ELYC Gift Voucher - £500
Voucher includes:
Annual Membership at East Lothian Yacht Club, North Berwick
2 weekends of the Adult RYA Learn to Sail Course Level 1+2.
For adults over 27yrs.
To be redeemed for membership and sailing courses only.
If Cadet (u16), Young Adult (U27), Joint or family membership is required please select a different Voucher Option
If you have any questions please contact us on training@elyc.org.uk
ELYC Gift Voucher - £330
Cadet Annual Membership at East Lothian Yacht Club, North Berwick
1 week of the Cadet RYA Learn to Sail Course Stage 1+2.
For cadets 10-16yrs.
If Full Adult, Young Adult (U27), Joint or family membership is required please select a different Voucher, or contact us at Training@ELYC.org.uk
ELYC Gift Voucher - £340
Young Adult (17-27yrs) Annual Membership at East Lothian Yacht Club, North Berwick
PLUS
1 week of the Adult RYA Learn to Sail Course Stage 1+2.
For Young Adults 17-27yrs.
If Full Adult, Cadet Joint or Family membership is required please select a different Voucher, or contact us at Training@ELYC.org.uk
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!
Registration is mandatory for this event.
Important Information for Participants
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 an U18 Parental Consent form 2024/25 .
4) At this time of year it is easy to get cold very quickly. Please check out our recommended kit list .
Adult Learn to Sail Course: RYA Level 1&2
9 May 5-7:30pm & 10/11 May & 17/18 May 2025 (09:30-1700)
RYA Level 1 & 2 Adult Learn to Sail courses are aimed at complete beginners, and are run over 2 weekends.
Following the RYA syllabus for Level 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 Level 2 certificate, which will allow participation in further club activities. For more information on club activities click here.
2025 Course Fee TBC.
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 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.
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.
By booking on to this course you accept our training booking terms and conditions.
23 May 5-7:30pm 24/25 May + 31 May/1 June 2025 (09:30-1700)
2025 Course Fee TBC
Registration is essential for this event
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to operate a power driven vessel. Available to members 16yrs and above. This course includes:
Following successful completion of the course, the trainee will achieve an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate.
1. Please bring suitable clothing and footwear for being afloat.
2. You must be a club member 16yrs or above to participate in this course, if you wish to become a member, please complete a membership application.
3. Please bring a passport sized photo.
If you have any questions, please email pbtraining@elyc.org.uk
This race will take the form of short course in the Olympic Cup format approach so can expected 4 or 5 races. Great for all!
Dinghy Instructor Course (inc pre-assessment day)
Normally a 50 hour/5 day week, with extra time required for revision. Training in teaching techniques afloat and ashore is provided during the course. Run by an RYA Coach/Assessor and moderated on the final day by another RYA Coach/Assessor who has not been involved in the candidate's training. Candidates will be required to demonstrate competence in course preparation, delivery and management, as well as customer liaison. Instructors are qualified specifically to teach on either dinghies, small keelboats or multihulls, depending on their training course and experience.
Instructors are Qualified to Teach:
-Adult Sailing Scheme Levels 1, 2 and 3
-Day Sailing, Seamanship Skills and Sailing with Spinnakers (if suitably experienced and approved by the Principal or Chief Instructor)
-Youth Sailing Scheme Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Cost Includes 1 Day RYA Pre-assessment Course
A pre-requisite before commencing the Dinghy Instructor course, this assessment day is run by your RYA DI Instructor and will test your sailing ability and seamanship skills.
Please contact training@elyc.org.uk for any further details.
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Day 1 - 09:30 start
Day 2 - 10:30 start
Cadet Learn to Sail Week: RYA Stage 1&2
Mon 30 Jun- Fri 4 July 2025 (09:30-1600)
RYA Stage 1 & 2 Cadet Learn to Sail courses are aimed at complete beginners aged 11-16.
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.
Participants should be: between 10-16yrs, confident in the water and able to swim 50m in light clothing.
Cadet RYA Stage 3/4, Seamanship + Racing Course Announcement: July 2025
Weekly July 2025 (Monday-Friday 09:30-1700)
Following the RYA courses for Stage 3/4 + Racing Cadet Improvers courses will run weekly during July 2025. These courses will be open to book in January.
These courses are aimed at cadet members aged 10-16 who are ready to progress and develop more advanced sailing skills. Weather permitting, it is hoped that attendees will achieve a RYA sailing certificate.
ELYC training programs are run by a professional 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 before or when applying for a course.
Mon 7 - Fri 11 July 2025 (09:30-1600)
14-18 July 2025 (09:30-1600)
RYA Stage 1 & 2 Cadet Learn to Sail courses are aimed at complete beginners aged 10-16.
21 -25 July 2025 (09:30-1600)
28 July - 1 Aug 2025 (09:30-1600)
Details will be published nearer the time.
This race will see a one off dedicate race for ladies and novices on the helm. Mens race also to be held but not part of a series.
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