IYWAC - Dinghy Course Details

 

OnBoard Sailing Club

This club session is open to 13-19 year olds. Like our well-known Friday Club it will operate during Summer term (Thursdays 16.30 - 19.00) and the first half of Autumn term (Thursdays 15.30-18.00). Ideal for sailors wanting to progress and have fun.
OnBoard Club
Summer Club 12 session £92.50
Autumn Club 6 sessions £54
Course Code Date
Availability
 PD22 22 April- 15 July Course Started
 SD05 16 Sept- 21 Oct 17 Spaces

 


Start Sailing Course Stage 1 & 2
2010 Price 5 Days  £248
2010 IOW Youth price £172

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. Make a booking . . .
Start Sailing Courses - 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability
PD03 April 05 - 09 Course Complete
MD07 May/June 31 - 04 Course Complete
LD08 July 19 - 23 7 Spaces
LD14 July 26 - 30 Course Full          
GD01 August 09 - 13 4 Spaces    
GD11 August 16 - 20 7 Spaces
GD21 August 23 - 27 4 Spaces
GD28 August/September 30 - 03 5 Spaces
CD01 October 25 - 29 12 Spaces
*Availibility updated 25/06/10

Stage Three Course
2010 Price 5 Days £248
2010 Price IOW Youth £172

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.
Make a booking . . .
Stage Three Courses - 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability
LD09 July 19 - 23 Course completed
GD03 August 09 - 13 3 Spaces
GD23 August 23 - 27 10 Spaces
CD02 October 25 - 29 12 Spaces

Stage Four Course
2010 Price 5 Days £248
2010 Price IOW Youth £172
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: Able to apply all of the skills of RYA Stage 3.Make a booking . . .
Stage Four Courses  - 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability*
LD15 July 26 - 30 Course Full
GD13 August 16 - 20 6 Spaces
GD29 August/September 30 - 03 10 Spaces
CD03 October 25 - 29 12 Spaces

Sail Fast Course
2010 Price 5 days £248
2010 Price IOW Youth £172
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.
Make a booking . . .
Sail Fast Courses - 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability
MD09 May/June 31 - 04  Course Complete
LD10 July 19 - 23 Course Complete
LD16 July 26 - 30 Course Cancelled
GD04 August 09 - 13 2 Spaces
GD30 August/September 30 - 03 4 Spaces

Expedition Sailing Courses
2010 Price 5 Days / £265
2010 Price IOW Youth £185

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 is provided). Assumed pre course experience: Stage Four. Recommended for ages 12 and upwards.
Make a booking . . .
Expedition Sailing Courses - 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability
GD22 August 23 - 27 1 Spaces

Start Sailing Weekend
2010 Price 2 Days Adult £135 Youth £100
2010 Price IOW Youth £70
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.
Make a booking . . .
Start Sailing Weekends - 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability
UD05 June 05 & 06 Cancelled
LD01 July 03 & 04 Course Complete
SD07 September 11 & 12 12 Spaces

Adult Dinghy Sessions
2010 Price 6 Sessions £150

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 new Laser Bahias and good staff ratios. An ideal way to learn how to sail and wind down after a Monday at work.
Make a booking . . .
Adult Dinghy Courses - 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability
PD19 April/May 19 Apr - 24 May  Course Complete
UD06 June/July 07 Jun - 12 Jul Course Complete

Junior Sailing
2010 2 Days Youth £92.50
2010 IOW Youth £61.50
This course is tailored for younger sailors (ages 7 & 8). The course takes place over two short days commencing at 10.00 and finishing at 16.00. RYA Start Sailing Stages are covered; courses commencing on Monday will be aimed at beginners and courses commencing on Thursdays are for improvers.
Junior Sailing Courses 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability
MD08 May/June 31 & 01 Course Complete
UD04 June 03 & 04 Course Complete
GD02 August 09 & 10 Course Full
GD09 August 12 & 13 8 Spaces
GD12 August 16 & 17 Course Full
GD18 August 19 & 20 3  Spaces
GD31 August 30 & 31 4 Spaces
SD03 September 02 & 03 5 Spaces

Try Sailing
2010 Price £48
2010 IOW Youth Price £34

For those that want to try sailing to see if they like it, or if you just don't want to do a full course, or even just for a fun day out.
Try Sailing Courses 2010
Course Code Month Date
Availability
PD13 April 14 Course Complete
UD03 June 02 Cancelled
GD08 August  11 10 Spaces 
GD15 August 18 10 Spaces
SD01 September 01 10 Spaces

 


 


 
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