Training program

One of the most important objectives of the Club during the winter months is training. The Club is an RYA recognised teaching establishment and welcomes non-members as well as members on its shore-based courses. The training programme aims to help both inexperienced and experienced sailors gain the qualifications needed to become safe and competent yachtsmen and women.

Courses are run in our classroom upstairs (Sorry, no lift) at the clubhouse on the riverbank in Woodbridge. If you are not already a member, the discounts to the course costs for members if you do both the Day Skipper and VHF course is more than the cost of a full year’s membership with all the benefits that brings. For further details contact our Training Officer, Martin Phillips using our contact form.

In 2027 the Day Skipper course will run over three weekends, February 20/21st, February 27/28th and March 6/7th. You must be able to attend all three weekends. Cost including the RYA course materials, tea and coffee is £380 for non-members and discounted to £300 for Club members. The course covers all the navigation and other theory needed for the day skipper practical.

The DSC VHF Radio course date for 2027 will be run on February 13th. The cost of the course which includes the course materials, tea and coffee, is £105 for non-members, discounted to £65 for members  The exam fee is currently £76 but subject to change. This covers the knowledge and certification to legally operate a VHF ships radio.

Please note that under 18’s can participate, subject to a responsible adult attending the course with them.