Summer Weeks
5 days of sailing for juniors where they will learn/improve their sailing and have fun in the summer holidays.
AIMS
The complete beginners courses, aimed at getting juniors sailing with assistance.
The Stage 1 will enable them to have fun on the water. Learning the basics of sailing to allow them to crew efficiently and tack the boat across the wind.
The Stage 2 will then enable them to helm and sail the boat on all points of sail competently under supervision.
Improver courses aimed at getting juniors sailing in single-handers and double-handers competently on their own.
The 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.
The Stage 4 improves those skills and competence so they are able to sail efficiently and safely in their own time outside a course.
This completion of a stage depends on the ability and weather conditions during the Summer Week.
Advanced modules can also be completed in the week, these can include start racing, seamanship and spinnakers.
DURATION
5 days, 10am til 4;30pm
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
None
MINIMUM AGE
Minimum age: 8yrs
COST
Summer Week: £250 Members, £300 non-members
which includes
Logbook (provided at Stage 1 only)
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 (stage 2 and above can be purchased from the club)
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