York Cruiser Training Centre - YCTC

YCTC provides a full programme of seamanship training developed by the Royal Yachting Association. Training is provided by a team of qualified instructors.

The centre provides all courses, with the exception of the Ocean course, along with the supporting subjects of First Aid, Marine Radio Operation and Diesel Our Instructors are...

Experienced mariners with over 35 years’ collective experience to provide you with the best in teaching and expertise. YCTC is the oldest sailing training centre in the North of England, established over 30 years ago.

19/11/2025

Consider this your sign to romanticise your life… at sea.
Side effects may include:
Dramatic wind hair
Talking to your boat
Existential crises at sunrise
Saltwater as skincare

This 90s ad is brought to you by too much free time, a love for sailing, and zero regrets.

Limited edition lifestyle. No refunds.

#sailinglife #90sAdParody #startsailingnow

24/08/2025

Darren Rigg

Consider this your sign to romanticise your life… at sea. Side effects may include: Dramatic wind hair Talking to your boat Existential crises at sunrise Saltwater as skincare This 90s ad is brought to you by too much free time, a love for sailing, and zero regrets. Limited edition lifestyle. No refunds. #sailinglife #90sAdParody #startsailingnow

Photos from York Cruiser Training Centre - YCTC's post

16/10/2024

Thanks everyone that joined us last night for our guest speaker 'Tom Cunliffe - Confessions of a Yachtmaster Examiner '

15/03/2024

Whilst this student is up on his day signals, his tidal work is a bit behind….😂

23/12/2023

Give way to sail? NEVER😂

11/12/2023

Not the way to do it😮

17/07/2023

It was wonderful to get some YCTC heroes onto the water recently on board Wetwheels Yorkshire. I'm sure members will recognise this pair :)

02/06/2023

02/05/2023

Fancy a catch up with like minded friends? Tomorrows (Weds) social is at the Holgate from 7.30 or so onwards. No talk this month but, as the season begins, it’s a great opportunity to meet potential new crew or find new opportunities.