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• RYA Essential Navigation Theory Course

  • Start
    10 Jan 2026
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    11 Jan 2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB, Ray Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2LF
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    5
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    3 registrants

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  RYA Essential Navigation Course 

  Duration 2 Days, on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th January 2026.

  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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• RYA Diesel Engine course

  • When
    10 Jan 2026
  •  
    09:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    CHIEFTAIN TRAINING – HAMBLE 26 Compasss House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4RA
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    0
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    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 Sea Survival Course

  • When
    11 Jan 2026
  •  
    09:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Andark 256 Bridge Road, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire UK, SO31 7FL
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    5
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  A one-day course for anyone going to sea, providing an understanding of how to use the safety equipment on board your boat.

  A genuine lifesaver

  Cruising is one of the safest leisure sporting activities, and 99.9% of those afloat will never use their liferaft. However, if you are part of the unlucky 0.1% your chances of survival will be greatly increased if you understand how to use the equipment and how to help yourself.

  It is a well-proven fact that, in the event of an emergency at sea, people with training are more likely to survive.

  An important part of the course is a practical session in a swimming pool. Experience first hand the problems of entering an uncooperative liferaft and assisting others while fully kitted out in wet weather gear and a lifejacket.

  Course topics include:

  • liferafts and the equipment they contain
  • survival techniques
  • the design of lifejackets
  • medical aspects of sea survival
  • search and rescue techniques

  • The RYA Basic Sea Survival Course Completion certificate is awarded on satisfactory completion of the course.
  • You will need old clothing like a tracksuit etc (not jeans) to wear in the water, and a towel. You may bring your own waterproofs and footwear, but these must be clean.
  • If you have your own lifejacket then this might be  a good time to test it. Re-arming kits can be purchased in the Andark shop or other chandleries.
  • The course is classroom and pool based requiring a degree physical ability, please contact us with any questions. We have our own swimming pool on site.

  COURSE INCLUSIONS

  • Course materials and manual
  • Certification
  • Tea and Coffee
  • Biscuits
  • Free Parking
  • Course run in the Andark onsite pool and classroom

   

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• RYA Yacht Master Theory - sign up

  • Start
    31 Jan 2026
  •  
  • End
    01 Mar 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
  • Spaces left
    2

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  RYA Yacht Master Theory - The dates are 3 or 4  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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• RBYC AGM & Global Challenge Talk

  • When
    03 Feb 2026
  •  
    19:30 - 22:00
  • Location
    Club Meeting, The Binfield Club, Binfield, RG42 4HP

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  RBYC Annual General Meeting & Global Challenge Talk

  We will be holding our AGM at 7:30pm on Tuesday 3rd February in our usual meeting venue. 

  We are keen to hear from members who would like to get involved in the running and supporting of the RBYC.  Our longstanding Chairperson, Richard Lindsay, has expressed his wish to step down, so we are particularly keen to find someone who would like to chair our monthly committee meetings.  Help is also needed to support other club activities.

  Please would you let Steve Norton (Commodore) know if you are interested in the chairperson role or would like to know more about how you can get involved in any other capacity. (commodore@therbyc.co.uk).

  After the formal AGM we will be joined by Neil Dunnet who will be talking about the BT Global Challenge 2000/2001.

  Neil’s remarkable adventure began when he earned a coveted place in the BT Global Challenge 2000/2001, an event renowned as the world’s toughest yacht race.

  Over the course of the event, Neil sailed more than 20,000 kilometres across three gruelling legs aboard the yacht ‘Olympic Group’. The race itself was uniquely challenging as crews were required to navigate around the world ‘the wrong way’—sailing against prevailing winds and currents, which tested their abilities to the utmost.

  In his presentation, Neil will share an honest and vivid portrayal of life on board these 72-foot ocean racing yachts. He will explore both the exhilarating highs and the inevitable lows encountered during the journey. We will hear insights into the intensity of teamwork required and the formidable demands of ocean racing, as well as personal stories that capture the spirit and challenges of taking on such an extraordinary adventure.

  Members and non-members welcome, though only qualifying members can vote in the AGM.  The talk is free.

  A Zoom link will be made available for anyone joining us remotely. 

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• 26-01 Skipper's Refresher (Deposit)

  • Start
    27 Mar 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    29 Mar 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Fairview, SO31 4QD
  • Spaces left
    0

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  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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• 26-02 Close Quarter Manoeuvres under Power & Sail (Deposit)

  • Start
    17 Apr 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    19 Apr 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent

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  26-02 Close Quarter Manoeuvres under Power & Sail (Deposit)

  An opportunity to practice and learn new skills in mooring, anchoring, snagging a buoy and, of course, MOB drills - under power and sail.

  Whether brushing up rusty skills or an opportunity to learn new ones, the weekend is a great season opener.

