Training at Poole Yacht Club
With so much sailing on offer at Poole Yacht Club, it can be daunting to find out how you can start your sailing journey! This is where your friendly training team come in.
Poole Yacht Club is a recognised RYA Training Centre, with all the instructors being current members who have sailed for many years at Poole Yacht Club, this is all under the watchful eye of our Sailing Manager, AJ Windsor.
We have lots of training available for everyone, kids to adults, beginners to intermediate and even those wishing to become future instructors.
Please see below for more information and booking links.
Manic Piranhas
Wednesday night is all about the kids (ages 8 to 16).
Our junior training is run throughout the season, April to September, every Wednesday night.
This not only gives the kids a safe space to learn to sail, but also includes techniques for preparing and maintaining the boats as well as general water safety. All of our volunteer instructors are qualified RYA Dinghy Instructors with a wealth of knowledge between them.
We have a variety of courses available for our young sailors, and the hope is that they continue there training for many years with us and become future instructors or even sailing super stars!
The booking link will be available in January. If you have any questions please email training@pooleyc.co.uk
Book Manic Piranhas
Adult Sailing (Big Shots)
This will be replacing our Adult Improvers group, but certainly not leaving those improvers behind. We have merged a few of our offerings and listened to all your feedback.
You will need to have at least a Level 2 sailing ability to join this group, but speak to AJ, who can advise on best way to achieve this if needed. You will also be able to hire a club boat for the season if you need to.
We will have two sessions specifically for the Big Shots:
- Monday Evening - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- This is racing night, where we teach and guide you through everything you need to know about racing, in a fun and engaging environment. With the main goal to give you the confidence to join the main race fleets, you may do this in whatever boat you choose.
- Friday Mornings - 10 a.m. to noon
- Replacing Sailing with a Pro, but defiantly not losing the spirit of those sessions. On these mornings we shall all head out sailing and concentrate on whatever the group would like and the weather permits. Sailing in / out the marina, cruising around the harbour or maybe a spot of rounders who knows!! Once again, any boat is welcomed.
RYA Adult Beginners Course
This is a TWO DAY COURSE, and we look at the basics of sailing across both Single and Double Handed boats.
We will be following the RYA Scheme throughout the course and you will hopefully learn the following:
Rigging - Tacking - Gybing - Upwind & Downwind Sailing - Launching & Landing.
If you have wanted to give it a go for a while or just need the confidence to get out there sign up to this course. Plus lunch is included in the price
For more information and to book:
Email training@pooleyc.co.uk
RYA Powerboat Level 2
This is a 2 day course, where you will learn the skills required to drive powerboat, safely and efficiently. This is the basic requirement for you to be able to volunteer as a safety boat driver for the club. Most of our PB2 course are run in November and December. Please check booking link below for further information.
For more information and to book:
Email training@pooleyc.co.uk
Capsize Recovery
This 3 hour session is aimed at those who have previously done our club safety boat course, and would like refreshing and updating on your safety boat skills.
You must have a PB2 License.
Mark Layers
This course gives you the opportunity to learn a new skill and support the club during our many Open, Traveller or National Sailing Events that we host each year.
VHF Marine Radio and RYA First Aid Course
Continuing our passion for sailing all these courses are designed to help up skill you and your crew to get the most out of your sailing adventures.
These courses are for members only, and are a very competitive price compared to other training centres.
For more information and dates please follow the link.
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