We run a series of events each year; Cruising, Social and Training activities.  This page lists all upcoming events in date order.

Our monthly club meetings are normally held at 8pm on the first Tuesday of each month at, the Binfield Club, RG42 4HP.

Each Cruising trip has a "Deposit event" in the list below to sign onto initially so we can book charters. This will be followed by a "Balance payment event" published nearer the date of the trip.

Upcoming events

  • 26-12 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

    • 06 Nov 2026
    • 16:00
    • 08 Nov 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 0
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    26-10 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

    The annual close of the year - the hotly contested annual buoy hunt. Something  between orienteering by boat, chess and a game show, sail to as many buoys as you can in the time set aside to score points - with prize giving over dinner and the opportunity to be the winning boat. Last year we had four boats out - lets see if we can make it five this year!

    The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £250 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  Click here for info.

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    Please Note:

    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions    .

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  • 26-12 Buoy Hunt (Balance)

    • 06 Nov 2026
    • 16:00
    • 08 Nov 2026
    • 16:00
    • Solent
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    26-11 Buoy Hunt (Balance)

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.

    The full price for the weekend is £250 so a balance of £150 will be requested when you register using the registration code you will be sent by email.

    Please Note:
    A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

    This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

    Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

    By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions

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  • RBYC Christmas Meal

    • 05 Dec 2026
    • 19:00 - 23:00
    • The Rose Inn, 30 Market Place, Wokingham
    • 14
    Register

    Ahoy, festive sailors! Swap your sailing boots for something more seasonal and join us for the RBYC Christmas Meal at The Rose Inn, Wokingham.

     After another fantastic year of sailing adventures, it is time to come ashore for an evening of good food, great company and plenty of sailing stories.

    Whether you have sailed hundreds of miles or joined us for just a few social events, we would love you to celebrate the festive season with us.

    Dinner options

    2 courses £40.38 (includes service charge and our PayPal fees)

    3 courses £45.94 (includes service charge and our PayPal fees) 

    Use the link below to view the menu. 

    https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/01/New-Heritage-Collection-Festive-Menu.pdf 

    This event is for club members and their guests.

    Sign up by 21st November 2026 to secure your place. 

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  • RYA Essential Navigation Theory Course

    • 09 Jan 2027
    • 09:00
    • 10 Jan 2027
    • 17:00
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB, Ray Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2LF
    • 5
    • 3 registrants
    Register



    RYA Essential Navigation Course 

    Duration 2 Days, on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th January 2027.

    The course will be run in conjunction with Island Barn Sailing Club at their club house

    RBYC Member Cost: £130

    Island Barn Member cost £130

    Non Member Cost: £148 (This includes 6 months temporary membership)

    No payment will be taken at this time, I will contact those who sign up for payment.

    This course is a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.

    There is no prior experience required to undertake this course.

    The material covered includes:

    Charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tides, navigation, pilotage, rules of the road, anchoring, weather forecasts and passage planning.

    After completing the course you should have basic knowledge of navigation and safety.

    The course includes all the materials you will need to complete it.

    You will need to bring your lunch, notepad and pen.

     

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  • RYA Diesel Engine course

    • 23 Jan 2027
    • 09:00 - 17:00
    • CHIEFTAIN TRAINING – HAMBLE 26 Compasss House, Ensign Way, Hamble, SO31 4RA
    • 7
    • 1 registrant
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    RYA diesel engine course

    Duration 1 Day

    Member Cost: £105

    Non Member Cost: £123 (This includes 6 months temporary membership

    RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE AIMS:

    The RNLI tell us that the most common reason for call-outs is machinery failure. Many of these call outs would be avoided if more yachtsmen (sail and power alike) had a better understanding of how the engine works and how to;

    • carry out regular checks,
    • carry out routine maintenance and
    • perform basic, “get you home” maintenance

    RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE PRE REQUISITES:

    None. No previous mechanical ability or knowledge of engines is required. You will be surprised at just how straightforward most of the checks, fault finding and adjustments are.

    RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE CONTENT:

    This course teaches you how your diesel engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how you might get it started again in the event of a breakdown.

    Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine, are a motor cruising enthusiast or operate a workboat, this course can save you money, and one day could save your life.

    Course topics include:

    • The four stroke cycle
    • Fuel system
    • Cooling
    • Air system
    • Engine electrical system
    • Spares and tool requirements
    • Winterisation
    • Servicing

    Students have full access to a range of static marine diesel engines and a large selection of tools in the training room. 

    WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR RYA DIESEL COURSE:

    • Day of shorebased training
    • Use of our training engines and tools
    • RYA Diesel Course Notes
    • RYA Diesel Certificate 
    • Tea & Coffee
    • Free parking

    RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE EQUIPMENT:

    The training room is equipped with some of the most common marine diesel engines you are likely to come across;

    Brand Horse Power Size Model Typical Usage
    Volvo Penta 18 HP 2 cylinder MD 2002 24-29 foot sailing yachts
    Yanmar 36 HP 3 cylinder 3JH2 30-40 foot sailing yachts
    Volvo Penta 135 HP 6 cylinder TMD- A Displacement work boats & motor yachts
    Perkins 135 HP 6 cylinder Perkins 635 Larger workboats & large yachts
    Perkins (pair) 175 HP each 6 cylinder Perkins 6354 Larger workboats & large yachts
    Volvo Penta 200 HP 6 cylinder TAMD-B Larger workboats & planing motor yachts
    Caterpillar 420 HP 6 cylinder Cat 3126 Larger workboats & planing motor yachts

    The training engines are supported by an extensive workshop tool kit.

    You will need to bring your lunch, notepad and pen.

     

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  • RYA Sea Survival Course

    • 24 Jan 2027
    • 09:00 - 17:30
    • Andark 256 Bridge Road, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire UK, SO31 7FL
    • 8
    • 4 registrants
    Register

    A one-day course for anyone going to sea, providing an understanding of how to use the safety equipment on board your boat.

    A genuine lifesaver

    Cruising is one of the safest leisure sporting activities, and 99.9% of those afloat will never use their liferaft. However, if you are part of the unlucky 0.1% your chances of survival will be greatly increased if you understand how to use the equipment and how to help yourself.

    It is a well-proven fact that, in the event of an emergency at sea, people with training are more likely to survive.

    An important part of the course is a practical session in a swimming pool. Experience first hand the problems of entering an uncooperative liferaft and assisting others while fully kitted out in wet weather gear and a lifejacket.

    Course topics include:

    • liferafts and the equipment they contain
    • survival techniques
    • the design of lifejackets
    • medical aspects of sea survival
    • search and rescue techniques
    • The RYA Basic Sea Survival Course Completion certificate is awarded on satisfactory completion of the course.
    • You will need old clothing like a tracksuit etc (not jeans) to wear in the water, and a towel. You may bring your own waterproofs and footwear, but these must be clean.
    • If you have your own lifejacket then this might be  a good time to test it. Re-arming kits can be purchased in the Andark shop or other chandleries.
    • The course is classroom and pool based requiring a degree physical ability, please contact us with any questions. We have our own swimming pool on site.

    COURSE INCLUSIONS

    • Course materials and manual
    • Certification
    • Tea and Coffee
    • Biscuits
    • Free Parking
    • Course run in the Andark onsite pool and classroom

     

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  • RYA Yacht Master Theory - sign up

    • 30 Jan 2027
    • 14 Feb 2027
    • 3 sessions
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
    • 5
    Register

    RYA Yacht Master Theory

     Depending on wishes of attendees the dates may be altered to fit in with mutual plans.

    Click on this to register and payment instructions will be sent later.

    Have you run out of things to do and want to enhance your sailing skills?

    Do you want to get your Yacht Master theory completed ready for when you can get back on the water?

