RYA Start Racing

  • sailing

  • 2 days

  • Up to 6 people
  • pin

    london , GB

  • calendar

    This is a 2 day activity

  • ticket-price
    From
    £249.00
    / adult
  • Description

    Aims of this course: Start racing will develop and provide you with basic skills needed to enter a race and understand the simple techniques, sequences and rules.


    What's provided: Certificate upon successful completion of the course. All saftey equipment, sailing equipment, water proofs. If possible please bring a watch with a countdown function


    Course structure : This course is a practical course with very little theoretical sections. The theory is spread throughout the course. There is no exam.


    Types of boat's: This course is delivered oppies, Fusions and Picos.


    No swimming ability required. Parents are not required to stay on site.


    If you have any question please email info@londonwatersportsco.com

    Requirements

    Level 2 sailing ability required

    What to bring

    Shoes: Wear some shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. If you have wetsuit shoes, these are perfect, but if not, a pair of old trainers will be fine. Please don’t wear flip-flops, sandals or other open toed shoes and please avoid hard soled shoes or wellingtons. No crocs.

    Clothing: It’s best to bring a good range of clothing so that you can layer up appropriately for the weather. Even on a warm day, once the wind gets up it can feel a bit cold. Expect to get wet, so it’s advisable to bring a towel and some spare clothes. There are changing rooms and showers if needed.

    Waterproofs: If you have waterproof tops or trousers it’s good to bring them along. We have some spray tops you can use if needed.

    Glasses: If you wear glasses it’s best to have something a cord or elastic to hold them to your head.

    Buoyancy aids and safety equipment:  we have buoyancy aids and you can chose to wear a helmet you can discuss this with your instructor on the day 

    Sun: Please bring suncream and a hat, even if it doesn’t seem that sunny on the day.

    Food: There is basic Tea and coffee making facilities. Please bring a packed lunch.

     

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