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We provide RYA courses all year round for both members and non-members.

RLymYC Mark Laying Course

Two-day course designed to give you the skills needed to accurately lay marks for sailing events.

For Those Who Already Hold RYA Powerboat Level 2

We also recommend participants are comfortable using the basic functions of chart plotter & GNSS (GPS) units. We occasionally run some short shore based sessions to help with this. Dates for this additional training will be advertised under the 'book here' section below.
 


Two Days

Approx. 09:00 to 17:00 each day.


Ages 16+

Those aged 12 to 15 and wanting to develop their RIB skills should book onto the Youth RIB Club.


Free of Charge

Members: £0.00
Please note this is an in-house course for Members only

Key Information

Course Content

Course Content

Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd March 2024 - FREE OF CHARGE

BOOK NOW - CALL OUR OFFICE ON 01590 672 677


RLymYC Mark laying course

Day 1:
  • Introductions
  • Aims of the course
  • Understanding SI’s
  • Pre plan and RO’s “one to one”
  • Kit preparation
  • Tools of the trade Bearings and back bearings
  • GPS exercises, laying courses in car parks
  • Loading marks in boats.
  • Streaming and dropping practice, laying a line.
 
Day2:
  • Wind and tide theory
  • Mark laying “Systems”
  • On the water: Laying courses, trapezoid etc, laying gates (use of tide stick)
  • Set various courses (“join the dots, chain reaction”) looking for accuracy rather than speed.
  • If time permits, “major wind shift” alterations. Course shortening and signalling.
Example Programme

Example Programme

 

What's Included? What Will I Need?
 

"What will I need?"

 
  • Hand-bearing compass
  • Pennant or a streamer of some sort to indicate wind direction
  • Handheld GPS (if you have one) plenty of batteries
  • Materials for taking notes
  • On the water gear life jacket etc.
 

 
Assessment & Course Outcomes

Assessment & Course Outcomes

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you are aware of our cancellation policy, available here:
https://rlymyc.org.uk/getmedia/24adf169-0d10-4be7-a2a0-90f765cf3273/RLymYC_EventCancellationPolicy.aspx

 

Upcoming Dates and Book Now!

RLymYC Mark Laying Course
Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd March 2024 - FREE OF CHARGE

BOOK NOW - CALL OUR OFFICE ON 01590 672 677


RLymYC Mark laying course

Day 1:
  • Introductions
  • Aims of the course
  • Understanding SI’s
  • Pre plan and RO’s “one to one”
  • Kit preparation
  • Tools of the trade Bearings and back bearings
  • GPS exercises, laying courses in car parks
  • Loading marks in boats.
  • Streaming and dropping practice, laying a line.
 
Day2:
  • Wind and tide theory
  • Mark laying “Systems”
  • On the water: Laying courses, trapezoid etc, laying gates (use of tide stick)
  • Set various courses (“join the dots, chain reaction”) looking for accuracy rather than speed.
  • If time permits, “major wind shift” alterations. Course shortening and signalling.

"What will I need?"

 
  • Hand-bearing compass
  • Pennant or a streamer of some sort to indicate wind direction
  • Handheld GPS (if you have one) plenty of batteries
  • Materials for taking notes
  • On the water gear life jacket etc.
 

We are currently upgrading our online booking system, for launch in January 2024. Unfortunately, we are unable to take online bookings until we complete this.

More courses will become available soon. We are also often able to run a course on a date to suit you - please email carlo@rlymyc.org.uk to discuss.
Chartplotter and Handheld GNSS/GPS Familiarisation Sessions
TBC
 

BOOK NOW - CALL OUR OFFICE ON 01590 672 677

 

We are currently upgrading our online booking system, for launch in January 2024. Unfortunately, we are unable to take online bookings until we complete this.

More courses will become available soon. We are also often able to run a course on a date to suit you - please email carlo@rlymyc.org.uk to discuss.

If you are struggling to find dates that work for you, we may still be able to arrange a course to suit. Please email our Training Manager & Chief Instructor, Carlo, on carlo@rlymyc.org.uk to discuss.

What Makes Our Training So Great?

"Olli was a brilliant instructor. Personable and patient he taught the course in simple, easy to understand language. He assessed his pupils quickly to deliver the course with the right balance of professionalism and fun that we were clearly looking for.​"
"We wanted to thank the instructors for teaching us about powerboats this weekend. We felt we learnt a great deal, although as with all things, the more you know the more you realise there is to learn! We both enjoyed it enormously and are looking forward to practising...maybe when the weather is a little warmer!"
"I have completed the PB2 course and I would just like to pass on my thanks to the instructors who ran a very professional and informative course. All of the instructors were calm, reassuring and patient and I would certainly recommend them to friends!"
"Brilliant day, practiced so much, heaps of thanks given me much more confidence to volunteer when my son sails in the Tera fleet on Saturdays.​"

Our Equipment

We have a varied fleet of powerboats including RIBs, a launch, tiller steered Rigiflexs, and a Cheetah Marine multihull. Haven Jubilee is our go to boat for most powerboat courses. She was launched by our patron, HRH The Princess Royal, in 2022 and is fitted with depth sounder and electronic navigation aids.

We have a fleet of over 55 sailing dinghies: from Optimists and Hartley10s to RS Fevas and Topaz Argos - with many classes in between! We invest in our fleet, maintaining our boats to a high standard. We also can't wait to welcome a fleet of RS Zests in early 2024!

Our Facilities

Our clubhouse sits right on the waters edge- it is possible to walk out the classroom door and be on the water in seconds! We have a large pontoon where we store most of our sailing dinghies, with an innovative floating slipway to launch them without having to get wet. It also provides a great space to tie boats up to for lunch limiting the amount of times you have to pull them up the slipway!

Our Sailing Area

We have access to some of the best sailing areas on the South Coast. The sheltered lakes provide a great space to take to the water for the first time and the Western Solent provides a more challenging area for those looking to push themselves.

Our Instructors

Our instructors provide a friendly welcome and bring a wealth of experience to the club. We really couldn't do it without them!