Youth Improver Sailing Camp
Our Improvers camps run during the Easter, Summer and half-term Holidays. The camps range between three and five-days and will get everyone out on the water building on their skills learnt during their beginner's course. These camps are open to everyone aged 8 - 16 who have completed their RYA Stage 2 Sailing Course. The Improver Camp builds on learning in the beginners camp, with the sailors aiming for their RYA stage 3 and State Racing of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. These camps are an excellent opportunity to get out on the water and get a lot of sailing in.
Assumed Knowledge
This course is ideal for sailors who have completed our beginners camp or sailors who are RYA Stage 2.
Syllabus
The course will be taught with a ratio of 6 students to 1 instructor and covers the following:
Stage 3 - A range of sailing skills and knowledge to help in becoming a better sailor. Rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, capsize recovery, sailing theory. Equivalent to Level 2 in the National Sailing Scheme.
Start Racing- All the skills required to start club racing, including how to maximise boat speed and outwit your opponents.
Age
8 - 16 years old
Duration
9:30am - 4:30pm
Certification
Improvers will be aiming for their RYA stage 3 and Start Racing of the Youth Scheme, more information on the Royal Yachting Association Youth Stages can be found by clicking here.