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Our sail training fleet – comprising Wayfarers, Picos, Laser Stratos, Laser I, Laser IIs, and a Dart 16 – will provide you with the type of practical experience and opportunity that is essential to develop competence and a sound knowledge of sailing in a coastal environment.
With feedback from you, our users, we constantly adjust and adapt the range of courses and opportunities on offer to meet your needs and requirements. It is because of this feedback we have changed the format of our courses for 2010; as you will see below we are offering more choice & more short weekend courses spread throughout the season. If you have any comments or questions do get in touch with us by email.
Whichever course you pick, we will provide you with the chance to take on your sailing from wherever you are. Prices include logbooks, full board, hire of waterproofs & equipment.
2010 dinghy
sailing courses are as follows:
(click on course name for more details)
RYA Dinghy Level 1 & 2 Course:
The Level 1 & 2 course is a perfect introduction to dinghy sailing which enables the successful applicant to be capable of sailing in light winds without instruction. A popular & fun course. Cost £336 adult, £252 student.
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The following four courses are on offer on the following dates, 14-16 Apr, 16-18 Apr, 25-27 Jun, 9-11 Jul & 24-26 Oct
This is an improver course requiring some competence in basic dinghy sailing. Other aspects of sailing such as anchoring and rudderless sailing are introduced. A "must" for learning an assortment of all-round skills and developing independence in your sailing. Cost:£169 Adult or £126 Student
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For those who wish to explore coastal locations by dinghy. This course requires some competence in basic dinghy sailing. You will develop basic navigational skills and become more self sufficient and confident afloat. Cost:£169 Adult or £126 Student
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RYA Sailing with Spinnakers Course
A learning experience, sailing in modern asymmetric spinnaker boats or the more traditional conventional spinnaker whilst enhancing boat handling skills. This is an improver's course requiring some competence in basic dinghy sailing. Cost:£169 Adult or £126 Student
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RYA Pre-Entry Coaching & Assessment Course:
The pre-entry assessment os a pre-requisite of the RYA Instructor course. This 2 day course is the ideal way to prepare for the instructors course, providing the tuition and coaching to help you achieve the necessary standard. Cost:£169 Adult or £126 Student
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RYA Instructors Course, 6 - 12 April
The aim of this course is to provide you with the skills and techniques required for teaching dinghy sailing up to the standard of the RYA National Sailing Scheme Levels 1 & 2, Seamanship and Daysailing modules. Candidates must be at least 16, hold a valid first aid certificate and an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate, and have completed a pre-entry assessment within the last six months. The course will be run by experienced RYA Coaches. Further details are available from the office, and in the RYA Dinghy Coaching Handbook & Logbook (G14/03). See also Instructor's Pre-entry Assessment Day (above).
When: arrive: 20.00hrs Friday
depart: 18.00hrs Thursday
A pre-entry assessment for the above course is scheduled for the 14th March 2010, this assessment is placed before the course to give candidates the option of getting more time to get some more sailing in, if required, before the course. For those booking on the instructors course there is no charge for this assessment. If you want further details, or to discuss eligibility requirements, then contact the office
Cost: £378
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RYA Assistant Instructors, 14-16 April
For those with a Level 2 plus one module (or the old Level 3 certificate) – and a desire to share their skills at Fellowship Afloat – we are running an Assistant Instructors Course. The course is designed to enable people to learn skills and techniques to help with Level 2 courses and work effectively with instructors and candidates – and it's a good step towards a full Instructor qualification. Details can be found in RYA booklet G14/03. Contact the FACT office for further info.
When: arrive
18.00hrs Sunday
departure 16:00 hours Tuesday
Cost: £107
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Get Sailing days (Non-Residential) (9yrs - adult)
Get Sailing is the ideal introduction to the sport of sailing, providing a chance to get afloat and explore the Blackwater Estuary. The days include lunch, waterproofs & buoyancy aid hire plus tuition.
Times: 09.00-17.00hrs, Tues 1st, Weds 2nd & Thurs 3rd June
Cost: £33
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RYA Young Sailors (Residential) (9 - 13 yrs)
The Young Sailors scheme is a great way to learn to sail or improve your existing skills. A variety of activities will be used to get across the excitement of sailing: racing, games, short trips and some shore-based sessions. All this will provide you with the skills and knowledge required for achieving an RYA Certificate. And don't be put off if you came last year; there are four levels, so even the experts will have plenty to work on.
When: arrive
10.00hrs Friday, 4th June
depart 16.00hrs Sunday, 6th Junne
Cost: £135
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International Certificate of Competence (power and/or sail)
This certificate is required if you are planning to take or use boats in waters outside of the UK. We can offer both practical and theory based assessments, and the CEVNI test which came in during 1999 for Europe's Inland Waterways.
If you hold an existing qualification than this may already prove your competence enabling you to just complete a form. If you not hold one of the recognised certificates then either a course or assessment will be required.
An assessment can be arranged to suit you as required. Please note, the RYA make a charge for issuing the certificate if you are not an RYA member.
To find out more or discuss your requirements, contact us. Assessments will be arranged on demand.
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