DINGHY
- RYA SCHEMES
START SAILING LEVEL 1
The course provides a short introduction to sailing for novices. By the
end of the course participants will have a basic understanding of boat
handling techniques and background knowledge. It is recommended that all
participants consolidate this short introduction with the basic skills
level 2 course.
Tuition is provided by trained instructors, using appropriate supervision
ratios as defined in the Rya National sailing scheme log book.
Students will be informed of their individual progress throughout the
course.
BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 2
On completion of this course the successful sailor will be safety conscious,
have a basic knowledge of sailing and be capable of sailing without an
instructor on board in light winds. It will be assumed that every student
starting this course has already mastered the practical skills and absorbed
the background knowledge required for start sailing level 1. Both courses
can be combined.
Tuition will be given by trained instructors using appropriate supervision
ratios as defined in the RYA log G/420.
In dinghies capsize recovery will be conducted in a controlled manner
one boat at a time with a suitable rescue boat in attendance.
The students knowledge and ability will be assessed on a continuous basis
through an oral interview or a short written paper may be used as the
basis for theory assessment if requires. The students will be kept informed
of their individual progress throughout the course.
SEAMANSHIP SKILLS
On completion of this course the successful sailor will be capable of
maneuvering a dinghy in a seaman like manner and making decisions in moderate
conditions. It will be assumed that every student starting this course
has already mastered the practical skills and absorbed the background
knowledge required for basic skills level 2.
Tuition will be given by trained instructors, using the appropriate supervision
ratios, with regard to the location and competence of the students. Much
of the work afloat will be done without an instructor aboard. The emphasis
is on increasing the self reliance and decision making of the sailor.
Students will be informed of their individual progress throughout the
course.
DAY SAILING
On completion of this course the successful sailor will have a confident,
safe approach to planning and executing a short cruise in a dinghy.
It is assumed that every student starting this course has already mastered
the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for
basic skills level 2. In addition sailors wishing to cruise independently
should insure that they understand and can carry out the manoeuvres in
the seamanship skills see above (4).
The course will be supervised by a coastal senior instructor and will
be normally conducted on coastal waters.
Tuition will be given by trained instructors, using the appropriate supervision
ratios, with regard to the location and competence of the students. The
course will include the planning and execution of a short cruise.
Students will be informed of their individual progress throughout the
course.
Candidates who hold the RYA day skipper shore based course completion
certificate or a higher level RYA cruising award may gain exemption from
the chart work part of section B.
SAILING WITH SPINNAKERS
On completion of this course the successful sailor will understand how
to sail a dinghy rigged with a asymmetric or symmetric spinnaker. It is
assumed that every student starting this course has already mastered the
practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for basic
skills level 2.
Tuition will be given by an advanced instructor or by an instructor with
the appropriate experience approved by a principal using the appropriate
supervision ratios, with regard to the location and competence of the
students.
Students will be informed of their individual progress throughout the
course.
START RACING
This course is designed to give the confidence, skills and knowledge to
take part in club racing in good conditions.
Confidence is essential if the sailor is to enjoy racing. The course involves
the sailor in a range of enjoyable exercises designed to improve confidence
and to improve skills through practice.
It is assumed that every student starting this course has already mastered
the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for
basic skills level 2.
Tuition will be given buy a racing instructor or club coach in dinghies.
Much or all of the work afloat will be done without an instructor on board
so the student to instructor ratio may increased according to the conditions.
Students will be informed of their individual progress throughout the
course.
PERFORMANCE SAILING
On completing of the course the sailor will understand how to sail performance
dinghies In all wind conditions they can expect to encounter, sailing
the boat to the best advantage at all times.
The emphasis is on coaching to improve the candidates sailing performance.
This will involve coaching from powerboats.
The course is intended primarily for two person spinnaker boat, however
it may be delivered in performance single handers and the certificate
endorses accordingly.
Tuition will be given by an advanced instructor for the type of boat using
appropriate super vision ratios with regard to the location and competence
of the students and the need to provide continuous feed back on the water.
It is assumed that every student starting this course has already mastered
the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for
basic skills level 2. In practical terms at least a full seasons sailing
experience since learning to sail is advisable.
Students will be informed of their individual progress throughout the
course.
Keelboat training can be arranged.
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