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £260 per person, based on 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 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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• 26-03 Skills Bank Holiday weekend (Deposit)

  • Start
    01 May 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    04 May 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent

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  26-03 Skills bank holiday weekend (Deposit)

  Feel the need to brush up the skills you learnt on past RYA programmes but never get to try? Plan to progress beyond day skipper and would like to get a feel for the experience? Would like to become a RBYC skipper? Or simply fancy practicing and learning skills? - this weekend is for you.

  The weekend will be full of the drills familiar to yacht master coastal and offshore practical assessments - mooring, picking up under sail, navigation without plotter, night nav, buoyage, etc. Every crew member has an opportunity to have a go providing a great opportunity to learn in a friendly atmosphere, while, for those with a more competitive bent, there will be also be prizes and shout outs at the end of the weekend.

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £260 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper
  

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

  Trip Difficulty: Level 2  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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• 26-04 Bank Holiday mile builder (Deposit)

  • Start
    22 May 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    25 May 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent

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  26-04 Bank Holiday mile builder (Deposit)

  
  

  A passage to France or along the coast, a weekend of long leg sailing, likely including some overnight sailing. This is a particular opportunity for those looking to experience more than the short hops around the Solent and those seeking to gain qualifying passages for RYA progression - either as crew or acting skipper for a leg. 

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £440 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper
  

  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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• 26-05 Poland (Deposit)

  • Start
    06 Jun 2026
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    13 Jun 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Gdansk, Poland

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  26-05 Poland (Deposit)

  This one needs to be booked quickly!

  
  

  Discover the waters of the Polish Baltic, the Vistula estuary, Gdynia, Puck and Hel and the coastal lakes of the Polish coast, this one is likely to get booked up quickly!

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £530 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper
  

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

  Trip Difficulty: Level 2  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 £4000.00 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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• 26-06 Solent weekend (Deposit)

  • Start
    12 Jun 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent

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  26-06 Solent weekend (Deposit)

  

  A relaxing weekend in the Solent with an opportunity to try new harbours and anchorages.

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £340 per person, based on 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 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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• 26-07 Practical navigation weekend (Deposit)

  • Start
    10 Jul 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    12 Jul 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent

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  26-07 Practical Navigation weekend (Deposit)

  

  Spend too much time bouncing buoys and on the phone apps to bother about navigation? Remember how to calculate variation and deviation? And adjusting your CTS for leeway?

  This weekend is an opportunity to get back to navigation basics - following on from the practical nav course ran earlier in the year, for those looking to take their RYA theory and practical exams and those who need to simply brush up their rusty skills.

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £340 per person, based on 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 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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• 26-08 West coast mid-week (Deposit)

  • Start
    10 Aug 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    14 Aug 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Poole or Solent

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  26-08 West coast mid-week (Deposit)

  
  

  Setting off from Poole to explore the delight of the West coast - whether a picnic in Lulworth, the Weymouth quayside, anchored off Beer or a weekend in Torbay, it's up to you!

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £340 per person, based on 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 2  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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• 26-09 Bank Holiday mile builder (Deposit)

  • Start
    28 Aug 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    31 Aug 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent

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  26-09 Bank Holiday mile builder (Deposit)

  

  The second mile builder of the year, a chance for some long leg sailing, whether to France, the Channel Islands, Brighton and beyond or Torbay.

  Whether you're keen to get out into open water, experience sailing beyond harbour hopping or looking to get qualifying passages for RYA progression, this is a weekend for you. Expect long passages and some night sailing.

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £440 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper
  

  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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• 26-10 Scotland and North Irish coast (Deposit)

  • Start
    05 Sep 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    12 Sep 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Largs, Scotland

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  26-10 Scotland and North Irish coast (Deposit)

  

  

  This one needs to be booked early to secure the boats!

  Setting off from Largs, Scotland, and sailing across to the Island of Ireland, with the possibility of Belfast, Larne, The Antrim coast (Game of Thrones) and the Giants causeway all in reach.

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £550 per person, based on a crew of five and a club skipper.
  

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

  Trip Difficulty: Level 2  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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• 26-11 Sail Trim weekend (Deposit)

  • Start
    16 Oct 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    18 Oct 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent

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  26-10 Sail Trim weekend (Deposit)

  
  

  Always wondered what the sail tweakers were doing? Want to know when and when not to use the vang? And when to use the outhaul? Or just looking to go faster and sail better. This weekend is all about practising sail trim. Skippered by George Hoskins, RBYC's tweaker-in-chief, this is a great weekend to improve your sailing technique.

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £260 per person, based on 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 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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• 26-12 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

  • Start
    06 Nov 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • End
    08 Nov 2026
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Solent
  • Spaces left
    9

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  26-10 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

  

  The annual close of the year - the hotly contested annual buoy hunt. Something  between orienteering by boat, chess and a game show, sail to as many buoys as you can in the time set aside to score points - with prize giving over dinner and the opportunity to be the winning boat. Last year we had four boats out - lets see if we can make it five this year!

  The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £250 per person, based on 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 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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