Training Calendar
Here you can find all the training and courses we're offering at SYC this season. Keep an eye on the calendar as we update it throughout the year as new training and courses are arranged.
The courses are grouped under these headings:
- Shorebased Courses
- Practical Sailing Courses
- Kayak/Canoe Courses
- Powerboat Courses
- Instructor Courses
Booking your Course and Waiting Lists
Click on the course title for more information about the course, including any minimum age limits, any prior experience needed and suggested next steps.
Some of the courses shown below have a waiting list. These courses are arranged when enough members have expressed an interest.
Once you've found the training or course you want, just reserve your place or add your name to a waiting list by clicking on the link next to the course. You can find out more about booking your course by clicking here.
Can't see what you want?
We can usually organise other courses not listed in the training calendar if there's enough demand from members. The full list of courses shows all the courses we can arrange. Please contact the SYC Training Officer if there’s a course or training you want which isn’t listed in the calendar below.
SHOREBASED COURSES
| Date | Course (Course Code) | Details | Fee | Reserve your place |
| 10 March 2018 |
RYA First Aid (FA1/18) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 1 Day Certificate: Yes (valid for three years) |
£35 (Members) £50 (Non-Members) |
SYC Training Officer |
| 7 April 2018 |
RYA/MCA Marine Radio (VHF) Short Range Certificate (SRC1/18) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 1 Day Certificate: Yes |
£50 (Members) £65 (Non-Members) There is a separate £60 assessment fee payable directly to the RYA |
SYC Training Officer |
| 8 April 2018 |
RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance |
Prior experience: None Duration: 1 Day Certificate: Yes |
£35 (SYC Member Rate) | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| 11 April 2018 |
SYC Race Box (RB1/18) |
Prior experience: Club racing Duration: 2 hours (Evening) Certificate: No |
Free (Members) | |
| 29 September 2018 |
RYA First Aid (FA2/18) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 1 Day Certificate: Yes (valid for three years) |
£35 (Members) £50 (Non-Members) |
SYC Training Officer |
| 10 November 2018 |
RYA/MCA Marine Radio (VHF) Short Range Certificate (SRC2/18) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 1 Day Certificate: Yes |
£50 (Members) £65 (Non-Members) There is a separate £60 assessment fee payable directly to the RYA |
SYC Training Officer |
| Waiting List |
RYA Day Skipper Online Theory (DS/18) |
Prior experience: None Duration: Around 6 Days (12 months to complete course) Certificate: Yes |
£225 (normally £295) |
SYC Training Officer |
| Waiting List | RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory (CSYM/18) |
Prior experience: None Duration: Around 6 Days (12 months to complete course) Certificate: Yes |
£245 (normally £315) |
SYC Training Officer |
PRACTICAL SAILING COURSES
| Date | Course (Course Code) | Details | Fee | Reserve your place |
| 23 March - 20 July 2018 |
Junior Sailing (RYA Youth Sailing Scheme) |
Prior experience: None Duration: Friday nights during the Junior Sailing season Certificate: Yes |
£41 (by 1 March 2018) |
|
| 5-6 May 2018 |
RYA Start Sailing (Dinghy) Level 1 (RYA Adult National Sailing Scheme) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£130 |
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre Tel. 01392 400150 |
| 19-20 May 2018 |
RYA Basic Skills (Dinghy) Level 2 (RYA Adult National Sailing Scheme) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£130 (Plus get £50 off SYC Joining Fee on course completion) |
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre Tel. 01392 400150 |
| 26 May 2018 |
Laser Class Training Day (with a UK Laser Sailing Team Coach) |
Prior experience: Ability to sail a Laser and basic racing knowledge Duration: Half Day (2.30 - 6.30pm) Certificate: No |
Approximately £15 (to be confirmed) |
Nigel Hicks (Laser Class Captain) |
| 1-2 September 2018 |
RYA Start Sailing (Dinghy) Level 1 (RYA Adult National Sailing Scheme) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£130 (£30 off if booked with a Level 2 course) |
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre Tel. 01392 400150 |
| 15-16 September 2018 |
RYA Basic Skills (Dinghy) Level 2 (RYA Adult National Sailing Scheme) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£130 (Plus get £50 off SYC Joining Fee on course completion) |
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre Tel. 01392 400150 |
| Waiting List |
RYA Better Sailing (Dinghy) Level 3 (RYA Adult National Sailing Scheme) |
Prior experience: Level 2 or equivalent Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£75 (Members) |
SYC Training Officer |
| Waiting List |
(Youth and Adults Advanced Module) |
Prior experience: Level 2 or equivalent Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£75 (Members) |
SYC Training Officer |
| Waiting List |
(Youth and Adults Advanced Module) |
Prior experience: Level 2 or equivalent Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£75 (Members) |
SYC Training Officer |
KAYAK/CANOE COURSES
| Date | Course (Course Code) | Details | Fee | Reserve your place |
| Waiting List | SYC Kayak/Canoe Basic Skills and Safety |
Prior experience: Basic paddling ability Duration: 1 Day Certificate: No |
To be advised | SYC Training Officer |
| 4 August 2018 | SYC Kayak/Canoe Improver (KCI1/18) |
Prior experience: Confident paddler Duration: 1 Day Certificate: No |
£40 (Members) | SYC Training Officer |
POWERBOAT COURSES
| Date | Course (Course Code) | Details | Fee | Reserve your place |
| 15-16 February 2018 |
RYA Powerboat Handling (Level 2) (PB1/18) (for Members volunteering for Club Safety Boat Duties) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£75 (Members) | SYC Training Officer |
| 30-31 March 2018 |
RYA Powerboat Handling (Level 2) (PB2/18) (for Members volunteering for Club Safety Boat Duties) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£75 (Members) | SYC Training Officer |
|
21-22 April 2018 7-8 July 2018 6-7 October 2018 |
RYA Powerboat Handling (Level 2) (for Members not volunteering for Club Safety Boat Duties) |
Prior experience: None Duration: 2 Days Certificate: Yes |
£225 |
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre Tel. 01392 400150 |
| Waiting List | SYC Safety Boat Essentials |
Prior experience: RYA Powerboat Handling (Level 2) Certificate Duration: 1 Day Certificate: No |
Free (Members) | SYC Training Officer |
INSTRUCTOR COURSES
| Date | Course (Course Code) | Details | Fee | Reserve your place |
| 22-26 October 2018 |
RYA Dinghy Instructor (DI1/18) **COURSE CANCELLED** |
Prior experience: Passed the Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment and hold other pre-requisites Duration: 5 Days Certificate: Yes |
£250 (Members) £300 (Non-Members) |
SYC Training Officer |
| Waiting List |
RYA Dinghy Instructor Candidate Training Day (Practice for the Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment) |
Prior experience: Sailing standard to RYA Seamanship Skills Duration: 1 Day Certificate: No |
£15 (Members) | SYC Training Officer |
| Waiting List |
RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment **NOT RUNNING IN 2018** |
Prior experience: Sailing standard to RYA Seamanship Skills Duration: 1 Day Certificate: Yes (valid for one year) |
£50 (Members) £65 (Non-Members) |
SYC Training Officer |