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Adult Sailing Courses 2012

RYA Adult Level 1

An introduction to the sport, covering the minimum knowledge required to get afloat under supervision. It will give you a basic understanding of boat handling techniques and background knowledge. A log book is provided.

Course Prerequisites: None

Location: Neptune Water Sports Centre

Course Cost: Single course - £150
If booking a Level 1 and 2 together - £285

Code Start Finish Times
Age
 
AS1 19th May 20th May 09.30 - 16.30
16+
AS2 23rd June 24th June 09.30 - 16.30
16+

 

RYA Adult Level 2

The aim is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to be competent sailors in light winds. It will include an introduction to sailing techniques and manoeuvres, rigging, launching, capsize recovery and basic 'rules of the road'.

Course Prerequisites: Level 1 certificate

Location: Neptune Water Sports Centre

Course Cost: Single course - £150
If booking a Level 1 and 2 together - £285

Code Start Finish Times
Age
 
AS3 2nd June 3rd June 09.30 - 16.30
16+
AS4 7th July 8th July 09.30 - 16.30
16+

 

RYA Adult Level 3

This course is aimed at relatively new sailors who have completed the RYA Level 2 course, but do not feel ready to tackle the RYA’s advanced modules and want supportive tuition to improve their confidence and technique, helping them to become independent sailors.

Course Prerequisites: Level 2 certificate

Location: Neptune Water Sports Centre

Course Cost: Single course - £150

Code Start Finish Times
Age
 
AS5 9th June 10th June 09.30 - 16.30
16+
AS6 14th July 15th July 09.30 - 16.30
16+

 

RYA Seamanship

The course will aim to provide students with the ability to handle a boat in all circumstances, developing knowledge and skills so that seamanlike decisions will be made and effective action can be taken in moderate conditions will be made. This will include man over board, sailing rudderless, sailing plateless, reefing afloat, lee shore landings and anchoring.

Course Prerequisites: Level 2 or Stage 4 certificate

Location: Neptune Water Sports Centre

Course Cost: Single course - £150

Code Start Finish Times
Age
 
AS7 25th Aug 26th Aug 09.30 - 16.30
16+