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
Keelboat
RYA Keelboat Level 2
Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions
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
Improve your sailing skills, consolidating skills and trying new ones in a variety of conditions 2026 Course Dates Will Be Released Soon.
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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RYA - Essential Navigation and Seamanship | Online - 2026
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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OnBoard Instructor Development Day
A day for Dinghy Instructors to develop their skills
1 Day
From £10.00
A day for Dinghy Instructors to develop their skills
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Powerboat Instructor Development Day
A single day for Powerboat Instructors to develop their skills
1 Day
From £10.00
A single day for Powerboat Instructors to develop their skills
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Dinghy Instructor - Pre Entry Assessment
Assessment and Preparation for the Dinghy Instructor Course
1 Day
From £45.00
Assessment and Preparation for the Dinghy Instructor Course
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She Sails
She Sails - RYA Dinghy Level 1
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.
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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