FACT RYA dinghy sailing

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 2008; 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.

2008 dinghy sailing courses are as follows:
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RYA Dinghy Level 1 & 2: 4 - 8 Apr or 4-6 & 25-27 July
RYA Seamanship Skills Course
- 4-6 Apr, 6-8 Apr, 4-6 Jul, 25-27 Jul & 19-21 Oct
RYA Daysailing Course
- 4-6 Apr, 6-8 Apr, 4-6 Jul, 25-27 Jul & 19-21 Oct
RYA Sailing with Spinnakers
- 4-6 Apr, 6-8 Apr, 4-6 Jul, 25-27 Jul & 19-21 Oct
RYA Instructor Pre-Entry Training
- 4-6 Apr, 6-8 Apr, 4-6 Jul, 25-27 Jul & 19-21 Oct

RYA Instructors Course: 28 March - 3 April
RYA Assistant Instructors: 6 - 8 April

RYA Young Sailors, 9-13 yrs: 30 May - 1 June
RYA Get Sailing, 9-13yrs: 27 - 29 May
International Certificates of Competence (power and/or sail).

RYA Dinghy Level 1 & 2 Course: 4-8 April or 4-6 & 25-27 July

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 £320

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The following four courses are on offer on the following dates, 4-6 April, 6-8 April, 4-6 July, 25-27 July & 19-21 Oct

RYA Seamanship Skills Course

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:£160

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RYA Daysailing Course

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:£160

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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:£160

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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:£160

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RYA Instructors Course, 28 March - 3 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).

A pre-entry assessment for the above course is scheduled for the 10th February 2008, this assessment is placed well 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 Andrew Eastham.

When: arrive: 20.00hrs Friday
depart: 18.00hrs Thursday

Cost: £360

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RYA Assistant Instructors, 6 - 8 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: £102

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RYA Get Sailing (Non-Residential) (9 - 13 yrs)

Get Sailing is the ideal introduction to this sport. Aimed at 9 - 13 year olds the aim is to have fun out on the water involving games and challenges. The non residential course is about building confidence afloat. (It is not anticipated that this will include certification but if appropriate, RYA young sailor certificates can be issued at a small charge.)

Times: 09.30hrs - 17.30hrs Tues & Weds, 09.30hrs - 16.00hrs Thursday

Cost: £88

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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
depart 16.00hrs Sunday

Cost: £129

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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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