Training
A summary of the courses/sessions offered at Netley Sailing Club.
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Please note cancellations within 7 days of a session are non refundable.
Youth Development Sessions
The reason for different sessions is because it became apparent that some kids just wanted to have a laugh and muck about which was great and lots of fun, but there were also kids wanting something more structured and were keen to work towards RYA stage.
Children can choose each week when they sign up as to whether they want to do the multi activity or the development training improvers sessions with structured learning session - we will then allocate and sort groups and instructors accordingly.
When signing up please set expectations and ensure your kids are aware of what each element consists of, if your kid just wants to jump off a SUP and you want them to learn to sail please discuss this with them first to set expectations based on what you have booked or it becomes difficult for our instructors.
All sessions this year run alternative Saturdays with Multi Activity Fun, Improver Sailing, Netley Nippers in the morning and then Improvers Sailing sessions, Youth Race Training and Fast youth Race Training in the afternoon. Please see the website for dates and booking
Multi Activity fun
Course Details:
These sessions are aimed at introducing kids to sailing, windsurfing and SUPs in a fun way - lots of laughs capsizing swimming - just like previous fun splash days in order to build confidence on the water and inspire them to take up water sports.
Special requirements:
Parents should be expected to muck in and/ or be assigned tasks throughout the session such as getting boats rigged and derigged, launching and recovery and any other areas they can assist.
Course duration: 3hrs
No. of participants: 24
Age: 8 - 14yrs
Cost: £8
Improver Sailing (these sessions are also reinforced with the Improver sailing sessions run in the afternoons)
Course Details:
The kids doing this only participate in one discipline on that day and it is a more structured approach with skills learning to it in order to help progress through the RYA scheme.
Special requirements:
Parents should be expected to muck in and/ or be assigned tasks throughout the session such as getting boats rigged and derigged, launching and recovery and any other areas they can assist.
Course duration: 3hrs
No. of participants: 24
Age: 8 - 14yrs
Cost: £8
Netley Nippers
Course Details:
Provide an opportunity for youngsters to enjoy the water and activities around it in a safe and fun environment.
Special requirements:
Parents are expected to muck in and help with getting boats rigged and derigged, launching and recovery and any other areas they can assist.
Parents should be equipped to be in/ on the water with the youngsters
Course duration: 2hrs
No. of participants: 6
Age: 6- 8yrs
Cost: £8
Race Training/Improvers
We offer a range of race training session from introducing them to the first concepts and building basic knowledge and confidence to the more advanced aspects of racing
Improvers Sailing Sessions
Course Details:
Aimed at children aged 8-13 and RYA Stage 2-4 standard, to provide them with time on the water & skills exercises to help with:
boat handling*
wind & tide awareness
safely leaving & returning to shore
basic rules of the road for collision avoidance
basic seamanship skills
Special requirements:
Parents are expected to muck in and help with getting boats rigged and derigged, launching and recovery and any other areas they can assist.
No. of participants: 8
Age: 8-13yrs
Cost: £8
£15 if club boat required
Youth Race Training
Course Details:
Also known informally as 'Babs' group' or 'the Feva group' is intended for young sailors aged 10-16 who are competent in singlehanders such as Teras or Toppers and are ready to learn to race in double-handers, or who are already sailing doublehanders. We generally sail in Fevas, although may use other boats as appropriate due to weather conditions, unequal numbers or to achieve a specific goal.
For the safety of the sailors, and for their enjoyment of the session, it is important to ensure you are booked into the best group for your level. Minimum requirements for this group are:
Able to sail upwind competently in a singlehander in a F4, including setting the sail appropriately and hiking out when it's windy.
Able to tack properly upwind eg: through 90 degrees
Able to sail downwind competently in a F4, including bearing away properly and setting the sail correctly.
Able to gybe successfully, using the sails and weight.
Able to set the sail correctly at all points of sail.
Able to launch and recover competently, and to right a capsized boat.
Each session with have a plan built around a particular skill eg:
Flying a spinnaker
Sailing to telltales upwind
Slowing down and speeding up
Starting
Communication between helm & crew
The focus for each session may be practiced through different exercises eg follow-my-leader, or tacking on a whistle, and will then be incorporated into short practice races, or the entire session may be coached through racing. The coaching team may also modify the session depending on weather or experience of the participants. Whilst we normally pair people up for the session, if we have unequal numbers we may have one sailor in the rescue boat with us and swap all the participants in and out of boats, in which case they will be sailing with different people.