    Do you prefer instructor led rather than internet only?

    We are running this over 3 weekends.  You can complete this course without having to take any holidays.

    The price for this course is £330 for members and £349 for non members.

    I will contact you to confirm payment.



    What’s included:
    • Two RYA practice charts
    • The RYA Yacht Master course notes
    • The RYA Yacht Master course exercises
    • RYA Yacht Master assessment
    • RYA Yacht Master certification on successful completion
    		 What’s Covered:
    • Position
    • The Magnetic Compass
    • Tides
    • Lights
    • Pilotage
    • GNSS and Chart Plotters
    • Echo Sounders
    • Logs (speed & distance)
    • Deck Log
    • Meteorology
    • Tidal Streams
    • Passage Planning
    • Safety at Sea
    • Rules of the Road
    • Navigation in Restricted Visibiity
    • Marine Environment 
    • Buoyage


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  • 12 Volt marine 2 day Electrical course

    • 27 Feb 2027
    • 09:00
    • 28 Feb 2027
    • 17:00
    • Chieftain trainiing, 26 Compass House Ensign Way Hamble Southampton SO31 4RA
    • 6
    • 2 registrants
    Register

    12 volt marine electrical course 

    Duration 2 Days, on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 2027.

    Member Cost: £200

    Non Member Cost: £218 (This includes 6 months temporary membership)

    Are boat electrics a mystery to you?  If something is not working on a boat do you know where to start trying to fix the problem.  Many things are a loose wire, blown fuse or bulb.  This hands on course will help you be more comfortable with the electrics on a boat whether it is your own or a charter boat

    WHAT IS COVERED ON THE 12 VOLT MARINE ELECTRICS LEVEL 1 COURSE?

    Overview of AC & DC
    • Electrics
      • Overview of AC & DC
      • Voltage and Current
      • The DC circuit
    • The 12 Volt Circuit
      • Lights, switches and fuses
      • Resistance and power
      • Calculating the correct fuse
      • Selecting the correct cable/wire
      • Relays and switches
      • Intro to circuit diagrams
    • 12 Volt DC Fault Finding &Troubleshooting
      • Using a multi meter
      • Testing continuity and circuit
      • Circuit faults
      • Charging faults
      • Engine battery systems and power management
    • 12 Volt Connections
      • Crimping
      • Heat sealing
      • Soldering
      • 12V tools
      • Connecting batteries
      • Following a 12 Volt circuit diagram
    •  12 Volt Batteries
      • Batterytypes and choice of battery
      • Charging (shore power, alternator, wind and solar)
      • Battery management
    • The Vessel
      • Bonding
      • Galvanic protection


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    What's included with the course?

    • 2 days of training & use of simulators / training boards / tools
    • 12 Volt Marine Electrics Certificate (PDF sent by email following the course)
    • Access to the Chieftain Training Essential Electrics eBook
    • Free Parking
    • Tea & Coffee
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  • RYA Day Skipper Theory - sign up

    • 06 Mar 2027
    • 20 Mar 2027
    • 3 sessions
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
    • 11
    Register

    RYA Day Skipper Theory  

    Sign up and I will contact you on how to pay.

    Have you run out of things to do and want to enhance your sailing skills?

    Do you want to get your navigation skills ready for when you can get back on the water?

    The course is run for 5 days over 3 weekends so no holiday needs to be taken to complete the course.

    Do you prefer instructor led rather than internet only?

    The price for this course is £320 for members and £340 for non members.



    What’s included:
    • Two RYA practice charts
    • The RYA Day Skipper course notes
    • The RYA Day Skipper course exercises
    • RYA Day Skipper assessment
    • RYA Day Skipper certification on successful completion
    		 What’s Covered:

    General seamanship

    Navigation

    ·      Tidal Streams

    ·      Passage Planning

    ·      Tidal heights

    ·      Collision regulations

    ·      Electronic navigation

    ·      Weather

    ·      Buoyage


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