East Lothian Yacht Club upcoming events

Cadet RYA Improvers Course (Stage 3/4): 6-10 Jul 2026 (06 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Cadet Improvers Course Stage 3/4

Ages 10-16

Monday-Friday 09:30-1600

Also suitable for repeating cadets who would like to spend a week on the water this summer building their skills and confidence.

ELYC training programs are run by a fully qualified and certificated team, supported by volunteers.

This course is open to club members only. We welcome all new members, and have lots of year round activities on and off the water. Participants must take out an Annual Membership of East Lothian Yacht Club when applying for a course.

Participants should be: between 10-16yrs, confident in the water and able to swim 50m in light clothing.

Buoyancy Aids and Safety Helmets are supplied, attendees are required to provide their own wetsuits, boots, etc.

Certificates are awarded through the RYA scheme, and only awarded when skills can be shown at the correct level. It should be noted that while the club will endeavour to support all participants to achieve their certificate completion is not always possible, as abilities and confidence vary and the weather can provide some challenging conditions. Weather permitting, it is hoped that attendees will achieve a RYA sailing certificate.

If you have any questions please contact our Training Admin by phone on 07983 896630 or on training@elyc.org.uk

Cadet Learn to Sail RYA Stage 1&2: 6-10 Jul 2026 (06 Jul 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Cadet Learn to Sail Week: RYA Stage 1&2

6-10 July 2026 (09:30-1600)

RYA Stage 1 & 2 Cadet Learn to Sail courses are aimed at complete beginners aged 10-16.

Following the RYA syllabus for Stage 1 & 2 Dinghy sailing, ELYC training programs are run by a professional team, supported by volunteers. This course aims to provide a basic understanding of sailing, and award an RYA dinghy sailing certificate.

Weather permitting, it is hoped that attendees will achieve a Stage 2 certificate, which will allow participation in further club activities. For more information on club activities click here.

This course is open to club members only. We welcome all new members.

Participants must take out an Annual Membership of East Lothian Yacht Club before or when applying for a course. If you are not already a member you can join here.

Please note that an Annual Membership is required to book this course. (Although there is an option to pay your membership monthly, please understand that you are committing to an annual membership).

Participants should be: between 10-16yrs, confident in the water and able to swim 50m in light clothing.

Participants are supplied with Buoyancy Aids and Safety Helmets but are required to provide their own wetsuits, boots, etc. The Course FAQs can also provide you with additional information.

By booking on to this course you accept our training booking terms and conditions.

If you have any questions please contact us on training@elyc.org.uk

Keelboats - Midweek 4 (08 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Keelboat Racing

Mid Week Summer 4 (19:30) (08 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Mid Week Summer 4 - 19:30

If you wish to book a club boat, you should do so online using the registration button on the event itself. Please note that registration is only required if you are hiring a club boat. If you are using your own boat, you do NOT have to register.

Important information for registrants

1) Please only register if you have a minimum of RYA Level 2 or equivalent.

2) All members should ensure they have appropriate equipment for the weather and conditions, to include personal buoyancy. Please also remember that it can get cold on the water, at any time of year.

3) If you are under 18 years old, please ensure you have completed an U18 Parental Consent Form (2022/2023 Season) form.

4) Please make sure you return boats to their correct storage locations and are in a state that you would expect to find them.

5) Mast head floats must be used when taking a 2000 out.

6) The jib must always be put away after sailing a 2000 and the forestay reattached.

7) Club boats must be hosed down after they have been used.

Fun Friday 9 (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Fun Friday!

Reminder: all club members are required to have their own buoyancy aids, but having replaced the club's training helmets this summer we will make the old helmets available for use - at your own risk.

Registration is mandatory for this event.

The key aim of Friday Sailing sessions is to have fun! Friday Sailing is a great opportunity to get out on the water and practice the skills you have learnt or have a relaxing sail at the end of the week in a safe, friendly, structured and controlled environment. Friday Sailing is run by a team of volunteers.

Important Information for Participants

1) Please only register if you have a minimum of RYA Level 2 or equivalent.

2) Please be on the beach rigged and ready to sail by 6:20pm as we will be launching at 6:30pm. To give yourself enough time, you should aim to be at the club by 5:45pm.

3) If you are under 18 years old, please ensure you have completed a U18 Parental Consent 2026/27.

4) At this time of year it is easy to get cold very quickly. Please check out our recommended kit list .

5) Registration limited to 12 boats based on minimum 2 Rib Safety Boats. Please add to waiting list, if 3 Ribs supported then can expand to 18 boats in total. Please volunteer via Dutyman if competent to act as Cox or ACox.

Topper Knockout (11:00) (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Topper Knockouts - 11:00

This is the return of the popular Topper Knockouts where everyone - Juniors, Cadets and Adults all race in Toppers. This is timed so that the fun format can be completed in the bay either side of high tide, around 1330 on the selected date.

No need to hire a boat for this event as this is limited to the Topper Fleet. Please register so that we can manage the format for the event.

Important information for registrants

1) Please only register if you have a minimum of RYA Level 2 or equivalent.

3) If you are under 18 years old, please ensure you have completed an U18 Parental Consent Form (2022/2023 Season) form.

4) Club boats must be hosed down after they have been used.

Keelboats - Bass-Belhaven Race (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Keelboat Racing

Cadet RYA Improvers Course (Stage 3/4 + Racing): 13-17 Jul 2026 (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Cadet Improvers Course Stage 3/4 + Racing

Ages 10-16

Monday-Friday 09:30-1600

Also suitable for repeating cadets who would like to spend a week on the water this summer building their skills and confidence.

ELYC training programs are run by a fully qualified and certificated team, supported by volunteers.

Participants should be: between 10-16yrs, confident in the water and able to swim 50m in light clothing.

Buoyancy Aids and Safety Helmets are supplied, attendees are required to provide their own wetsuits, boots, etc.

If you have any questions please contact our Training Admin by phone on 07983 896630 or on training@elyc.org.uk

Cadet Learn to Sail RYA Stage 1&2: 13-17 Jul 2026 (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Cadet Learn to Sail Week: RYA Stage 1&2

13-17 July 2026 (09:30-1600)