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Youth Courses
Southampton Water Activities Centre is a Recognised Training Centre approved by: The Royal Yachting Association. For all the following courses children should be between 8 and 16 years of age and be able to swim 50 metres. If children are unable to meet this swimming requirement due to disability please phone the centre to discuss any special needs.
Adventure Activities Licensing AuthorityThe centre is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and is licenced to provide specified activities under the following headings:
Click on one of these headings to see details of:
Start Sailing Stage 1Course Overview:A safe and fun filled introduction to sailing in Optimist dinghies. The course will follow the RYA stage one syllabus and will teach you how to rig, launch and sail your dinghy wherever you want to go. Level: Beginner Qual: RYA Youth Stage 1 Award Course fee: £88 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Saturday - Sunday Dates - 2008 June 14-15 July 26-27 August 9-10 September 13-14 Book Now!
Start Sailing Stage 2Course Overview:A follow on course from Stage 1 with the emphasis still on fun. Using games and structured sessions the instructors will guide and encourage you to practise skills and learn new techniques whilst building confidence and an awareness of safety. Level: Some previous experience Qual: RYA Youth Stage 2 Award Course fee: £88 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Saturday - Sunday Dates - 2008 June 21-22 August 2-3 & 30-31 Book Now!
Start Sailing Stage 3Course Overview:By the end of the Stage 3 course you will be safety conscious and be able to sail a dinghy confidently in light winds. Sailing predominantly in Optimists you will practise sailing backwards, forwards, upwind, downwind, tacking and gybing to your hearts delight and master of your own boat. Level: Intermediate Qual: RYA Youth Stage 3 Award Course fee: £88 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Saturday - Sunday Dates - 2008 May 31- 1 June July 5-6 September 20-21 Book Now!
Start Sailing Stage 4Course Overview:This new RYA course is intended to bridge the gap between Stage 3 and the new Dinghy Sailing Modules which are now available to young people as well as adults. The course focuses more on two person boats with the skills of crewing and seamanship to the fore. Level: Intermediate Qual: RYA Youth Stage 4 Award Course fee: £88 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Saturday - Sunday Dates - 2008 June 7-8 July 19-20 September 6-7 October 18-19 Book Now!Four and five day Youth Sailing Courses
Youth Dinghy Week (Five Day)Course Overview:The aim of this course is to provide an thorough introduction to the sport of dinghy sailing in an intensive five day programme. By the end of the week individuals should have achieved Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on previous sailing experience and ability (each youth stage is the equivilent of a two day course). As with the weekend courses you practise all the basics ashore and afloat whilst havings lots of fun and games along the way. Level: Beginner Qual: RYA Youth Stage 1, 2, 3, or 4 Awards , Course fee: £222 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Monday - Friday Dates - 2008 July 21-25 28 - 1 Aug > August 4-8, 11-15, 18-22 Book Now!
Youth Dinghy Week (Four Day)Course Overview:The aim of this course is to provide an thorough introduction to the sport of dinghy sailing in an intensive four day programme. By the end of the week individuals should have achieved Stages 1 and 2. As with the weekend courses you practise all the basics ashore and afloat whilst havings lots of fun and games along the way. Level: Beginner Qual: RYA Youth Stage 1 and 2 Awards Course fee: £195 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Monday - Friday Dates - 2008 27 - 30 May 26-29 August Book Now!
Spinnakers and Performance Sailing WeekCourse Overview:A course which builds on your basic skills and seamanship and introduces the concepts of performance sailing and sailing with spinnakers. You should already be a reasonably competent helm and have at least two seasons sailing experience. Level: Advanced Qual: RYA Sailing with Spinnakers and Performance Sailing Certificates Course fee: £222 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Monday - Friday Dates - 2008 contact the centre Book Now!
Start Racing WeekCourse Overview:The aim of this five day course is to give a solid introduction to dinghy racing at club level. Children wishing to take part on this course should be a reasonably competent helm and have at least two seasons experience. Level: Improver Qual: RYA Start Racing Certificate Course fee: £222 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Monday - Friday Dates - 2008 contact the centre Book Now!
Advanced Racing Skills WeekCourse Overview:This five day course aims to improve the techniques and knowledge of young club level sailors in preparation for open meetings and small regattas. The course will follow the RYA racing syllabus. Participants should have previously attended the RYA Start Racing course (or Red Badge) or have at least two full seasons club racing experience. Level: Advanced Qual: RYA Racing Skills Certificate Course fee: £222 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Monday - Friday Dates - 2008 contact the centre *(4 day course @ £195) Book Now!
Seamanship and Day Sailing WeekCourse Overview:A course which builds on your basic skills and seamanship and develops both your boat handling and seamanhip skills and also prepares you for short expeditions. You should already be a reasonably competent helm and have at least two seasons sailing experience. Level: Advanced Qual: RYA Seamanship and Day Sailing Certificates Course fee: £222 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Days: Monday - Friday Dates - 2008 contact the centre Multi Activity Week,Level: BeginnerQualifications: none Course fee: £195 4 days & £222 5 days Dates 2008 : 27-30 May 26-29 Aug 27-31 Oct Book Now!Powerboating for Young PeopleRYA Powerboat Courses are now available for youths too! Book Now!
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Updated July 2008 CH