IYWAC - Dinghy Course Details

 

Start Sailing Course Stage 1 & 2
2008 Price 5 Days  £230
2008 IOW Youth price £160

This is the course for novices. Starting in sheltered waters we concentrate on boat handling skills, gradually building competence and confidence. By the end of the week all students will be able to helm a dinghy in light conditions and be safety conscious. Our minimum age is 9 years old, however we recommend that the minimum age for the April and October courses is 11 years old. The last week in August is 13+ week and we will only take teenagers on the sailing courses in this week.
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Start Sailing Courses - 2008
Course Code Month Date
Availability*
SS1 April 07 - 11 Course Finished
SS2 May 26 - 30 Course Finished
SS3 July/August 28 - 01 Course Finished
SS4 August 11 - 15 Course Finished                            
SS5 August 18 - 22 Course Finished
SS6 August 25 - 29 Course Finished
SS7 October 27 - 31 12 Spaces
*Availibility updated 25/06/08

Stage Three Course
2008 Price 5 Days £230
2008 Price IOW Youth £160

For sailors who have already attained stage 2 or who have done at least one weeks sailing. This course will aim to improve helming skills in our single-handed dinghies. Our minimum age is 9 years old, however we recommend that the minimum age for the April and October courses is 11 years old. The last week in August is 13+ week and we will only take teenagers on the sailing courses in this week.

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Start Sailing Courses - 2008
Course Code Month Date
Availability*
ST1 April 14 - 19 Course Finished
ST2 July/August 28 - 01 Course Finished
ST3 August 11 - 15 Course Finished
ST4 August 25 - 29 Course Finished
ST5 October 27 - 31 9 Spaces

Stage Four Course
2008 Price 5 Days £230
2008 Price IOW Youth £160
Sailing in a variety of boats this course is designed to improve all sailing skills and make sailors more independent. Having gained the skills to acquire this level you will then be ready to move on to the advanced sailing modules. Assumed pre-course experience: Stage 3.Make a booking . . .
Start Sailing Courses  - 2008
Course Code Month Date
Availability*
SR1 April 14 - 19 Course Finished
SR2 May 26 - 30 Course Finished
SR3 July/August 28 - 01 Course Finished
SR4 August 18 - 22 Course Finished
SR5 October 27 - 31 12 Spaces

Sail Fast Course
2008 Price 5 days £230
2008 Price IOW Youth £160
This course combines two of the advanced sailing modules. Start Racing and Sailing with Spinnakers. Race training takes place in our single-handed dinghies and the spinnaker training will take place in double-handers with trapeze and spinnaker. Assumed pre course experience: Stage Four.
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Sail Fast Courses - 2008
Course Code Month Date
Availability
SF1 April 07 - 11  Course Finished
SF2 August 11 - 15 Course Finished
SF3 August 25 - 29 Course Finished

Expedition Sailing Courses
2008 Price 5 Days / £245
2008 Price IOW Youth £170

This course combines two of the advanced sailing modules. Seamanship skills and Daysailing. This course teaches the skills necessary to cruise in dinghies. An overnight camp is included in this course (all food and equipment is provided). Assumed pre course experience: Stage Four.
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Expedition Sailing Courses - 2008
Course Code Month Date
Availability
ES August 18 - 22 Course Finished

Start Sailing Weekend
2008 Price 2 Days Adult £126 Youth £92
2008 Price IOW Youth £65
Start sailing weekends are ideal for beginners and novices as well as anyone wishing to brush up their skills. The course will cover the syllabus for adult levels 1 & 2 and young sailors stages 1-4, depending on your ability.
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Start Sailing Weekends - 2008
Course Code Month Date
Availability
SW1 June 21 & 22 Course Finished
SW2 September 13 & 14 16 Spaces

Adult Dinghy Sessions
2008 Price 6 Sessions £138

This season we are offering two 6-session evening courses. Novices can expect to achieve the RYA Level One certificate after one course and can try for the RYA Level Two certificate on the second course. If you can already sail use this opportunity to improve your skills, with our well-equipped Wayfarers and good staff ratios. An ideal way to learn how to sail and wind down after a Monday at work.
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Adult Dinghy Courses - 2008
Course Code Month Date
Availability
AD1 April 21 Apr - 02 Jun Course Finished
AD2 June/July 09 Jun - 14 Jul Course Finished

 


 
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