Welcome to training at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, we are a:

  • Royal Yachting Association recognised training centre, offering a wide range of RYA Courses and training.
  • RYA Sailability and Sport Wales InSport Ribbon Club, boasting a range of adaptive sailing boats suitable for all.
  • RYA Pathway Club for junior racing.

We offer the following:

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Courses

Keelboat

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RYA Keelboat Level 2

2 Days

From £240.00

Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions

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RYA Keelboat Level 3

2 Days

From £240.00

Improve your sailing skills, consolidating skills and trying new ones in a variety of conditions 2026 Course Dates Will Be Released Soon.

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Shorebased

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RYA - Essential Navigation and Seamanship | Online - 2026

Learn at Your Leisure

From £100.00

RYA Interactive Essential Navigation and Seamanship - Flexible Learning at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. A basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: ***Important notice: *** RYA Interactive will be moving to a new eLearning platform in early April. If your course is not completed by 7 April your account will be transferred to the new system and all course progress will be lost. Unfortunately you will need to start again.

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RYA First Aid | Classroom

1 Day

From £105.00

Our one-day RYA First Aid 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.

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RYA Safe and Fun | Online

Learn at Your Leisure

From £15.00

The RYA Safe and Fun course is a requirement for all newly qualified Level 2 Racing Coaches, RYA Dinghy Instructors, RYA Keelboat Instructors, RYA Windsurf Instructors and RYA Senior Instructors

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RYA VHF Marine Radio Course (SRC) | Classroom

1 Day Course (Exam After Course)

From £105.00

This one-day course runs from 9:30am to 6:00pm and covers the RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC). The exam will take place from approximately 4:30pm, once the course training has finished. Please note, there is an additional exam fee of £76 payable directly to the RYA and is not included in this course fee.

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RYA VHF Marine Radio Course (SRC) | Online

Learn at Your Leisure

From £70.00

Take the VHF Radio Course (SRC) on line, when it suits you and where it suits you. The course covers routine communications and emergency situations like distress, urgency and safety.

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Instructor

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OnBoard Instructor Development Day

1 Day

From £10.00

A day for Dinghy Instructors to develop their skills

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Powerboat Instructor Development Day

1 Day

From £10.00

A single day for Powerboat Instructors to develop their skills

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Dinghy Instructor - Pre Entry Assessment

1 Day

From £45.00

Assessment and Preparation for the Dinghy Instructor Course

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Boat Hire

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Wednesday Boat Hire - Fusion

2 Hours

From £10.00

Wednesday Boat Hire - Fusion

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Sunday Boat Hire - Fusion

1/2 Day

From £10.00

Sunday Boat Hire - Fusion

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Wednesday Boat Hire - Hansa 303

2 hrs

From £10.00

Wednesday Boat Hire - Hansa 303

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Sunday Boat Hire - Hansa 303

1/2 Day

From £10.00

Sunday Boat Hire - Hansa 303

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Wednesday Boat Hire - Laser

2 Hours

From £10.00

Wednesday Boat Hire - Laser

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Sunday Boat Hire - Laser

1/2 Day

From £10.00

Sunday Boat Hire - Laser

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Wednesday Boat Hire - RS 2000

2 Hours

From £20.00

Sunday Boat Hire - RS 2000

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Sunday Boat Hire - RS 2000

1 Day

From £20.00

Sunday Boat Hire - RS 2000

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She Sails

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She Sails - RYA Dinghy Level 1

2 Days

From £240.00

SHE SAILS - RYA DINGHY LEVEL 1 - Curious about sailing but not sure where to begin? This course is exclusive to women who would like to learn in a relaxed, supportive and confidence-building environment. No previous experience is needed - Just enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new. By the end of the course, you will have learned skills and confidence to sail a dinghy under supervision and continue your sailing journey.

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