Fox’s Marina Yacht Club

FMYC is RYA affiliated and based in Fox’s Marina on the beautiful River Orwell, just outside Ipswich. The club organises annual events both on and off the water and welcomes new members. If you sail on the East coast and would like to join this friendly club then visit https://fmyc.org.uk/club-info/ for more information and download an application form.

Upcoming courses

MonthCourse / EventCourse DatesBooking Link
MarchRYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course21st & 22nd March, 12th April, 30th & 31st May 2026BOOK NOW
March
VHF/DSC Marine Radio
Thursday 26th March 2026BOOK NOW
March
VHF/DSC Marine Radio
Venue: Fox’s Marina YC for club members and crew
Saturday 28th March 2026BOOK NOW
AprilVHF/DSC Marine Radio
Thursday 2rd April 2026BOOK NOW
All year roundVHF – Exam Only. Primarily designed for those that have done the online SRC courseClick BOOK NOW to see available dates and timesBOOK NOW
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VHF

Ashore Sailing now offer future VHF customers the option for us to take and process their passport sized certification photograph.

This option will be made available on the VHF product booking page.

Down wind sailing

Lazy days

It might not have been a very challenging days sail but it was perfect for trying out our refitted pole to help position the genoa in winds that alternated between 4 & 12 knots

Goose winging
Goose winging

Danbuoy Float Refurbishment

Mayfly’s normal pre season jobs and checks had been completed with the exception of her Danbuoy float.

UV Damage

It turns out this must be a known problem as we were pleased to find refurbishment kits are available 🙂 see below.

Dan Buoy Refurbished

Ashore Sailing Courses News

Ashore Sailing Courses News

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New Course Dates

VHF Short Range Marine Radio Course

  • Thursday 6th June 2019

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RYA DAY SKIPPER SHOREBASED COURSE

  • Monday 15th through to Saturday 20th July 2019 More Information [sg_popup id=”4″ event=”click”]BOOK HERE[/sg_popup]

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Upcoming RYA Courses and Dates

RYA Practical Courses

Sailing on port tack

RYA Day Skipper – RYA Competent Crew

Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th July 2019 (FULL) More Information

Specialist one day courses

VHF/DSC Radio

VHF/DSC Marine Radio

VHF Short Range Marine Radio Course

  • Thursday 9th May 2019

This is a specialist one day VHF/DSC marine radio course More Information

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RYA Navigation Courses

Day Skipper Chartwork

Chartwork

RYA DAY SKIPPER SHOREBASED COURSE

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RYA YACHTMASTER SHOREBASED COURSE

  • Monday 12th August through to Saturday 17th August 2019
    This is a six day RYA shorebased navigation course, ideal preparation for anyone planning to do the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course more information

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Day Skipper Navigation Course

There’s still time to book your place on our next RYA Day Skipper Navigation Course starting Monday 1st April 2019.

Day Skipper Chartwork

Chartwork

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RYA Day Skipper

We have one place left on our July RYA Day Skipper Practical course

We are organising an RYA Day Skipper / Competent crew course in the Solent.

The crew join the boat, an Oceanis 37 based in Port Hamble Marina in the afternoon Monday 23rd July. The course commences next day and ends on Saturday 27th July.

For more information Click HERE

From the classroom to the sea 🙂

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RYA Day Skipper Navigation Course

There’s still time to book your place on our RYA Day Skipper Navigation Course running Sun 10th, Mon 11th, Wed 13th, Sat 16th, Mon 18th concluding Wed 20th February 2019

The RYA Day Skipper Navigation course is a must for anyone wanting to complete The RYA Day Skipper Practical Course.

Click HERE for more information about the Day Skipper Navigation course.

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Electronic Navigation

Electronic & Traditional Navigation

RYA sail and train event

On the water

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RYA Practical Courses

We have a few places left on the RYA Practical courses listed below.

RYA Day Skipper at the helm

RYA Competent Crew INFO RYA Day Skipper INFO

  • Thursday 2nd to Monday 6th May 2019 (1 place left)
  • Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th July 2019 (1 place left)

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New RYA Course Dates For 2019

Announcing new RYA course dates for 2019, both theory and practical. See list below:

VHF MARINE RADIO COURSES

  • Thursday 17th January 2019 (2 places left) INFO [sg_popup id=”4″ event=”click”]BOOK NOW[/sg_popup]
  • Saturday 26th January 2019 (Full)
  • Saturday 6th October 2018 (Run)

VHF practice

VHF practice

RYA ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP

  • Thursday 24th through to Friday 25th January 2019 INFO
    This is a two day RYA introductory course in Basic Navigation and Seamanship

Essential Navigation Course Pack

Essential Navigation Student Pack

RYA DAY SKIPPER INTENSIVE SHOREBASED COURSES

  • Monday 4th through to Saturday 9th February 2019 (6 places) INFO
  • Monday 15th through to Saturday 20th October 2018 (RUN)
    This is a six day RYA shorebased navigation course, ideal preparation for anyone planning to do the RYA Day Skipper Practical course

Day Skipper Chartwork

Day Skipper Chartwork

RYA YACHTMASTER INTENSIVE SHOREBASED COURSES

  • Monday 25th  February through to Saturday 2nd March 2019 (5 places left) INFO
    This is a six day RYA shorebased navigation course, ideal preparation for anyone planning to do the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course

RYA Yachtmaster Navigator at work

RYA Yachtmaster Navigator at work

RYA ONLINE COURSES

  • RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship. INFO
  • VHF marine radio course. INFO
    Both of these courses are online courses that can be completed at home. We give you online access to the course modules, supply the RYA course pack and offer Instructor email support.

Navigation using GPS and a spiders web

RYA PRACTICAL COURSES

  • RYA Competent Crew. Thursday 18th through to Monday 22nd April 2019. INFO
  • RYA Day Skipper. April 2019. INFO
  • RYA Coastal Skipper. Thursday 18th through to Monday 22nd April 2019. INFO

All at sea

Note: RYA Practical courses organised by us are run through Sailing Logic

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