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Course overview
Learn how to sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat during the RYA Youth Dinghy Stage 4 Start Sailing course
Price
Junior Members £105, Junior Non-members £150
Course pre-requisites
Sailing skills to the standard of Stage 3 (Improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery.)
Course duration
3 days or equivalent number of sessions
Minimum age
8 years
Content
Transferring pre-learnt skills, techniques and manoeuvres to sail crewed boats, enhance rigging, launching, recovery and practical skills to recover a man overboard.
Qualification gained on successful completion
Can sail a double-handed boat on all points of sail. Launch and return to a beach, jetty or mooring in moderate conditions.
The successful candidate is awarded RYA Dinghy Stage 4 certificate.
Format
Predominantly afloat but with some classroom elements.
Student / instructor ratio
6:1
What's included
- Use of boats, training materials and equipment.
- Course handbook, certificate and syllabus/logbook.
What you should bring
- Depending on the time of year, the Galley may be open for the purchase of breakfast, lunch and hot and cold drinks. If it will not be, you will be advised in advance so that you can bring your own food. Hot water will always be available.
- If you already have a syllabus/logbook, please bring it with you, including any certificates attached inside.
- 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
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