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Dinghy sailing courses
This is the RYA dinghy
scheme. At Weir Wood, we offer all the courses, but not
necessarily every year. Day Sailing is a coastal course,
which we run at Cobnor, Chichester Harbour.
If there are no dates for a course you're
interested in, or you would like any other information, please email Peter at
training@wwsc.org.uk
Start Sailing - 2009 courses -
11 & 18 April; 23 & 30 May; 8 and 15 August (in single-handers)
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Pre-course
experience
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None
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Assumed
knowledge
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None
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Course
content
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Introduction
to the sport of sailing. Covers all you need to know to get afloat
under supervision.
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Ability after
course
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Able to sail
under supervision in light winds
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Duration
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2 Saturdays
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Basic Skills - 2009 courses -
6, 13 & 20 June; 5, 12 & 19 September
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Pre-course
experience
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Start Sailing
or a little experience
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Assumed
knowledge
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Know what to
wear and have sailed under supervision
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Course
content
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Rigging,
launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and
essential safety background
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Ability after
course
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Able to sail
safely and make sensible decisions in light winds
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Duration
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3 Saturdays
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Apply now! |
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Coastal endorsement weekend -
click here
Start Racing
2009 - 16, 23 & 30 May
| Pre-course
experience |
At least one
season's sailing |
| Assumed
knowledge |
Minimum Level 2 |
| Course
content |
All the skills
required to enjoy club racing including how to maximise boat speed
and how to outwit your opponents. Recommended especially for anyone who would like to become an
INSTRUCTOR. |
| Ability after
course |
Able to take
part in club racing in good conditions (depending on experience) |
| Duration |
3 Saturdays |
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Apply now! |
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New for 2009!
We're
running the three courses below at the same time, and will pick elements
of each to best suit participant's wishes and the available
weather. If you complete the course successfully, you can choose
which certificate you receive.
Advanced
modules 2009 - 6, 13 & 20 June
Performance Sailing
| Pre-course
experience |
At least one
season's sailing after Level 2 |
| Assumed
knowledge |
Minimum Level 2 |
| Course
content |
Coaching to
improve your sailing, primarily in two person boats with
spinnakers |
| Ability after
course |
Able to sail
faster and more efficiently in all conditions |
| Duration |
Minimum 2 days |
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Intermediate Skills
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Pre-course
experience
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At least one
season's sailing
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Assumed
knowledge
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Competent to
Level 2
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Course
content
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Training
includes: launching and recovering the boat in different
circumstances, stopping, reducing sail ashore and afloat, recovering
a man overboard,
anchoring.
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Ability after
course
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Able to
handle a wide range of situations afloat in moderate winds
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Duration
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3 days. There's also an optional coastal weekend
(below)
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Apply now! |
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Coastal endorsement weekend -
click here
Sailing with spinnakers
| Pre-course
experience |
At least one
season's sailing |
| Assumed
knowledge |
Minimum Level 2 |
| Course
content |
Another
opportunity to learn how to use an asymmetric or conventional
spinnaker |
| Duration |
minimum 2 days |
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Apply now! |
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