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:
Courses
Shorebased
RYA - Essential Navigation and Seamanship | Online
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: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.
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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: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.
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RYA First Aid | Classroom
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.
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
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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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
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, the exam fee of £76 is payable directly to the RYA and is not included in the this course fee.
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, the exam fee of £76 is payable directly to the RYA and is not included in the this course fee.
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RYA VHF Marine Radio Course (SRC) | Online
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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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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Dinghy Instructor - Pre Entry Assessment
Assessment and Preparation for the Dinghy Instructor Course
1/2 Day
From £45.00
Assessment and Preparation for the Dinghy Instructor Course
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RYA - Powerboat Instructor Course
Three day course assessed by an independent Trainer on third day.
3 Days
From £380.00
Three day course assessed by an independent Trainer on third day.
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RYA - Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment
Pre-entry assessment for those wanting to attend their Powerboat Instructor Course.
1 Day
From £100.00
Pre-entry assessment for those wanting to attend their Powerboat Instructor Course.
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Sunday Boat Hire - Hansa 303
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Wednesday Boat Hire - Fusion
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Wednesday Boat Hire - Hansa 303
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Wednesday Boat Hire - Laser
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Sunday Boat Hire - RS 2000
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