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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RYA Courses
Click on an image to see the syllabus on the RYA website
Foundation Skills
RYA Sailability
For Young Sailors and Special Schools Initiative
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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
EAST Courses and Certificates
Foundation Skills
EAST Volunteer Induction
Mandatory for all
EAST Hoist & Pontoon Safety
Mandatory for all
Enhanced Skills
EAST procedures, and equipment
Recommended
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EAST VHF
NOTE- THIS IS NOT AN RYA VHF COURSE & IS NOT A VHF SRC LICENSE
Mandatory for skippers
EAST Skipper Assessment
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Advanced Skills
EAST Data Protection
Required for volunteers using EAST Database
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EAST Session Administrator
Required for session admin duties