Dinghy Sailing Courses

Introduction

This is a 2 day course which plans to take you to the RYA adult level 1 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies. The course has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of sailing that appeals to you beit recreational, family fun or racing.

The scheme is designed for you to progress quickly from beginner level, building confidence in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers sailing in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering, boat rigging, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.

No prior knowledge or skills in sailing are required to take this course. The minimum age for the course is 12.

The Club also offers RYA Level 2 courses that are run immediately after Level 1 courses. If you enjoy the Level 1 course, you might like to also book on to the Level 2 course that follows. (More details below.)

Course Objectives

Able to sail in light winds under supervision.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

Introduction

This is a 3 day course which plans to take you to the RYA adult level 2 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies. The course has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of sailing that appeals to you beit recreational, family fun or racing.

The scheme is designed for you to progress quickly from beginner to experts in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers sailing in all directions, including launching and recovering, boat rigging, capsize and recovery and essential safety knowledge.

To take this course, you must also hold RYA Dinghy Level 1 (Start Sailing). The minimum age for the course is 12.

Course Objectives

Able to sail and make the right decisions in good conditions.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

Introduction

This is a 2 day course which plans to take you to the RYA adult level 3 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the club's fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies. The course has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of sailing that appeals to you be it recreational, family fun or racing.

Assumed knowledge: Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Adult Level 2.

The minimum age for this course is 16.

Course content: Further coaching to consolidate Level 1 and 2 skills and taster sessions from the advanced modules

Course Objectives

More confident in sailing skills and techniques, and ready to progress onto the advanced modules.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

Introduction

This is a 2 day course which plans to take a youth that has never sailed before to the RYA Youth Stage 1 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies.

The scheme is designed for youngsters to progress quickly from beginner level, building confidence in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing, including an awareness of boat rigging, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.

No prior knowledge or skills in sailing are required to take this course. The minimum age for the course is 8.

The Club also offers RYA Stage 2 courses that are run immediately after Stage 1 courses. If your child enjoys the Stage 1 course, you might like to also book on to the Stage 2 course that follows. Or have a look at our combination packages! (More details below.)

Course Objectives

Able to steer and understand basic principles.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

Introduction

This is a 3 day course which plans to take a youth that has already achieved RYA Youth Stage 1 to the RYA Youth Stage 2 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies.

The scheme is designed for youngsters to progress quickly from Stage 1 to Stage 2 in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course builds on Stage 1 to include basic sailing skills, ropework and collision avoidance.

To take this course, participants must already hold RYA Youth Stage 1. The minimum age for the course is 8.

Course Objectives

Able to tack and control boat speed, and understand basic principles.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

Introduction

This course is targeted at a youth that has never sailed before, and will cover the Stages 1 and 2 of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies.

The scheme is designed for youngsters to progress quickly from beginner level, building confidence in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing, including an awareness of boat rigging, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.

No prior knowledge or skills in sailing are required to take this course. The minimum age for the course is 8.

Course Objectives

Able to steer, tack, control boat speed, and understand basic principles.and understand basic principles.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

Introduction

Having learnt to sail you may wish to start racing. This two-day course takes you through the fundamentals of getting off the start line and round the course.

Assumed knowledge: Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 3 or RYA Youth Stage 3/4, or equivalent.

There is no minimum age for this course.

Course content: All the skills required to start club racing, including how to maximise boat speed and outwit your opponents. This training will take place in single-handed dinghies.

Course Objectives

Able to take part in club racing in good conditions.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

Assumed knowledge: Sailing and background knowledge to the standard of the Level 2/3 course

Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)

Minimum age: None

Content: How to rig the boat, gybe and recover one type of spinnaker, either conventional or asymmetric. How to sail the best possible course downwind

Ability afterwards: Able to use one type of spinnaker, conventional or asymmetric