Findhorn Seals

	The Findhorn Seals  are all about fun! If you want a laugh with your pals or are serious about sailing this is the place to be. Short sessions or full weeks, splashing and playing or racing and regattas, its up to you. This is your club you make the rules and decide what we do. All under the supervision of fully trained instructors who will also provide you with all safety gear and wetsuits. Bring a friend  more seals = more fun.
Seals can also do powerboating. The groups are smaller to ensure every one gets enough time driving. If you fancy a change from sailing then this is for you.
	If you fancy taking things to the next level then Formal training from our RYA instructors is the answer they will guide you through the courses available, making you an olympic hopefull?
Findhorn Seals pricing is very reasonable starting from £28 per day which includes safety gear & wetsuits

The Royal Yachting Association.
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.

For all the following courses children should be between 8 and 16 years of age and be able to swim 50 metres. If children are unable to meet this swimming requirement due to disability please phone the centre to discuss any special needs.
Where appropriate children will be divided into different age groups according to the nature of the activity. In the event of adverse weather, the centre reserves the right to 0ffer alternative activities to those described. For example, in the event of gale force winds, sailing would be inappropriate and therefore a land based activity may be substituted.

Adventure Activities Licensing Authority

The centre is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and is licenced to provide specified activities under the following headings:
Watersports
Licence details can be confirmed by telephoning the Licensing Authority. Tel: 01222 755715

Finhorn Seals Splash & Water Fun

Overview:
An fun packed time where you will get wet and have lots of fun learning Basic Sailing through play if its too windy we will have other activities . Safety and wet weather clothing and equipment supplied. PLEASE BRING Suitable footwear, Pack lunch available
Level: Beginner
Qual: None
Course fee: £28 per day
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Days: Various from Easter till October

Start Sailing Stage 1

Course Overview:
A safe and fun filled introduction to sailing in Taz dinghies. The course will follow the RYA stage one syllabus and will teach you how to rig, launch and sail your dinghy wherever you want to go.


Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Youth Stage 1 Award
Course fee: £90
Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday – Sunday Week days during Holidays

Dates 2010

Mar 29-30
April 8-9,12-13
June 5-6
July 5-6. 10-11,19-20
Aug 2-3, 7-8, 9-10, 21-22

Oct 11-12

Start Sailing Stage 2

Course Overview:
A follow on course from Stage 1 with the emphasis still on fun. Using games and structured sessions the instructors will guide and encourage you to practise skills and learn new techniques whilst building confidence and an awareness of safety.


Level: Some previous experience
Qual: RYA Youth Stage 2 Award
Course fee: £90
Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday – Sunday Week days during Holidays

Dates 2010

Mar 31-1

Apr 14-15
May 29-30
July 7-8,17-18,21-22

Aug 11-12
Sept 4-5

Oct 13-14

Start Sailing Stage 3

Course Overview:
By the end of the Stage 3 course you will be safety conscious and be able to sail a dinghy confidently in light winds. Sailing predominantly in Taz and Topaz you will practise sailing backwards, forwards, upwind, downwind, tacking and gybing to your hearts delight and master of your own boat.

Level: Intermediate
Qual: RYA Youth Stage 3 Award
Course fee: £90
Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday – Sunday Week days during Holidays

Dates 2010

Apr 8-9
June 19-20

Jul 28-29
Aug 7-8, 12-13
Oct 25-26, 30-31

Start Sailing Stage 4

Course Overview:
This new RYA course is intended to bridge the gap between Stage 3 and the new Dinghy Sailing Modules which are now available to young people as well as adults. The course focuses more on two person boats with the skills of crewing and seamanship to the fore.


Level: Intermediate
Qual: RYA Youth Stage 4 Award
Course fee: £90
Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Days: By Arrangement

Start Racing

Course Overview:
The aim of this five day course is to give a solid introduction to dinghy racing at club level. Children wishing to take part on this course should be a reasonably competent helm and have at least two seasons experience.


Level: Improver
Qual: RYA Start Racing Certificate
Course fee: £90
Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Days: available on request

Spinnakers and Racing Skills

Course Overview:
This course aims to improve the techniques and knowledge of young club level sailors in preparation for open meetings and small regattas. The course will follow the RYA racing syllabus. Participants should have previously attended the RYA Start Racing course  or have at least two full seasons club racing experience.

Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Racing Skills Certificate
Course fee: £95
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: available on request

Powerboating for Young People

RYA Powerboat Courses are now available for youths too!
RYA Powerboat Level 1 from 8 years old, RYA Powerboat Level 2 from 12 years old, Intermediate Powerboat and Advanced Powerboat from 16 years old. See main powerboat pages for dates and details.

2010 season is nearly here. Staff from last year Hugh Fiz  Rebecca & Pippa are all coming back. Stewart, Stewart & Simon are still here. Chris and Kirsty will be visiting. Em is coming al the way back from Oz and this year is bringing a newbie Clare. (who is a very good sailor!!)

Watch this place for details soon.