Sail Training
Youth Summer Sailing Long weekend
A great opportunities to consolidate your skills learned during the 3 days or to have some fun on the water.
On the water activities.
– Having a Blast.
– Learning / Developing skills
– Standup Paddle Boarding
– Sailing Trip
– Evening sails.
– Crabbing competition
– So much more……..
On Land Activities
– Table Tennis
– BBQ’s
– Fun and games
– So much more….
Ages 8 – 17 are welcome.

RYA Sailing Courses
Medway Yacht Club is a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre. A comprehensive sail training program is offered.
We will run a whole host of training such as RYA courses,
– RYA Youth Sailing Scheme 1 – 4
– RYA National Sailing Scheme 1 – 3
– RYA Start Racing Course
– RYA Seamanship Course

RYA Adult Sailing Courses
The aim of this course is to provide a sound introduction to the sport of sailing. You will learn basic boat handling skills and essential background knowledge. With an instructor and two other students in the boat with you, learning the first steps will be an exciting and enjoyable experience.
Prices: Club Members £190
Non – Members £220
RYA Youth Sailing Courses
RYA Stage 1 + 2 Course over August.
Our goal is to make sure you have a blast while learning about sailing. We want you to enjoy it so much that you’ll want to keep sailing in the future. Sometimes, repeating a course is needed before moving on to more advanced skills. By the end of our two-day introductory course, you will learn essential skills. You’ll be able to launch a dinghy and set sail confidently. You’ll also learn how to steer and turn a dinghy while sailing. Plus, you’ll master tying a figure of eight knot and feel secure in the water with your personal buoyancy device. This course is perfect for anyone aged 8 and older. We can’t wait to see you on the water, ready for adventure!
Prices: Club Members – £180
Non – Members – £210
Personal Training
Monday to Thursday. (Depending on Availability) To find out availability email training@medwayyachtclub.com
Friday Mornings/Afternoons.
Timings: Morning Session 09:30am – 12:30pm / Afternoon Session 13:30pm – 16:30pm
Prices: Sailing – £35 per hour.
If you are unable to attend a course or prefer the focused guidance that personal tuition provides, we can arrange lessons tailored to your specific requirements. To ensure they possess a perfect combination of coaching ability, personal expertise, technical understanding, and compassion to the session.
Weekend Training
Adult Beginners / Improvers
Sessions
This happens regularly on a Saturday morning (during the racing season) 9:30am-12:30pm.
For any adult member, or guest to the club, who would like to go for a sail in a supported and structured sailing environment. Sailing involves being aboard a sailing dinghy or keelboat with a Club member. There is also the option of sailing a club boat single handed. If you can stay around until the afternoon, you may be able to get a crew spot aboard a dinghy or keelboat in the club racing.
The sessions are block of 3 getting you to build on the confidence and skills to develop through the sailing world.
Prices:
Club Members – £30
Non – Members – £60
Boat Hire – £15
Youth Beginners / Improvers sessions
This normally happens regularly on a Sunday morning (during the racing season) starting at 09:30am until 12:30pm.
Youth training is for any youth member or guest to the club, and involves on the water instruction with powerboat support in either own or hired club boats. In essence it is an environment that helps young people experience the river, fun and safe sailing, the yacht club and meet other youth sailors.
The sessions are block of 3 getting you to build on the confidence and skills to develop through the sailing world.
Prices:
Club Members – £30
Non – Members – £60
Boat Hire – £15
Time on the water session.
This is an opportunity to try new boats and meet new friends while developing sailing skills. Participants will gain experience on the water and have the chance to explore various vessels. Prior completion of the RYA Stage 2 or equivalent experience is required.
Deadline for each booking is Thursday evening.
Dates:
22nd June
6th July
20thJuly
17th August
14th September
28th September
Prices:
Club Members – £20
Non – Members – £30
Boat Hire – £15

If you are interested in joining other club training or the club please contact the club office to register your interest by clicking here to email.
If you can’t see something for you, or you have an enquiry about group training at the club, please contact our Chief Instructor or office to start a conversation. Click here to email.
We also encourage youth to get involved with youth organisations such as Kent Schools Sailing Association (KSSA), As this is a great way to put in what you practice at the club. Booking is via https://kssa.co.uk/events/