King Charles III Night - CANCELLED
2022-10-14 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

RYA First Aid - 15/10/2022 CANCELLED
2022-10-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Course prerequisites: None

Minimum Age: 12 Years

Trainee : Instructor Ratio: 10:1

Provided with the Course: First Aid Book, Certificate and Light Refreshments

Member Price £95

Non Member Price £125

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.

RYA Powerboat Level 2
2022-10-15 09:00 - 2022-10-16 16:30, 2022-11-19 09:00 - 2022-11-20 17:00, 2023-02-18 09:00 - 2023-02-19 16:30 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low-speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

Course pre-requisites: None

Course duration: 2 days

Minimum age: 12 years-

Although RYA Minimum age is 12, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club would recommend you speak to our Training Principal or Chief Instructor before booking this course for anyone under the age of 15.

Trainee : Instructor ratio: 1:3

Provided with the course: Powerboat Handbook, Powerboat Logbook and light refreshments

You will need: Writing materials, a recent passport photo (for your powerboat licence), appropriate clothing, buoyancy aid or life jacket (will need to conform to standards)(we have limited number to loan so please get in touch if you need one) , sun-screen, packed lunch.

Member Price £175

Non Member Price £250

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.

Click to download the course brochure

Squadron 13 - On the water
2022-01-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-14 08:45 - 12:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

Motorboat & Cruising End of Season Party
2022-10-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

Border Force Presentation
2022-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
No booking necessary.

Free Valuation Day
2022-11-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

Bonfire Supper
2022-11-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
2022-11-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Course schedule

RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship is taught over several sessions. The planned schedule for the Autumn 2022 course is as follows:

Tue 08/11/22 - 19:00 - 21:30
Sat 12/11/22 - 09:00 - 13:00
Tue 15/11/22 - 19:00 - 21:30
Tue 22/11/22 - 19:00 - 21:30
Sat 26/22/22 - 09:00 - 13:00

Course dates may be subject to change

Essential Navigation and Seamanship offers a great introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers and crew, and those wanting

to refresh their skills. It also works well complementing the sea-based

RYA Competent Crew course, or as a precursor to the RYA Day Skipper course. A highly informative course with many opportunities for you to put your newfound knowledge into practice in exercises during the course.

Course topics include:

Charts, Publications and TermsSafetyEngine checksBuoyageTidal awarenessVisual and electronic navigationRules of the roadAnchoringWeather forecastsPilotagePassage planning

Course pre-requisites: None

Minimum age: 16 years

Course duration: 16 hours

Student : Instructor ratio: 1:10

Provided with the course: RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship pack and light refreshments

You will need: Writing materials (incl. 2B pencils)

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.

Prize Giving Dinner 2022
2022-11-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
If you have any additional requests / enquires about the junior options, please email admin@rtyc.org

RYA Marine Radio Course
2022-11-19 09:00 - 19:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
RYA Marine Radio will provide you with the knowledge to use a marine VHF/SRC radio. Your training will be followed by an exam to gain your Radio Operators Licence and will take place at the end of the training day. Subjects covered include basic operation of your radio, important channels, words and phrases, the phonetic alphabet and distress calls.

Course pre-requisites: You must pre-register for your exam via the RYA website and bring your exam voucher with you. You must read RYA VHF Handbook prior to the start of the course (this will be provided when you book).

You will be required to book yourself onto the relevant RYA Marine Radio Short Range exam which can be found https://www.rya.org.uk/exams

Please note the exam is an additional cost made directly to the RYA

Course duration: 1 day

Minimum age: 16 years

Trainee : Instructor ratio: 1:8

Provided with the course: Books, light refreshments

You will need: A recent passport photo, writing materials and to bring your VHF handbook.

Member Price £90

Non Member Price £120

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.

70's & 80's Night
2022-11-26 19:00 - 23:30

England v Wales World Cup - Pie Night
2022-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

Sunday Carvery 4th December
2022-12-04 12:30 - 14:30 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

Christmas Lunch
2022-12-11 12:30 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Please note 12:30 is arrival time to be seated at 1pm

Under 12’s can book for £15, this will be a smaller portion of the adult meals.

Christmas Prize Draw!!
2022-12-23 14:00

New Year's Eve Party- Cancelled
2022-12-31 19:00 - 2023-01-01 00:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

Club Racing - New Year's Day Race 2023
2023-01-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Club Racing

Forthcoming Club Racing

Squadron 13 Training
2023-01-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

RYA Day Skipper Shore-Based (Winter 2023) - CANCELLED
2023-01-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Course schedule

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

Sat 21/01/23 – 09:00 – 14:00
Wed 25/01/23 – 19:00 – 21:30
Wed 8/02/23 – 19:00 – 21:30
Sat 11/02/23 – 09:00 – 14:00
Wed 15/02/23 - 19:00 – 21:30
Sat 18/02/23 – 09:00 – 14:00
Wed 22/02/23 – 19:00 – 21:30
Sat 25/02/23 – 09:00 – 14:00
Wed 1/03/23 – 19:00 – 21:30
Sat 4/03/23 - 19:00 – 21:30
Wed 15/03/23 – 19:00 – 21:30
Sat 18/03/23 – 09:00 – 14:00
Wed 22/03/23 – 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.

Sunday Carvery
2023-01-22 12:00 - 15:30 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
All bookings subject to our cancellation policy, which can be viewed here.

Motorboat & Cruising Section Pre-Season Planning Event
2023-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
The Club restaurant will be open for food before and after the event.

Rugby Day
2023-02-25 14:00 - 18:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon of rugby and good food!

Please note you will be required to collect a physical ticket for this event, either from the office or the bar (you will need to show your email proof of purchase to obtain your ticket).

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

Sunday Carvery
2023-02-26 12:30 - 14:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
All bookings are subject to our cancellation policy which can be viewed here

Met Office Talk - Weather for Racing & Cruising
2023-03-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
Bookings are advised. Please email catering@rtyc.org to book.
