The RYA National Sailing Scheme courses for adults and teenagers (minimum age 13)  run over two consecutive days, some are programmed at weekends and others mid week. They run from 9.30am to 5.15pm each day. The courses cost £149. Logbook and certificate included in course fee.

These courses are only open to club members. If you are not a currently a club member you can join the club as a full member or an interim member for 3 months in order to access the course. This is a condition of our RYA Centre Accreditation. Details are on the website here:

yorkshiredales.sc/membership/

Please make sure your membership is current for the time of the course or you might not be able to take part.

Hopefully your experience will make you want to join the club permanently. If you want to continue your membership then you need to complete the full membership forms available on the website before the end of your first quarter or your membership will lapse. For membership questions please contact  and for further information on RYA courses please contact Erica Caswell at 

In the event of a cancellation of the course by the club, it will either be re- arranged or your course fee will be refunded. Bookings close 7 days in advance.