Training This year, we are continuing the exciting initiatives developed in recent years. The purpose is to introduce more people to the joys of sailing small boats and to offer the opportunity for existing members to improve their skills and enhance their enjoyment of this great Olympic sport

Training Programme 2012

We are committed to providing structured but enjoyable training in 2012. This will be aimed at both beginners and sailors with some experience who want to progress. Where appropriate we will work within the RYA National Sailing Scheme and issue recognised RYA certificates. We will also offer a program of less formal training courses and taster days

RYA Courses

The Start Sailing Level 1 Course provides a basic introduction to sailing. You will learn how a sailing boat works, how to rig and launch, how to sail a boat in light winds and learn about such essentials as clothing, safety, basic sailor’s knots and so on. Some time will be spent on land but mostly you will be on the water under the guidance of an RYA qualified instructor

Most people who complete Level 1 progress to the Start Sailing Level 2 Course. On completion of this course you will be able to sail most non specialist sailing dinghies in moderate winds and have good basic skills. You will be able to develop your interest in sailing from a sound base and probably be hooked for life!

• Start Sailing Level 1 Course 4 sessions (3 hrs per session) £80.00 + £8 RYA Certification
• Start Sailing Level 2 Course 4 sessions (3 hrs per session) £80.00 + £3 RYA Registration

Costs of both courses include RYA Logbook, temporary membership of Burwain Sailing Club for the durationof the course and use of club boats and club facilities. The courses will be held over a series of Saturdays, from 10:00am until 1:00pm on the following dates

Informal Courses

Our Taster Days are designed to give complete beginners an introduction to dinghy sailing. Sessions will be one on one with an experienced sailor in a two person boat. Mornings will be spent on familiarisation with a typical racing dinghy and basic tuition out on the water. In the afternoon you will act as crew, that is sail with the Tutor who will be in charge of helming (steeing) the boat in one of the club races. A great day is guaranteed

• Taster Days Saturdays 10.00am - 5.00pm £45.00

Our Crew for a Day sessions will provide an afternoon of sailing - and possibly some friendly racing - as crew to an experienced sailor. You will help to launch and recover the boat, learn where to position yourself in the boat to achieve maximum speed, control the sails and generally have a great time

• Crew for a Day Saturdays 12.00am - 5.00pm £30.00

For an application form for the above courses please click here. If you require more details please contact our training officer Peter, who's details are shown below

Weekend Improvers Club

This programme, new in 2012, is for existing members who are looking to improve their sailing skills or maybe get into racing. Aimed at the occasional sailor or newer member the idea is to hold training sessions on Wednesday evening, Saturday or Sunday mornings for 1 or 2 hours prior to the scheduled club racing. Advice and instruction will be available on all aspects of sailing from boat rigging, handling and racing techniques either in your own boat or in a club boat. More details on this programme are available here or contact the club training officer

For more information on any aspects of the training offered please contact the club training officer:

Peter Dewhurst: Telephone 01282 864826

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