Events from 01 Jan 1970 – 19 May 2023 – Medway Yacht Club https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/events/ More and better sailing Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:55:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MYC-Logo-150x150.png Events from 01 Jan 1970 – 19 May 2023 – Medway Yacht Club https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/events/ 32 32 Commodore’s Day https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/commodores-day-4/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=30261 10 – 13:   Zest sessions on the water with Elliot Club Racing:   Dragons (10:30), Sonatas (10:35), Wayfarers (10:40) 12:00 – 14:00 Paella will be available from the Galley 12:00 The […]

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]]> 10 – 13:   Zest sessions on the water with Elliot

Club Racing:   Dragons (10:30), Sonatas (10:35), Wayfarers (10:40)

12:00 – 14:00 Paella will be available from the Galley

12:00 The Commodore and Flags will inspect the Cruiser Fleet on the Pontoon

13:– The Flag Officers v the Class Captains Zest race

14:00 The Main Racing Event – All Comers race (Lemon trophy and The Megula trophy)

16:15  Pull for Parkinson’s Tug-of-War

17:00 Prize Giving with complimentary tea/coffee & cake

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]]> Club Racing see more… https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/club-racing-see-more-11/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=31089 Times of warning signals: 10:30   Dragons 10:35   Sonatas 10:40   Wayfarers

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10:30   Dragons
10:35   Sonatas
10:40   Wayfarers

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]]> Youth Morning Session https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/youth-morning-session-9/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=32064 Spaces are limited to 6 people so please book early to avoid disappointment. Goals of the Program Build sailing skills and water confidence Encourage teamwork and leadership Foster respect for […]

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]]> Spaces are limited to 6 people so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Goals of the Program

  • Build sailing skills and water confidence
  • Encourage teamwork and leadership
  • Foster respect for the marine environment
  • Prepare youth for club racing or advanced training

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for water activities – wetsuits or waterproof.
  • Sunscreen, hat, and water bottle
  • Change of clothes and towel

 

Get there quick! Booking will close at end-of-play on the preceding Thursday (this is to ensure we have the correct ratio of trainers/volunteers to participants).

If you are interested in volunteers for the sailing sessions, please let the chief instructor Elliot know this and we can got through training to get you guys up and ready for the session for the future.

To book your place. Click Here.

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]]> Afternoon Session https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/afternoon-session/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=32242 Overview: Sunday afternoon youth sessions are designed to build confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for sailing through the RYA Onboard framework safely. These sessions provide structured yet fun learning experiences that […]

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Sunday afternoon youth sessions are designed to build confidence, skills, and enthusiasm for sailing through the RYA Onboard framework safely. These sessions provide structured yet fun learning experiences that encourage progression from beginner to independent sailor.

Sessions run from 1.30 – 4.30pm

Click here to book your place.

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]]> RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, Start Sailing Stage 1 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/rya-youth-sailing-scheme-start-sailing-stage-1-2/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=30348 Course: RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, Start Sailing Stage 1 Length of course: 2 days Timings:10:00am – 4:30pm Location: Medway Yacht Club, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4XB Who should do […]

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]]> Course: RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, Start Sailing Stage 1
Length of course: 2 days
Timings:10:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Medway Yacht Club, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4XB

Who should do this course?

If you are a young person (8-16 years old) and interested in having skills to sail in a dinghy in a range of conditions, this course is for you.

Youth Sailing Scheme: Start Sailing Stage 1
Pre-course experience: None
Assumed Knowledge: None
Course content: Launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning around, steering and basic parts of the boat

Ability after course Able to sail across the wind, steer and understand the basic principles of sailing
Minimum duration 2-day course
Minimum age 8 years old. (Over 16s may prefer to learn through the National Sailing Scheme). See sailing courses called ‘Levels’.

Format: Afloat predominantly practical on the water with some classroom elements.

Booking / Availability Click here.

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]]> Private Hire – Clubhouse https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/private-hire-clubhouse-20/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=30960 BNI – Networking group – members part of a business or owning a business may benefit from joining this group and promoting themselves, if you would like details please contact […]

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]]> BNI – Networking group – members part of a business or owning a business may benefit from joining this group and promoting themselves, if you would like details please contact the office who will share your details with BNI.

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]]> RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, Start Sailing Stage 2 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/30362/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=30362 Course: RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, Start Sailing Stage 2 Length of course: 2 days Timings:10:00am – 4:30pm Location: Medway Yacht Club, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4XB Who should do […]

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]]> Course: RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, Start Sailing Stage 2
Length of course: 2 days
Timings:10:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Medway Yacht Club, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4XB

Who should do this course?

If you are a young person (8-16 years old) and interested in having skills to sail in a dinghy in a range of conditions, this course is for you.

Youth Sailing Scheme: Start Sailing Stage 2
Pre-course experience: Sailing skills to the standard of Stage 1
Assumed Knowledge: To the standard of Stage 1 Course content Improved sailing skills Tacking, gybing, ropework and collision avoidance
Course content: Launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning around, steering and basic parts of the boat

Ability after course Able to sail across the wind, steer and understand the basic principles of sailing
Minimum duration 2-day course
Minimum age 8 years old. (Over 16s may prefer to learn through the National Sailing Scheme). See sailing courses called ‘Levels’.

Format: Afloat predominantly practical on the water with some classroom elements.

Booking / Availability Click here.

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]]> Cruiser Class ~ Queenborough Weekend https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/cruiser-class-queenborough-weekend-9/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=30514 The post Cruiser Class ~ Queenborough Weekend appeared first on Medway Yacht Club.

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]]> Club Racing Round the Cans see more… https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/club-racing-round-the-cans-see-more-2/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=31091 All racers to be ready down river at 13:35.

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]]> RYA Powerboat Handling Level 2 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/event/rya-powerboat-handling-level-2-9/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.medwayyachtclub.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=30307 Course: RYA Powerboat Level 2 Length of course: 2 days Timings: 9:00am – 4:30pm Location: Medway Yacht Club, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4XB RYA powerboat courses are primarily for […]

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]]> Course: RYA Powerboat Level 2
Length of course: 2 days
Timings: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Medway Yacht Club, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4XB

RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using small powered craft such as RIBs, dories and sports boats that don’t generally undertake long or offshore passages.

Powerboat Level 2
Pre-course experience None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating
Assumed Knowledge None
Course content All you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat
Ability after course Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft
Minimum duration 2 day course
Minimum age For the Level 2 Powerboat Handling course the minimum age is 12, but a commercial endorsement cannot be obtained until the age of 17

Format: Predominantly practical on the water with some classroom elements.

£265 MYC Member

£345 Non Member

Click here to book / availability 

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