Royal Yachting Association Dinghy Sailing Courses
RYA National Sailing Scheme
The RYA National Sailing Scheme is designed to provide a clear and achievable progression of training
courses which will help you progress from absolute beginner to developing advanced skills. The two most
popular introductory courses are Start Sailing and Basic Skills which can either be taken as two day
weekend courses or combined into a more comprehensive five day programme. Following on from these are a
selection of sailing skills modules which can be taken individually or once again as a combined course.
The sailing skills modules include:
Start Racing (on request)
Seamanship Skills
Performance Sailing
Day Sailing
Sailing with Spinnakers
The aim of course structure is to offer
a much more flexible approach to learning to sail which can adapt to your individual requirements.
Click on the following links to find details of all 2010 course dates
Taster Sailing (Mornings or Afternoons)
Course Overview:
If you have never been sailing before and want to have a go before
committing yourself to a course then one of these group sessions may be just what you need to help make
a decision. This session is also a great present for a friend or loved one! You will sail in one of our
larger two person dinghies with an instructor on board and safety cover on the water. The sailing is
part instruction and part demonstration. Young people aged from 8 year old are also welcome.
Level: Beginner
Qual: None
Course fee: £34.50(adult), £16(child)
Time: 9:30 - 12:30 or 1:30 - 4:30
Days: Saturday
Dates 2010
April 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15
June 5, 12, 19
July 24, 31
August 14, 21
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RYA Start Sailing Level 1 (Two Day Course)
Course Overview:
The aim of this two day course is to offer an enjoyable introduction to
dinghy sailing where safety, fun and expert tuition are the key elements. You will also receive free RYA
Start Sailing book during the course.
Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Level 1 Certificate
Course fee: £150
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Dates 2010
April 10-11, 24-25
May 1-2, 8-9, 29-30
June 5-6, 12-13, 19-20
July 3-4, 10-11, 17-18
August 7-8, 14-15
September 4-5, 11-12, 25-26
October 9-10, 16-17, 30-31
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RYA Start Sailing and Basic Skills Level 1 and 2 (Evening Class)
Course Overview:
This is a ten week evening course based on the RYA Level 1 and 2 - combined
ssyllabus. Using the Centre's variety of dinghies experience the sense of achievement in
mastering the skills needed to ultimately sail without your Instructor onboard. You will also receive free RYA
Start Sailing book during the course.
Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Level 1 and 2 Certificates
Course fee: £230
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Days: Tuesday
Dates 2010
May 11 - July 20
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RYA Start Sailing and Basic Skills Level 1 and 2 (Five Day Combined Course)
Course Overview:
This is a five day course based on the RYA Level 1 and 2 - Start Sailing
and Basic Skills syllabus with the addition of a day cruise or options day trying out a variety of other
boats. Using the Centre's extensive dinghy fleet, experience the sense of achievement in mastering the
skills needed to ultimately sail without your Instructor on board. You will also receive free RYA
Start Sailing book during the course.
Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Start Sailing and Basic Skills Level 1 and 2 Certificates
Course fee: £305
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates 2010
Aug 2-6, 23-27
Oct 25-29
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RYA Start Sailing and Basic Skills Level 1 and 2 (Four Day Combined Course)
Course Overview:
This is a four day course based on the RYA Level 1 and 2 - Start Sailing
aand Basic Skills combined syllabus. Using the Centre's extensive dinghy fleet, experience the sense of
aachievement in mastering the skills needed to ultimately sail without your Instructor on board. You will
also receive free RYA Start Sailing book during the course.
Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Start Sailing and Basic Skills Level 1 and 2 Certificates
Course fee: £250
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Various
Dates 2010
April 6-9
June 1-4
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RYA Basic Skills Level 2 (Two Day Course)
Course Overview:
This two day course is designed as a follow-on for those who have recently
ccompleted a Level 1 course and will progress your sailing skills to achieve the Level 2 Basic Skills
ccertificate. This course would also be suitable for those whose sailing may be a 'little rusty' and need a
refresher. An intensive skills weekend.
Level: Beginner/Improver
Qual: RYA Level 2 Certificate
Course fee: £150
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Dates 2010
March 20-21
April 3-4, 17-18, 24-25
May 1-2, 15-16, 29-30
June 5-6, 19-20, 26-27
July 3-4, 10-11
August 14-15, 21-22
Sept 4-5, 25-26
Oct 9-10, 23-24, 30-31
Nov 20-21
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Advanced Dinghy Sailing Modules (Two Day Courses)
These two day courses are for people who have achieved the RYA Level 2 Basic Skills Certificate, or
have an equivalent level of skill and experience, to assist them in developing their sailing techniques.
The sailing skills modules include:
Start Racing
Seamanship Skills
Performance
Sailing
Day Sailing
Sailing with Spinnakers
RYA Advanced Sailing book are given free to advanced module courses.
Seamanship Skills
Course Overview:
Sail independently and learn new boat handling and seamanship skills.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Qual: Seamanship Skills Certificate
Course fee: £150
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Dates 2010
May 8-9
July 24-25
Aug 9-10
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Start Racing
Course Overview:
Why not have a go at club racing? This course is the start line for getting
into and enjoying club racing. Sailing clubs are friendly and sociable places full of nice people (well
we would say that!) so why not get more out of your sailing and join up. We can help you understand what
it is all about. The course covers all you need to know to get around the race course safely, in good shape
and have fun.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Qual: RYA Start Racing Certificate
Course fee: £150
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: to be arranged
Dates 2010 TBA
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Sailing With Spinnakers
Course Overview:
The "Kites" course. Conventional, Symmetric and Asymmetric Spinnakers are used.
