Adult Learn to Sail Course: 22/23 Aug 2026
RYA Level 1 OR Level 2
RYA Adult Learn to Sail courses are aimed at complete beginners, and are run over 4 days over two weekend sessions. Attendees on the course for 4 days should achieve their RYA Level 2 certificate.
Please book your preferred 2 weekend courses (4 days).
Please note that an club 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). If you are not already a member you can join here.
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Following the RYA syllabus 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 on the 4 day course will achieve either a Level 2 certificate (depending on which stage you book), which will allow participation in further club activities. For more information on club activities click here.
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.
If you have any questions please contact us on training@elyc.org.uk
Registration is essential for this event
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to operate a power driven vessel. This course includes:
Following successful completion of the course, the trainee will achieve an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate.
Important Information for Participants
1. Please bring suitable clothing and footwear for being afloat.
2. Please bring a passport sized photo.
If you have any questions, please email 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.
Adult Learn to Sail Course: 29/30 Aug 2026
This is long distance race with longer legs, a chance to race over a broader course generally including an island enabling great views of the local sea birds.
Adult Learn to Sail Course: 5/6 Sept 2026
Musto Skiff Championships - placeholder for 2026
More information to come.
This final day of this format sets short races, focusing on starts and close fleet racing.
ILCA Qualifier - placeholder for 2026
Laying Up Supper Social
Our Laying Up Supper, to celebrate a fantastic keelboat sailing season, will be held the week after Crane Out on Saturday 17th October at 7pm in the Café. Even if you are not “laying up”, come along and enjoy a delicious supper prepared and served by our Social Team.
Please register and pay in advance if you would like to attend, please note numbers are limited.
The bar will be open as usual where drinks can be purchased to have with your supper.
All members, family and friends welcome.
Menu
The bar will be open as usual after racing but with a Halloween theme.
Join us for a spooktacular evening if you dare.....
Witchy Cocktails & Monster Mocktails, we've got the perfect potion for you.
Fancy Dress Encouraged - free cocktail or mocktail for the scariest costume.
Test your knowledge and join us at 7pm in the bar for an exciting Quiz Night. It's guaranteed to be a fun-filled evening of brain-teasers, laughs and friendly competition. This event is for all members, friends and family welcome.
Please note, as this event is in the bar and alcohol will be served, all cadets under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult (18+ years, does not need to be a member, parents welcome) who will take responsibility and have duty of care for the cadet for the duration of the event. An adult may take responsibility and have duty of care for more than one cadet.
In this final race before Christmas, please come decked out in festive clothing/apparel suitable for the season.
Saturday 19th December in the bar, doors open at 7pm
Come along for a fun filled festive night.....
Enjoy mulled wine, festive fizz, delicious party food and classic mince pies all served and prepared by our Social Team.
Join in our Christmas singalong, a perfect way to kick off the festive season.
Friends and family welcome too.
Although this event is free, it would be greatly appreciated if you could register, including guests, so we know how many to cater for and can keep track of numbers.
For the first race of the new year, the traditional Ice Breaker is competed on the first Saturday.
Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of the renowned Scottish bard Robert Burns.
Cranachan
Tea/Coffee and Tablet
All prepared and served in the Sail Loft Cafe by our Social Team.
The bar will be open from 6:30pm with the "Welcome" at 7:00pm, everyone to be seated by 7:30pm. Drinks can be purchased from the bar to have with your meal and the bar will be open all night.
£ per person, everyone welcome including friends and family.
Please register, including guests, to join us for a fun evening filled with Scottish tradition and great company. Please note, numbers are limited!
Dress Code - a touch of tartan is highly encouraged!
East Lothian Yacht Club | 36-40 Victoria Road | The Harbour | North Berwick | East Lothian | EH39 4JL