Royal Torbay Yacht Club

English Riviera Airshow
2026-05-29 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 (Europe/London)

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
Visit the Club Racing webpage for full details HERE

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
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How to Win in Torbay
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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

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B14 Global Championship

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Class Association

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Car Parking in Torquay
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How to Win in Torbay
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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

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Crew List Form

French Customs Form (PDF Format)

French Customs Form (MS Word)

OFFICAL NOTICEBOARD

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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
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Melges 15 Website

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How to Win in Torbay
Racing Rules Website
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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
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Enter Both National & World Events

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Enter UK Nationals Only

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Fireball Worlds 2026

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Entries - both events YOUTH

Entries - UK Nationals

Entries - UK Nationals YOUTH

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Fireball Nationals & World Championship
2026-07-22 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00

Pursuit Races
2026-07-29 18:00

Solo National Championships
2026-08-05 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00
Official Notice Board

Notice of Race

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List of Entries

Class Association

Programme of Events

Local Accommodation

Parental Declaration

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

Wednesday Racing - IRC, Cruiser, Sportsboat, SB20, PH & Junior Dinghy Class - Late Summer Series
2026-08-05 18:00

Junior Dinghy Training (Stages 1-2, 3 or 4)
2026-08-10 08:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00
Book your tickets via Smart Club Cloud. Either on your App or via the link below

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Stage 1-2: This course will be run using the club single handed dinghy’s (RS Tera and RS Quba), It will provide a short introduction to sailing for novices. By the end of the course, you will have the basic understanding of dinghy sailing techniques and background knowledge.
Stage 3: Information to follow
Stage 4: This course will be run in the club double-handed dinghy’s (RS Feva and RS Quests), It will work to consolidate a sailors previous knowledge and by the end of the course you will be able to rig, and launch your dinghy, and sail as helm or crew on all points of sail.
We are offering either Stage 1-2, Stage 3 or Stage 4 during this week – you will be asked at time of booking which course you wish to book. If you are unsure on which stage is suitable for your child, please email training@rtyc.org detailing your child’s exisiting knowlege and experience.
Terms and conditions for your training booking can be found here, by booking it is assumed you accept these terms.
Equipment Needed

Full wetsuit (ideally)
Wet shoes (or shoes you don’t mind getting wet)
Spray top
Properly fitted buoyancy aid (we can provide if a request is made before the training and we have suitable spare)
Towel and change of clothes
Packed lunch (you will get an hour for lunch)
High factor sun cream
Course logbook (if you have previously attended a course)

What we provide

An RYA National Sailing Scheme Logbook
An RYA Stage 1, 2,3, or 4 certificate (assuming pass criteria are met)

In addition to training, we will provide the following
Our maximum Student to Instructor ratio for this course is 6:1.
Prices:
Member £175
Non Member £225
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 ensure you have read the Joining Instructions here

RS200 National Championship
2026-08-14 08:00 - 2026-08-20 17:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

Torbay Royal Regatta 2026 inc J/24 and Impala Nationals & IRC South West Championship
2026-08-21 08:00 - 2026-08-24 17:00 | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom

Passage Race (Brixham - Dartmouth)
2026-08-26 18:00

Dartmouth Royal Regatta
2026-08-27 08:00 - 17:00

Sunday Racing Sportsboats - Autumn Series
2026-08-30 08:00 - 17:00

Sunday Racing for PY dinghies & Juniors (inc Squadron 13) - Autumn Series
2026-08-30 08:00 - 17:00

Sunday Racing - IRC & Cruiser series - Autumn Series
2026-08-30 11:00 - 17:00

RS 500, 700 & 800 Nationals
2026-09-03 08:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00
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Notice of Race

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List of Entries

Class Association - RS500

Class Association - RS700

Class Association - RS800

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
