May Half Term Junior Sailing
THere are two ways to book this event, you can book the whole week on sailing or just single days. Please check the tickets at the bottom of the page.
The complete beginners courses, aimed at getting juniors sailing with assistance.
The Stage 1 will enable them to have fun on the water. Learning the basics of sailing to allow them to crew efficiently and tack the boat across the wind.
The Stage 2 will then enable them to helm and sail the boat on all points of sail competently under supervision.
Improver courses aimed at getting juniors sailing in single-handers and double-handers competently on their own.
The Stage 3 gives them the skills in a single-hander needed to get out on their own with the close eye of an instructor on a safety boat.
The Stage 4 improves those skills and competence so they are able to sail efficiently and safely in their own time outside a course.
Completion of a stage depends on ability and weather conditions during the day (a stage will take at least 16hrs).
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
None
MINIMUM AGE
Minimum age: 8yrs
COST
Per Day; £50 Members, £70 non-members
For the whole week; £225 Member, £275 Non-members
which includes
Logbook (provided at Stage 1 only)
Certificate on successful completion of acourse
YOU NEED TO BRING
- Sailing gear to include
- Wetsuit
- Buoyancy aid for competent swimmers (minimum 50 Newtons)
- Life jackets (foam) to be worn by non swimmers (minimum 100 Newtons)
- Footwear (Grippy shoes that can get wet. Wetsuit boots or shoes, or trainers are fine, Plimsoles, Crocs or Wellies not ok)
- Swim gear and/or rash vest for under the wetsuit
- Waterproof jacket or spray top
- Towel
- Sun protection including suncream/sun hat
- Warm hat for colder days
- Snacks and Waterbottle
- Logbook (stage 2 and above can be purchased from the club)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Parents are not required to stay throughout the course, however are to provide a number they can be contacted on if needed during the day.
Courses held at Exe Sailing Club with a minimum duration of 16 hours, with a maximum ratio of, 1 instructor to 3 students in double hander, or 1 instructor to 6 students in single handers.
FURTHER QUESTIONS
Do not hesitate to contact our Club Professional on
Email: training@exe-sailing-club.org
Phone: 01395 264607
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Dates
The following form part of this event:
Last updated 9:57pm on 25 April 2024