Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Men's Dinner 2026
2026-03-21 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London)
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RYA Safety Boat Course
2026-03-25 08:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00
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The RYA Safety Boat course is a 2-day programme designed for confident powerboat drivers (must be over 18) who want to expand their skills beyond basic boat handling. Building on your existing knowledge, you will gain the competence to manage safety cover for fleets of dinghies, windsurfers, canoes, kayaks and other craft.
Delivered by experienced powerboat instructor, this course equips you with the skills to deal with a variety of on-water situations, from towing broken-down craft to managing rescues in challenging conditions. It is also a required qualification for those working towards becoming an RYA Senior Instructor.
What to expect

Dinghy rescue techniques
Windsurfer rescue
Canoe and kayak rescue (may be taught as theory)
Towing methods and best practice
End-of-day procedures and recovery
Choosing suitable craft and equipment
Local factors and effective communication

Preparation and safety checks

Course pre-requisites: Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
Course duration: 2 days
Minimum age: 18 years
Trainee : Instructor ratio: 1:6
Provided with the course: RYA Safety Boat Handbook. Light refreshments
You will need: Writing materials, 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 £150
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.

Course Joining Instructions

Wednesday Racing - IRC, Cruiser, Sportsboat, SB20, PH & Junior Dinghy Class - Spring Series
2026-04-01 18:00
Visit the Club Racing webpage for full details HERE

Evening Talk - Bob Horne
2026-04-02 20:00 - 21:30
Food will be available before the talk from 6:30pm, a menu will be available nearer the date. To book your table, please email barmanager@rtyc.org

Tickets are not required for the talk

Sunday Racing Sportsboats - Spring Series
2026-04-05 08:00 - 17:00

Sunday Racing for PY dinghies & Juniors (inc Squadron 13) - Spring Series
2026-04-05 08:00 - 17:00

Sunday Racing - IRC & Cruiser series - Spring Series
2026-04-05 11:00 - 17:00

Coastal Series: Smuggler's Run (TADCCS 1)
2026-04-19 08:00 - 17:00

Bill's Goblet 2026
2026-05-04 08:00 - 17:00
Official Noticeboard

Race Documents
Entries & Results
Documents & Information

Club Notice of Race
Entry List
Parent Declaration Form

Race Supplemental Sailing Instructions

Club Standard Sailing Instructions
Results

Start Times

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Protest Time Begins:
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Enter Bill's Goblet Race

Useful Information

Getting to Royal Torbay Yacht Club
Car Parking in Torquay
Torquay Harbour
Weather and Tides
Local Services
How to Win in Torbay
Club Bar
Club Restaurant
Contact Royal Torbay Yacht Club
Racing Rules Website

Accommodation
English Riviera Accommodation Search
Imperial Hotel
Hampton by Hilton - Torquay
Chesterfield Guest House - use the code RTYC15 to receive 15% off
English Riviera Camping Site Search
Treacle Valley Campsite
Campsites Near Torquay Search
Campsites.co.uk - Torquay

POSH - Paignton Sailing Club - Open for Single Handers
2026-05-09 08:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00

Coastal Series: Gallon of Rum (RDYC) TADCCS 2
2026-05-10 08:00 - 17:00

Fireball, 420 & Flying 15 Open Meeting
2026-05-16 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00
Official Notice Board

Notice of Race

Enter Here

List of Entries

Class Association - Fireball

Class Association - 420

Class Association - Flying Fifteen

Parental Declaration

Programme of Events

Local Accommodation

Useful Information

Getting to Royal Torbay Yacht Club
Car Parking in Torquay
Local Services
Torquay Harbour
Weather and Tides
How to Win in Torbay
Racing Rules Website
Contact Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Crews Race
2026-05-27 18:00

English Riviera Airshow
2026-05-29 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00

RYA Powerboat Level 2
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-03 16:30 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
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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.

