An introduction to sailing over two days, it follows the RYA syllabus and is a certificated course; RYA Logbook, handbook and certificate included.
The instructor will teach parts of the boat, rigging and de-rigging, launch and recovery, capsize theory (practical required at Level 2), how to steer, set the sails, tacking and gybing and sailing at all points to the wind. This course covers the minimum knowledge to get afloat under supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
No previous experience is required and non-swimmers are welcome.
Courses available over 1 weekend.
Dates:
16th and 17th June
14th and 15th July
4th and 5th August
8th and 9th September
6th and 7th October
For more information or to book please contact the centre:
A two-day course that follows the RYA syllabus, as outlined in the logbook and G4 National Sailing Scheme book. It aims to improve your skills in tacking, gybing, sailing upwind, downwind and improving understanding and use of the ‘Five Essentials’. Capsize drill is part of this course. This course develops the techniques to sail independently.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
RYA Level 1 with additional experience and ability to Level 1 or above.
Courses available over 1 weekend.
Dates:
9th and 10th June
21st and 22nd July
18th and 19th August
15th and 16th September
20th and 21st October
For more information or to book please contact the centre:
Opening Times ALL TRACKS Monday & Tuesday 9:00-21:00 Wednesday & Thursday 9:00-20:00 Friday 9:00-17:00 Saturday & Sunday 8:00-17:00 Please note last entry is 1 hour before close. Last hire is 1.5 hours before close. See 'News' for track bookings.
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Ashton Playing Fields
Barkingside Recreation Ground
Barley Lane Recreation Ground
Brocket Way Open Space
Christchurch Green Recreation Ground
Churchfields Recreation Ground
Claybury Woods/Park
Clayhall Park
Cricklefields Athletics Ground
Crucible Park
Elmhurst Gardens
Fairlop Waters open space.
Glasbury House OEC
Goodmayes Park
Goodmayes Park Extension
Grove Road Gardens
Hainault Forest Country Park
Hainault Forest Golf Course
Hainault Recreation Ground/Forest Road
Lechmere Avenue
Loxford Park
Martley Drive Play Area
Oaks Lane Recreation Ground
Onslow Gardens
Ray Park
Redhouse Play Area
Redbridge Recreation Ground
Roding Valley Park
Rose Avenue Play Area
Seven Kings Park
South Park
Uphall Recreation Ground
Valentines Park
Wanstead Park
Westwood Recreation Ground
Mayfield Leisure Centre Kinfauns Road, Goodmayes, IG3 9QN