RYA Shorebased Courses
RYA Yachtmaster and Day Skipper Courses 2026/2027
YM & DS courses are run as weekly evening classes over the winter months (October to March/April). The Day Skipper course is a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. The Yachtmaster course provides advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. The courses are relevant to both sailors and power boaters. Each course lasts 24 weeks and the costs £395 for AYC members, £420 for non-members (fee includes course pack and training almanac):
Yachtmaster started Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7.00 - 9.00 p.m
Day skipper started Wednesday 21st October 2026, 7.00 - 9.00 p.m
Further details of the course are available at:
20260829-Yachtmaster Course information.pdf
20260828-Day Skipper Shorebased Course.pdf
If you would like to discuss the courses with one of our tutors, please e-mail training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk with your contact details and suggest a good time to phone you.
AYC members:To book & pay online see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course (you need to be logged in).
Non-members please contact training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk.
RYA First Aid Course - Sat 28th March 2026
This one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. See the RYA website for more details. 12 places are available on each First Aid course run at AYC. The cost of this course is £80 (non-AYC members £100).
AYC members:To book & pay online see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course (you need to be logged in to see 'book' link).
Non-members please contact training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk.
RYA VHF Course
Saturday 28th February 2026, Sunday 1st March 2026
One day course.
6 places available per course - cost £80 (non-AYC members £100).
Separate fee for RYA SRC exam £76 payable on the day
AYC members: To book & pay online please see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course (you need to be logged in to see 'book' link).
Non-members please contact training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk.
RYA Diesel Engine Course - Saturday 14th March 2026
One day course
A one-day beginners' course to help you prevent & solve diesel engine failure. Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs. Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or are a motorboat enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but one day could save your life. Cost £80 (non-AYC members £100).
AYC members:To book & pay online see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course (you need to be logged in to see 'book' link).
Non-members please contact training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk.
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* Online booking and payment is only available to AYC members (login required). Non-AYC members please contact the training secretary training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk to book a place.
For further information and advice on any RYA courses held at AYC please contact Sheila Crees either by e-mail (training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk) or phone 01297 24817.
