RYA Youth Dinghy Stage 3 Start Sailing Course » Day 1 of 4 Provisional
This event is part of the RYA Youth Dinghy Stage 3 Start Sailing Course group.
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Course overview
Build your confidence and develop the skills needed to sail in different directions in moderate conditions.
Price
Junior Members £130, Junior Non-members £160
Course pre-requisites
Sailing skills to the standard of Stage 2 (Improved sailing skills on all points of sail, tacking, gybing and improved boat control and speed)
Course duration
4 days or equivalent number of sessions
Minimum age
8 years
Content
Improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery.
Qualification gained on successful completion
Able to launch and sail a dinghy on all points of sail or around a triangle in moderate conditions.
The successful candidate is awarded RYA Dinghy Level 3 certificate.
Format
Predominantly afloat but with some classroom elements.
Student / instructor ratio
6:1
What's included
Lunch
Use of boats (Terras / Toppers), equipment.
Certificates and log book.
What you should bring
Kit list
- Correct seasonal wetsuit
- Base layers - recommended for colder conditions and water temperatures
- Buoyancy aid of correct specification e.g. adult 50N (one will be provided if you do not have your own)
- Appropriate enclosed footwear, i.e. wetsuit boots or trainers that can get wet
- Waterproof outer spray top or coat
- Swimming costume and towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Appropriate hat for the weather
- Gloves for warmth is required
- Change(s) of clothing
Last updated 7:42pm on 29 April 2024