The Royal County of Berkshire Yacht Club upcoming events

RBYC Review of the Year (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The RBYC Review of the Year

Join us as we look back on another spectacular year of sailing with the RBYC!

We've sailed the Solent, ventured north to Scotland, headed east to Poland and crossed the channel to Alderney - proving once again that RBYC members are always ready for a new adventure.

Closer to home, we've tested our sailing skills, perfected our sail trim and practised that most essential of sailing techniques - parking the boat without anybody noticing how many attempts it took.

Come along and help us celebrate another brilliant year on the water with the RBYC.

Open to club members and visitors. Free.

Zoom link to follow for anyone joining us remotely.

26-12 Buoy Hunt (Deposit) (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

26-10 Buoy Hunt (Deposit)

The annual close of the year - the hotly contested annual buoy hunt. Something between orienteering by boat, chess and a game show, sail to as many buoys as you can in the time set aside to score points - with prize giving over dinner and the opportunity to be the winning boat. Last year we had four boats out - lets see if we can make it five this year!

The cost of the charter per person is expected to be around £250 per person, based on a crew of four and a club skipper.

An initial non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place on this trip.

Trip Difficulty: Level 1 Click here for info.

To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

Please Note:

A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions.

26-12 Buoy Hunt (Balance) (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

26-11 Buoy Hunt (Balance)

Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.

The full price for the weekend is £250 so a balance of £150 will be requested when you register using the registration code you will be sent by email.

Please Note:
A refundable security deposit of £3000.00 per yacht, payable at handover, will be required to cover any damage expenses.

This is shared equally between all the crew, and will be returned to you after the event has successfully completed, less any costs incurred.

Costs for any damage will be shared equally by ALL crew, no matter by whom, or how the said damage was incurred.

By joining the trip you accept these terms & conditions

RBYC Christmas Meal (05 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Ahoy, festive sailors! Swap your sailing boots for something more seasonal and join us for the RBYC Christmas Meal at The Rose Inn, Wokingham.

After another fantastic year of sailing adventures, it is time to come ashore for an evening of good food, great company and plenty of sailing stories.

Whether you have sailed hundreds of miles or joined us for just a few social events, we would love you to celebrate the festive season with us.

Dinner options

2 courses £40.38 (includes service charge and our PayPal fees)

3 courses £45.94 (includes service charge and our PayPal fees)

Use the link below to view the menu.

https://www.mcmullens.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/01/New-Heritage-Collection-Festive-Menu.pdf

This event is for club members and their guests.

RYA Diesel Engine course (23 Jan 2027)

Sat, 23 Jan 2027 09:00:00 GMT

RYA diesel engine course

Duration 1 Day

Member Cost: £105

Non Member Cost: £123 (This includes 6 months temporary membership

RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE AIMS:

The RNLI tell us that the most common reason for call-outs is machinery failure. Many of these call outs would be avoided if more yachtsmen (sail and power alike) had a better understanding of how the engine works and how to;

carry out regular checks,
carry out routine maintenance and
perform basic, “get you home” maintenance

RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE PRE REQUISITES:

None. No previous mechanical ability or knowledge of engines is required. You will be surprised at just how straightforward most of the checks, fault finding and adjustments are.

RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE CONTENT:

This course teaches you how your diesel engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how you might get it started again in the event of a breakdown.

Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine, are a motor cruising enthusiast or operate a workboat, this course can save you money, and one day could save your life.

Course topics include:

The four stroke cycle
Fuel system
Cooling
Air system
Engine electrical system
Spares and tool requirements
Winterisation
Servicing

Students have full access to a range of static marine diesel engines and a large selection of tools in the training room.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR RYA DIESEL COURSE:

Day of shorebased training
Use of our training engines and tools
RYA Diesel Course Notes
RYA Diesel Certificate
Tea & Coffee
Free parking

RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE EQUIPMENT:

The training room is equipped with some of the most common marine diesel engines you are likely to come across;

Brand	Horse Power	Size	Model	Typical Usage
Volvo Penta	18 HP	2 cylinder	MD 2002	24-29 foot sailing yachts
Yanmar	36 HP	3 cylinder	3JH2	30-40 foot sailing yachts
Volvo Penta	135 HP	6 cylinder	TMD- A	Displacement work boats & motor yachts
Perkins	135 HP	6 cylinder	Perkins 635	Larger workboats & large yachts
Perkins (pair)	175 HP each	6 cylinder	Perkins 6354	Larger workboats & large yachts
Volvo Penta	200 HP	6 cylinder	TAMD-B	Larger workboats & planing motor yachts
Caterpillar	420 HP	6 cylinder	Cat 3126	Larger workboats & planing motor yachts

The training engines are supported by an extensive workshop tool kit.

You will need to bring your lunch, notepad and pen.

RYA Sea Survival Course (24 Jan 2027)

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 09:00:00 GMT

A one-day course for anyone going to sea, providing an understanding of how to use the safety equipment on board your boat.

A genuine lifesaver

Cruising is one of the safest leisure sporting activities, and 99.9% of those afloat will never use their liferaft. However, if you are part of the unlucky 0.1% your chances of survival will be greatly increased if you understand how to use the equipment and how to help yourself.

It is a well-proven fact that, in the event of an emergency at sea, people with training are more likely to survive.

An important part of the course is a practical session in a swimming pool. Experience first hand the problems of entering an uncooperative liferaft and assisting others while fully kitted out in wet weather gear and a lifejacket.

Course topics include:

liferafts and the equipment they contain
survival techniques
the design of lifejackets
medical aspects of sea survival
search and rescue techniques

The RYA Basic Sea Survival Course Completion certificate is awarded on satisfactory completion of the course.
You will need old clothing like a tracksuit etc (not jeans) to wear in the water, and a towel. You may bring your own waterproofs and footwear, but these must be clean.
If you have your own lifejacket then this might be a good time to test it. Re-arming kits can be purchased in the Andark shop or other chandleries.
The course is classroom and pool based requiring a degree physical ability, please contact us with any questions. We have our own swimming pool on site.

COURSE INCLUSIONS

Course materials and manual
Certification
Tea and Coffee
Biscuits
Free Parking
Course run in the Andark onsite pool and classroom