Updated 05/06/08

Training

The Club is a Royal Yachting Association Recognized Training Centre
As such it is inspected annually. It owns 8 dinghies and 2 powerboats which are available for training purposes. Several members hold RYA instructor qualifications and instruct on a volunteer basis. The Club is able to run various RYA training courses and issue RYA certificates which are recognized throughout the world.

During 2008 the Club will run RYA courses aimed at introducing children and adults to dinghy sailing. It will also run an RYA Start Racing course and coaching for those who participate in dinghy racing at improver level. Anyone interested in these courses should contact Richard Jenner for further details.

POWERBOAT TRAINING will be available on demand to anyone who volunteers for, or is allocated, Club Safety Boat duties. For details of training available in powerboat driving and rescue strategies and techniques, please contact:
Ken Ferguson (01381 620019)
 

PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAMME 2008  
 

 Descriptions of course content can be found at www.rya.org.uk

INFORMAL DINGHY TRAINING SUNDAY AM

On 5 Sunday mornings highlighted above there will be an opportunity for some informal (that is not to a specific certificate standard) dinghy training. The sessions will be from 0930 – 1230 at the cost of £5/session and each must be booked in advance by contacting Richard Jenner (r.h.jenner-at-btinternet.com). The sessions are aimed mainly at the novice sailors without their own boats and who are unable to attend one of the formal courses. However, if space is available (the space will be limited to ensure adequate supervision & safety) others may join-in who wish to improve.