Sail along the iconic White Cliffs of Dover in sight of the historic Castle, view the house of James Bond author Ian Fleming from the sea, sail past Deal or Folkestone, or make the quick trip over for some shopping in France in Calais or Boulogne. The Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club in Dover offers free sailing tasters, half-day sailing, 1-5 day courses, cruises and racing, as well as a lively social side with its club bar and social events. The Sailing School is a recognised RYA Training centre with its own chief instructor and training boat.
The Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club (RCPYC) is one of the oldest yacht clubs in England and is located on the seafront in Dover. We combine almost 150 years of tradition with contemporary flair. The club has the historical association with the ancient Cinque Ports, whose Lord Warden is the President of the Club. The Sailing School is there to help you increase your knowledge and competence in sailing, whether you are just starting to learn, or wish to improve your skills further, our instructor Terry is there to help you further. We offer the Royal Yachting Association Courses for Start Yachting, Competent Crew and Day Skipper and can even take you to RYA Yachtmaster level. Terry also offers shorebased courses such as navigation courses, VHF radio courses and personal sea safety courses.
Contact us to discuss your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you and giving you the opportunity to do some yacht sailing.