RYA Dinghy Sailing Courses for 2017
Lymington Town Sailing Club offer dinghy sailing courses, leading to an RYA qualification & certificate through our in house RYA recognised training centre.
All courses follow the RYA syllabuses for either Level 1 or Level 2 dinghy sailing. All coaching will be provided by our experienced RYA qualified instructors who are familiar with the local sailing area and conditions. They have an enthusiastic relaxed approach to their sport and a wealth of knowledge to pass onto their students.
Our courses are aimed at mid-teens to adults although we can advise you about children's sailing with the club and offer support and options to get your children on the water.
RYA courses are delivered on two consecutive days during the week. We also provide single or half days of training, for example to brush up specific skills or top up an RYA course.
Prices are based on two students per boat. In the case of individuals, we match sailors so that they can learn together in pairs, or we offer one-to-one tuition (see table) at extra cost.
Course fees are competitive with other training centres and structured with member and non- member rates.
Non-members will benefit from temporary membership of LTSC for the duration of their course and will receive a £45 refund on course fees to put towards their first year’s subscription should they go on to join LTSC before the end of the membership year.
For more information on course content please go to the RYA web site: http://www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining/courses/dinghymultikeel/Pages/adultbeginners.aspx
Benefits of training with LTSC
We are a friendly club, offering training to get you onto the water and as an incentive for you to join LTSC if you wish. All our instructors are experienced dinghy sailors with a range of RYA qualifications and interests including dinghy cruising and racing.
Training for beginners takes place in the sheltered waters of Lymington River and the lakes and creeks protected by the Lymington Marshes. More advanced sailors will be training out in the open waters of The Solent. The club is located adjacent to a wide slipway with access to the water at all times, so training is not interrupted by the state of the tide.
Training takes place in the club’s sailing dinghies. LTSC has two types of training boats, the RS Vision and RS Quest. Both boats allow the students and the instructors to sail together, ensuring maximum helm time. Having the instructor in the boat allows the students to progress forwards in a friendly, efficient and fun environment.
If you train with us, you will soon find yourself inundated with advice and invitations to sail in dinghy activities throughout the year. In the warmer seasons, there are opportunities to sail three or four times a week in club racing or fun sailing. Even in the depths of winter sailing goes on at least weekly. See http://ltsc.co.uk/ for more details. If you are planning to sail elsewhere we can still offer advice about dinghy classes and moving on in sailing.
2017 Course Dates
The following dates have been set for RYA Level 1 courses. Level 2 courses will be run subject to demand.
2017 Course Dates
April 11/12 25/26
May 9/10 23/24
June 13/14 27/28
July 11/12 25/26
August 22/23
September 19/20
Lymington Town Sailing Club,
Bath House, Bath Road, Lymington, Hants, SO41 3SE
Tel. Office 01590 674514 www.ltsc.co.uk
What to Bring
A wet suit or dry suit if you have one, but there is no need to buy anything expensive. In summer a wet suit is not essential but between October and March a wet suit or dry suit is highly recommended.
Otherwise, comfortable clothing suitable for the prevailing weather conditions will be adequate. Shorts and T shirts on a sunny day or track suit type clothing. The wind can reduce temperatures on the water, so it is better to be over dressed. Denim jeans are not suitable as they retain water and not heat.
A waterproof top is essential, a low cost one is fine or an anorak will do and waterproof trousers if you have them. Suitable non-slip footwear, we suggest wet suit boots or plimsolls. Other items include:
Gloves (ideally sailing gloves)
Sun cream
Sun Glasses
Sailing hat or cap (suggest attached to line to tie to buoyancy aid).
Buoyancy Aid, if you have one, otherwise you must use one of ours.
Arrival Time
Please arrive in good time for briefing at 9.15am. On arrival, go to the Lower Deck Bar where an instructor will meet you.
Changing rooms and valuables
There are Ladies and Gents changing facilities at the club. Please ensure you leave any valuables in one of the security lockers situated in the changing room corridor (a £1 coin will be required to operate the lock, which you will get back on opening the locker).
Pre-Course Reading
We recommend that you obtain a copy of the RYA Start Sailing - Beginners Handbook, RYA publication number G3, cost £6.99 and available from chandlers or the RYA web site http://www.rya.org.uk/Shop/Pages/default.aspx. This book contains all the essential information covered by RYA Levels 1 and 2.
What happens on the day?
After the briefing, you will spend some time in the dinghy park learning how to rig the dinghies. Thereafter we aim to spend as much time as possible on the water, returning ashore for a break of approx 45mins for lunch. The afternoon sailing session will conclude at around 16:00hrs followed by packing up the boats and a final briefing. The weather conditions will determine when and how much sailing is possible. We hope to be finished by 17:00hrs.
The course will be led by an RYA approved instructor who will brief you, show you how to perform tasks and will monitor your performance and provide feedback on how you are doing. Please do not be shy about asking questions.
The instructor is primarily there to assist your skills development and learning. Getting the boat rigged, launched, recovered, washed down and put away is a key part of sailing. Students are expected to deal with this, with the appropriate guidance.
Parking
Parking is available in the NFDC car park. Daily parking charge is £8 (6-24hrs), please ensure you have the correct change when you arrive.
Price List
Prices are based on two students per boat. In the case of individuals, we match sailors so that they can learn together in pairs, or we offer one-to-one tuition (see table) at extra cost.
