Courses for adults in 2012

@ Durleigh Reservoir, Bridgwater Advanced booking is essential.

 

These courses are run in conjunction with Durleigh Sailing Club.

The sessions are designed to be fun as well as teaching you to sail. We would be delighted if you continued sailing with Durleigh Sailing Club after a course.

For beginners and improvers: Learn to sail courses

Each of the following Levels takes at least 16 hours to complete.

We teach you the sailing skills and expect you to spend sometime at home consolidating the background theory.

RYA National Sailing Scheme

Level 1 Start Sailing:

Typically takes 4 sessions to complete.

By the end of the course you should be able to sail in a dinghy with the help from an Instructor.

Level 2 Basic Skills:

Typically takes 5 or 6 sessions after Level 1.

By the end of the course you should be able to sail a dinghy without an Instructor onboard.

• £35 per session or
• £110 if you book a Level 1 course
• £140 if you book a Level 2 course

Choose the dates which suit you

• Saturday's 14.00 to 17.00
  • Dates
    • May 26th
    • June 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd, 30th
    • July 7th
    • Sept 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
    • Oct 6th, 13th, 20th

• You can come to one of these sessions just to try sailing.
• It is possible to achieve RYA Levels 1 and 2 through these courses.
• By attending typically 4 sessions you will cover the RYA Level 1 syllabus
• By attending typically 5/6 additional sessions you will cover the RYA Level 2 syllabus.
• If you are a beginner, you will start by working towards RYA Level 1.
• By attending further sessions you can progress as far as Level 2.
• If you have sufficient previous sailing experience you can refresh Level 1 and then move on to Level 2.
• If you have already achieved Level 1, you will start working towards Level 2.

• We will provide a course handbook which covers all of the required theory of sailing
• You will get a personal progress chart for your Instructor to record your achievements
• Life jackets provided.

• Warm drinks included in the cost.

• After the course, you and a partner will be invited to join Durleigh Sailing Club and attend the annual BBQ. This is usually on the Sunday in July and is a fun day for all of the family.

To book contact: Pete Branson