Aldeburgh Yacht Club
Welcome to Training at AYC
Introduction
Aldeburgh Yacht Club is a great place to learn and develop new skills.
We are a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognised training centre based in Aldeburgh and situated on Suffolk’s beautiful River Alde.
Our training courses run through July and August, Monday to Friday. Whether you are new to sailing or if you already enjoy sailing and want to do more, booking onto one of our RYA sailing courses is a good next step. These sailing courses can take you from complete beginner to sailing or racing expert, from age 8 to 88, so there is something for everyone.
Private sailing tuition is available for all throughout the season in dinghies and this is a great way to improve on water confidence, or work on specific skills – whatever level you are.
Out of the busy summer months we run powerboating and shore-based courses as well as instructing and coaching courses.
To find out more about training opportunities at AYC, please email training@aldeburghyc.org.uk.
Book Summer Sailing Courses
RYA SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAMME 2026
| Mon 13th to Fri 17th July | Mon 20th to Fri 24th July | Mon 27th to Fri 31st July | Mon 3rd to Fri 7th Aug | Mon 10th to Fri 14th Aug |
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MORNING COURSES (9am to 12:30pm) |
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STAGE 1 8-10yrs ref wk1/1 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 8-10yrs ref wk2/1 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 8-10yrs ref wk3/1 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 8-10yrs ref wk4/1 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 8-10yrs ref wk5/1 Book HERE |
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STAGE 2 8-10yrs ref wk1/2 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 8-10yrs ref wk2/2 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 8-10yrs ref wk3/2 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 10-12yrs ref wk4/2 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 10-12yrs ref wk5/2 Book HERE |
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STAGE 3 10-12yrs ref wk1/3 Book HERE |
STAGE 3 10-12yrs ref wk2/3 Book HERE |
STAGE 3 10-12yrs ref wk3/3 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 8-10yrs ref wk4/3 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 12yrs plus ref wk5/3 Book HERE |
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STAGE 4 12yrs plus ref wk1/4 Book HERE |
STAGE 4 12yrs plus ref wk2/4 Book HERE |
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS STAGE 3+ 11-13yrs ref wk3/4 Book HERE |
STAGE 3 10-12yrs ref wk4/4 Book HERE |
STAGE 3 10-12yrs ref wk5/4 Book HERE |
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SEAMANSHIP 12yrs plus ref wk1/5 Book HERE |
LEVEL 2 ADULT ref wk2/5 Book HERE |
SEAMANSHIP 12yrs plus ref wk3/5 Book HERE |
STAGE 4 12yrs plus ref wk4/5 FULL |
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS STAGE 3+ 11-13yrs ref wk5/5 Book HERE |
AFTERNOON COURSES (1:30pm to 5pm) |
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STAGE 1 10-12yrs ref wk1/6 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 8-10yrs ref wk2/6 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 10-12yrs ref wk3/6 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 12yrs plus ref wk4/6 Book HERE |
STAGE 1 10-12yrs ref wk5/6 Book HERE |
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STAGE 1 12yrs plus ref wk1/7 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 10-12yrs ref wk2/7 Book HERE |
STAGE 3 12yrs plus ref wk3/7 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 10-12yrs ref wk4/7 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 10-12yrs ref wk5/7 Book HERE |
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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS STAGE 2+ 9-12yrs ref wk1/8 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 12yrs plus ref wk2/8 Book HERE |
STAGE 4 12yrs plus ref wk3/8 Book HERE |
STAGE 3 10-12yrs ref wk4/8 Book HERE |
STAGE 2 12yrs plus ref wk5/8 Book HERE |
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STAGE 3 10-12yrs ref wk1/9 Book HERE |
STAGE 3 10-12yrs ref wk2/9 Book HERE |
START RACING TERA 10-12yrs ref wk3/9 Book HERE |
START RACING FEVA 12yrs plus ref wk4/9 Book HERE |
STAGE 3 12yrs plus ref wk5/9 Book HERE |
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STAGE 4 12yrs plus ref wk1/10 Book HERE |
SPINNAKERS 12yrs plus ref wk2/10 Book HERE |
LEVEL 3 ADULT ref wk3/10 Book HERE |
TERA RACING OWN BOAT 11yrs plus ref wk4/10 Book HERE |
STAGE 4 FEVA OWN BOAT 12yrs plus ref wk5/10 Book HERE |
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LEVEL 1 ADULT ref wk1/11 Book HERE |
START RACING ADULTS (IN LASERS) ref wk2/11 Book HERE |
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LASER RACE COACHING OWN BOAT 14yrs plus ref wk4/11 Book HERE |
TERA RACING OWN BOAT 11yrs plus ref wk5/11 Book HERE |
If you have any queries, please email training@aldeburghyc.org.uk.
| RYA Courses Price List 2026 | Member | Non-Member |
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| Dinghy Sailing Course - 5 half days | £275 | £385 |
| Dinghy Sailing Own Boat Course - 5 half days | £235 | £330 |
| Dinghy Instructor Pre-assessment - 1 day | £125 | £145 |
| Dinghy Instructor Course | £550 | £700 |
Book Assistant Instructor Courses
See below the Assistant Instructor courses which are being run at Aldeburgh Yacht Club. Please return all forms to training@aldeburghyc.org.uk or via post to Aldeburgh Yacht Club, Slaughden Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5NA. Payment must be made when booking to secure your place on the course, if you haven't made payment we can't confirm your place.
