The Club is a Royal Yachting Association Recognized Training Centre
As such it is inspected annually. It owns 8 dinghies and 2 powerboats which are available for training purposes. Several members hold RYA instructor qualifications and instruct on a volunteer basis. The Club is able to run various RYA training courses and issue RYA certificates which are recognized throughout the world.
During 2009 the Club will run formal RYA courses aimed at introducing children and adults to dinghy sailing. It will also run an RYA Start Racing course and informal coaching for those who participate in dinghy racing at improver level. Anyone interested in these courses or informal sessions should see the table below and contact Richard Jenner for further details and to book a place.
Powerboat Training will be available to anyone who volunteers for, or is allocated to, Club Safety Boat duties. For details of training available in powerboat driving and rescue strategies and techniques see the table blow and please contact Helen Jenner for further details and to book a place.
TRAINING PROGRAMME MARCH - AUGUST 2010 - and as 
Name of course | Dates | Details | Costs |
MARCH | | | |
VHF Short-Range | 6 | Shorebased course leading to VHF SRC Certificate required to operate VHF radios afloat | £50 fee £25 certificate |
North of Scotland Sailing Squad - 1 | 13/14 | Training for junior Opi, Topper & Laser R sailors | As set by RYAS – around £35 |
Familiarisation with new safety boat for Instructors | 20 | Starting @ 1400 – kitting, launching, operating, recovering & putting away the new club safety boat | Free! |
APRIL | | | |
First Aid | 10 | One day course for all those needing a current first aid appointed person certificate | £35 to include certificate and First Aid manual |
Powerboat Level 2 | 10/11 | For adult club members willing to undertake safety boat duties | £20 to include handbook & new style certificate |
North of Scotland Sailing Squad - 2 | 24/25 | Training for junior Opi, Topper & Laser R sailors | As set by RYAS – around £35 |
MAY | | | |
Chanonry Dolphins | 4 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. | £2 per session |
North of Scotland Sailing Squad - 3 | 8/9 | Training for junior Opi, Topper & Laser R sailors | As set by RYAS – around £35 |
Junior Stage 1 | 15/16 | Weekend course for 8 – 14 year olds with no sailing experience | £60 to include a booklet, log book & certificate |
Chanonry Dolphins | 18 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. | £2 per session |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 1 | 22 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | £150 – for course to include books |
JUNE | | | |
Chanonry Dolphins | 1 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. | £2 per session |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 2 | 5 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | |
Safety Boat Skills | 6 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Chanonry Dolphins | 8 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. | £2 per session |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 3 | 19 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | |
Safety Boat Skills | 20 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Chanonry Dolphins | 22 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. | £2 per session |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 4 | 26 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | |
JULY | | | |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 5/last | 3 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | |
Safety Boat Skills | 4 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Chanonry Dolphins | 6 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. | £2 per session |
Powerboat Level 2 | 10/11 | For adult club members willing to undertake safety boat duties | £20 to include handbook & new style certificate |
Safety Boat Skills | 18 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Chanonry Dolphins | 20 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. | £2 per session |
Safety Boat Skills | 25 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Junior Stage 2/3 | 26 -30 July | For club juniors (8 +) who hold Stage 1 or 2 certificates and who are ready to go to the next stage | £150 for course to include books |
AUGUST | | | |
Safety Boat Skills | 15 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Safety Boat Course | 28/29 | For holders of PBL2 and some driving experience who want to learn rescue techniques. | £20 to include booklet & certificate |
