The club is a recognised RYA Training Centre for both Dinghy Sailing and Powerboating and provides training for beginners and more experienced courses
which lead to Nationally recognised certificates. The Club has 4 Wayfarer Dinghies, 6 Topper dinghies and sailboards available
for use on training courses. Buoyancy aids are provided if necessary. Video is
used where appropriate. The Club also provides recognised powerboat training courses
using the club safety boats, ribs, Jeanneaus, and dories as appropriate. First Aid
courses are run as required. Windsurf courses are run when required Courses are open to anyone over the age of 12 years (except Junior Start
Sailing and Junior Sailing
week where you have to be under 16!) All courses are
competitively priced and are run by qualified Club instructors to RYA required safety standards.
To book a Junior Course please contact David Heggs and complete the junior training booking form
To book a Powerboat course please contact Carol Halliday, (telephone 01604 406177)
and complete the powerboat training booking formFor Sailboard courses contact Paul Mallard
rses Planned for 2010 are:| Date | Course | Members | Non Members |
| 2010 | |||
| Jan 31 | Small Craft First Aid | On Application | On Application |
| Feb 20 & Mar 6 | Powerboat Level 2 | Free | £200 |
| March 13 & 20 | Powerboat Level 2 |
Free |
£200 |
| March 13 & 20 | Powerboat Safety Boat |
Free |
£200 |
| March 21, 28 & Apr 17 | Assistant Dinghy Instructor | On Application | On Application |
| May 15 | Race and Duty Officer Training - contact Ian Hall for details | Free | Not Available |
| May 16 | Improve your Racing | Free | N/A |
| May 22 & 23 | Dinghy Level 1 or 2 | £75 | £105 |
| Jun 2 | Sailboard Beginners | ||
| Jun 5 & 6 | *Junior Start Sailing * | £30 | £80 |
| Jun 5 & 6 | Wayfarers Cruising Training (contact Mike Playle for details) | ||
| Jun 12 & 13 | Dinghy Level 1 or 2 | £75 | £105 |
| Jun 19 & 26 | Powerboat Level 2 | Free | £200 |
| Jun 19 & 26 | Powerboat Safety Boat | Free | £200 |
| July 3 & 4 | Dinghy Level 1 or 2 | £75 | £105 |
| July 17 | Ladies Fun Day | Free | On application |
| July 26 - 28 | *Junior Sailing Week (Dinghies)* | £45 | £75 |
| July 29 - 31 | *Junior Sailing Week (Sailboards)* | £45 | £75 |
| Aug 7 & 8 | *Junior Start Sailing* | £30 | £80 |
| Aug 14 | Ladies Fun Day | Free | On application |
| Aug 21 & 22 |
Dinghy Level 1 or 2 |
£75 | £105 |
| Sep 11 & 12 |
Dinghy Level 1 or 2 |
£75 | £105 |
| Oct 2 & 9 | Powerboat |
Free |
£200 |
| Oct 2 & 9 | Powerboat Safety Boat |
Free |
£200 |
| Oct 30 & Nov 6 | Powerboat |
Free |
£200 |
| Oct 30 & Nov 6 | Powerboat Safety Boat |
Free |
£200 |
* For these junior courses preference will be given to those who have parents able to assist with the running of the course (note that this assistance will not require any particular skill). To comply with our Child Protection Policy parent helpers will be required to complete a self declaration form.
Subject to availability, courses are open to non members for the payment of the fee shown, £30 will be refunded if the Club is joined.
Dinghy courses:
The fee includes the certificate, logbook and handbooks where appropriate.
To book an adult dinghy course please contact Alison Linnell, and complete the adult training booking form
To book a Junior Course please contact David Heggs and complete the junior training booking form
Powerboat courses:
Powerboat certificates, logbooks and handbooks are included for non members and will be provided to members on payment of an additional fee.
To book a Powerboat course please contact Carol Halliday, telephone and complete the powerboat training booking form
Sailboard Courses
Contact Paul Mallard
In addition to the above courses as part of the 'On Board' programme we run a series of Taster Sessions for Clubs and Groups in May and June. - follow this link for details and booking form