Adult RYA Level 3 - Better Sailing (SH)

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This course follows the RYA Level 2 - Basic Skills. On completion of this course you will be safety conscious and capable of sailing without an instructor in light to moderate conditions. This improver course seeks to bridge the gap between Start Sailing, Basic Skills and the five Advanced modules by offering an introduction to the different modules, allowing sailors to select better their preferred route within the sport. Better Sailing is intended to make the transition easier for those sailors wishing to progress further through the scheme, allowing for opportunity to practice and consolidate sailing techniques and experience some of the activities the Advanced modules have to offer, helping to build confidence and support development of good technique and independent sailing.

Where practicable, you will have the opportunity to sail different dinghies during the course, single and double handers. This may include a Laser Pico, Laser Standard/4.7/Radial, Laser Bahia, Wayfarer, Laser 2000 or Laser Dart Catamaran.

By booking this activity, you accept our terms and conditions as shown at:

https://www.whiteadderwatersports.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

Please be aware that courses may be affected by weather. If the centre cancels the course we will refund the full amount, or you may transfer your booking to another date.

Minimum age: 16 years old

Required experience: Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 2 - Basic Skills

Recommended: You are comfortable in the water and can swim 50m

Please bring with you:

1. Your RYA National Sailing Scheme Logbook
2. A wetsuit (if you have your own one, otherwise we will provide you one)
3. Swimwear (for under your wetsuit which we provide)
4. Spare change of clothes (e.g. board shorts and active top for warmer days)
5. Closed toe footwear (that you don’t mind getting wet, just in case our boots don’t fit you)
6. Cap & sunscreen (for warmer days)
7. Woolly hat (for cooler days)
8. A towel
9. Food and water bottle (appropriate for the duration of the course)
10. A separate bag (for wet and dirty things)
11. Any personal medication (e.g. inhaler)

Please also note the below:

1. We would advise all jewellery is removed
2. Long hair should be tied back
3. Any cuts of grazes should be covered with waterproof dressings

RYA Level 3 - Better Sailing Syllabus

Practical understanding of:

1. Sailing techniques and manoeuvres
2. Core skills

Theoretical understanding of:

1. The IRPCS

Both practical and theoretical understanding of:

1. Seamanship skills
2. Race skills
3. Day sailing skills
4. Spinnaker sailing skills
5. Performance sailing skills