Sailing News
Medway Sonatas – Series 1: Race 2: Thistle do very nicely thank you…..
Early in the day we had little to no wind and little promise of it building – well Wind-Guru, you can’t always be right. Turns out by kick-off we had a steady breeze – but cold, very cold. Course 45 was chosen due to said predominantly easterly – come - Sou’ easterly...
Race Report – Squib Class 4th May 2024
Ups and Downs at MYC Compared to last week, the temperature was up, the greyness down and the wind a little down. The tide was going down instead of up, and spinnakers were deemed acceptable to go up and down. The wind direction was the same so it was W/L where ever...
Wayfarers race report Saturday 4th May 2024
Wayfarer race report Saturday 4th May 2024.The forecast was for NE 8-15 kn, due to weaken in the afternoon . High water (HW) was at 10:15 , and HM (high mud) at 16:34. So, similar air but opposite water to the previous race. Course 70 was decided in consultation with...
Sonata Race Report – Saturday 27th April 2024
If your palette of choice leans towards grey, today was the day for you. Thankfully, despite the gloomy skies, we were spared the rain. The water was a mix of greys and browns, the sort of consistency any Thames Water customer knows well. Six boats: Cry Havoc, Blue...
RYA SRC Marine Radio Course and Exam ~ Tuesday 28th May 2024
9am-6.30pm including the exam (2hours). This one-day practical assessment course is for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld VHF. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law. A COURSE AND EXAM FOR ANYONE WHO OWNS A FIXED OR HANDHELD MARINE...
Sail Training Opportunities
RYA Courses Medway Yacht Club is an recognised RYA Training Centre, Medway Yacht Club will provide a range of formal courses that lead to internationally recognised RYA qualifications. We will deliver courses in both the RYA National Sailing Scheme (for adults and...
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Training 2nd & 3rd April 2024
Course: RYA Powerboat Level 2 Length of course: 2 days Timings: 9:30am – 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...
Introducing our new Chief Instructor – Elliot Marks
Introducing Elliot Marks our New Chief Instructor at MYC Elliot has been sailing for over 20 years, initially in a Pacer & Wayfarer on family holidays on the Norfolk Broads and flotilla holidays around the Greek islands. Qualified as a Senior Instructor, Dinghy...
Youth Training Session Knots with Steve the Bosun – Saturday 25th Feb 2024
Saturday 25th February 11.30am until 12.30pm Marquee area Free session Need help with those Knots, join our free fun session with Steve our Bosun showing off his best and fun knots to help every young sailor.
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Training 6th & 7th April 2024 – SOLD OUT
Course: RYA Powerboat Level 2 Length of course: 2 days Timings: 9:30am – 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...
Spring Series 2024
Start the 2024 Racing Season with the Spring Series The Medway Yacht Club is hosting the 2024 Spring Series, a five-race series Sundays 14, 21, 28 April, 12, 19 of May with a prize-giving after the last race. Spring Series Flyer Eligibility & Classes The racing is...
RYA First Aid 1 Day Course – 3rd February 2024
3rd February 2024: This course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the...