RYA Seamanship Certificate
On completion of this course the successful sailor will be capable of manoeuvring a dingy/keelboat/multihull in a seamanlike manner and making seamanship decisions in moderate conditions.
Tuition will be given by trained instructors using 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 of their progress throughout the course.
Section A (Practical)
Ropework - Launching and Recovery - 1Sailing techniques and manoeuvres
Section B (Sailing theory and background)
Capsize recovery - Meteorology
Duration:
The course takes one weekend. Start 9.30AM. Finish 5.30PM
Cost:
Members*: £ 150 - Non members: £170 - Fees include food, sailing equipment, safety equipment, instruction & course material:
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Membership:
Membership of DSWC entitles members to reduced course fees as well as free useage of Centre craft (as appropriate to members skill and prevailing weather conditions). Membership detail is available on the net and in the Centre foyer.