Training Courses
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Upcoming courses
RYA Dinghy Level 1 18th and 19th April 2020 BOOK HERE
30th and 31st May 2020 BOOK HERE
4th and 5th July 2020 BOOK HERE
RYA Dinghy Level 2 21st and 22nd March 2020 BOOK HERE
6th and 7th June 2020 BOOK HERE
RYA Day Skipper Theory Starts March 17th see below for details
RYA Keel Boat Level 1 & 2 2020 Dates Coming Soon
RYA STC VHF Radio 2020 Dates Coming Soon
RYA First Aid 2020 Dates Coming Soon
RYA the basics
The Club is a Royal Yachting Association recognised teaching establishment. We teach the basic dinghy and keel boat courses out on the Thames, with our own qualified instructors, and have partnerships with training organisations that offer Power Boat, VHF, First Aid and Day Skipper courses.
Practical Sailing
All our courses are listed on the calendar. Find the course you want then click for more details and online booking.
Navigation theory
The next Day Skipper course starts on March17th 2020. It will run for eight Tuesdays, followed by an assessment weekend . If you would like to join a course click here, which will take you to Nomad Sailing's web site. Look for bookings and fill in the form (there is discount rate for GYC club members)..
Powerboat courses
Our powerboat courses are run by Tony Mason of Thames Active. Tony is a club member and full time professional trainer - himself trained by some of London's finest sailors.
First Aid and VHF radio
These courses will be run twice a year and details and online bookings are on the calendar.
If you want to know more about any of our classes please feel free to come and speak to Brian Harrisson, or to Steve Wilson. They can be found around the club on Tuesday nights, out on the water, or contacted via the website.
For more details
Click on the links above for more details To book on a course go to the training calendar
Navigation classes: can be booked via Nomad Sailing.
Powerboat classes: can be booked with Tony Mason at Thamesactive.
Practical Sailing: The practical sailing courses for dinghy and keel boats are run on the Thames. To book these courses first check the calendar, then follow the links.
Other: These land based courses are both run twice a year usually in the spring and autumn. to book: follow the links on the training pages