# Learn to Sail

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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!

If you have never sailed before, we would suggst you take the Dinghy RYA Level 1 course and get involved with our dinghy fleet - but first you need to [Join_GYC|Join the Club]

#### 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

#### In partnership with 'Thames Active

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

#### In partnership with 'Nomad Sailing'

- RYA Day skipper Theory
- Infrequently, RYA Yachtmaster Theory