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At Draycote Water we offer all 4 stages of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme (YSS) over a 3 or 5 day course running each week Monday to Friday of the holidays. An outline of the scheme and courses can be found below, for beginners, if in doubt you can try sailing in one of our 2 hour taster sessions.

There is a minimum age of 8 years old for these courses and advise anyone 16 + to take our adult courses. You do not need to be a member of the club to take part.

 

WAITING LIST/RESERVE spaces are not a guaranteed place on a course and are subject to someone dropping out of a course. They should only be chosen when spaces for that week are full.

 

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, please follow the below link for Draycote's youth club details Youth Club

 

With stage 3 and 4 the options of intermediate youth club, racing and advance courses such as spinnaker sailing become available.

 

Our Courses

 

 

  • 3 Day Beginner course £225 working towards stage 1

Still a beginner course aimed at those who have never sailed before, the students start in there own boats (in pairs if the need is there) and progress thought the stage. typically using tera's and pico's.

 

  • 5 Day Beginner course £295 working towards stage 1 and 2

This longer course will progress through stage 1 and work towards and weather permitting achieve stage 2. this will be run with the students in individual boats (tera's and Pico's) with supervision from an instructor close by in a powerboat.

Please note for weeks including a bank holiday on the Monday this course will run for 4 days at £255.

 

  • 5 Day Intermediate course £295 working towards stage 3 or 4 (5days intermediate)

This is the course for those who have completed stage 2 (or 3) and have logged a number of hours sailing since doing so. As a result they are experienced and competent in all aspects of the completed stages and ready to progress.

Please note for weeks including a bank holiday on the Monday this course will run for 4 days at £255.

 

  •  5 Day Advanced course £295 working towards improving sailing skills and advance modules.

A 5 day course for those who have completed stage 4, with the aims of enjoying the time on the water while working towards advanced sailing techniques such as spinnakers, using larger and more sporty boats such as L2000, Feva and Lasers depending on weather conditions. We may also look at racing and seamanship skills.

Depending on the group we may not complete whole modules, rather give a taste and pick bits from each during the week.

 

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)

 

Location: Draycote Water Sailing Club

Contact:

