TRAINING COURSES

Our training courses

EAST TRAINING

As an RYA centre of excellence, the Training Centre is the Leading Training Centre for aspiring Keelboat Skippers, Crew and RIB helms.

Training is strictly reserved for EAST members. Priority is always given to regular volunteers who commit to sessions during the season.

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EAST Certification and Assessments

EAST offers its own training in areas such as VHF, Disability Awareness, Hoist & our procedures and specialist IT systems.

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RYA Courses

RYA qualifications are offered through EAST in our own fleet of Paralympic Class Keelboats and high performance RIB support boats. Costs are minimised for regular EAST volunteers. Click Learn More to see a list of courses and links to syllabuses.

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RYA Courses

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Foundation Skills

RYA Sailability

For Young Sailors and Special Schools Initiative

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme

Stage 1,2,3,4

RYA Start Sailing

Keelboat level 1

RYA Basic Sailing

Keelboat Level 2

RYA Power boat level 2

Introduction to RIB helm

Enhanced Skills

RYA First Aid

Required for all skippers

RYA Disability Awareness

Required course for volunteering

RYA Safeguarding

For working with vulnerable adults and children

Advanced Skills

RYA Seamanship

Advanced sailing skills for skippers

RYA Day Sailing

Advanced skills development

RYA Instructor

Required for Duty Instructors

RYA Senior Instructor

Delivering training on water and in the classroom

RYA RIB Safety Boat

Required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies