RYA Start Racing Sailing Killington

This course is being run over 2 days at Killington and is ideal for anyone wishing to start dinghy racing. It will build your confidence and racing knowledge as you learn the fundamentals of getting off the start line and round the course, introducing the basic skills needed to enter your first race or have fun with friends.

Course Dates

Both Sat 2nd & 9th May

Temporary Membership

All non members of ASC will be temporary members of the club for the duration of the course.

Members' Discount

There is a discount for Arnside Sailing Club members under Add Ons

Arnside Sailing Club Membership 2026

£80 Individual, £95 Family, £25 Low Income/ Student

(+£20 per annum per membership for using Arnside club dinghies outside training courses.)

Visit https://arnsidesailingclub.co.uk/join/ for more info.

If you wish to pay via a different method or have questions please contact chiefinstructor@arnsidesailingclub.org.uk. Due to the nature of my role working on sessions, it may take a few days for me to respond.

Sailors should be of minimum Level 2 standard or Youth Stage 3.

A digital watch with timer functions, that you can attach to your buoyancy aid or have easy access to on your wrist would be advantageous.

Clothing

Please come prepared in clothing and footwear that you can get wet in.

For most of the year a wetsuit would be ideal but layers are important to keep you warm as you can be sat around and possibly get wet. The club does not have a supply of wetsuits- please bring your own.

Quick drying layers, base layers, fleeces and a waterproof layer can all help. A waterproof layer can help keep the wind chill off. Trainers work well as a footwear option. In sunny, warm weather please consider suncream. A change of clothes and a towel for going home in is useful.

If you wear glasses please consider wearing a glasses retainer strap.

Killington Sailing Club is 600 feet above sea level, more exposed and generally colder than Arnside. Remember that it also tends to be cooler on the water than on land. It is better to bring too much clothing than too little.

Buoyancy Aids

We can provide buoyancy aids, sailing gloves and safety helmets (particularly for children) If you have your own buoyancy aid (min 50N, in good condition, appropriate for your size- see the label on the inside), please bring it with you, the instructor will make a decision on its suitability before going on the water.

Log Book

Please bring your log book.