Potential New Member Day June 2026
12 Feb 2026 · News
Potential New Member Day
This is aimed at people intending to join the club, but want to try us first.
Next available 11th June 2026
contact: generalenquiries@soyc.co.uk
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12 Feb 2026 · News
Potential New Member Day
This is aimed at people intending to join the club, but want to try us first.
Next available 11th June 2026
contact: generalenquiries@soyc.co.uk
30 Jan 2026 · News
Useful links to register for notices and update to specific Solent areas:-
Southampton NTM Portsmouth KHM Notices
Cowes Harbour CommissionSolent Handbook Solent Handbook
Yarmouth Harbour ...
17 Mar 2025 · News
## Updated ## It is a busy year! Excluding short trips the program has/ will include:
April - St Vaast, France
May - Falmouth and Scilly Isles
June - Channel Islands (various) and St Malo
July - Channel Islands again!
with more to follow!
All these trips were open for any Club member t...
1 Jan 2020 · Courses
These are the final stages of training for leisure yachtsmen and are run as 5-day courses followed by a practical sailing examination.
Work-up to hone skills before taking the Yachtmaster (YM) Exam, which usually follows the course immediately.
For those about to take the exam, the Gold Standard...
1 Jan 2020 · Courses
"Surrey Shorebased" is an RYA training centre in Woking, run by a club member, offering RYA shorebased courses in navigation, radio and radar.
http://surrey-shorebased.co.uk
There are many sailing schools which offer the one day RYA first aid course. This meets...
1 Jan 2020 · Courses
Skill Bite 10th and 17th June
IYS 27/28th June
Book on via Nigel or Mel
1 Jan 2020 · Courses
Concentrating on practising practical skills eg power handling, sail trim and anything concerning a student.
Suitable for all.
1 Jan 2020 · Courses
Practising key skills to improve your ability and as a currency check.
Target Students:
All comers. Obligatory every 2 years for Club skippers.
1 Jan 2020 · Courses
The basic skippering course. Once you are confident that you understand the workings of a boat and can navigate safely you can proceed to the Day Skipper course which runs over 5-days or alternatively as 3 weekends.
Target Students
Recommended pre-course requirement: 5 days at sea, 100 miles, 4...
1 Jan 2020 · Courses
A course to take the beginner to a safe and competent standard crewing a yacht. For those starting yachting. Often taught alongside Dayskipper students with both levels of students aboard.
This is a popular way for a beginner to start. If you have completed Start Yachting then you can go on to do...