RYA Stage 1/2: 3 day Course at Manningtree Beach
RYA stage 1 sailing course introduction to the programme. or RYA stage 2 improves confidence, skills and independence, sailing a small boat.
About the event
Stage 1: This RYA stage 1 sailing course is a brilliant introduction to the Royal Yachting Youth programme that teaches children all the basics to get them sailing with confidence. Part of the course content covers launching and recovery, steering, sailing across the wind and upwind sailing. At the end of the the two day lesson all pupils should be proficient enough in their sailing skills to be awarded their Royal Yachting dinghy sailing Youth Level 1 certificate.
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Stage 2: The aim of this course is to improve confidence, skills and independence, sailing a small boat in light to moderate winds. By the end of the course all pupils should be proficient enough to be awarded a Level 2 Certificate.
The venue
Manningtree Beach
Because of the timings of the tides it would be advisable that your child/children have lunch before they arrive. Bring water bottles, packed lunches with plenty of snacks to keep them going they will take short breaks throughout the day.
Buoyancy aids are provided but please bring the following items:
Soft shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, double strapped sandles or rock hoppers
A complete change of clothing, including a warm top and swim wear, your child will get wet!
Towel and wash kit
Sun cream and sun hat
Please do not send your child in jeans. If it is windy, please send them in jogging bottoms or leggings and warm tops/hoodies as it can be cold when you get out on the river. Also, long hair must be tied back for safety reasons.
If you have a set of waterproofs, a wetsuit, wetsuit boots, sailing gloves of your own please bring them with you.
You can buy wetsuits from many supermarkets for just a few pounds or buy them online from sports shops but its not essential.
How to book
Please ensure that you fill in the registration form before booking onto the course, please go back to the events page and click on the green button.
If your child has just completed a Taster Day with your school, you have already done this and can proceed to book your space now.
Select the course you wish to do, book and pay for the course. Please ensure to select 'Gift Aid' for us to claim back 25% as a charitable donation.
An email with further details will be sent on booking confirmation.