Everything you need to know about sailing with modern spinnakers.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Qual: RYA Sailing with Spinnakers Certificate
Course fee: £150
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Dates 2010
August 11-12
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Performance Sailing
Course Overview:
Improve your boat handling in performance boats with all the bits of string
and understand what they do! Build your skills and confidence in performance boats on one of our friendly
and enjoyable performance courses.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Qual: Performance Certificate
Course fee: £150
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Dates 2010
August 18-19
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Introduction to Day Sailing
Course Overview:
Go cruising - passage planning and decision making for dinghy cruising.
Get there AND back again with enough water to still stay afloat and get the boat back on to the trailer!
Tides, charts, pilotage, rules of the road, its all here in a structured and enjoyable course programme.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Qual: Day Sailing Certificate
Course fee: £150
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Dates 2010 TBA
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Family Sailing (Two Day combined course to fit with youth programme)
Course Overview:
Special weekends for families who wish to learn how to sail or improve on
with basic skills. Mums and Dads sail in double-handed dinghies, whilst the youth group have fun learning
in their very own boats. For every two adults and two children one child goes free!
Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Start Sailing Level 1 or Basic Skills Certificate Level 2 (Adults)
RYA Youth Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 Certificates (Click here to match youth programme
dates)
Course fee: £150, (£95 per additional child)
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Dates 2010
May 29-30
June 19-20
July 3-4, 17-18, 31-1 Aug
Aug 7-8, 21-22
Sept 4-5
Oct 25-26, 30-31
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Family Sailing Weeks (Five day combined course to fit with youth programme)
Course Overview:
Special weeks for families who wish to learn how to sail together. Mums and
Dads, Uncles and Aunties learn to sail in double-handed dinghies, whilst the youth group have fun
learning in their very own boats. You also get an extra day free to take part in a day sail / cruise or
try out a variety of other boats. For every two adults and two children one child goes
free!
Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Level 1 and 2 Certificates (Adults)
RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4
Certificates (Click here to match youth programme dates)
Course fee: £305 per adult, £230 per additional child
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates 2010
August 2-6, 16-20, 23-27
Oct 25-29
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Family Sailing Weeks (Four day combined course to fit with youth programme)
Course Overview:
Special weeks for families who wish to learn how to sail together. Mums and
Dads, Uncles and Aunties learn to sail in double-handed dinghies, whilst the youth group have fun
learning in their very own boats. You also get an extra day free to take part in a day sail / cruise or
try out a variety of other boats. For every two adults and two children one child
goes free!
Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Level 1 and 2 Certificates (Adults)
RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4
Certificates (Click here to match youth programme dates)
Course fee: £250 per adult, £195 per additional child
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Various
Dates 2010
April 6-9
June 1-4
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One to One Tuition
Course Overview:
More and more of our customers want the freedom and flexibility of
individual coaching at a time which suits them. In response to this demand SWAC is launching a one to one
coaching service. How does it work? Just decide what activity you would like from our brochure and when
you want to take part and we will do our best to accommodate you. At busy times of the year we may be
unable to meet your first choice of dates, so having a second choice will help. Cost is bound to be more
than a standard course but look at what you get: the boat of your choice from the wide selection
available, the undivided attention of the instructor, the advantage of specialist in depth knowledge,
the flexibility of a single day or combination of days and the ability to tailor the coaching to meet
your own needs. Its more expensive but it represents more one on one time with your instructor for your
money than on our standard courses!
Level: All levels
Qual: None
Course fee: £195 per day £50 for 2nd & 3rd person
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: By arrangement
Dates 2010 by arrangement
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Here are some examples of one to one tuition
Sailing with Spinnakers
Level: All levels
Qual: None
Using 22' Sonar keelboat, Laser Stratos, RS Vision, RS Feva, Optimists, Laser Pico,
Wayfarer World or Laser Vagos learn the basics of boat handling associated with the new breed of sailing
dinghies. Fun, excitement and simplicity is the order of the day.
Catamaran Sailing
Level: All levels
Qual: None
Do you feel the need, the need for speed? Then this is the boat for you. A fun introduction
to catamaran sailing using the Centre's Dart 16 with spinnaker.
Race Training
Level: All levels
Qual: None
Coaching in 22' Sonar keelboat, Laser Radial, Wayfarer World, Laser Stratos, RS Feva, RS
Vision, or Laser Pico and Optimists. Preparing you for your arrival on the club racing scene.
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If you have RYA Dinghy sailing level 2 and would like to improve your sailing, why not come back and join us for our Club Sailing.
You can choose your own boat and practice your sailing whilst our helpfull instructors will be on hand to ensure your safety. Our
experienced staff will of course always be on hand to coach and assist you both on and off the water in
these supervised sailing sessions and arrange for racing to take place when appropriate. The emphasis
will be on recreation, relaxation and fun rather than instruction.
Level: Minimum of Adult Level 2 or Youth Stage 3 (young people 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Membership fee£30 annual membership + £8 per session for Adults and £5 under 18's
Time & days Sundays *9:30 - 12:30 and 1:30pm - 4:30pm, *Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Club saiilng for 2010 commences Tuesday 11th May and finishes 31st August.
* Sessions required must be booked ahead to allow for staffing via our dedicated SWAC Club Sailing answer phone number 023 80915739
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