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RYA Youth Sailing Courses Easter and Halfterm
At Draycote Water we offer all 4 stages of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme (YSS) over the May half term and Easter holiday.
These courses are a fun and exciting way to try out and get into sailing, we provide enthusiastic and very skilled instructors to run these courses in a safe and professional manor while still ensuring the students have fun along the way.
For summer holiday courses please follow this link RYA Youth Summer Sailing Courses
An outline of the scheme and courses can be found below.
Important Information
There is a minimum age of 8 years old.
16+ should take our adult courses
Participants must be confident in deep water (but don't have to be strong swimmers).
You do NOT have to be a member of the club.
If in doubt try sailing first with a taster session
RYA Stages/ Syllabus
Stage 1
This is an introductory course to the world of sailing, giving initial experience and confidence to get out on the water taking control of the boat and sails to gain an understanding of the principles of sailing.
Stage 2
By the end of the stage 2 course you will have a greater knowledge and understanding of sailing allowing you to take a boat out in sheltered water in light winds.
Stage 3
Having completed stage 2 you are now ready for the next challenge, stage 3 teaches you how to sail in any direction and in stronger winds than you would have encountered in stage 2. You also gain the knowledge and time in a boat to call yourself a sailor rather than a beginner.
Stage 4
In stage 4 you take the progression into double handed boats, you practice the same skills as in stage 3 but with the addition of having a more powerful boat, a crew and the different techniques that apply to these boats.
After progressing through stage 1 and 2 it is a good time to hire boats, join in youth club and have fun on the water.
With stage 3 and 4 the options of intermediate youth club, racing and advance courses such as spinnaker sailing become available.
Our Courses - May Halfterm and Easter.
- 4 Day stage 1 (and towards 2) course. -> suitable for beginners but we do advise a taster session first.
- 4 Day stage 3 course -> Stage 2 required.
- 4 Day stage 4 course -> Stage 3 required.
What we provide:
- logbook for beginner courses (and certificate where applicable)
- Sailing kit.
- Wet suit.
- Buoyancy aid.
What you need to provide:
- Suitable shoes (eg trainers)
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Lunch
- £1 for lockers (returnable)