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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-L11	2019-06-22	80.00	80	72.00	72	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-L21	2019-06-29	90.00	90	81.00	81	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-BD1	2019-06-22	170.00	170	153.00	153	0.00
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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 beit recreational, family fun or racing.

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

There is no minimum age for this course, although under 16s may prefer to learn through the Youth Sailing Scheme.

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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-L31	2019-03-23	80.00	80	20.00	20	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-SR1	2019-04-13	80.00	80.00	20.00	20.00	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-S11	2019-06-22	0.00	80	0.00	72	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-S21	2019-06-29	0.00	90	0.00	81	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-YD1	2019-06-22	0.00	170	0.00	153	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

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2019-YW1	2019-05-04	0.00	50	0.00	45	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-PB2	2019-04-20	100.00	100	20.00	20	0.00
2019-PB3	2019-10-12	100.00	100	20.00	20	0.00
2019-PB1	2019-03-02	100.00	100	20.00	20	0.00
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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.

Course Prices

course code	Start Date	Adult (£)	Youth (£)	Adult Member (£)	Youth Member (£)	BSC Instructor (£)
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2019-SB1	2019-02-16	100.00	100	20.00	20	0.00
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