RYA Sailing Courses

 

  


South Cerney Sailing Club is an RYA Recognised Training Centre for Sailing and provides Level 1 and 2 courses as described by the RYA below.

Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing

Introduction to the sport of sailing. Covers all you need to know to get afloat under supervision.

Course Type :

DINGHY, Adult & Junior Course

Suggested minimum pre-course experience :

None.

 

Assumed Knowledge :

None.

 

Course Content :

How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery.

Ability After Course :

Able to sail in light winds under supervision.

Minimum Duration :

Two days

 

 

Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills

This course sets out the foundations of sailing for you. By the end of it you'll be a competent light wind sailor.

Course Type :

DINGHY, Adult & Junior Course

Suggested minimum pre-course experience :

Knowledge to Level 1 standard

Assumed Knowledge :

None.

 

Course Content :

Rigging, launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety background

Ability After Course :

Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions

Minimum Duration :

Two days

 

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Courses for 2008




 Duration and times

 Two days (weekend):
09.00-1600 Saturday; 09-13:00 Sunday

 Course Dates

Sat 26 to Sun 27 Apri

Sat 24 to Sun 25 May

 Sat 05 to Sun 06

 Sat 19 to Sun 20 July

 Sat 09 to Sun 10 August

 Sat 04 Sun 05 Oct


Course fees: members £110; non-members £165. Includes RYA Logbook, certificate, all course materials and the loan of a buoyancy aid if needed.
Further information: details of these and other courses are available from Mike Johnson,
01285 659995, mlep@btinternet.com