UNDER 16 – RYA SAILING STAGE 1 (2 DAYS)

Steer Your Way into Sailing Fun in Caernarfon, Wales!

During the two-day course, our primary focus is to maximize water time, ensuring hands-on experience while also covering key theoretical concepts in an efficient and engaging manner
What’s included
Our friendly and experienced instructors will guide participants every step of the way, providing clear instruction, encouragement, and a positive learning environment.We will also provide all necessary personal protective clothing including wetsuits, waterproofs, buoyancy aids and helmets.
What’s not included
Hot drinks and food during the course
Highlights
Key learning points:

Launching and Recovery:

Learn how to launch and recover the dinghy with guidance.
Steering the Boat: Gain practical experience in steering and controlling the boat while under tow.
Basic Sailing Techniques: Understand basic sailing principles, including how to turn the boat (tacking) and how to stop.
Sail Controls: Discover how the fundamental sail controls function and how to manage them.
Boat Terminology: Learn the key parts of the boat and how to identify them.
Paddling and Rowing: Understand the basics of paddling and rowing the boat.
Wind Awareness: Learn how to identify the direction of the wind and its effects on sailing.

Safety and Equipment:
Understand the importance of appropriate clothing, including personal protective gear, and learn about safety measures on the water.

Check-in details
Please arrive 15 minutes before the course start time
What to bring
– Swimming togs & towel
– Footwear for on the water
– Sock that cover your ankles
– 50p for locker

Extras
– Accommodation available as an add on
– £60 Per Room (£12 Surcharge for additional person per room)