The following range of training is offered to members, the instructors are often members and staff who hold the appropriate RYA qualifications and/or relevant experience.
To register interest in a course that you want to do, but is not currently available please see Register Interest in Training
Race Management Team training
The following are open invitation to anyone doing the role:
- 1930h on 15th March 2023 Briefing in Training Rooms on being a Beach Master
- 1930h on 22 March 2023 Briefing in Training Rooms on being an Assistant Race Officer (ARO).
- 1930h on 29 March 2023 Briefing in Training Rooms for Race Officers (RO) and lead ARO on racing this year
Powerboat Training
A RYA Level 2 Powerboat qualification is a minimum requirement for anyone driving a club RIB as a support boat for club racing.
- 25th and 26th February 2023 Adult Course Book now
- 19th and 26th March 2023 Ladies Course Book now
- 25th and 26th March 2023 Adult Course Book now
PB Level 2 courses are of 16 hours duration and normally take place over a weekend during the winter and spring. PB Level 2 courses can sometimes be arranged at other times of the year if a group of sailors, for example from a particular dinghy fleet, want to take their qualification together.
The RYA Safety Boat qualification is for competent RIB drivers who hold PB Level 2 and who want to develop their skills in providing good safety cover when racing is taking place. None currently scheduled
RYA First Aid Course
RYA First Aid is a one day course which covers all of the usual first aid topics, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat.
- 5th March 2023 Adult Course Book now
- Youth Course will be scheduled for March/April
Initial Sail Training - Dinghies
For youth members, please contact the appropriate class captain to find out what training and courses they have planned for the season.
For adults, initial sail training is offered through the Ladies Sailing Group which meets on a Thursday evening during the summer, and by the Rusty Rudders group, which is for men and which meets on a Wednesday evening. Courses which lead to RYA level 1 and 2 could be arranged for groups of adults if there is sufficient interest.
Race Training
Race training for youth fleets and adult classes is normally organised through the club’s racing fleets, with coaching offered either by club members or external trainers. To find out what is happening in your class, look at the relevant class webpage, or talk to the class captain. Many of our youth members become involved with the RYA’s Junior and Youth programmes.
Yacht and Seamanship Training
RYA Day Skipper theory courses are offered during the winter months. These courses are of several weeks duration, normally on a weekday evening. Please contact Poole Sailing for information on courses run at Parkstone YC
RYA Marine Radio (DSC) courses are taught and enable members to gain their VHF operators licence. This is a one day course which takes place normally during the winter.
Sunday 26th March and Monday 27th March 2023 (evening) as the assessment evening.
More details are provided here. To book, please contact: Dom or Sarah at Dorset Marine Training- 01202 901267 / 07475252644
email: enquiries@dorsetmarinetraining.co.uk
World Sailing/ RYA Offshore Safety Course This brilliant two-day course was developed following the report into the 1998 Sydney Hobart Race, where tragically 6 lives were lost. The aim is to provide the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge to react effectively when facing heavy weather, emergencies and abandonment at sea. The course is a requirement for Skippers and crew undertaking Class 0, 1 and 2, offshore races under World Sailing (ISAF) rules and is recommended for all offshore Cruisers and Racers. 1
8th and 19th February 2023.
Mark layers’ course
This is an in-house course which teaches participants how to lay marks accurately and recover them safely. This is particularly suitable for those who support the club’s programme of Open events. None currently scheduled.