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RYA Youth Sailing Scheme

AIM

From the complete beginners courses, aimed at getting juniors sailing with assistance.
Stage 1 will enable them to crew efficiently and sail and tack the boat across the wind competently.
Stage 2 will enable then to helm all points of sail competently.

To helping juniors sail in single-handers and double-handers competently on their own.
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.
Stage 4 improves those skills and competence so they are able to sail efficiently and safely in their own time outside a course.

DURATION

All Stages can be complete in a 2 day course (a minimum of 16 hours) run over a weekend or school holidays

This completion of a stages depends on the ability and weather conditions during the course.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

None

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age: 8yrs

COST

Summer Week: £250 Members, £300 non-members

which includes

Logbook (provided at Stage 1 only)

Certificate on successful completion of course

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
  • Lunch including Waterbottle
  • Logbook (Stage 2/3/4 – can be purchased from the club)

FOR COURSE DATES AND TO BOOK CLICK Here

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

Last updated 22:12 on 1 October 2024

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