Woodbridge Cruising Club

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Can a beginner start here?

Yacht cruising, Cruises-in-company, RYA shorebased training, Social sailing

Beginner

Woodbridge Cruising Club appears suitable for beginners who want a cruising-club route into boating rather than a clearly advertised on-water beginner lesson product. The club says new members are welcome whether boat owners or people with a genuine interest in boats, especially those who enjoy crewing or want experience before buying a yacht. Its RYA shore-based courses welcome non-members and members and aim to help inexperienced and experienced sailors gain qualifications. The site does not confirm dedicated beginner sailing sessions on club boats.

Training

The club states it is an RYA recognised teaching establishment offering shore-based classes for Day Skipper and DSC VHF Radio. The training page says courses are open to non-members as well as members, run in the upstairs classroom at the clubhouse, and are intended to help inexperienced and experienced sailors become safe and competent yachtsmen and women. 2027 Day Skipper dates are provisionally listed; DSC VHF Radio date is TBA.

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Woodbridge Cruising Club

Can a beginner start here?

Woodbridge Cruising Club

Can a beginner start here?

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