There is no need to book a club Feva or other boat in advance. When we know who is on the course and what we are planning to do, we will allocate boats accordingly.
Sailing a double-handed dinghy can be a step up from a singlehander, which is why we recommend the minimum experience levels in a singlehander. Spinnaker experience is not required this is a skill introduced in the session as appropriate.
If you are unsure which session to book your young sailor we are more than happy to advise you. Please email admin@netleysc.co.uk and it will be forwarded to the appropriate group coaches.
No. of participants: 8
Age: 10 -16yrs
Cost: £8
£15 if club boat required
Fast Youth Race Training
Course Details:
To help youth sailors transition into racing the 405 and 29er at club level.
Criteria for joining us:
Helms: 14+, keen to learn, must be able to race a Feva or similar boat, good tacking and gybing skills.
Crews: 14+, keen to learn, must have some trapezing experience and reasonable helm.
We reserve the right to sign post sailors to different sessions if we feel they don't have the right skills or attitude.
There is a scheme to 'hire' the 405s on a long-term basis but for those joining us in the 29ers at least one of each pair needs to own a boat. We do help people find helms and crews, but we prefer that they match themselves with sailors of a similar age and ability with a desire to race and the time to train together. This course is for our Netley Youth Sailors wishing to improve their 29er skills
Special requirements:
Ideally attendees should have their own boat or access to a boat - preferably. If you don't please contact Training@netleysc.co.uk first to confirm if they can team you up with someone
Course duration: 4hrs
No. of participants: 24
Age: 14+
Cost: £8
£15 if club boat required
Junior RYA Stages 1&2
Course Details:
Stage 1 - For complete beginners and covers a basic understanding of how a boat sails, with some experience of steering and handling the boat.
Stage 2 - Builds on this and will cover sailing a shallow triangle course, points of sail and tacking. Please expect to cover one of these stages in the 2 days.
Suitable for - Complete beginners
Course Content - Launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat, basic sailing
Ability after the course - Able to steer and understand basic principles
Special requirements: None
Course duration: Weekend
No. of participants: 10
Age: 8 - 15
Cost: £TBC
Junior RYA Stages 3&4
Course Details:
Stage 3 - teaches students to use all points of sail as well as starting to demonstrate the 5 essentials in their sailing. Rigging, launching and sailing in any direction. Equivalent to Level 2 in the National Sailing Scheme.
Course Content - Rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, capsize recovery, sailing theory
Ability after the course - Able to launch and sail a dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions
Stage 4 - Sail a double handed boat as crew or helm, and solve a variety of problems afloat. optional if Stage 3 was taken in a double hander
Course Content - Rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques and manoeuvres in crewed boats, recovering a man overboard
Ability after the course - Can Launch and return to a beach, jetty or mooring, and sail a crewed dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions
Special requirements :
Stage 3 requirements - Junior sailors who have achieved Stage 2 and have had plenty of time on the water to hone their skills.
Stage 4 requirements -Junior sailors with up to and including the Stage 3 course.
Course duration: Weekend
No. of participants: 10
Age: 8 - 15
Cost: £TBC
Youth Week
Course details :
A fun filled 5 days of sailing and water based activities followed by a regatta
Special requirements :
An adult responsible for the child must be onsite at all times
Course duration: 5 days
Age: 8 - 15
Cost: £TBC
RYA Safety Boat
Course details : Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue (can be covered as theory), towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users
Special requirements : Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate must be held prior to this course.
Course duration: Weekend
No. of participants: 6
Age: 16+
Cost: £TBC
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Course details :
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
Special requirements: None
Course duration: Weekend
No. of participants: 6
Age: 16+
Cost £60
Windsurfing Instructor Course
Course details : 5 day course to gain RYA windsurfing instructor Qualification
Special requirements:
Course duration: Week
No. of participants: 10
Age: 16+
Cost: £TBC
Assistant Instructor Course
Course details :
Special requirements: 2 days pre course training required in advance of the 2 day course.
Course duration: Week
No. of participants: 10
Age: 14+
Cost: £TBC
Last updated 15:22 on 22 March 2024