RYA Dinghy Level 1
Aims:
To introduce the sport, and cover the fundamental knowledge required to get afloat under supervision. The course will give you a basic understanding of sailing techniques and some background knowledge.
Course Duration:
Two Days from 0930 to 1700 or four evenings of 1800 to 2130.
Pre Requisites:
Candidates must be able to swim 50m.
Course Content:
An introduction to wind awareness, sailing in different directions, tacking, gybing, launching. Students from this course usually follow it with a two day RYA Level 2 course to consolidate their skills.
What's Included:
- 2 days Instruction
- Use of one of our dinghies
- Loan of a buoyancy aid
- RYA Dinghy Level 1 certificate
- 1 Year free introductory RNLI membership
- Free parking on site
What's Not Included:
- Wetsuit and spray top (£5 a day to hire from us)
- Footwear/wetsuit boots
- Lunch
Optional Extras:
- Combine this with a Level 2 course to give you a thorough introduction to dinghy sailing.
Recommended Pre-Course Reading and Useful Books:
Why choose Stormforce Coaching for this course?:
- All of our dinghies were replaced brand new in 2011.
- Our slipway launches straight onto our sailing area, so no time is lost towing you to the operating area.
- We teach this course with a maximum ratio of 3 students to one Instructor
Price: £198
Please call the office on 02380 231 122 to book this course.
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Shamrock Quay Marina, William Street, Southampton, Hants, SO14 5QL
Telephone: 02380 231 122
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