Optimist Course (IOCA)

 

The course is an informal introduction to sailing using the IOCA scheme. Sailors should be at least 7 years old and under 12. This course is aimed to bring the very young sailor up through the IOCA sailing system. By the end of the course, it is hoped to award an IOCA Grade certificate to all successful candidates depending on the level of skill achieved.


The course is taught by RYA qualified instructors in groups with a maximum ratio of 6 students to each instructor. Teaching takes place on the water and in the classroom and we move between the two depending on the group, the weather conditions and the requirements of the curriculum.

Boats

Students own Optimists, 12 club Optimists available (first come, first served)


Cost – £80

Dates

RYA Stage 1 & 2

 

The Junior beginner’s course – with no experience necessary, this is the ideal way to learn the essentials of sailing. Sailors must be 10 years old on the first day and under 18 on the last day of the course and confident in water. By the end of the course, you will be confident enough to sail in moderate conditions and enjoy all facilities of the Club to the full.

The course is taught by RYA qualified instructors in groups with a maximum ratio of 6 students to each instructor. Teaching takes place on the water and in the classroom and we move between the two depending on the group, the weather conditions and the requirements of the curriculum.

Boats

Laser Picos, Toppers and Gulls


Cost – £90

Dates

RYA Stage 3

 

This course is designed for the holders of Level 2 and who have done a minimum of 10hrs sailing since the award of the certificate. The aim is to improve and add to their skills and to have an insight to racing and be able to make seaman-like decisions in moderate conditions.


Candidates must be under 18 on the last day of the course.


The course is taught by RYA qualified instructors in groups with a maximum ratio of 6 students to each instructor. Teaching takes place on the water and in the classroom and we move between the two depending on the group, the weather conditions and the requirements of the curriculum.

Boats

Students own or club Picos and Toppers


Cost – £90

Dates

RYA Stage 4

 

This course is designed for the holders of Stage 2 and who have done at least 30hrs sailing and Stage 3 holders with some additional sailing since award of their certificates. The aim is to improve and add to their skills in 2 person boats, and sail a performance boat and become more self-reliant and be able to make seaman-like decisions in moderate conditions.


Candidates must be over 14 on day one of the course and under 18 on the last day.

Boats

Club RS Fevas


Cost – £90

Dates