We run a series of events each year; Cruising, Social and Training activities.  This page lists all upcoming events in date order.

Our monthly club meetings are normally held at 8pm on the first Tuesday of each month at, the Binfield Club, RG42 4HP.

Each Cruising trip has a "Deposit event" in the list below to sign onto initially so we can book charters. This will be followed by a "Balance payment event" published nearer the date of the trip.

Upcoming events

  • 25-09 10 Days in Thailand (Deposit)

    • 01 Nov 2025
    • 16:00
    • 11 Nov 2025
    • 17:00
    • Elite Charters Co. Ltd Yacht Haven Marina 141/2 Moo 2. T Mai Khao Phuket 83110 - Thailand
    • 0
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    25-09 Ten Days in Thailand (Deposit)

    This trip is now fully booked, but if four more members sign up on the waitlist,  I'll try and charter a second yacht.

    You'll have to sign up quickly though!

    A deposit of £740.80 is requested.

    This includes extras such as end cleaning and security indemnity, but not flights or food.

    THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE BOOKED QUICKLY!

    The full price for the cruise is estimated to be around £1300 with a crew of four and a club skipper, inclusive of end cleaning & damage indemnity, but excluding flights and food.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £740.80 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1 Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member.

    To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions



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  • 25-09 Ten Days in Thailand (Balance)

    • 01 Nov 2025
    • 18:00
    • 11 Nov 2025
    • 19:00
    • Elite Charters Co. Ltd Yacht Haven Marina 141/2 Moo 2. T Mai Khao Phuket 83110 - Thailand
    • 0
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    25-09 Ten Days in Thailand (Balance)

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.  The full price for the 10 days is £1281.80 so a balance of £501.40 will be requested when you register using the crew registration code you will be sent by email.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions



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  • RBYC Review of the Year

    • 04 Nov 2025
    • 20:00 - 22:00
    • The Binfield Club, Binfield, RG42 4HP.
    • 8 registrants
    Register

    The RBYC Review of the Year

    Join us as we look back on a truly spectacular year of sailing!

    Exhilarating weekends on The Solent, unforgettable adventures around the Isles of Scilly, relaxed cruising in Sardinia - what a great year it's been!

    Alongside the adventures, members took to the water for Practical Navigation and Sail Trim weekends - real skills learned out at sea. 

    Now it's time to celebrate it all together at our review of 2025.

    Open to club members and visitors.  Free. 

    This talk will also be available on Zoom.   




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  • Christmas Cheer at the RBYC

    • 02 Dec 2025
    • 20:00 - 22:00
    • The Binfield Club, Binfield, RG42 4HP.
    • 4 registrants
    Register

    Christmas Cheer at the RBYC

    It's that time of year again!

    Come along for a relaxed and jolly evening with friends and fellow members as we raise a glass (or two!) to Christmas. 

    No fuss, no formality - just good company, plenty of cheer, and a chance to wish each other a very Merry Christmas. 

    Bring your festive spirit (and maybe a Christmas jumper!) we can't wait to see you there. 

    Open to club members and visitors.  Free. 


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  • RYA Essential Navigation Theory Course

    • 06 Dec 2025
    • 09:00
    • 07 Dec 2025
    • 17:00
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB, Ray Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2LF
    • 7
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    RYA Essential Navigation Course 

    Duration 2 Days, on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December 2025.

    The course will be run in conjunction with Island Barn Sailing Club at their club house

    Member Cost: £130

    Non Member Cost: £148 (This includes 6 months temporary membership)

    No payment will be taken at this time, I will contact those who sign up for payment.

    This course is a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.

    There is no prior experience required to undertake this course.

    The material covered includes:

    Charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tides, navigation, pilotage, rules of the road, anchoring, weather forecasts and passage planning.

    After completing the course you should have basic knowledge of navigation and safety.

    The course includes all the materials you will need to complete it.

    You will need to bring your lunch, notepad and pen.

     

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  • RBYC Christmas Meal at The Rose Inn

    • 06 Dec 2025
    • 19:30 - 22:30
    • The Rose Inn, 30 Market Place, Wokingham
    • 2
    Register

    RBYC Christmas Meal at The Rose Inn, Wokingham. 

    Hoist the tinsel and drop anchor at The Rose Inn for a festive evening with friends and fellow club members. 

    Join us for a relaxed evening of good food, good company and plenty of Christmas cheer. 

    This a popular event so sign up soon to avoid any disappointment. 

    Please pay a £10.50 deposit (£10 deposit, £0.50 to cover our PayPal fees) to confirm your place. 

    Menus to follow.  Full cost: 2 courses £35, 3 courses £41.  Not including drinks.  

    Guests welcome.








