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For anyone who has not achieved their stage 2
Taster sailing sessions can be booked here too.
The sessions will be progressive, working towards both stage 1 and stage 2 of the youth sailing scheme. This is a good way to learn to sail over the course of the sailing season and support your RYA courses. It is recommended that you do as many of the sessions as possible to get the maximum impact from them.
meet location- blue benches outside the front of the club
Dates, times and session focus
Saturday 2nd May 1030-1330 Getting going-1
Saturday 16th May 0930-1230 Getting going-2
Saturday 23rd May 1530-1830 Confidence with the basics-1
Saturday 6th June 1330-1630 Confidence with the basics-2
Saturday 13th June 0830-1130 Changing direction-1
Saturday 20th June 1400-1700 Changing direction-2
Saturday 27th June 0830-1130 Speed control-1
Saturday 18th July 1300-1600 Speed control-2
Saturday 5th September 1530-1830 Sailing upwind-1
Saturday 12th September 1100-1400 Sailing upwind-2
Saturday 26th September 1000-1300 Gybing
Saturday 10th October 1000-1300 Sailing round a triangle
What you will need:
You are taking part in a watersport and you are likely to get wet, so always remember a change of clothes and a towel.Clothing for training – wetsuits are ideal, but if not, lightweight stuff that dries easily, with a couple of layers if it is cold, plus waterproofs.
Trainers or dinghy boots for the feet
Hats- always a wooly hat! remember it will always feel colder on the water. AND a wide brimmed hat if sunny
Sun bloc - helps prevent windburn and sunburn
Packed lunch + water or other drink
Medication- if required- clearly labelled with instructions and name. please make instructor aware
Optional extras: knee pads, sailing gloves
Buoyancy aids will be provided by the club.
Please arrive at the clubhouse by the start time, changed and ready for training. Students will be met by an instructor by the blue benches in front of the club.
If you have any questions, please see our FAQ or contact heidi@wfyc.co.uk