Youth Improvers Sailing Camp

The Improver Camp builds on learning in the beginners camp, with the sailors aiming for their RYA stage 3 and State Racing of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. These camps are an excellent opportunity to get out on the water and get a lot of sailing in.

Description

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Course Content

Aiming to complete the RYA Stage 3 and RYA Start Racing courses.

Stage 3: Improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery

Start Racing: All the skills required to start club racing, including basic start sequences and timing; improved tacking and gybing, using the 5 essentials to best effect and having a basic understanding of the racing rules

Instructor to Student ratio

1 Instructor to 6 Students

Minimum Age

8 years old

Prerequisites

RYA Stage 2 certificate

What you need to bring

  • RYA Logbook
  • Towel
  • Lunch
  • Wetsuit boots/ old shoes

Consider bringing

  • Wetsuit
  • Sunglasses, Sun hat, Sunscreen, Water bottle
  • Warm hat, Extra layers

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