Courses

The courses listed below are those being run in the near future.
For further details please email using the training link in the email contact form.
We now have a new on-line booking system for our training courses.

How it works, below you will find all the courses we currently have on offer with a description of what the course entails. When you have decided which course you want to reserve, click the Book this Course button, this will take you through the booking process.
You will then receive an email which you will need to print out and sign. You will need to take or send this print out to the RVYC along with your course fee. Your place will then be confirmed on the course.


RYA Safety Boat course

This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.


Date: 7 and 8 August (2 days)
Time: 08.30 to 16.30 both days
Cost: £75 RVYC Members £115 Non members

To book as a RVYC member click
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RYA Powerboat Level 2 course

This course is now full, to be included on a waiting list please email rvyctraining@gmail with the subject Powerboat Level 2 and your name. We will then let you know if any spaces become available.

This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.


Date: 9 and 10 August (2 days)
Time: 08.30 to 16.30 both days
Cost: £75 RVYC Members £115 Non members


RYA Dinghy Racing Level 2 Coach course

What experience do you need to be a Level 2 Coach?

RYA Racing Coach Level 2 Definition: ‘A qualified RYA Racing Coach Level 2 is a good club racer with personal knowledge of club and/or regional racing and a broad basis of coaching skills. They will be able to deliver and award Start, Intermediate and Advanced Racing where appropriate, working at affiliated clubs or recognised training centres.’ 

For further information see the RYA Website  

If you would like to talk to the RVYC SI please email rvyctraining@gmail.com and leave your details.


Date: 23 and 24 October  (2 days)
Time: 08.30 to 16.30 both days
Cost: £50
Pre-requisite qualifications, RYA Dinghy Instructor

To book this course please click the following link to the RYA website


RYA Powerboat Instructor course

RYA Powerboat Trainers are experienced RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructors who have been trained and assessed as being suitable to train and assess others to all levels within our National Powerboat Scheme.


Date: 24 to 26 September  (3 days)
Time: 08.30 to 16.30 both days
Cost: £150 RVYC Members £220 Non members
Pre-requisite qualifications, RYA First Aid and PB Level 2

To book as a RVYC member click
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