Wednesday Racing - IRC, Cruiser, Sportsboat, SB20, PH & Junior Dinghy Class - Early Summer Series
2026-06-03 08:00 - 17:00

Coastal Series: Dartmouth - Yealm (RDYC) TADCCS 3
2026-06-06 08:00 - 17:00

Sunday Racing Sportsboats - Summer Series
2026-06-07 08:00 - 17:00

Sunday Racing for PY dinghies & Juniors (inc Squadron 13) - Summer Series
2026-06-07 08:00 - 17:00

Coastal Series: Yealm - Dartmouth (RDYC)
2026-06-07 08:00 - 17:00

Torbay Invitational Regatta 2026
2026-06-12 08:00 - 17:00
Official Notice Board

Notice of Race

Enter Here

List of Entries

Class Association

Parental Declaration

Programme of Events

Local Accommodation

Useful Information

Getting to Royal Torbay Yacht Club
Car Parking in Torquay
Local Services
Torquay Harbour
Weather and Tides
How to Win in Torbay
Racing Rules Website
Contact Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Sunday Racing - IRC & Cruiser series - Summer Series
2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00

B14 European & Global Championships 2026
2026-06-17 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00
B14 Class 40th Anniversary 1986 - 2026

B14 European Championship

Official Notice Board

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Notice of Race

List of Entries

B14 Global Championship

Official Notice Board

Enter Here

Notice of Race

List of Entries

Class Association

Parental Declaration

Programme of Events

Local Accommodation

Useful Information

Getting to Royal Torbay Yacht Club
Car Parking in Torquay
Local Services
Torquay Harbour
Weather and Tides
How to Win in Torbay
Racing Rules Website
Contact Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Offshore week 2026
2026-06-19 08:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00
More information will be coming soon, for now, save the date
FRIDAY 19th JUNE – SUNDAY 28th JUNE

We are delighted to announce the dates and tentative schedule for the RTYC Offshore Week 2026.Dates: Friday 19th June to Sunday 28th June.The proposed schedule, subject to confirmation from the ports is:-Friday 19th June – Torquay to GuernseySaturday 20th – Lay day GuernseySunday 21st – Guernsey to St quayMonday 22nd – St Quay to DahouetTuesday 23rd – Lay day DahouetWednesday 24th – Dahouet to St CastThursday 25th – Lay day St CastFriday 26th – St Cast to GuernseySaturday 27th – Lay day GuernseySunday 28th – Guernsey to homeFull details and Notice of Race will follow between now and Christmas. Follow the Offshore Week Rally WhatsApp Group for notifications of updates

Offshore week 2025 - Summary

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Apply for your IRC Certificate

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World Sailing Keelboat Inspections

Enter Here with Berthing

Enter Here without Berthing

Crew List Form

French Customs Form (PDF Format)

French Customs Form (MS Word)

OFFICAL NOTICEBOARD

Notice of Race

Sailing Instructions

Results Channel Week Series

Results Channel Return

Event Briefing Document

Customs Procedures Briefing Document

Coastal Series: Brixham - Salcombe (BYC)
2026-07-04 08:00 - 17:00

Coastal Series: Salcombe - Dartmouth (BYC) TADCCS 4
2026-07-05 08:00 - 17:00

Torbay Dinghy Regatta 2026 Inc Melges 15 Nationals
2026-07-11 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00

Coastal Series: Torquay - Salcombe (RTYC)
2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00

Coastal Series: Salcombe - Torquay (RTYC) TADCCS 5
2026-07-19 08:00 - 17:00

Fireball UK Nationals & UK Open Championship
2026-07-20 08:00 - 2026-07-24 17:00
Official Notice Board

Notice of Race

Parental Declaration

Enter Both National & World Events

Enter Both National & World Events (YOUTH)

Enter UK Nationals Only

Enter UK Nationals Only (YOUTH)

Fireball Worlds 2026

Programme of Events

Local Accommodation

Class Association

Entries - both events

Entries - both events YOUTH

Entries - UK Nationals

Entries - UK Nationals YOUTH

Useful Information

Getting to Royal Torbay Yacht Club
Car Parking in Torquay
Local Services
Torquay Harbour
Weather and Tides
How to Win in Torbay
Racing Rules Website
Contact Royal Torbay Yacht Club