Course Title / £ per personRYA level 1 - Start Sailing - Boat handling and essential knowledge. (2 days) / Member / 195.00
Non-member / 240.00
RYA level 2 - Basic Skills - Sailing in moderate conditions. Sail safely independently (2 days) / Member / 195.00
Non-member / 240.00
RYA Better Sailing and Seamanship Skills Dinghy Courses (2 days) / Member / 195.00
Non-member / 240.00
Personal Tuition ½ day (3hrs) – tailored to specific needs / Member / 90.00
Non-member / 115.00
Second Person ½ day (3hrs) Personal Tuition
(add a second person to your lesson) / Member / 20
Non-member / 45
RYA Level 1, 2, or 3 – choose one course. 1 to 1 tuition at a mutually agreed time to suit. (15hrs total – need not be consecutive days). Midweek Only / Member / 390.00
Non-member / 480.00
Add a second person to the above courses / Member / 90.00
Non-member / 115.00
Try Dinghy Sailing (about 60 minutes on the water) one-to-one helmed by instructor) 90min total. / Member / 40.00
Non-member / 50.00
2 people Try Dinghy Sailing (about 60 minutes on the water) one-to-one helmed by instructor) 90min total / Member / 10.00
Non-member / 10.00
2017 Course Dates
April 11/12 25/26
May 9/10 23/24
June 13/14 27/28
July 11/12 25/26
August 22/23
September 19/20
Lymington Town Sailing Club,
Bath House, Bath Road, Lymington, Hants, SO41 3SE
Tel. Office 01590 674514 www.ltsc.co.uk
RYA Dinghy Sailing Courses for 2017
BOOKING FORM
Name (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms):Address:
Post code:
Mobile Tel No.: / Home Tel No.:
Email: / Date of Birth (if under 18):
Course detail required: RYA Dinghy Level 1 RYA Dinghy Level 2 RYA Intermediate / Advanced
Other Please specify course required:
Date required: (Please see Info leaflet for dates)
Your Experience (Please give details of your sailing experience if any:
Declaration:
I declare that to the best of my knowledge I am not suffering from any medical condition which may preclude my involvement in the sailing course booked and I am fit to participate in the course. I am able to swim 50 metres in light clothing.
Signature Date
(If under 18 a Parent/Guardian must sign)
Name Date
Signature Relationship
Please request a medical form if you have any medical condition which you feel the course instructors should be aware of.
Name and Telephone Number of a person we can contact in an emergency:
Name: Contact No. Relationship:
Payment details:
Payment can be made usinginternet banking.
Please always quote your name & membership number in the reference.
A/c Title: Lymington Sailing Club Ltd A/c No: 00594687 Sort Code: 20-53-53
or by cheque payable to LTSC and enclosed with the booking form, or by card by calling the LTSC Office with card details.
Course Fee: Deposit: Balance:
Lymington Town Sailing Club,
Bath House, Bath Road, Lymington, Hants, SO41 3SE
Tel. Office 01590 674514 www.ltsc.co.uk
LTSC Dinghy Training Booking Terms & Conditions
Bookings for training courses shall be made on the booking form overleaf and sent to the Sailing Secretary at the address on the booking form
1. Payment
A deposit of 50% of the total course fee is required to confirm the booking. The balance of the course fee is due one month prior to the course date. For booking made within one month, payment in full will be required.
Payments can be made by cheque accompanying the booking form or by calling the Sailing office with credit / debit card details.
2. Cancellation
In the event of the candidate cancelling their booking the following refund will be made:
Cancellation up to Refund of course fee
2 months 90% refund
1 month 50% refund
Within one month no refund
3. Curtailment or cancellation of course
Due to the nature of the training, courses will only be run in suitable weather conditions. In the event that courses are curtailed by the weather LTSC will re-schedule course dates to a mutually convenient date.
In the event your course is cancelled by LTSC for reasons other than bad weather, alternatives dates will be offered. If these dates are not acceptable to the candidate, then a full refund will be offered.
4. Conduct
All candidates will be expected to respect the fellow course members and instructors and behave in a responsible manner, both on the water and whilst on LTSC premises. Candidates will be expected to comply with all reasonable instructions given by LTSC employees and Instructors.
5. Data Protection Act 1998.
The information on the booking form including the questions as to your health and ability will be used by us to process your booking for the course and for attending to your safety whilst you are on one of our courses. Names and addresses of candidates for RYA courses may also be shared with the RYA. If you object to our use of photographic material, then write to us with your requirements. Your details will never be passed on to any third party.
6. Physical Fitness/Safety
It is recommended all candidates can swim 50 meters unaided and must be confident in water. Any candidate suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be removed from the course. Watersports can be physically demanding and may involve bending, lifting, balancing, jumping, climbing, stretching, and demand a degree of co-ordination. You must ensure that you have an adequate level of fitness for the activities undertaken. If you have any medical condition or illness you must inform us when you make your booking. LTSC accepts no responsibility for any client’s medical condition, or accident stemming directly or indirectly from it. All medical conditions must be noted on the medical form. All participants must comply with instructions and directions of staff at all times.
2017 Course Dates
April 11/12 25/26
May 9/10 23/24
June 13/14 27/28
July 11/12 25/26
August 22/23
September 19/20
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