Dell Quay Sailing Club
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.
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RYA Adult Dinghy Sailing Level 2 Setting out the foundations of sailing for you |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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no need for a separate application run as part of Junior Week |
no need for a separate application run as part of Junior Week |
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RYA Youth Sailing Scheme 3 |
RYA Youth Sailing Scheme 4 |
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| 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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