Training — 2019

RYA training centre flag and Sidmouth SC pennant

Please download a training programme calendar.

Learn to Sail at Sidmouth S. C.

We are an RYA Recognised Training Centre. Our RYA training courses are run by trained volunteers in boats owned by the Club.

Our programme is designed to take you from novice to active member of the Club:

Push The Boat Out: experience being on the water on our open day;
RYA Courses for adults and children: learn to take the helm and handle the boat for yourself;
Juniors & Development (for Club members): build your confidence at these informal sessions.

Our training fleet includes Toppers, RS Fevas, RS Qubas and an RS Vision. Safety boat cover is provided during all of our dourses and taster sessions. We have some sailing kit and buoyancy aids that can be borrowed if required.

For more information, please see below or contact Scott:
e-mail: genvavat@fvqzbhgufnvyvat.bet.hx
telephone: 01395 579804.

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RYA Push The Boat Out

Saturday 18th May

Our RYA Push The Boat Out open day gives you a chance to experience being on the water for free.

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RYA National Sailing Scheme

Suitable for adults (ages 16 and over). The course fee includes:

a sailing log book,
course completion certificates
temporary membership of the club for the duration of the course

If you join the club when you book your course, you will receive a discount on your 2019 membership fee.

For more information, email Scott: genvavat@fvqzbhgufnvyvat.bet.hx or telephone 01395 579804.

RYA Start Sailing

This course introduces you to sailing. We will teach you how to launch, recover and sail in all directions in light winds under supervision.  

RYA Basic Skills

This course establishes the foundations of sailing: in addition to developing your launching, recovery and sailing skills, you will gain essential safety knowledge, and learn how to rig the boat and recover from capsizes.  You will be able to sail and make your own decisions in good conditions.  

Combined RYA adult courses

A reduced rate is available if you book both the RYA Start Sailing and Basic Skills courses together.

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RYA Youth Sailing Scheme

Suitable for ages 10–16. The course fee includes:

a sailing log book,
course completion certificates
temporary membership of the club for the duration of the course

If you join the club when you book your course, you will receive a discount on your membership fee.

RYA Youth Stage 1

This course introduces you to sailing. By the end of this introductory course you will have a basic understanding of how a boat sails and some experience of steering and handling the boat.

RYA Youth Stage 2

To do this course you must have completed RYA Youth Stage 1. By the end of this course you will have a range of sailing skills and background knowledge and be well on the way to being a confident sailor at Sidmouth Sailing Club.  

RYA Youth Stages 3 & 4

Levels 3 and 4 are also available if you have completed RYA Youth Stage 2. For more information, email Scott: genvavat@fvqzbhgufnvyvat.bet.hx or telephone 01395 579804.

Combined RYA Youth Stages 1 & 2

A reduced rate is available if you book both the RYA Stages 1 & 2 together.

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Juniors & Development

Alternate Saturdays mornings (10.00–12.00)

These are informal sessions for junior members and inexperienced adults to gain confidence without the pressure of racing.

Please see the calendar for full details of dates.