RYA Dinghy Level 3


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Aims:

This Improver Course bridges the gap between the Level 2 (Basic Skills) course and the five Advanced Modules. It is intended to make the transition easier for those sailors wishing to progress through the scheme, allowing them opportunity to develop their technique and also have a taster of what the Advanced Courses have to offer.

Course Duration:

Two Days from 0930 to 1700 or four evenings of 1800 to 2115.

Pre Requisites:

RYA Dinghy Level 2 or equivalent knowledge/experience.

Course Content:

This course is taught mainly in double handed dinghies and includes:

  • Rig set up for different weather conditions
  • Rigging, hoisting, trimming and dropping the spinnaker
  • Development of trim, balance, sail setting and centre board adjustment
  • Man Overboard procedure in various conditions
  • Starting Procedure for dinghy racing
  • Use of local tide tables and tidal curves.

What's Included:

  • Use of our dinghies
  • Instruction
  • Loan of a buoyancy aid
  • RYA Dinghy Level 1 certificate
  • 1 year free introductory RNLI membership

What's Not Included:

  • Wetsuit and spray top hire (£5/day from us)
  • Footwear
  • Lunch

 

Recommended Pre-Course Reading and Useful Books:

Buy RYA National Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook at the RYA Shop

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.
  • You will have the opportunity to sail single-handers, double-handers and spinnaker boats

Price: £199

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Please call the office on 02380 231 122 to book this course.

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Telephone: 02380 231 122
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