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RYA Kids Stage 1 Sailing

Ages 8–14 2 days

RYA Kids Stage 1 Sailing 09:00–17:00
£249
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Learn the basics, make new friends and have fun in the outdoors!

RYA stage 1 takes your child to a confident level of sailing, ready for stage 2. Our lake is safe and secure, it has wind but without the waves that are often over whelming for kids when learning.

Course details

What's included

Kit included:
Wetsuits, sailing spray tops and buoyancy aids.
Stage 1 Content includes:

  1. Launching and recovery
  2. Parts of the boat
  3. Basic sailing
  4. Improve basic sailing skills
  5. Ropework
  6. Collision avoidance and turning

What to bring

  • Bring a water bottle, hot drinks provided.
  • Suitable footwear- old trainers, wetsuits boots/shoes (no flipflops or crocs)
  • Wetsuit and buoyancy aid if you have, or we can provide.
  • Windproof jacket and trousers.(we can provide wind jackets)
  • Warm base layers to change into.

Prerequisites

  • Aged 8-14
  • Must be able to swim.