Junior Dinghy Sailing Scheme - we have a comprehensive sailing programme for juniors that includes the following RYA Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 and our very own junior 'advanced' course which introduces elements from the Seamanship Skills and Spinnaker courses as well as some fun racing.Aimed at 8 to 14 year olds, these courses run in the school holidays and are supported by organised activities in the evenings and at weekends. For all the below courses, you will need to bring swimming gear, an old pair of trainers, warm clothing and sun protection, i.e. hat and sun cream. Times are staggered making it possible to take more than one course in a single week. Teenage courses are also available for 14-18 year olds offering the adult scheme. Prices and times may vary.
Price
£99.00
Intro to Dinghy Sailing
SAIL FOR GOLD! In support of the British Olympics, and an RYA initiative to get young people into sailing, this Intro to Dinghy Sailing course is being offered at a limited offer price of £99 (saving £15).
- Who is it for? for 6-7 year olds only.
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: this 'pre-junior' course designed to build water and sailing confidence for younger juniors, and is orientated around a variety of games and fun exercises, often with up to 4 in a single hander or Fun Boat Catamaran (pictured).
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£99.00
Start Dinghy Sailing Stage 1
SAIL FOR GOLD! In support of the British Olympics, and an RYA initiative to get young people into sailing, this Start Dinghy Sailing Stage 1 course is being offered at an Olympian offer price of £99 (saving £15).
- Who is it for? for 8-13 year olds; the perfect sailing course for those who are 8 years or above who have never sailed before.
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over either two days (4 hours per day) or over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: this course teaches juniors to sail with assistance - normally two-up in a single-hander. Course includes: launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing eg, sailing across the wind and upwind sailing.
- Qualifications: a logbook and certificate are awarded at the end of the course.
- Options on completion: this is the pre-requisite course for membership to Saturday Club where you will be able to further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£114.00
Dinghy Sailing Stage 2
- Who is it for? for 8-13 year olds.
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over either two days (4 hours per day) or over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: juniors continue to sail two-up, learning how to sail a triangular course and sail unassisted. Course includes: basic sailing skills, rope work, collision avoidance.
- Qualifications: certificates are awarded once a student has successfully attained the level. It is recommended that students have attended some practice sessions before commencing the Stage 2.
- Options on completion: to develop your skills practice can be achieved by attendance at Junior Club, Youth Night or Summer Camp.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£199.00Stage 1 and 2 can completed as a four day course from Monday to Thursday in one week, or over two consecutive weeks. Book the two above courses together as a package and save £14.
Price
£114.00
Dinghy Sailing Stage 3
- Who is it for? for 8-14 year olds.
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: introduction to the 'five essentials' and sailing single handers. Course includes: rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, capsize recovery, sailing theory.
- at this stage, students will be sailing on their own in a single handed dinghy.
- this course is a training courses designed to progress students through the syllabus at their own pace.
- Course aims: certificates are awarded once a student has successfully attained the level. This generally requires additional practice time. Practice can be achieved by attendance at Junior Club, Youth Night or Summer Camp.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£114.00
Dinghy Sailing Stage 4
- Who is it for? for 8-13 year olds.
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: juniors continue to sail two-up, learning how to sail a triangular course and sail unassisted. Course includes: basic sailing skills, rope work, collision avoidance.
- Qualifications: certificates are awarded once a student has successfully attained the level. It is recommended that students have attended some practice sessions before commencing the Stage 2.
- Options on completion: to develop your skills practice can be achieved by attendance at Junior Club, Youth Night or Summer Camp.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£114.00Junior Advanced Dinghy Sailing
- Who is it for? for 8-14 year olds and for those that have completed stage four.
- Course aims: includes advanced boat handling skills, use of asymmetric spinnaker and racing.
- this course provides the skills youngsters need to excel in sailing. (Non certificated)
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£129.00weekdays£149.00weekends
All Teenage Dinghy Courses
- Who is it for? for 14-17 year olds.
- Further Info: check out the adult dinghy sailing scheme programme
- Duration: run over five days 2 hours per day on the first four days then four hours on the last day.
- Qualifications: logbook and certificates are awarded once a student has successfully attained the level.
- Options on completion: allows the student to hire equipment with parental/guardian permission, and further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
