Discover Sailing
2023-05-21 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
What to wear

We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and footwear that you don’t mind getting wet (just in case!). If the weather isn’t very warm a windproof coat would be beneficial. A buoyancy aid or lifejacket will be provided by the venue.

On the day

Don’t worry if you’ve not been sailing before! You’ll be taken out on the water with a qualified instructor or an experienced sailor.

Minimum age

8 Years Old. All children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an Adult at all times.

Disabled sailors

Sailing Is a fantastic activity for people of all abilities. Look out for Sailability ‘Discover Sailing’ Venues or get directly in touch with the club or centre to ask accessibility. Visit RYA Sailability for more information about sailing disabled people.

More information

There will be changing facilities on site. Sun hat and sun scream are also important. You will be able to purchase refreshments on site (tea, coffee, cakes etc) in addition to your provided lunch. There security lockers available requiring a £1 coin. Please get in contact so we can answer any further questions you may have.

I’ve been sailing and want to do more!

Don’t be afraid to get in touch with us and ask about how to progress. Alternatively, more information can be found here.

Event is subject to last minute cancellations due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.

All bookings subject to our cancellation policy, which can be viewed here.

Saxophone Summit
2023-05-21 19:30 - 23:00
External Jazz night in the Corinthian Room

Spring Series - Wednesday Racing
2023-04-05 18:00 - 18:30
8 Races

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Happy Hour
2023-05-26 18:00 - 19:00

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

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

Early Saturday Series - PY dinghies
2023-04-01 10:00 - 17:00
14 Races

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Squadron 13 - Afternoon Racing Series 1
2023-04-01 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.

Early Sunday Series Racing
2023-04-09 10:00 - 17:00

Early Sunday Series - Sunday Racing Sportsboats
2023-04-09 10:00 - 17:00
See the full Club Racing Programme here

TYST Junior Dinghy Sailing Training (RYA Stages 1-4)
2023-05-29 09:00 - 2023-05-30 16:00
Jump aboard a Dinghy. Learning in a Dinghy is a great and quick way to start sailing.

Your first training booking includes Junior membership of Royal Torbay Yacht Club for the current membership year, subsequent bookings during the year can be made under the discounted member’s rate. If your child is already a member of Royal Torbay Yacht Club, or you have a Family Membership you may also select the discounted member’s rate when booking.

When booking your training on this page please select which RYA Stage you which your child to complete.

Terms and conditions for your training booking can be found here, by booking it is assumed you accept these terms.

Equipment Needed

Full wetsuit (ideally)Wet shoes (or shoes you don’t mind getting wet)Spray topProperly fitted buoyancy aid (we can provide if a request is made before the training and we have suitable spare)Towel and change of clothesPacked lunch (you will get an hour for lunch)High factor sun creamCourse logbook (if you have previously attended a course)

What we provide

An RYA National Sailing Scheme LogbookAn RYA Stage 1, 2,3, or 4 certificate (assuming pass criteria are met)Membership of Royal Torbay Yacht Club & membership card (if not already a member)

In addition to training, we will provide the following

Our maximum Student to Instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Prices:

Member £140

Non Member £185

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.

Crews Race - Wednesday Racing
2023-05-31 18:00 - 18:30

Torquay Airshow anchorage
2023-06-03 08:00 - 17:00
Motorboat & Cruising group – Torbay Airshow anchorage then drink at RTYC (EVENT TBC)

For more information please email cruising@rtyc.org

Squadron 13 - Fun Day
2023-06-03 08:45 - 13:00

Club BBQ
2023-06-03 16:00 - 18:30
We are requesting expressions of interest to admin@rtyc.org. Please include any dietary requirements.

Early Summer Series - Wednesday Racing
2023-06-07 18:00 - 18:30

Rib Refresher Training - Members Only
2023-06-08 09:00 - 12:30
This 3.5 hour refresher course to enhance your rib driving capabilities and rebuild confidence to drive a safety boat on the water. The course is aimed at people who already hold a valid RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate and would like some coaching in a relaxed environment.

Course pre-requisites: Members only. Must hold a valid PB2

Course duration: 3.5 hours

Minimum age: 16 years

Provided with the course: Light refreshments (no books required)

You will need: Writing materials, appropriate clothing, buoyancy aid (will need to conform to standards – life jackets may not be used), sun-screen, packed lunch.

Prices:

Member: £140

Non Member: £185

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.

Board Games Night - Cancelled
2023-06-08 18:30 - 21:00

OK Class National Championship
2023-06-10 00:00 - 2023-06-11 23:59
Official Notice Board

Race DocumentsEntries and ResultsDocuments and InformationNotice of RaceEntry ListWelcome & Joining InstructionsSailing Instructions ResultsChange to Sailing Instructions no. 1Parental DeclarationClass AssociationProtest Time Limit: – Sunday 11th JuneProtest Time Begins:15:08:13Protest Time Ends:16:23:13

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Torquay Harbour

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Contact Royal Torbay Yacht Club

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Dartmouth-Yealm (RDYC) / Yealm-Dartmouth (RDYC)
2023-06-10 08:00 - 2023-06-11 17:00
Dartmouth – Yealm TADCCS

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Cruisers at Home Series
2023-05-07 10:00 - 17:00
5 Races

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Summer Sunday Series - Sunday Racing Sportsboats
2023-06-11 10:00 - 17:00

Summer Sunday Series - PY Dinghies
2023-06-11 10:00 - 17:00
16 Races

See the full Club Racing Programme here

Extended Cruise to Channel Islands
2023-06-16 08:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00
Motorboat & Cruising group – Extended Cruise to Channel Island

Led by Steve & Chris onboard Oyster

For more information please email cruising@rtyc.org

RYA South West Junior Championship
2023-06-17 00:00 - 2023-06-18 23:59
Class Association

Event Dinner Menu

Join Us for Father’s Day Lunch

Event Social Programme

Coming soon

Useful Information

Getting to Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Car Parking in Torquay

Torquay Harbour

Weather and Tides

Local Services

How to Win in Torbay

Club Bar

Club Restaurant

Contact Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Racing Rules Website

Accommodation

Treacle Valley Campsite

English Riviera Accommodation Search

English Riviera Camping Site Search

Campsites Near Torquay Search
