Sailing Experiences – Edgbaston Watersports
Activity Summary
Learning to sail for the first time is great fun and an opportunity for you to learn a new skill. The sense of achievement you’ll feel when you’ve mastered the basics and sail on your own for first time will be a lasting memory!
On this course you get the chance to try different types of dinghy including single & double handed.
Location
Group Size
Minimum of 2 participants will be required for each course. You can choose between all or part of the different Level 1 and Level 2 courses, subject to availability.
Session Time and Availability
Days 1 & 2 (Level 1) Designed for the absolute beginner. Discover how much fun sailing can be. Aims to provide a safe and fun environment to build sailing confidence and introduce the concepts of steering, tacking and gybing.
Days 3 & 4 (Level 2) Aims to improve confidence on all points of sail for RYA Level 2, methods of launch and recovery and how to rig the boat. On completion, students should demonstrate a basic competency of sailing in light winds.
2011 Weekday Courses
2nd to 5th August,
23rd to 26th August
2011 Weekend Courses
Level 1 - 9th & 10th July,
13th & 14th August, 8th & 9th October
Level 2 – 4th & 5th June, 23rd & 24th July,
10th & 11th September, 15th & 16th October
Requirements
None
Restrictions
All young people under 16 years should be accompanied by a responsible adult (over 18 years)
All courses are subject to sufficient numbers and suitable weather conditions and are non-residential.
Price – All prices include professional instruction and safety equipment (please state which level when booking)
Level 1 – £140.00
Level 2 – £140.00
