A Hub for Adventure, Networking, and Leisure
Royal Selangor Yacht Club is a vibrant community that fosters a variety of exciting activities for members and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for thrilling outdoor adventures, seeking a unique venue for your next event, or simply enjoying leisure time by the water, RSYC offers something for everyone. Our Club is known for organizing numerous activities throughout the year, from corporate functions to social events, sailing races, and outdoor sports like fishing. We encourage members to engage with fellow enthusiasts, enjoy our facilities, and make the most of the stunning riverside. Our Club is known for organizing numerous activities throughout the year, from corporate functions to social events, sailing races, and outdoor sports like fishing. We encourage members to engage with fellow enthusiasts, enjoy our facilities, and make the most of the stunning riverside location. Below are some of the activites you can experience at RSYC
Introduction to Sailing
Royal Selangor Yacht Club, Malaysia offers a number of options for people who wish to learn sailing or just to experience sailing for the first time. We can tailor training to specific groups or individuals and also offer the following:
The “Introduction To Sailing” (ITS) Program is a two-day sailing course designed for beginners. The aim is to give participants an understanding of how boats sail and the basic skills and manoeuvres required to control them. Upon completion, the students will be novice sailors with an enthusiasm for the sport and an interest in pursuing it further. A certificate is presented to successful students.
Tuition is provided by experienced and highly skilled instructors using a combination of practical instruction and theoretical teaching. You will sail in one of RSYC’s Farr Platu 25 yachts and your instructors will aim to maximise practical learning on the water.
Course will run upon customers request at any day, both weekdays and weekends.
To download our ITS Program form – HERE
The“International Yacht Training”(IYT) sail and powerboat coaching system is to encourage a high standard of seamanship and navigation. IYT training is considered by many to be among the best yacht training systems in the world. Once you have completed “Introduction to Sail” successfully, you will be qualified to progress to further IYT courses.
Junior & Youth Sailing Program
Royal Selangor Yacht Club, Malaysia can offer a variety of sail training programs designed specifically for young people and can meet the requirements of schools and colleges wishing to give their students some sailing experience. The following is being run for local school children since 2015:
The intention of this programme is to enable children in the age range between 8 – 13 years old to participate in the sport of dinghy sailing. The boats used will be the Royal Selangor Yacht Club’s fleet of Optimist & Lasers sailing dinghies.
RSYC will provide all boats, equipment and tuition for the courses, including on the water safety boats and operators. It will be the parent’s responsibility to ensure that the children arrive at the designated sailing area by at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the sailing session.
The basic training course consists of eight indicidual sessions and three stages as follows:
Stage One – Designed to give a basic understanding of how a sailing boat works, with some experience of steering and handling the boat.
Stage Two – Pupils will learn a range of sailing skills and knowledge to help in becoming a confident sailor.
Stage Three – Pupils will progress to rigging, launching and sailing a boat in any direction.
Sessions will be scheduled every other week on a Saturday or Sunday, starting at 10.00am. At the end of the basic training course, pupils will have the option to proceed to advance courses which focus more on dinghy racing. Class size is 6 – 10 trainees.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Between 8 – 14 y/o (Optimist), 15 – 17 y/o (Laser/byte)
- Able to float and swim a short distance (however life jackets will be compulsory at all times)
- Reasonably healthy – not asthmatic, for example
The parents of each pupil will need to sign an application form with a disclaimer that RSYC are liable in the case of an accident.
Please contact the RSYC office for details or to discuss a youth training scheme
ISSA Yacht Crew Certification
Our “Introduction to Sailing” (ITS), ISSA program is the perfect starting point for new sailors with a choice of Lazer and Optimist training. This two to four-day course will immerse you in the basics of sailing, including:
- Understanding how boats sail
- Learning essential skills to control the boat
- Executing basic maneuvers with confidence
Upon completing the course, you’ll leave as a novice sailor with a passion for the sport. Successful participants receive a certificate recognizing their new skills.
Instructor-Led Learning Our skilled instructors combine practical instruction and theoretical teaching, maximizing on-water learning time in RSYC’s Farr Platu 25 yachts. Schedule Courses are available upon request and can be arranged on both weekdays and weekends.
Schedule Courses are available upon request and can be arranged on both weekdays and weekends.
Ready to Set Sail?
Contact us today to book your spot in the upcoming training sessions and start your journey on the water!