Stage 1
A basic understanding of how a boat sails, with some experience of steering and handling the boat.
A logbook, certification and introductory book are included in the course price as advertised.
Assumed Knowledge:
None
Minimum Duration:
2 days
Minimum Age:
We take children from the age of 8.
Course Content:
Launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat, basic sailing.
Ability After Course:
Able to steer and understand basic principles
Instructor Ratios:
Double Handed Boats: 3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Single Handed Boats: 6 Students to 1 Instructor.
Stage 2
A range of sailing skills and knowledge to help in becoming a confident sailor.
A logbook, certification and introductory book are included in the course price as advertised.
Assumed Knowledge:
Stage 1, unless you are doing a combined Stage 1 and 2 course. Basic knowledge and steering ability.
Minimum Duration:
2 days
Minimum Age:
We take children from the age of 8.
Course Content:
Basic sailing skills, ropework, collision avoidance.
Ability After Course:
Able to tack and control boat speed, and understand basic principles.
Instructor Ratios:
Double Handed Boats: 3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Single Handed Boats: 6 Students to 1 Instructor.
Stage 3
Rigging, launching and sailing in any direction. Equivalent to Level 2 in the National Sailing Scheme.
A logbook, certification and introductory book are included in the course price as advertised.
Assumed Knowledge:
Up to and including the Stage 2 course.
Minimum Duration:
2 days
Minimum Age:
We take children from the age of 8.
Course Content:
Rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, capsize recovery, sailing theory.
Ability After Course:
Able to launch and sail a dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions.
Instructor Ratios:
Double Handed Boats: 3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Single Handed Boats: 6 Students to 1 Instructor.
Stage 4
Sail a double handed boat as crew and helm, and solve a variety of problems afloat. (optional if Stage 3 was taken in a double hander).
Assumed Knowledge:
Up to and including Stage 3.
Minimum Duration:
2 days
Minimum Age:
We take children from the age of 8.
Course Content:
Rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques and manoeuvres in crewed boats, recovering a man overboard.
Ability After Course:
Can launch and return to a beach, jetty or mooring, and sail a crewed dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions.
Instructor Ratios:
Double Handed Boats: 3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Single Handed Boats: 6 Students to 1 Instructor.