The Club is a Royal Yachting Association Recognised Training Centre
As such it is inspected annually. It owns 7 dinghies and has access to 4 more plus 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 2010 the Club will again run RYA courses aimed at introducing children and adults to dinghy sailing. A week long summer school will be held for juniors who have reached Stage 1 or 2 and aspire to the next stage. Provided there is sufficient interest it may be possible to programme a Start Racing Course and/or an Adult Level 3 (‘Better Sailing’). Our ‘resident’ Club Race Coach (Richard Evans) is interested in hearing from anyone who would like some improver sessions. Anyone interested in these courses should contact Richard Jenner for further details.
The club has planned 2 powerboat Level 2 course and a safety boat course towards the end of the season. Building on last year’s success there will be opportunities on 6 Sunday mornings (see Sailing Programme) to practise Safety Boat skills, both for Safety Officers and Assistants – please let Helen Jenner know if you wish to attend any of these as space will be limited. There will be no charge for this activity. The club has also taken delivery of a brand new Humber RIB which while on a similar hull to our last new boat, has many significant differences and there will be an opportunity on Sunday, 18 April for safety boat drivers to be briefed on these.
SHOREBASED TRAINING PROGRAMME
Shore-based training is conducted during the winter months. If there is enough interest, the Club can organize any RYA shore-based course ranging from Yachtmaster Off-shore to Diesel Maintenance. We can also arrange for informal training or talks on most boat related topics. The Training Principal will poll members for input in August and the programme will be published (web-site & notice boards) in late September. Wintertime is also when most maintenance is done on Club boats and help is much appreciated!
Contact: Richard Jenner.
Race Officer practical refreshers
If you would like a refresher about the practical aspects of Race Officer duty, Joan Maxwell is willing to go through things with you when she is doing Race Officer duty on Weds 12th May or Sunday 22nd May. If you are interested, please contact her directly.
TRAINING PROGRAMME MARCH - AUGUST 2010 - and as 
Name of course | Dates | Details | Costs |
MARCH | | | |
VHF Short-Range | 6 | Shorebased course leading to VHF SRC Certificate required to operate VHF radios afloat | £50 fee
£25 certificate |
North of Scotland Sailing Squad - 1 | 13/14 | Training for junior Opi, Topper & Laser R sailors | As set by RYAS – around £35 |
Familiarisation with new safety boat for Instructors | 20 | Starting @ 1400 – kitting, launching, operating, recovering & putting away the new club safety boat | Free! |
APRIL | | | |
First Aid | 10 | One day course for all those needing a current first aid appointed person certificate | £35 to include certificate and First Aid manual |
Powerboat Level 2 | 10/11 | For adult club members willing to undertake safety boat duties | £20 to include handbook & new style certificate |
North of Scotland Sailing Squad - 2 | 24/25 | Training for junior Opi, Topper & Laser R sailors | As set by RYAS – around £35 |
MAY | | | |
Chanonry Dolphins | 4 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. | £2 per session |
North of Scotland Sailing Squad - 3 | 8/9 | Training for junior Opi, Topper & Laser R sailors | As set by RYAS – around £35 |
Junior Stage 1 | 15/16 | Weekend course for 8 – 14 year olds with no sailing experience
Joining instructions and consent form | £60 to include a booklet, log book & certificate |
Chanonry Dolphins | 18 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. Consent form | £2 per session |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 1 | 22 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level
Joining instructions and consent form | £150 – for course to include books |
JUNE | | | |
Chanonry Dolphins | 1 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. Consent form | £2 per session |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 2 | 5 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | |
Safety Boat Skills | 6 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Chanonry Dolphins | 8 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. Consent form | £2 per session |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 3 | 19 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | |
Safety Boat Skills | 20 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Chanonry Dolphins | 22 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. Consent form | £2 per session |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 4 | 26 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | |
JULY | | | |
Adult dinghy Level 2 – day 5/last | 3 | Formal RYA course to take beginners to basic helm level | |
Safety Boat Skills | 4 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Chanonry Dolphins | 6 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. Consent form | £2 per session |
Powerboat Level 2 | 10/11 | For adult club members willing to undertake safety boat duties | £20 to include handbook & new style certificate |
Safety Boat Skills | 18 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
| Race Coaching | 18 | Starting at 09:45 ready to go on the water - morning of coaching by Richard Evans and others followed by club racing and feedback in the afternoon. | £5 per sesssion if we use safety boats |
Chanonry Dolphins | 20 | Instructor supervised sailing sessions for Juniors with a Stage 1 or higher certificate. Must book with Richard Jenner. On the water by 1900. Consent form | £2 per session |
Safety Boat Skills | 25 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
Junior Stage 2/3 | 26 -30 July | For club juniors (8 +) who hold Stage 1 or 2 certificates and who are ready to go to the next stage | £150 for course to include books |
AUGUST | | | |
| Race Coaching | 1 | Starting at 09:45 ready to go on the water - morning of coaching by Richard Evans and others followed by club racing and feedback in the afternoon. | £5 per sesssion if we use safety boats |
Safety Boat Skills | 15 | Starting @ 1000. For club members with PBL2 who want to develop in safety boat driving or for those acting as assistant safety officers | Free! – book per session |
| Race Coaching | 15 | Starting at 09:45 ready to go on the water - morning of coaching by Richard Evans and others followed by club racing and feedback in the afternoon. | £5 per sesssion if we use safety boats |
Safety Boat Course | 28/29 | For holders of PBL2 and some driving experience who want to learn rescue techniques. | £20 to include booklet & certificate |
SEPTEMBER | | | |
| Race Coaching | 12 | Starting at 09:45 ready to go on the water - morning of coaching by Richard Evans and others followed by club racing and feedback in the afternoon. | £5 per sesssion if we use safety boats |
