Medway Yacht Club
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RYA Youth Stage 1 ~ Start Sailing
22 Aug 2022 @ 9:30 am - 24 Aug 2022 @ 4:00 pm
Who should do this course?
If you are a young person (8 -16 years old) and interested in learning to sail in a dinghy, this course is for you.
An introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing.
Members please book through the members section of the website, non-members please click here
| Youth Sailing Scheme, Start Sailing Stage 1 | |
| Pre-course experience | None |
| Assumed Knowledge | None |
| Course content |
Launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning around, steering and basic parts of the boat
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| Ability after course | Able to sail across the wind, steer and understand the basic principles of sailing |
| Minimum duration | 3-day course |
| Minimum age | 8 years old. (Over 16s may prefer to learn through the Dinghy Sailing Scheme). See sailing courses called ‘Levels’. |
Format:
Afloat predominantly practical on the water with some classroom elements.