RYA Youth Dinghy Stage 2 Start Sailing Course » Day 3 of 4

This event is part of the RYA Youth Dinghy Stage 2 Start Sailing Course group.
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Course tentatively planned to go ahead, subject to instructor availability. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be issued or your booking transferred to the next available course dates.

Course overview

Develop the skills needed to sail around a course and understand the basic principles needed to become a confident sailor .

Price

Members £130, Non-members £160

Course pre-requisites

Sailing skills to the standard of Stage 1 (Able to sail across the wind, steer and understand the basic principles of sailing )

Course duration

4 days or equivalent number of sessions

Minimum age

8 years

Content

Improved sailing skills on all points of sail. Tacking, gybing, ropework and collision avoidance .

Qualification gained on successful completion

Building confidence sailing, tacking, gybing and improving boat control and speed.
The successful candidate is awarded RYA Dinghy Level 2 certificate.

Format

Predominantly afloat but with some classroom elements.

Student / instructor ratio

6:1

What's included

• Lunch
• Use of club boats, training materials and equipment
• Certificates and log book

What you should bring

• If you have already completed an RYA Youth Dinghy sailing course before, please remember to bring your log book and certificates.
• What should I wear?
  • Buoyancy aid of correct specification e.g. adult 50N (one will be provided if you do not have your own)
  • Correct seasonal wetsuit or drysuit
  • For inclement weather, a waterproof outer spray top or coat and base layers are recommended
  • Appropriate enclosed footwear, i.e. wetsuit boots or trainers that can get wet
  • Appropriate seasonal hat and gloves
  • Swimming costume and towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Change(s) of clothing

Last updated 12:56pm on 24 November 2024