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3 Days Stage 1 11-03-2015 09:30 16:00 closed full
3 Days Stage 1 20-07-2015 09:30 16:00 closed full
3 Days Stage 1 27-07-2015 09:30 16:00 closed full
3 Days Stage 1 03-08-2015 09:30 16:00 closed 2
3 Days Stage 1 10-08-2015 09:30 16:00 closed 1
3 Days Stage 1 17-08-2015 09:30 16:00 closed full
3 Days Stage 1 24-08-2015 09:30 16:00 closed full
5D 1 5 day beginner 8-15yrs 18-07-2016 09:30 16:00 closed full
3D O 1 3 days 11-15yrs beginner 18-07-2016 09:30 16:00 closed full
3D Y 1 3 days 8-10yrs beginner 18-07-2016 09:30 16:00 closed full
5D 2 5 day beginner 8-15yrs 25-07-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 2
3D O 2 3 days 11-15yrs beginner 25-07-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 3
3D Y 2 3 days 8-10yrs beginner 25-07-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 3
5DI 2 5 day intermediate 25-07-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 1
5D 3 5 day beginner 8-15yrs 01-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed full
5D O 3 3 days beginner 8-15yrs 01-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed full
5DI 3 5 day intermediate 01-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed full
5D 4 5 day beginner 8-15yrs 08-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 1
3D O 4 3 days 11-15yrs beginner 08-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 1
3D Y 4 3 days 8-10yrs beginner 08-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed full
5DI 4 5 day intermediate 08-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 4
5D 5 5 day beginner 8-15yrs 15-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 4
3D O 5 3 days 11-15yrs beginner 15-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 3
3D Y 5 3 days 8-10yrs beginner 15-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 1
5DI 5 5 day intermediate 15-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 4
3D O 6 3 days 11-15yrs beginner 22-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 5
3D Y 6 3 days 8-10yrs beginner 22-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 2
4D 1 4 day beginner 8-15yrs 30-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 5
4DI 1 4 day intermediate 30-08-2016 09:30 16:00 closed 6
YS 17 27 3 Day Begginer 10-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS 17 01 5 Day Beginner 17-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 17 02 5 Day Intermediate 17-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 6
YS 17 06 3 Day Beginner 24-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 17 04 5 Day Beginner 24-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 17 05 5 Day Intermediate 24-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS 17 07 3 Day Beginner 31-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 4
YS 17 10 5 Day Beginner 31-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 17 11 5 Day Intermediate 31-07-2017 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 17 13 3 Day Beginner 07-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 7
YS 17 15 5 Day Beginner 07-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS 17 16 5 Day Intermediate 07-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 3
YS 17 17 3 Day Beginner 14-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 2
YS 17 19 5 Day Beginner 14-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 3
YS 17 21 3 Day Beginner 21-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 2
YS 17 23 5 Day Beginner 21-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 17 24 5 Day Intermediate 21-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS 17 25 4 Day Beginner 29-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 17 26 4 Day Intermediate 29-08-2017 09:30 16:00 closed 2
S 18 02 5 Day Beginner 16-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 03 5 Day Intermediate 16-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 1
S 18 04 3 Day Beginner 23-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 5
S 18 05 5 Day Advanced 23-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 6
S 18 06 5 Day Beginner 23-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 07 5 Day Intermediate 23-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 7
S 18 08 3 Day Beginner 30-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 2
S 18 09 5 Day Beginner 30-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 10 5 Day Intermediate 30-07-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 4
S 18 11 3 Day Beginner 06-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 13 5 Day Beginner 06-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 14 5 Day Intermediate 06-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 1
S 18 15 3 Day Beginner 13-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 8
S 18 16 5 Day Beginner 13-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 17 5 Day Intermediate 13-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 8
S 18 18 3 Day Beginner 20-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 19 5 Day Advanced 20-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 20 5 Day Beginner 20-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed full
S 18 21 5 Day Intermediate 20-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 3
S 18 22 4 Day Beginner 28-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 3
S 18 23 4 Day Intermediate 28-08-2018 09:30 16:00 closed 4
YS 19 05 5 Day Advanced 15-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 7
YS 19 06 5 Day Beginner 15-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 2
YS 19 07 5 Day Intermediate 15-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 5
YS 19 08 3 Day Beginner 22-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 19 09 5 Day Beginner 22-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 19 10 5 Day Intermediate 22-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 4
YS 19 11 3 Day Beginner 29-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 2
YS 19 13 5 Day Beginner 29-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS 19 14 5 Day Intermediate 29-07-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 4
YS 19 15 3 Day Beginner 05-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 19 12 5 Day Advanced 05-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS 19 16 5 Day Beginner 05-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 19 17 5 Day Intermediate 05-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS 19 18 3 Day Beginner 12-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 5
YS 19 19 5 Day Beginner 12-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 4
YS 19 20 5 Day Intermediate 12-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 2
YS 19 21 3 Day Beginner 19-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 2
YS 19 22 5 Day Advanced 19-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS 19 23 5 Day Beginner 19-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 2
YS 19 24 5 Day Intermediate 19-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 4
YS 19 25 4 Day Beginner 27-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS 19 26 4 Day Intermediate 27-08-2019 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS20 02 5 Day Youth Beginner 13-07-2020 09:30 16:00 closed 6
YS20 05 5 Day Youth Beginner 20-07-2020 09:30 16:00 closed 10
YS20 07 3 Day Youth Beginner 27-07-2020 09:30 16:00 closed 1
YS20 09 5 Day Youth Beginner 27-07-2020 09:30 16:00 closed 8
YS20 10 5 Day Youth Intermediate 27-07-2020 09:30 16:00 closed 10
YS20 12 5 Day Youth Beginner 03-08-2020 09:30 16:00 closed 10
YS21 01 5 Day Beginner 12-07-2021 09:30 16:00 closed full
YS21 02 5 Day Intermediate 12-07-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 3
YS21 05 5 Day Beginner 19-07-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 3 £295
YS21 06 5 Day Intermediate 19-07-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 4 £295
Week of 26th Reserve list 26-07-2021 closed
YS21 07 3 Day Beginner 26-07-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £225
YS21 08 5 Day Beginner 26-07-2021 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
YS21 09 5 Day Intermediate 26-07-2021 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
Week of 2nd Reserve list 02-08-2021 closed
YS21 10 3 Day Beginner 02-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 3 £225
YS21 11 5 Day Advanced 02-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 4 £295
YS21 12 5 Day Beginner 02-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
YS21 13 5 Day Intermediate 02-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 3 £295
Week of 9th Reserve list 09-08-2021 closed
YS21 14 3 Day Beginner 09-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
YS21 15 5 Day Beginner 09-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
YS21 16 5 Day Intermediate 09-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
Week of 16th Reserve list 16-08-2021 closed
YS21 18 5 Day Advanced 16-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
YS21 19 5 Day Beginner 16-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
YS21 20 5 Day Intermediate 16-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
Week of 23th Reserve list 23-08-2021 closed
YS21 21 3 Day Beginner 23-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £225
YS21 22 5 Day Beginner 23-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 1 £295
YS21 23 5 Day Intermediate 23-08-2021 09:30 16:00 closed 3 £295
WAITING LIST (18th July) 18-07-2022 closed
5 Day Beginner Course 18-07-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 18-07-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
WAITING LIST (25th July) 25-07-2022 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 25-07-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
5 Day Advanced Course 25-07-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 3 £295
5 Day Beginner Course 25-07-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 1 £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 25-07-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
WAITING LIST (1st August) 01-08-2022 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 01-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
5 Day Beginner Course 01-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 1 £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 01-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
WAITING LIST (8th August) 08-08-2022 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 08-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
5 Day Beginner Course 08-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 08-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
WAITING LIST (15th August) 15-08-2022 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 15-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
5 Day Advanced Course 15-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 5 £295
5 Day Beginner Course 15-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 15-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
WAITING LIST (22nd August) 22-08-2022 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 22-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
5 Day Beginner Course 22-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 22-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
4 Day Beginner Course 30-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 3 £255
4 Day Intermediate Course 30-08-2022 09:30 16:00 closed 4 £255
Waiting List (17th JULY) 17-07-2023 closed
5 Day Beginner Course 17-07-2023 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 17-07-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 3 £295
Waiting List (31st JULY) 31-07-2023 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 31-07-2023 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
5 Day Beginner Course 31-07-2023 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 31-07-2023 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
Waiting List (7th AUGUST) 07-08-2023 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 07-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
5 Day Beginner Course 07-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 1 £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 07-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed full £295
Waiting List (14th AUGUST) 14-08-2023 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 14-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £225
5 Day Advanced Course 14-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
5 Day Beginner Course 14-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 3 £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 14-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
Waiting List (21st AUGUST) 21-08-2023 closed
3 Day Beginner Course 21-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed full £225
5 Day Beginner Course 21-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 2 £295
5 Day Intermediate Course 21-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 1 £295
4 Day Beginner Course 29-08-2023 09:30 16:00 closed 1 £255