RYA Stage 4

Learn how to sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat

2026 Dates and Times

Thursday 28th May to Saturday 30th May

Thursday 28th 0730-1230

Friday 29th 0800-1300

Saturday 30th 0830-1330

parents/ guardians/ grandparents and siblings- join us for paddle boarding during the course

Friday 29th 0930-1130

Thursday 30th July -Saturday 1st August

Thursday 30th 0730-1230

Friday 31st 0800-1300

Saturday 1st 0830-1330

parents/ guardians/ grandparents and siblings- join us for paddle boarding during the course

Friday 31st 1100-1300

Saturday 1st 1230-1430

Our stage 4 courses are open to children aged 11 to 16.

We invite parents/ guardians to join us for the last ten minutes of their child's course each day to hear what the children have achieved and their next steps.

Course lengths are 15 hours, over 3 days.

It is important to keep sailing between taking your next stage course to keep the skills you have learnt fresh. You can do this by taking part in the RYA's onboard scheme that runs at WFYC on Saturdays.

Course requirements: Holds RYA Stage 3

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 15 mins before the start time, changed and ready for training. Students will be met by an instructor at the front of the clubhouse on the benches.

If you have any questions, please see our FAQ or contact heidi@wfyc.co.uk