Training Resources
Anyone interested in learning more about the Racing Rules might like to look at an online animated training resource called "Play The Rules" which includes the Racing Rules, quizzes, case studies and more. It starts at a very basic level.
Training Programme 2011
RYA Safety Boat Certificate
March 19,20 Sat, Sun 10.00
9 places
Cost: £20. Please register interest
Cost: £20. Please register interest
Designed for competent power boat drivers (priority goes to those who signed up last year). Successful participants will be allocated safety boat skipper duties.
RYA Basic Rules Course
March 23 Wed 19.00
20 places
Cost: Free Light refreshments available. Register interest by Feb 2011.
Cost: Free Light refreshments available. Register interest by Feb 2011.
Get ready for the sailing season with an interactive session on racing rules. No knowledge is required for this and aimed specifically at novices and young people.
Fitting Out
April 23 Sat 14.00
Unlimited places, just turn up
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
An introduction to the new sailing season! An opportunity to check your boats are seaworthy and go general sailing. A great way to improve your confidence. Club officers will be on hand to give advice on how the Club runs, about Club boats and about the safety boats. Canteen/bar will be open. Traditional ‘Fitting out Supper‘ is held in the evening (see social programme).
KSSA Regatta with coaching @Herne Bay SC
May 7 Sat 15.00
Please sign up – email or notice board to register interest.
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
Excellent opportunity for under 18s to sail in a different part of Herne Bay. A fun regatta for all abilities with on the water coaching. HPYC safety boats will be on hand.
Novice Series race 1
May 15 Sun 11.00 (arrive by 10.00)
Unlimited places
Cost: Free Club boats (subject to availability)
Cost: Free Club boats (subject to availability)
This race series is to encourage novices to race, and it takes place on the same races as the Summer series. Please note, this is not coaching as that would break the racing rules! Novice results will be calculated separately. Sign up deadline is 45 minutes prior to start time.
Better Sailing
May 21 Sat 14.00
General sailing, no need to sign up unless there is training.
See notice board/email for any training sessions pre-organised and to sign up
Novice Series races 2,3
May 22 sun 15.00 (arrive by 14.00) May 29 Sun 11.00 (arrive by 10.00
Sign in deadline 45 mins prior to start time
Just 4 Fun races
May 30 Mon 11.00 (arrive by 10.00)
Unlimited places, sign up on the day.
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
Racing fun, for any level of ability. A great way to improve your sailing confidence! Sign up deadline 45 mins prior to start.
Novice Series races 4,5
June 5 Sun 15.00 (arrive by 14.00) June 12 Sun 11.00 (arrive by 10.00)
Sign in deadline 45 mins prior to start time. Racing rules apply. Club boats (subject to availability)
Better Sailing
June 18 Sat 14.00
General sailing, no need to sign up unless there is training.
See notice board/email for any training sessions pre-organised and to sign up
Novice Series race 6
June 26 Sun 10.00 (arrive by 09.00)
Sign in deadline 45 mins prior to start time.
Better Sailing
July 2 Sat 14.00 July 30 Sat 14.00
General sailing, no need to sign up unless there is training.
See notice board/email for any training sessions pre-organised and to sign up.
Better Sailing
August 13 Sat 14.00 August 20 Sat 14.00
General sailing, no need to sign up unless there is training.
See notice board/email for any training sessions pre-organised and to sign up.
Club Regatta
August 27 Sat 12.00
Unlimited places, sign up on the day.
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
Annual event, involving a series of fun races on the water. All abilities welcome.
Novice Cup
September 4 Sun 15.00 (arrive by 14.00)
Racing rules apply, club boats available (subject to availability)
RYA Power Boat level 2 course
September 10 Sat 10.00 September 17 Sat 12.00
9 places
Cost: £30 Email to register interest
Cost: £30 Email to register interest
Designed for those who do not hold a certificate and who wish to carry out safety boat duties. Successful participants will be allocated safety boat duties. Min age 16
KSSA Autumn training
October 15 Sat 11.30
See notice board for further details.
A very important event! Members are required for beach party, safety boat and catering. Under 18s strongly encouraged to participate!
Hampton Pier Yacht Club, Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8EP