Training
Sailing
Throughout the season, we run a number of RYA training courses for members, aiming to introduce new sailors to the sport and provide more experienced sailors with new skills. Our training team is run entirely by volunteers.
Power Boat
In addition to dinghy sailing the club also offers RYA training courses for powerboat handling and safety boat.
Training courses 2025
RYA dinghy level 1 and 2
Training will run on consecutive Saturdays. You must come to both.
Course 1 - 17th and 24th of May 2025 - use this link to book - https://members.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk//event/1189965 FULLY BOOKED
Course 2 - 19th and 26th of July 2025 -use this link to book - https://members.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk//event/1197577
Course 3 - 20th and 27th September - use this link to book - https://members.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk//event/1206643
Dinghy Sailing Courses are £175 for club members only (just join if you are not!)
(inclusive of course documentation, reference book and certificate).
RYA powerboat level 2
Powerboat courses will be delivered on a more bespoke basis, as and when we have 3 members wishing to gain the qualification, a course will be organised.
Club members can take powerboat courses at a reduced rate of £100. To access this price, members must commit to carrying out four safety boat helm duties this season.
(inclusive of course documentation, reference book and certificate).
Training Team
- Principal - Adrian Pinn
- Chief Instructor - Nathan Hudson
- Club Coach and Internal Club Training - Laurie Dengate
- Lead Power Boat Instructor - Adrian Pinn
Make an enquiry
If you have questions or wish to enquire about availability, please contact the training team by email, call into the club on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon or email membership@hernebaysailingclub.co.uk. If you would like to express an interest in a course, but cannot make the advertised dates then please get in touch.
Herne Bay Sailing Club's Training Centre strives to make the learning experience enjoyable, safe and to provide a high standard of training. If you have a complaint about any aspect of the course, please speak to your Instructor at the earliest opportunity. HBSC's complaints procedure and form may be found here: RYA Course Complaints Form
Last updated 18:20 on 16 June 2025