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  • RYA Diesel Engine course

    • 10 Jan 2026
    • 09:00 - 17:00
    • CHIEFTAIN TRAINING – HAMBLE 26 Compasss House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4RA
    • 0
    • 8 registrants
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    RYA diesel engine course

    Duration 1 Day

    Member Cost: £105

    Non Member Cost: £123 (This includes 6 months temporary membership

    RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE AIMS:

    The RNLI tell us that the most common reason for call-outs is machinery failure. Many of these call outs would be avoided if more yachtsmen (sail and power alike) had a better understanding of how the engine works and how to;

    • carry out regular checks,
    • carry out routine maintenance and
    • perform basic, “get you home” maintenance

    RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE PRE REQUISITES:

    None. No previous mechanical ability or knowledge of engines is required. You will be surprised at just how straightforward most of the checks, fault finding and adjustments are.

    RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE CONTENT:

    This course teaches you how your diesel engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how you might get it started again in the event of a breakdown.

    Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine, are a motor cruising enthusiast or operate a workboat, this course can save you money, and one day could save your life.

    Course topics include:

    • The four stroke cycle
    • Fuel system
    • Cooling
    • Air system
    • Engine electrical system
    • Spares and tool requirements
    • Winterisation
    • Servicing

    Students have full access to a range of static marine diesel engines and a large selection of tools in the training room. 

    WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR RYA DIESEL COURSE:

    • Day of shorebased training
    • Use of our training engines and tools
    • RYA Diesel Course Notes
    • RYA Diesel Certificate 
    • Tea & Coffee
    • Free parking

    RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE EQUIPMENT:

    The training room is equipped with some of the most common marine diesel engines you are likely to come across;

    Brand Horse Power Size Model Typical Usage
    Volvo Penta 18 HP 2 cylinder MD 2002 24-29 foot sailing yachts
    Yanmar 36 HP 3 cylinder 3JH2 30-40 foot sailing yachts
    Volvo Penta 135 HP 6 cylinder TMD- A Displacement work boats & motor yachts
    Perkins 135 HP 6 cylinder Perkins 635 Larger workboats & large yachts
    Perkins (pair) 175 HP each 6 cylinder Perkins 6354 Larger workboats & large yachts
    Volvo Penta 200 HP 6 cylinder TAMD-B Larger workboats & planing motor yachts
    Caterpillar 420 HP 6 cylinder Cat 3126 Larger workboats & planing motor yachts

    The training engines are supported by an extensive workshop tool kit.

    You will need to bring your lunch, notepad and pen.

     

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  • RYA Day Skipper Theory - sign up

    • 10 Jan 2026
    • 24 Jan 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
    • 12
    Register

    RYA Day Skipper Theory  Dates are 10/11 , 17/18 and 24 January

    Sign up and I will contact you on how to pay.

    Have you run out of things to do and want to enhance your sailing skills?

    Do you want to get your navigation skills ready for when you can get back on the water?

    The course is run for 5 days over 3 weekends so no holiday needs to be taken to complete the course.

    Do you prefer instructor led rather than internet only?

    The price for this course is £300 for members and £320 for non members.


    What’s included:
    • Two RYA practice charts
    • The RYA Day Skipper course notes
    • The RYA Day Skipper course exercises
    • RYA Day Skipper assessment
    • RYA Day Skipper certification on successful completion
    		 What’s Covered:

    General seamanship

    Navigation

    ·      Tidal Streams

    ·      Passage Planning

    ·      Tidal heights

    ·      Collision regulations

    ·      Electronic navigation

    ·      Weather

    ·      Buoyage


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  • RYA Yacht Master Theory - sign up

    • 31 Jan 2026
    • 15 Feb 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
    • 2
    Register

    RYA Yacht Master Theory - The dates are 3 or 4 consecutive weekends starting on the 31st  January 2026.  Depending on wishes of attendees the dates will be altered to fit in with mutual plans.

    Click on this to register and payment instructions will be sent later.

    Have you run out of things to do and want to enhance your sailing skills?

    Do you want to get your Yacht Master theory completed ready for when you can get back on the water?

    Do you prefer instructor led rather than internet only?

    We are running this over 3 weekends.  You can complete this course without having to take any holidays.

    The price for this course is £330 for members and £350 for non members.

    I will contact you to confirm payment.


    What’s included:
    • Two RYA practice charts
    • The RYA Yacht Master course notes
    • The RYA Yacht Master course exercises
    • RYA Yacht Master assessment
    • RYA Yacht Master certification on successful completion
    		 What’s Covered:
    • Position
    • The Magnetic Compass
    • Tides
    • Lights
    • Pilotage
    • GNSS and Chart Plotters
    • Echo Sounders
    • Logs (speed & distance)
    • Deck Log
    • Meteorology
    • Tidal Streams
    • Passage Planning
    • Safety at Sea
    • Rules of the Road
    • Navigation in Restricted Visibiity
    • Marine Environment 
    • Buoyage


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  • 26-01 Skipper's Refresher (Deposit)

    • 27 Mar 2026
    • 16:00
    • 29 Mar 2026
    • 16:00
    • Fairview, SO31 4QD
    • 5
    Register

    26-01 RBYC Skipper's Refresher (Deposit)

    Available at 2025 prices if booked before 31 Dec.

    An opportunity for our club skippers to have a bit of a warm-up before the 2026 season gets fully underway.

    "...Right hand down a bit..."

    The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £260 with a crew of five.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 3 Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

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