Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Squadron 13 - on the water training session
2024-09-07 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Morning Sessions 09:00 – 12:30
See full list of training and racing dates here

RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Fully Booked
2024-09-07 09:00 - 2024-09-08 16:30 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
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This course is currently fully booked, if you are interested in being added to the wait list, please email admin@rtyc.org

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.
Please read the terms & conditions here
Refunds cannot be issued less than 14 days before the Training. You cannot reschedule a training session less than 14 days before the event.

Sportsboats - Autumn Sunday Series - 16 Races
2024-09-08 08:00 - 17:00
To see the full Club Racing Programme, please click here

Exe Buoy Race (BYC)
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00

IRC, Cruisers & Coastal Class - Autumn 3 race days
2024-09-15 08:00 - 17:00

Sunday Carvery
2024-09-15 12:00 - 14:30
Please email barmanager@rtyc.org to book a table and avoid disappointment

Jazz Night by Liquid Spirit
2024-09-20 19:00 - 23:00
Due to unforseen circumstances, there will be no food available this evening.

Weekly Quiz Night
2024-09-25 20:00 - 22:00

Oktoberfest
2024-09-27 18:30 - 23:30
Discounted rate for members! Please book via your Smart Club Cloud account to get this discount.

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Turkish Rug Sale
2024-10-05 08:00 - 17:00

Winter Saturday Series - PH Dinghy Handicap & Junior Class - 18 Races
2024-10-26 08:00 - 17:00

RYA First Aid - 26th October
2024-10-26 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.
Please read the terms & conditions here
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Autumn Boat Jumble
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00
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Dinghy Instructor Course - CANCELLED
2024-10-28 - 2024-11-01
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Course prerequisites:

Minimum age 16 (non-negotiable) at the start of the DI course.
Undertake and pass the pre-assessment course on October 12th
RYA full membership (youth if appropriate)
Valid first aid certificate – RYA one is best
RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate (minimum)
RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding certificate (one option can be found here: https://www.seasports-sw.com/safe-and-fun-safeguarding)

Books needed:

G14 Dinghy Coaching handbook (mandatory)
G4 Nationals Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (mandatory – this will be provided as part of your course and will be posted your home address, or you can collect from the Club)
G11 Young Sailors logbook (mandatory)
G3 Start Sailing (knowledge of at least)
G12 Advanced handbook (knowledge of at least)

These can be bought from the RYA website and local shops.
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Member Price £250
Non Member Price £300
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.
Please read the terms & conditions here

Please read the course joining instructions here

Artisan Makers Christmas Craft Fair
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00

Sportsboats - Winter Sunday Series - 16 Races
2024-11-03 08:00 - 17:00

BUSA Fleet Racing Championship 2024
2024-11-09 08:00 - 2024-11-10 17:00
Race Documents
Entries & Results
Documents & Information

Notice of Race

Welcome & Joining Instructions

Sailing Instructions
Results
Class Association

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IRC, Cruisers & Coastal Class - Winter 3 race days
2024-11-10 08:00 - 17:00

Liquid Spirit Jazz Night
2024-11-15 19:00 - 22:00
Jim Mullen is a world-famous Scottish-born jazz guitarist who has played with some of the great names in jazz and pop – including the Average White Band, Claire Martin, Georgie Fame, Stan Tracey. Jimmy Smith, Paul McCartney. He has won “Best British Jazz Guitarist” four times and has a unique style.
Zoe Francis is a classy jazz singer trained in New York and London and has recorded and toured with Jim extensively, as has Tristan Mailliot, a superb Anglo-French drummer widely respected on the London scene. Tom Ball is on Hammond organ.

The below menu will be offer from 6pm – 9pm

An Evening Talk with Anthony Showell
2024-11-21 19:30 - 21:30

Prize Giving
2024-11-22 19:00 - 23:30
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You will be asked to make your menu choices at the point of purchase.

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Squadron 13 Prize Giving
2024-11-30 12:00 - 16:00
Squadron 13 member’s and their families are invited to join us for the 2024 Prize Giving which includes a buffet lunch.
Although Squadron 13 members can attend for free, we ask that you still book tickets.
Tickets can be booked via Smart Club Cloud using the link below or by calling the Office on 01803 292006

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Christmas Cracker Pursuit Race - Paignton Sailing Club
2024-12-01 08:00 - 17:00

Jazz Night by Liquid Spirit - CANCELLED
2024-12-06 18:00 - 22:30
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