Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Quiz Night
2023-09-27 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Please ensure you purchase your Quiz meal ticket at the Bar and keep your voucher to show proof of purchase for your meal.

To see this week’s menu please click here

Winter Sunday Series - PY Dinghies
2023-10-29 10:00 - 17:00
16 Races

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Winter Sunday Series - Sunday Racing Sportsboats
2023-10-29 10:00 - 17:00

Winter Series - Club Racing
2023-10-29 10:00 - 17:00
8 Races

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Comedy Night
2023-11-10 18:30 - 22:30
All bookings subject to our cancellation policy, which can be viewed here.

Happy Hour
2023-08-11 18:00 - 19:00

Guest Speaker - Ian Barnaby
2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:00
Ian Barnaby (RNLI Lifeboat Crew) joins us to talk about his experience of the Kilimajaro Challenge!

More information to follow

Artisan Makers Christmas Fair
2023-11-04 10:00 - 16:00

Squadron 13 - On the Water
2023-01-14 08:45 - 12:00

Club Night
2023-05-26 18:00 - 20:00

Autumn Sunday Series - Sunday Racing Sportsboats
2023-09-03 10:00 - 17:00
12 Races

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Autumn Series - Club Racing
2023-09-03 10:00 - 17:00
6 Races

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Squadron 13 - Afternoon Racing Series 2
2023-09-02 13:00 - 16:30
Afternoon racing series is always after a morning session. Therefore these dates are on the water all day with the racing being held in the afternoon. Please note the exception – there is no morning session on 14th October 2023

Autumn Saturday Series - PY Dinghies
2023-08-26 10:00 - 17:00
See the full Club Racing Programme here

Jazz Night by Liquid Spirit
2023-10-20 19:30 - 22:30
To book tickets please follow the link on the above poster – this event is not organised by Royal Torbay Yacht Club and we cannot book tickets.

Menu that will be available on the night below.

To help the kitchen, please book your tables by emailing catering@admin.org

RYA Day Skipper Shore-Based (Autumn 2023) - CANCELLED
2023-10-17 19:00 - 21:00
Course schedule

RYA Day Skipper (Shore-based) is taught over several sessions. The planned schedule for the Autumn 2023 course is as follows:

17th Oct (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30
21st Oct (Sat) 09:00 - 14:00
24th Oct (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30
31st Oct (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30
4th Nov (Sat) 09:00 - 14:00
7th Nov (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30
14th Nov (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30
18th Nov (Sat) 09:00 - 14:00
21st Nov (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30
28th Nov (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30
5th Dec (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30
9th Dec (Sat) 09:00 - 14:00
12th Dec (Tues) 19:00 - 21:30

Course dates may be subject to change

A comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology, and the basics of seamanship. You will find this course invaluable if you want to learn how to start making decisions on board.

Course content

Nautical TermsRopeworkAnchorworkSafetyInternational Regulations for Preventing Collisions at SeaDefinition of Position, Course and SpeedNavigational Charts and PublicationsNavigational Drawing InstrumentsCompass usageChartwork and Navigation – Traditional and Electronic Visual Aids to NavigationNavigation in Restricted VisibilityTides and Tidal StreamsMeteorologyPassage PlanningPilotageMarine Environment

Course pre-requisites: None

Minimum age: 16 years

Max. pupil : instructor radio: 8:1

Course duration: 40 hours (minimum)

Provided with the course: All course books and light refreshments

Please bring: Pens, 2B pencils, notebook, portland plotter, ring binder.

Training courses are subject to last minute cancellation due to weather, low uptake, or unforeseen circumstances. If your course is cancelled, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

Refunds cannot be issued less than 14 days before the Training. You cannot reschedule a training session less than 14 days before the event.
