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Training — 2019
© Scott Tobin
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
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;
- Go Sailing (for Club members): build your confidence at these informal sessions.
- Go Racing (for Club members): to develop confident sailors into confident club racers.
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: 07551 700770.
© Scott Tobin 2014
RYA Push The Boat Out
Saturday 18th MayOur RYA Push The Boat Out open day gives you a chance to experience being on the water for free.
RYA National Sailing Scheme
25th–26th May and 8th–9th JuneSuitable 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 07551 700770.
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.
RYA Youth Sailing Scheme
25th–26th May and 8th–9th JuneSuitable 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 07551 700770.
Combined RYA Youth Stages 1 & 2
A reduced rate is available if you book both the RYA Stages 1 & 2 together.
Introductory Membership Rates
If you join the Club at the same time as booking both stages of an RYA National Sailing Scheme or RYA Youth Sailing Scheme course, your membership fee will be discounted to the following rates:
| Membership category | Price |
|---|---|
| Junior Membership (age under 16 years) | £25 |
| Cadet Membership (age 16–25 years) | £45 |
| Individual adult | £60 |
| Family (1 sailing) | £65 |
| Family (2+ sailing) | £85 |
Go Sailing
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.
Go Racing
Alternate Saturdays mornings (10.00–12.00)Informal sessions to introduce racing. Ideally suited to confident sailors progressing from Go Sailing. Taking part in Go Racing sessions should help you to become a confident club-level racing dinghy sailor.
Please see the calendar for full details of dates.