All our courses are taught in small boats which are easy to handle and light to launch. There are several introductory short sessions, early in the season, which offer a taster of this sport before making any further commitments.
There will be an RYA Level 1 / 2 course running across two weekends in July and August. These are full days.
Other Adult Training includes:
RYA Start Racing course
RYA Seamanship Skills course
RYA Powerboat Level 1 / 2
First Aid course
RYA Seamanship Skills
Please check the OSC Calendar for dates and apply using the Training Application Form. For more information please contact: Training@orfordsail.org.uk
Introducing you to sailing with all you need to know to get afloat under supervision
None
2 Full Days or 4 Half Days
How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering
Able to sail in light winds under supervision
Setting out the foundations of sailing for you
Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1
2 Full Days or 4 Half Days
Rigging, launching, Sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge
Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions
Consolidating skills and trying new ones
Sailing skills to the standard of Level 2
2 Full Days or 4 Half Days
Coaching of level 1 and 2 skills and taster sessions from the advanced modules
More confident in Sailing skills and techniques, and ready to progress onto the advanced modules
The fundamentals of racing
Sailing and knowledge to at least Level 2 (adult).
2 Full Days or 4 Half Days
All the skills to start racing, including how to maximize boat speed. How to Start and how to complete a course.
Able to take part in racing in good conditions.
Powerboat Level 2 Training Course
Age 12+
2 Full Days
Boat handling and safety
To drive the club safety boats. The Ratio on this course is 3 students to 1 instructor per boat
Safety Boat Training Course
RYA Power Boat Level 2 (PB2). Minimum age 16
2 Full Days
All aspects of rescuing boats and people from the water
To drive the club safety boats. The Ratio on this course is 3 students to 1 instructor per boat
Staff Training Courses
Minimum of RYA Stage 4. Minimum Age 14+
2 Full Days
How to teach sailing using the RYA method
To assist with instruction afloat during the Club Training programme
Dinghy Instructor Courses
Minimum of RYA Stage 4 and Minimum Age 16. RYA First Aid and RYA Powerboat Level 2 are also required.
6 Full Days
Pre-entry Sailing Assessment with an RYA. Dinghy Coach Assessor. Adopt the RYA teaching methods. Introduction to many standardised teaching techniques.
To Instruct RYA Courses within an RYA Recognised Training Centre.
First Aid Courses
None
1 Full Day
Emergency resuscitation and basic First Aid with an emphasis on water sports.
The certificate is valid for 3 years after which time it expires.
RYA Seamanship Skills Courses
Sailing Skills to Level 3 Standard
2 Days
Launching and recovering the boat in different circumstances e.g. windward and leeward shores.
Stopping, reducing sail e.g. reefing. Recovering a man overboard. Anchoring. Towing. Rope work.
Able to handle a wide range of situations afloat.
