PIRATES - Day

A full day of our popular Pirates evening - An Instructor led session based around fun and games.

Description

Enjoy a full day of Pirates fun this summer.

Pirates Its all about fun, freedom and time on the water.  With games, mini-races, skill challenges and themed activities, sailors can expect a fun-focused, confidence building, time on the water with friends. 

For more competitive sailors, its also a chance to mix things up - try different boats, experiment with new skills and enjoy sailing without the pressure of formal training or racing.

Instructor to Student ratio

1 Instructor to 8 Sailors

Minimum Age

8 Years Old

Prerequisites

RYA Stage 2 - or higher

What to bring

  • Towel & Spare clothes
  • Swimming costume (if wearing/borrowing a wetsuit)
  • Lunch
  • Wetsuit boots/ old shoes you don't mind getting wet
Consider bringing
 
  • Your own boat
  • Wetsuit
  • Raincoat/Waterproofs
  • Any sailing kit you already own
  • Sunglasses, Sun hat, Sunscreen, Water bottle
  • Warm hat, Extra layers

What‎ we provide

  • Opti-bat or Fusion/Pico
  • Wetsuit (small range of sizes available)
  • Waterproof trousers and coat
  • Buoyancy aid
Optimist, Topper, RS Feva, RS 2000, ILCA available to hire for a small fee
 
If borrowing a boat you haven't sailed before, please allow extra time to get rigged. Boat availability subject to weather conditions

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