Training

Training Diary 2012

This information is intended for all those interested in learning to sail and or windsurf; become more confident; improve skills; train for racing; instructor qualifications; Safety Boat and First Aid competence. 

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO SAIL?

If you want to learn to sail you can do formal 2 day RYA courses with Bewerley Park Centre for Outdoor Education which works in close partnership with the club. These courses are open to both members and non members. You can also learn to sail more informally through voluntarily run training sessions held on various Saturday mornings throuhout the season. These are free of charge (though we ask for a small donation) but only open to club members. They work well for younger children and families wanting to learn to sail together while the intensive RYA weekend courses work well for adults wanting to learn to sail well quickly, and for those wanting to see if they take to sailing before committing to joining the club.

The club is indebted to all the club members and coaches who give freely of their time and energy; to Gybe and Bewerley Park Centre for the resource of training equipment and tuition; and to the participating club members for the success of all this training, particularly all the young members who will be the future of our club. Four day RYA courses for teenagers, in both sailing and windsurfing, are run by Bewerley Park in the school summer holidays. You can also do Powerboat and Safetyboat courses through Bewerley Park

The information below is divided into the following sections:

Beginners Sail- Improvers Sail - RYA Courses - Beginners Windsurf - Improvers Windsurf

Dates: See below in appropriate section, and also in the 'RYA Courses' section and on the club calandar

All sessions are open to both adults and juniors

Dinghy Sailing Sessions

BEGINNERS

Saturday 10-12am (RYA juniors stage 1/2/3, adults level 1/2 ) 9 sessions May-Oct. Coordinator Sam Cook (email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

Dates:

Sat 5th May, Sat 12th May, Sat 9th June, Sat 23rd June, Sat 14th July, Sat 21st July, Sat 25th Aug, Sat 29th Sept, Sat 6th Oct.

Aims of sessions:

· aimed at the beginner and those needing help to get started

· to build confidence and for stage 3 junior sailors ready to move on

· priority given to juniors but adults also welcome

· learning from the instructor in the boat with you

· progression onto sailing with a friend and on your own

· on the water and on the shore coaching

· training and achievement at RYA stages/levels

· boats and equipment provided by GYBE (own boats welcome)

IMPROVERS

Saturday 1.30-3.30pm  (RYA juniors stage 3, adults level 2) 7 sessions May-Oct - coordinator SteveTulley (email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dates:

Sat 5th May, Sat 9th June, Sat 7th July, Sat 21st July, Sat 25th Aug, Sat 6th Oct, Sat 27th Oct.

Aims of session:

· on the water coaching and support

· coaching for those graduating from beginner sessions

· have you just bought a dinghy and are needing some support - this is the one for you

· introduction to racing

Own boats where possible on the Improvers but GYBE Picos and club boats available most sessions

RYA COURSES

Open to members and non members - there is a cost for these courses. See prior 'RYA Couses 2012' section of the website for dates and prices.

Week end and mid-week / skills / instructor / safety / all levels.

Provided by Bewerley Park Centre - coordinator Erica Caswell (email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

· intensive w/end courses for adults. RYA level 1, 2 and 3 courses are run regularly throughout the season.

· for the juniors, specialist 4 day dinghy sailing and windsurfing courses during the summer holidays

· RYA Instructor Training, Powerboat level 2 and Safety boat courses.

Windsurfing Sessions

BEGINNERS

Saturday 10-12am (RYA juniors stage 1/2/3, adults L1/L2) 9 sessions - coordinator Sam Cook (email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

Dates: Sat 5th May, Sat 12th May, Sat 9th June, Sat 23rd June, Sat 14th July, Sat 21st July, Sat 25th Aug, Sat 29th Sept, Sat 6th Oct.

Aims of session:

· an introduction to windsurfing

· practice on the shore with a simulator

· training and achievement to RYA stages/levels

· if you sail a dinghy why not give windsurfing a go

· feel safe with a safety boat to look after you

· equipment provided by GYBE

IMPROVERS

Saturday 1.30-3.30pm  (RYA stage 3/level 2) 4 sessions - coordinator Sam Cook (email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

Dates: Sat 5th May, Sat 9th June, Sat 21st July, Sat 25th Aug, Sat 6th Oct

Aims of sessions:

· opportunity to progress your skills with some coaching

· wanting to try that beach start

· beginnings in planing, gybing and using the harness

· training and assessment upto RYA level 3

· equipment provided by GYBE (own boards welcome)

· safety boat cover

BOOKING SYSTEM

All sessions will need to be booked by individual members or by parents of junior members. Bookings will be made via a booking form (usually via email). Forms will be dealt with by the session coordinator. Bookings will be made on a monthly basis.

FINANCES

All sessions will be free to members. However, there is a cost to the club. This includes fuel to run the safety boats; maintenance and repairs to club equipment; and the club contributes to GYBE, which is a voluntary youth training scheme, for the upkeep of equipment.

Please bear in mind that none of the coordinators, instructors or helpers receive any financial return for their voluntary efforts.

With this in mind we should like to introduce a voluntary contribution scheme. At the registration desk for each session there will be a contribution tin - £2 per session would be great!

MORE INFORMATION?

Sam / Erica / Steve (Tel no: on website - members page or in the relevant sections above)

HELP NEEDED!

GET INVOLVED!

Whatever your skills you will be more than welcome. Do you remember learning to sail? Who was responsible for this, and are you indebted to them? It’s a good feeling knowing that someone else is learning and achieving through your efforts. It all works by making that voluntary commitment.

Get in touch: with any of the coordinators.

HELP IN THE CANTEEN!

The training sessions will inevitably increase activity at the club and you all like to ‘eat well’during the day. This means the canteen is very busy and like everything else it works on a voluntary basis. If you are not on the water please consider helping in the canteen. If you can, it is very helpful to know in advance so the catering staff can plan. 

FINALLY:

Thanks for getting to the end of this document and we look forward to seeing you at the training sessions, either taking part or helping.

Sam - Steve - Erica - Colin

RYA Training Courses 2012

RYA training is run in conjunction with Bewerley Park Centre for Outdoor Education. 

Read more: RYA Training Courses 2012