{"id":331,"date":"2021-01-17T21:50:01","date_gmt":"2021-01-17T21:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/?page_id=331"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:51:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:51:47","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RYA-Training-Centre-tick-logo-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RYA-Training-Centre-tick-logo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RYA-Training-Centre-tick-logo-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RYA-Training-Centre-tick-logo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RYA-Training-Centre-tick-logo-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RYA-Training-Centre-tick-logo-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RYA-Training-Centre-tick-logo.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The club is a recognised&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/0x6tecsik49suqy\/5KSC%20RYA%20Cert.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-qtip=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/sgkdteha6vw8loa\/rya%20cert%2021%2022.pdf?dl=0\">RYA training centre<\/a>&nbsp;and has RYA approved instructors who can offer Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper courses at our summer base at Largs in Scotland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See here for a YouTube video of a Start Yachting course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"5KSC\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gqp1gkLq9dA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can also offer RYA First Aid, Radar and Diesel Engine courses, keep a look out for dates on the 5KSC Sailing Program. Please also check the News section and on our social media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want a course that is not listed we may be able to arrange one it will depend on enough people wanting to join, so please email your requirements to training@5ksc.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is our \u201cTraining Fish\u201d. This shows the training path from the tail to the head. We point you in the right direction email training@5ksc.org.uk&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5KSC-development-fish-2021-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training Forms and information :&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/g0t92onvlcb58nz\/Intro%20to%205ksc.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to 5KSC training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/bcdxmjg6l8xwdvu\/Booking%20form%20for%205KSC%20RTC.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5KSC RYA training Form<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/pxzpfjhtkju4ebj\/5KSC%20Precourse%20information%20for%20students%20of%20RTC.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre course information for students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/koda2jh8a3045xh\/Course%20Availability%20form%205ksc.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request for course Availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sail Training with CSSA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All CSSA clubs offer coaching to members, currently there is a link up between CSD and the Army Training Association who offer RYA courses on the south coast. The RYA is a national organisation that sets standards for the delivery of training through Recognised Training Centres (RTCs) in the UK and overseas. RYA qualifications are recognised around the world and can lead to diverse sailing opportunities from skippering CSSA yachts, ocean racing, crewing luxury yachts, to earning a living as a dinghy or Yachtmaster Instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<b>Funding<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CSSC &nbsp;can offer funding support to help with training.&nbsp; Further information can be found here &#8211;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/funding-to-help-with-sports-and-sailing-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSSC training funding<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online Theory Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5KSC has a partnership with Kipper Sailing (also called Skippers online) who provide online theory courses. These include RYA Day, Coastal, Yachtmaster and Ocean skipper qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices can be seen at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kippersailing.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.kippersailing.co.uk\/<\/a> and on our application form for members below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5KSC members who sign up for a course will generate a discount of \u00a375 or more paid to the club which can then be spent by you on a practical course run by 5KSC. This discount&nbsp; will revert to 5KSC general funds if the course is not completed within 3 years of finishing the theory course. The courses come highly recommended by club members and are accessible online for 6 months after booking. You can apply for courses via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/sdhome\/kipper_training_form.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5KSC Kipper&nbsp;Training Form<\/a> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RYA have introduced new rules with regard invigilation of online exams. For exam guidance from Kipper Sailing on invigilation please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/students.skippersonline.net\/members\/LMSV4\/CS\/V5Exercises\/Exam_Guidance.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;RYA courses info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rya.org.uk\/training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RYA courses and qualifications<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that if you&nbsp;&nbsp;intend using shorebased course completion certificate to enter MCA large yacht qualifications such as Officer of the Watch or Master 3000 the exam must be invigilated. See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rya.org.uk\/courses-training\/professional-qualifications\/Pages\/hub.aspx\">https:\/\/www.rya.org.uk\/courses-training\/professional-qualifications\/Pages\/hub.aspx<\/a>&nbsp;for further details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/sdhome\/booking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sailing programme<\/a>&nbsp;for details of courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The club is a recognised&nbsp;RYA training centre&nbsp;and has RYA approved instructors who can offer Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper courses at our summer base at Largs in Scotland.&nbsp; See here for a YouTube video of a Start Yachting course: We can also offer RYA First Aid, Radar and Diesel Engine courses,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-331","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Training - 5 Kingdoms Sailing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/5ksc.org.uk\/sail\/training\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Training - 5 Kingdoms Sailing\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The club is a recognised&nbsp;RYA training centre&nbsp;and has RYA approved instructors who can offer Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper courses at our summer base at Largs in Scotland.&nbsp; 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