Training at Burton Sailing Club

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Introduction

This is a 2 day course which plans to take you to the RYA adult level 1 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies. The course has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of sailing that appeals to you beit recreational, family fun or racing.

The scheme is designed for you to progress quickly from beginner level, building confidence in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers sailing in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering, boat rigging, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.

No prior knowledge or skills in sailing are required to take this course. The minimum age for the course is 12.

The Club also offers RYA Level 2 courses that are run immediately after Level 1 courses. If you enjoy the Level 1 course, you might like to also book on to the Level 2 course that follows. (More details below.)

Course Objectives

Able to sail in light winds under supervision.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Introduction

This is a 3 day course which plans to take you to the RYA adult level 2 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies. The course has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of sailing that appeals to you beit recreational, family fun or racing.

The scheme is designed for you to progress quickly from beginner to experts in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers sailing in all directions, including launching and recovering, boat rigging, capsize and recovery and essential safety knowledge.

To take this course, you must also hold RYA Dinghy Level 1 (Start Sailing). The minimum age for the course is 12.

Course Objectives

Able to sail and make the right decisions in good conditions.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Introduction

This combination package incorporates both RYA Level 1 and RYA Level 2 courses.

Together, these two courses take place across 5 days, and plan to take you to the RYA adult level 2 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies. The course has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of sailing that appeals to you beit recreational, family fun or racing.

The scheme is designed for you to progress quickly from beginner to experts in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers sailing in all directions, including launching and recovering, boat rigging, capsize and recovery and essential safety knowledge.

No prior knowledge is required to book onto this combination package. The minimum age for the course is 12.

Course Objectives

Able to sail and make the right decisions in good conditions.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Introduction

This is a 2 day course which plans to take you to the RYA adult level 3 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the club's fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies. The course has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of sailing that appeals to you be it recreational, family fun or racing.

Assumed knowledge: Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Adult Level 2.

The minimum age for this course is 16.

Course content: Further coaching to consolidate Level 1 and 2 skills and taster sessions from the advanced modules

Course Objectives

More confident in sailing skills and techniques, and ready to progress onto the advanced modules.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Introduction

Having learnt to sail you may wish to start racing. This two-day course takes you through the fundamentals of getting off the start line and round the course.

Assumed knowledge: Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 3 or RYA Youth Stage 3/4, or equivalent.

There is no minimum age for this course.

Course content: All the skills required to start club racing, including how to maximise boat speed and outwit your opponents. This training will take place in single-handed dinghies.

Course Objectives

Able to take part in club racing in good conditions.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Assumed knowledge: Sailing and background knowledge to the standard of the Level 2/3 course

Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)

Minimum age: None

Content: How to rig the boat, gybe and recover one type of spinnaker, either conventional or asymmetric. How to sail the best possible course downwind

Ability afterwards: Able to use one type of spinnaker, conventional or asymmetric

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Introduction

This is a 2 day course which plans to take a youth that has never sailed before to the RYA Youth Stage 1 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies.

The scheme is designed for youngsters to progress quickly from beginner level, building confidence in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing, including an awareness of boat rigging, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.

No prior knowledge or skills in sailing are required to take this course. The minimum age for the course is 8.

The Club also offers RYA Stage 2 courses that are run immediately after Stage 1 courses. If your child enjoys the Stage 1 course, you might like to also book on to the Stage 2 course that follows. Or have a look at our combination packages! (More details below.)

Course Objectives

Able to steer and understand basic principles.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Introduction

This is a 3 day course which plans to take a youth that has already achieved RYA Youth Stage 1 to the RYA Youth Stage 2 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies.

The scheme is designed for youngsters to progress quickly from Stage 1 to Stage 2 in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course builds on Stage 1 to include basic sailing skills, ropework and collision avoidance.

To take this course, participants must already hold RYA Youth Stage 1. The minimum age for the course is 8.

Course Objectives

Able to tack and control boat speed, and understand basic principles.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Introduction

This combination package incorporates both RYA Stage 1 and RYA Stage 2 courses.

Together, these two courses take place across 5 days, and plan to take a youngster who has never sailed before to the RYA Youth Stage 2 status of sailing ability. Training is carried out using the clubs fleet of single and double hander sailing dinghies. The course has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of sailing that appeals to you beit recreational, family fun or racing.

The scheme is designed for you to progress quickly from beginner to Stage 2 in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each session consists of on and off the water training. The course covers sailing in all directions, including launching and recovering, boat rigging, capsize and recovery and essential safety knowledge.

No prior knowledge is required to book onto this combination package. The minimum age for the course is 8.

Course Objectives

Able to tack and control boat speed, and understand basic principles.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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RYA Start Windsurfing

The Start Windsurfing course provides an introduction to the sport of windsurfing which will teach you the fundamentals to get you up and sailing around.  There are no pre-requisites to this course other than being confident in water.

The course is a mix of on-land demonstrations and simulator practice, on-water coaching and some classroom theory.

You will learn about the windsurfing equipment, how to sail across the wind, upwind and downwind and turn around. 

This is a two-day course, usually run over either a whole weekend or two consecutive Saturdays - see course dates below.

·              Suitable for complete beginners. We train everyone from kids to grandparents!

·            Master the basics of how to control and steer a windsurf board.

·            Great club house with changing rooms and hot showers.

Suitability: Children from 8 years old

Prerequisites: Confident swimmers

Where: Foremark Reservoir  - Burton Sailing Club - www.burtonsailingclub.co.uk

What to Bring:  All you need to bring is an old pair of trainers that you don’t mind getting wet, suitable clothing for standing outside in, a towel and swimwear.

Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and equipment hire is included. (If you have your own kit please indicate this in the booking form.)  You might like to bring a packed lunch on the Saturday as the onsite caterer may not be open.  It is likely that lunch will be able to be bought onsite if you wish on the Sunday, otherwise please bring a packed lunch.  Tea and coffee making facilities are available.

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Youth Windsurfing Stage 1 & 2 Combination Course 

The Youth Stage 1 & 2 combination course provides an introduction to the sport of windsurfing which will teach you the fundamentals to get you up and sailing around.  There are no pre-requisites to this course other than being confident in water.

The course is a mix of on-land demonstrations and simulator practice, on-water coaching and some classroom theory.

You will learn about the windsurfing equipment, how to sail across the wind, upwind and downwind and turn around. 

The course is two consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday) from 10am to 4.30pm

·              Suitable for complete beginners. We train everyone from kids to grandparents!

·            Master the basics of how to control and steer a windsurf board.

·            Great club house with changing rooms and hot showers.

Suitability: Children from 8 years old

Prerequisites: Confident swimmers

Where: Foremark Reservoir  - Burton Sailing Club - www.burtonsailingclub.co.uk

What to Bring:  All you need to bring is an old pair of trainers that you don’t mind getting wet, suitable clothing for standing outside in, a towel and swimwear.

Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and equipment hire is included. (If you have your own kit please indicate this in the booking form.)  You might like to bring a packed lunch on the Saturday as the onsite caterer may not be open.  It is likely that lunch will be able to be bought onsite if you wish on the Sunday, otherwise please bring a packed lunch.  Tea and coffee making facilities are available.

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Assumed knowledge: RYA Start Windsurfing

Minimum duration: 8-10 hours on the water

Minimum age: None

Content: New techniques including the beachstart and harness work. Beach starting and carve gybing are taught on this course or as a separate clinic tailored to your needs

Ability afterwards: Able to sail on all points of sailing in stronger winds, using beachstarts and faster tacking and gybing

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Introduction

This is a two-day entry level course that provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. It is not necessary to have taken the Level 1 course prior to taking this course. The Minimum age 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate. 

The course covers Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard.

Course Objectives

• Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Introduction

This is a two day course that provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. The course covers preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course. The minimum age for the course is 16  

The course covers preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users

Course Objectives

Ability after the course Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing dinghies.

More information on this course is available on the RYA website.

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Introduction

The RYA First Aid course is designed to teach you what to do in situations that can arise during sailing. From the minor ailments such as headaches, sunburn and small lesions through to the immediate response to serious medical emergencies. This course covers the situations that a dinghy sailor or yachtsman is likely to encounter. There is particular emphasis on resuscitation techniques and the “first care” of a man overboard victim. The instructor will explain the procedures for obtaining outside medical assistance and can advise you on the correct first aid stores for your boat or sailing club.

This course is a must for all who sail, and skippers should encourage their crews to attend. Remember it may be you who needs attention! At the completion of the course you will be issued with the RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate. This certificate is valid for 3 years from the time of issue and is a prerequisite for those taking the Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Examinations.

Course Objective

• Perform CPR to current protocols, and understand the differential for drowning.
• Understand the importance of the recovery position and the need to modify it for a small space.
• Apply direct pressure to a wound to control bleeding.
• Understand the term shock, recognise and treat it, with particular reference to internal and external bleeding.
• Understand the treatment for cold shock and hypothermia following immersion and/or exposure.
• Recognise the signs of a reduced level of response, with particular reference to serious head injuries.

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Required experience: None

Minimum duration: 10 hours plus exam time. (For a classroom-based course, this includes 2 hours of pre-learning before attending the course, and 8 hours of teaching on the day.

Minimum age: 16

Content: Basics of radio operation, frequencies, distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls, Digital Selective Calling, Global Maritime Distress Safety System

Certificate issuing criteria: To be able to operate the radio and know the procedures required to use the radio.

Format: This course can be based either online or in the classroom. Please select the appropriate option when booking. Regardless of your choice, the exam will take place in the classroom.

The exam: SRC exams consist of a written theory exam and assessment in the practical use of marine VHF radios The exam fee is payable to the RYA.

Exam (OFCOM) fee: Please note that, in addition to the cost of the course below, candidates will need to pay a one-off OFCOM/exam fee via the RYA website. At time of writing, this fee is £60, but check the RYA website for up to date information. A certificate of payment will be required when you attend the exam.

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These courses will enable you to qualify as an RYA Start Windsurfing, Intermediate Windsurfing or Foiling Instructor. With the Start Windsurfing Instructor qualification, you will be able to teach RYA Start Windsurfing and Youth Stage 1 and 2 courses. The Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor course will allow you to additionally teach RYA Intermediate Windsurfing courses (either non-planing or planing, depending on your ability) plus higher stages of the Youth Windsurfing Scheme. As a Foiling Instructor you will be able to teach RYA First Flights (and beyond, subject to personal skill level).

Start Windsurfing Instructor Course entry requirements:

• Intermediate non-planing certificate with beach starts and non-planing gybe clinics.
• RYA-approved First Aid certificate
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• RYA Safe and Fun certificate

Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor Course entry requirements:

• RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor with evidence of 50 hours logged as a Start Windsurfing Instructors at RYA training centre.
• Intermediate planing personal sailing certificate and the beach starting and non-planing carve gybe clinics
• Advanced personal sailing certificate with waterstart and carve gybe clinics
• RYA-approved First Aid certificate
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• RYA Safe and Fun certificate

Foiling Instructor Course entry requirements:

• RYA Intermediate Instructor
• RYA Sustained Flights Certificate
• RYA-approved First Aid certificate
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• RYA Safe and Fun certificate

The minimum age for these courses is 16.