Learn to Sail

GYC is the ideal place to learn to sail in London!

We are a a Royal Yachting Association accredited Training centre and can help you go from complete beginner to racing one of our club dinghies, crewing on a members cruiser down the Thames or sailing your own boat across oceans!

Training courses at the club

• Dinghy – RYA Level 1 and 2
• Powerboat – Level 1 and Level 2
• Keel boat
• Safety Boat
• Trot Boat
• Race Officer

Many of the cruiser owners welcome additional crew, giving you the opportunity to log sea miles and gain experience.

We also have a partnership with two third party training providers:

With our partner Thames Active we offer

• RYA Day Skipper Theory
• Powerboat – RYA Level 1 , Level 2
• VHF Radio courses
• First Aid courses

With our partner Nomad Sailing we offer

• RYA Day skipper Theory
• Infrequently, RYA Yachtmaster Theory

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