RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 3 & 4 - 2025  

Royal Yachting Association Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 3 & 4 

This training course is for our cadets from 8 years of age.

For cadets less than 11 years of age, a responsible adult is to be on the premises at all times.

For Stage 3 you will already hold YSS Stage 1 & 2. The course will cover rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, capsize recovery and sailing theory. When the course is complete you will be able to launch and sail a dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions.

For Stage 4 you will already have passed Stages 1, 2 & 3. The course will include launching and returning to a beach, jetty or mooring and sailing a crewed dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions. 

Assessment – The course is run on a modular basis and students will be assessed on a continuous basis throughout the period of the course.

Inclement weather - If sailing is cancelled or postponed, the opportunity will be taken to cover relevant aspects of shore training. 

Certificates - On successful completion of the course students will be awarded either the Stage 3 or 4 certificate.

Fees - The standard cost of the course is £45.00 which includes your RYA Start Sailing Handbook and RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook. If you already have the Handbook and logbook please select the reduced price 'no handbook or logbook' option which is £40.00. You will be required to have them with you throughout the course.

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Equipment/Clothing - Students are required to provide their own buoyancy aids, wet suits and windproof/waterproof clothing. Buoyancy aids must comply with EN 393/ISO 12402-5 at the 50 Newton level. They should fit the user securely so that, once immersed, they do not slide up the body of the user. Crotch straps should be used if appropriate. Buoyancy aids will be checked to ensure they meet these standards. Any queries on clothing or personal flotation devices should be directed to the CI Sailing via RYAAdmin@seafarers-sailing-club.org.uk  

Please select the course below and complete the Training Form to reserve your place.

Training Course Cancellation Policy - Applications will not be confirmed until the relevant course fee has been paid. Applicants who cancel their booking more than 7 days before the course start date will have their course fee refunded in full. Applicants who cancel their booking less than 7 days before the course start date will not normally have their fee refunded. In special cases applicants may seek a refund by writing to the Training Secretary. In all cases the decision of the RYA Principal will be final. 

Applicants should note that Joining fees and Membership fees are dealt with by the Membership Secretary in accordance with Section 3 of the Club Rules. 

Location: Seafarers Sailing Club

Contact: RYA Admin