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Dell Quay Sailing Club is certified as a Royal Yachting Association  Training Centre

  

RYA Dinghy Courses schedule for 2023

Courses are open to Dell Quay sailing club members only!

 

The cost of each dinghy sailing course is currently £115 per club member. 

 

 

RYA Adult Dinghy Sailing Level 2

Setting out the foundations of sailing for you

Assumed knowledge Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1
Minimum duration 2 days
Minimum age 16 years
Course content Rigging, launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge
Ability after course Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions
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RYA Youth Sailing Scheme 1

A basic understanding of how a boat sailing, with some experience of steering and handling the boat

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme 2

A range of sailing skills and knowledge to help in becoming a confident sailor

Assumed knowledge None Stage 1, unless you are doing a combined Stage 1 and 2 course. Basic knowledge and steering ability
Minimum duration 2 days 2 days
Minimum age 8 years 8 years
Course content Launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat, basic sailing Basic sailing skills, ropework, collision avoidance
 

no need for a separate application

run as part of Junior Week

no need for a separate application

run as part of Junior Week

 

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme 3

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme 4

Assumed knowledge Stage 2, unless you are doing a combined Stage 1, 2 and 3 course.  Able to sail both across the wind and towards an upwind mark on a single beat. Has completed Stage 3
Minimum duration 2 days 2 days
Minimum age 8 years 8 years (although must be of a physically to be able to handle larger double-handed dinghies such as Laser 2000/RS Vision/Wayfarer).
Course content Practical rigging, launching and recovery.
Ropework.
Be able to sail on all points of sail applying the 5 essentials.
Racing - Understands the course and starting procedure.
Man overboard recovery.
Rule of the Road.
Basic Meteorology.

As per Stage 3 but in larger double-handed dinghy.

Can return to a beach, come alongside a jetty, pick up a mooring.

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