RYA Stage 3 and 4 Youth Sailing Scheme

AIM

Aimed at getting juniors sailing in single-handers and double-handers competently on their own. Stage 3 gives them the skills in a single-hander needed to get out on their own with the close eye of an instructor on a safety boat. Stage 4 improves those skills and competence so they are able to sail efficiently and safely in their own time outside a course.

DURATION

Stage 3 or Stage 4 can be complete in a 2 day course (a minimum of 16 hours) run over a weekend or school holidays

OR

Stage 3 and Stage 4 can both be completed as part of a summer week course.This completion of both stages depends on the ability and weather conditions during the Summer Week.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Sailing Skills to the level of RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 1 & 2

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age: 8yrs

COST

Stage 3 or 4, day sessions: £60 Members, £90 non-members (per day)

Summer Week: £250 Members, £300 non-members

which includes

Certificate on successful completion of course

YOU NEED TO BRING

• Sailing gear to include
• Wetsuit
• Buoyancy aid for competent swimmers (minimum 50 Newtons)
• Life jackets (foam) to be worn by non swimmers (minimum 100 Newtons)
• Footwear (Grippy shoes that can get wet. Wetsuit boots or shoes, or trainers are fine, Plimsoles, Crocs or Wellies not ok)
• Swim gear and/or rash vest for under the wetsuit
• Waterproof jacket or spray top
• Towel
• Sun protection including suncream/sun hat
• Warm hat for colder days
• Lunch including waterbottle
• Logbook (can be purchased at the club)

FOR COURSE DATES AND TO BOOK CLICK Here

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Parents are not required to stay throughout the course, however are to provide a number they can be contacted on if needed during the day.

Courses held at Exe Sailing Club with a minimum duration of 16 hours, with a maximum ratio of, 1 instructor to 3 students in double hander, or 1 instructor to 6 students in single handers.

FURTHER QUESTIONS

Do not hesitate to contact our Club Professional on

Email: training@exe-sailing-club.org

Phone: 01395 264607

Last updated 12:03 on 8 April 2024