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RYA Start Sailing Stage 3

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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 practice sailing backwards, forwards, upwind, downwind, tacking and gybing to your hearts delight and master of your own boat.




Level: Intermediate
Qualification: RYA Youth Stage 3 Award
Course fee: £120

Duration: 2 consecutive days
Start: 09:30    
Finish: 16:30
(both days)

Format:
Rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, capsize recovery, sailing theory.

Requirements/ Prerequisites:
Up to and including Youth Stage 2.
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.

Ability after course:
Able to launch and sail a dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions

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