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• RYA Yacht Master Theory - sign up

  • Start
    08 Feb 2025
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  • End
    23 Feb 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
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  RYA Yacht Master Theory - The dates are 3 consecutive weekends starting on the 8th February 2025

  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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• 25-00 Be a Cruising Secretary for the Weekend

  • Start
    09 Feb 2025
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    16:00
  • End
    31 Dec 2025
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    16:01
  • Location
    Anywhere You Fancy!
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  Be a Cruising Secretary for the Weekend.

  

  Plan your own trips.

  Suggest some dates, locations and itineraries to me.

  I can publish them here.

  
  

  If we can get another 3 members and a club skipper to sign up, I'll book the yacht, and you're away!

  Boat Handling, Sail Trim, Pontoon Bashing, Booze Cruise, Sun Bathing, Social.

  BVI's, The Med, Thailand, Tristan Da Cuna, Cowes, Yarmouth....

  The world's your lobster :)

  Let me know: John.cruising.rbyc@gmail.com

  Trip Difficulty: Level 100  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising 
  

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

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• Club Meeting & Sail Trim Talk 4th March 2025

  • When
    04 Mar 2025
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    20:00 - 22:00
  • Location
    Club Meeting, The Binfield Club, Binfield, RG42 4HP

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  Club Meeting & Sail Trim Talk March 4th. 8pm.

  At our regular monthly Club Meeting in March club member George Hoskins will give a talk on Sail Trimming, " From first principles to full tweaking".  The club meeting starts at 8pm.

  You can sign up here so we know how many people are coming.

  Open to club members and visitors.  Free.

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• RYA First Aid Course 2025

  • When
    29 Mar 2025
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    09:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB, Ray Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2LF
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  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  RYA First Aid Course

  Duration 1 Day

  
  

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

  Member Cost: £65

  Non Member Cost: £83 (This includes 6 months introductory membership)

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

  This RYA course is designed to teach attendees all aspects of first aid on a yacht. Whilst hopefully most of us are unlikely to finish up in a liferaft at sea most of us are likely to have to administer some kind of first aid when sailing. The course is broad ranging but particularly useful in covering the life threatening events that can occur on a boat like how to deal with an unconscious casualty, heart attacks,hypothermia etc.

  If you sail regularly you should have your first aid up to date. (RYA First Aid only lasts 3 years)

  If you are a Day skipper, Coastal skipper or Yachtmaster you must have your first aid up to date.

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

   To sign up click he following link: RYA First Aid Course 2025

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• 25-01 Refresher Weekend (Deposit)

  • Start
    04 Apr 2025
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    16:00
  • End
    06 Apr 2025
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    16:00
  • Location
    Solent
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  25-01 Refresher Weekend (Deposit)

  The first trip of the year :)

  

  Feeling a bit stiff and rusty after the winter?

  Remind yourself how it all works.

  Where you go, and how you play it, is entirely up to you & your fellow crew mates.

  It might technically be Spring, but don’t forget to pack your thermals.

  The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £374 with a crew of four and a club skipper. 

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 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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• 25-02 Bank Holiday to Honfleur. Mile Builder & Night Hours. (Deposit)

  • Start
    02 May 2025
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    17:00
  • End
    05 May 2025
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    16:00
  • Location
    Normandy
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    25-02 Bank Holiday Cruise to Honfleur (Deposit)

  This trip is now fully booked, but please sign up on the waitlist in case a space becomes available.

  A long w/e trip to Normandy and its choice of many marinas & harbours.

  Get some miles & night hours in your log book.

  Honfleur, Ouisterham, St Vaast, Cherbourg... the choice is yours.

  Slightly more adventurous this trip will require night passages, and somewhat more advanced planning than our usual Solent weekends.

  THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE BOOKED QUICKLY.

  The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £335 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 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, 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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• 25-03 Practical Nav Bank Holiday (Deposit)

  • Start
    23 May 2025
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    16:00
  • End
    26 May 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Solent
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  25-03 Practical Navigation (Deposit)

  You've done the evening classes, now come and  try out the real thing!

  Tides, weather, logistics,    mooring, dodgy engine, crew morale...

  It's all yours.

  Share the planning with your crew mates, or just come along for the ride. Where you go is entirely up to you and your gang.

  You'll have a club skipper with you to help out if needed.

  THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE BOOKED QUICKLY.

  The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £335 with a crew of four and a club skipper. 

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 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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• 25-04 Falmouth / Scilly Isles (Deposit)

  • Start
    13 Jun 2025
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    18:00
  • End
    20 Jun 2025
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    10:00
  • Location
    Plymouth
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  25-04 Falmouth / Scilly Isles (Deposit)

  Chartering from Falmouth, we hope the weather allows us to reach the UK's version of the Bahamas.

  If no window is suitable there are still plenty of places to visit around this corner of Cornwall.

  The full price for the week is expected to be around £490 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

  This trip needs to be booked ASAP. There are a very limited number of charter companies with yachts available!

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 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, 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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• 25-05 Solent Weekend (Deposit)

  • Start
    04 Jul 2025
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    16:00
  • End
    06 Jul 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Solent
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  25-05 A Solent Weekend

  Take Command of your Yacht, & Master your Own Fate...

  ...(at least for the weekend :)

  Share the planning with your crew mates, or just come along for the ride.

  Where you go and what you do is entirely up to you and your shipmates.

  You'll have a club skipper with you to help out if needed.

  The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £374 with a crew of four and a club skipper. 

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 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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• 25-06 Sail Trim (Deposit)

  • Start
    15 Aug 2025
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    16:00
  • End
    17 Aug 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Solent
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  25-05 Sail Trim (Deposit)

  Learn how to tweak your sails, and use all the options available to you to gain that half-a-knot advantage over your competitors.

  Although we're not a racing club, sometimes we might indulge in a little bit of "competitive" cruising!

  The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £374 with a crew of four and a club skipper. 

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 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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• 25-07 Corsica & Sardinia (Deposit)

  • Start
    06 Sep 2025
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    13 Sep 2025
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    17:00
  • Location
    Sardinia
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  25-07 Corsica & Sardinia

  Board your yacht in Sardinia, and decide on your choice of cuisine as you leave the marina.

  Turn to port for French, or starboard for Italian.

  Or maybe a bit of both...?

  The full price for the week is expected to be around £720 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

  You will have to provide your own return flights.

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 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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• 25-08 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

  • Start
    10 Oct 2025
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    16:00
  • End
    12 Oct 2025
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    16:00
  • Location
    Solent
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  25-08 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

  The last trip of the year :(

  A sort of orienteering treasure hunt.

  Buoy to buoy navigation under sail.

  Use the wind and tide to visit as many buoys as you can around the Solent.

  
  

  The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £312 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

  An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 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 10 Days in Thailand (Deposit)

  • Start
    01 Nov 2025
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    16:00
  • End
    11 Nov 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Elite Charters Co. Ltd Yacht Haven Marina 141/2 Moo 2. T Mai Khao Phuket 83110 - Thailand
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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.

  THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE BOOKED QUICKLY!

  The full price for the cruise is expected to be around £tbd with a crew of four and a club skipper, inclusive of end cleaning & damage indemnity.

  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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