Most of our youth courses take place during the summer holidays in July and August. Our RYA Stage 1,2 is generally very popular and takes place over four intensive days. Early booking is advised for this course.
For younger students our Topper half -day courses have also proved very popular and great fun.
Topper 1: Age 8 informal fun sessions
Topper 2: Ages 8-10 RYA Stage 1
Topper 3: Ages 8-11 RYA Stage 1-2
Please check the OSC Calendar 2022 for dates.
To apply for courses see the Training Application Form or Contact: Training@orfordsail.org.uk
A basic understanding of how a boat sails, with some experience of steering and handling the boat
None
2 Full Days or 4 Half Days
Launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat, basic Sailing
Able to steer and understand basic principles
A range of Sailing skills and knowledge to help in becoming a confident sailor
Stage 1, basic knowledge and steering ability
2 Full Days or 4 Half Days
Basic Sailing skills, ropework, collision avoidance
Able to tack and control boat speed, and understand basic principles
Rigging, launching and Sailing in any direction
Up to and including the Stage 2 course
2 Full Days or 4 Half Days
Rigging, launching and recovery, Sailing techniques, capsize recovery, Sailing theory
Able to launch and Sail a dinghy around a triangular course in moderate conditions
Sail a double handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat
Up to and including Stage 3
2 Full Days or 4 Half Days
Can launch and return to a beach, jetty or mooring, and Sail a crewed dinghy around a triangular course in moderate conditions
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 Stage 3 for under 16’s.
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
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
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.
These sessions make sailing easier to access for local children aged 8 – 11.
We offer young people the opportunity to try out dinghy sailing in a safe structured environment. They experience the fun, teamwork and excitement that being on the water offers.
These informal sessions teach them all kinds of invaluable life skills and also provide much local knowledge.
Sailing develops independence, confidence, and creativity and provides opportunities for pupils to develop. OSC hopes to make strong connections with local families in the community.
All these sessions are organised by volunteers from within the Club.
