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 and First Aid
courses. 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 the RYA required safety standards.
To book a powerboat course please contact Ian Collyer, telephone 01455 845276
and complete the training booking form rses for 2008 are:| Date | Course | Members | Non Members |
| 2008 | |||
| Jan 28 | Small Craft First Aid | £10 | On Application |
| March 8,29 | Powerboat 1 or 2 or Safety Boat as required |
Free |
Level 1 £60 Level 2/SB £80 |
| Apr 12 | Duty Officer Training - contact Ian Hall | Free | N/A |
| Apr 19 | Introduction to Racing Skills | £5 | £10 |
| May 17 & 18 | Dinghy Level 1 or 2 | £75 | £105 |
| May24 & 25 | *Junior Weekend* | Free | On Application |
| May 31 & Jun 7 | *Junior Start Sailing * | £30 | £60 |
| Jul 5 & 6 | Dinghy Level 1 or 2 | £75 | £105 |
| July 19, 26 | New Members Powerboat | Free | n/a |
| July 12 & 13 | Junior Weekend | Free | On Application |
| Jul 19 | Ladies Fun Day | Free | On application |
| July 28 -30 | *Junior Sailing Week (Dinghies)* | £45 | £75 |
| July 31 - Aug 2 | *Junior Sailing Week (Sailboards)* | £45 | £75 |
| Aug 9 & 10 | Dinghy Level 1 or 2 | £75 | £105 |
| Aug 16 | Ladies Fun Day | Free | On application |
| Aug 23 & 24 | Junior Weekend | Free | On Application |
| Sep 13 & 14 |
Dinghy Level 1 or 2 |
£75 | £105 |
| Sep 20 | Duty Officer Training - contact Ian Hall | Free | N/A |
| Oct 4 & 5 |
Dinghy Level 1 or 2 |
£75 | £105 |
| Nov 1, 8, 15 & 22 | Powerboat 1,2 or Safety Boat as required |
Free |
Level 1 £60 Level 2/SB £80 |
* 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 a dinghy course please contact Alison Linnell, and complete the 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 Ian Collyer, telephone 01455 845276 and complete the training booking form
In addition to the above courses we are running a series of Taster Sessions for Clubs and Groups in May and June. - follow this link for details and booking form