AYC ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE APPLICATION FORM
| Date | Booking Ref | Price |
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8th - 9th April |
AI 1 |
COMPLETED |
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26th - 27th August |
AI 2 |
COMPLETED |
How To Pay:
Booking forms must be completed and returned along with payment direct to Aldeburgh Yacht Club in advance of any course or instruction – this enables us to ensure that important safeguarding and safety criteria are met. Payment methods are:
Cash or Cheque payable to AYC
Debit card in person or by phone (01728 452562)
Bank transfer to
Aldeburgh Yacht Club, Sort code: 20-98-07, Account: 70370533 (Using name and course info)
| Assistant Instructor Course Price List 2025 | Member | Non-Member |
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| Assistant Instructor Course | £265 | £375 |
Book Private Tuition
We offer private tuition - it can be 1:1 lessons or with an extra person(s). Please contact training@aldeburghyc.org.uk for availability and fill out the booking form below and return it to Andrew by email or via post to Aldeburgh Yacht Club, Slaughden Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5NA. Payment must be made when booking to secure your lesson.
AYC PRIVATE TUITION BOOKING FORM
How To Pay:
Booking forms must be completed and returned along with payment direct to Aldeburgh Yacht Club in advance of any course or instruction – this enables us to ensure that important safeguarding and safety criteria are met. Payment methods are:
Cash or Cheque payable to AYC
Debit card in person or by phone (01728 452562)
Bank transfer to
Aldeburgh Yacht Club, Sort code: 20-98-07, Account: 70370533 (Using name and 1:1 lesson)
| Private Tuition Price List 2025 | Member | Non-Member |
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| Dinghy lesson per hour* | £42 | £54 |
| Use of Club Boat (per hour) | £11 | £13.50 |
| Supplement per person, per hour, dinghy** | £14.50 | £18 |
*Hourly lessons are only available when the instruction schedule permits
**Additional participants: dinghies max total 3 persons
Book Shore-Based Courses
See below the shore-based courses which are being run at Aldeburgh Yacht Club. Please return all forms to training@aldeburghyc.org.uk or via post to Aldeburgh Yacht Club, Slaughden Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5NA. Payment must be made when booking to secure your place on the course, if you haven't made payment we can't confirm your place.
AYC SHORE-BASED COURSE BOOKING FORM
2025 Courses
| Date | Course | Booking Ref | Price |
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23rd February |
RYA First Aid |
FA1 |
COMPLETED |
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13th April |
RYA First Aid |
FA2 |
COMPLETED |
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3rd August |
RYA First Aid |
FA3 |
CANCELLED |
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23rd November |
RYA First Aid |
FA4 |
£113 (member) £148 (non-member) |
How To Pay:
Booking forms must be completed and returned along with payment direct to Aldeburgh Yacht Club in advance of any course or instruction – this enables us to ensure that important safeguarding and safety criteria are met. Payment methods are:
Cash or Cheque payable to AYC
Debit card in person or by phone (01728 452562)
Bank transfer to
Aldeburgh Yacht Club, Sort code: 20-98-07, Account: 70370533 (Using name and course info)
| RYA Shore-Based Courses Price List 2025 | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid Course - 1 day | £113 | £148 |
| Safe & Fun Course - Online | £18 | £20 |
RYA Training Centre
AYC is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognised training centre. Each year we run our popular summer holiday programme of RYA Dinghy Sailing courses, as well as lots of other RYA and Club activities throughout the season.
There is an RYA Principal to oversee the administration and management and a Chief Instructor who is responsible for the delivery of all the Club’s training activities.
We appoint an experienced RYA Senior Instructor as Course Leader for the summer courses. Our team of RYA instructors are mostly Club members who have learnt and qualified through courses at AYC, giving our training centre a very family-friendly focus. Many qualified members also volunteer in support of our charity sailing schemes.
To learn more about the benefits for our young people to get on the water, read more on the RYA website.
Testimonials
“Once more thank for the incredible job you did to provide individual lessons as well as the race training week for my son. It was not just the technical competence, but the confidence and enthusiasm that your team gave him.” - Nick Mellor
"To be a good sailor, you need good training. The expert instruction our son received from AYC along with lots of practice has developed his confidence on and off the water. AYC provides the perfect learning environment to develop your sailing skills. Sailing is a life-skill and I would encourage anyone to sign up to training courses at AYC. Henry was awarded a Sailing Scholarship in September 2020 by Royal Hospital School, and special thanks must go to AYC for their support and encouragement." - Michaela Warren
“I had two one-to-one lessons and I was hooked. The feeling it gave me was like nothing I had had before. The feeling of being in control of the boat and having to think about the wind, tide and what I was doing was amazing.” - Harrison
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