feb 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12
Sat 6 Feb 2027
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
Junior sailing club for those looking to build on their racing skills.
10 - 11 Feb 2027
1 or 2 days
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.
20 - 21 Feb 2027
1 or 2 days
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.
20 - 21 Feb 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions.
Sat 20 Feb 2027
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.
27 - 28 Feb 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 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.
March 2027
6 - 7 Mar 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12
Sat 6 Mar 2027
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
Sat 6 Mar 2027
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
13 - 14 Mar 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision
Sat 13 Mar 2027
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
Sat 13 Mar 2027
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
22 - 26 Mar 2027
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.
22 - 26 Mar 2027
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.
22 - 26 Mar 2027
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.
27 - 28 Mar 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 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.
27 - 28 Mar 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 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.
29 Mar 2027 - 2 Apr 2027
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.
29 Mar 2027 - 2 Apr 2027
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.
29 Mar 2027 - 2 Apr 2027
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.
April 2027
3 - 4 Apr 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Improve your sailing consolidating skills and trying new ones in a variety of conditions
3 - 4 Apr 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
A 2 Day Practical Course on the water. No previous experience required - May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating - Minimum Age 12
10 - 11 Apr 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision
Sat 10 Apr 2027
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
Sat 10 Apr 2027
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session
17 - 18 Apr 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions.
Sat 17 Apr 2027
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours)
Junior sailing club for those looking to build on their racing skills.
Sun 18 Apr 2027
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.
24 - 25 Apr 2027
2 days, 9:30 AM - 4:30 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 24 Apr 2027
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
An Instructor led session based around fun and games. Choose between an AM or PM session