RYA Junior Sailing Courses
RYA Sailing Courses for youths at CMYC
An RYA qualification is known and respected the world over. We work constantly to ensure that the highest standards are maintained. Crawley Mariners Yacht Club offers a range of RYA Youth courses catering for beginners and more advanced sailors. This link to the RYA website shows progression through the RYA youth dinghy sailing courses. Further details are given in Newsletters at the appropriate time.
Combined RYA Stage 1 - Start Sailing & RYA Stage 2 - Basic Skills
RYA Training Centre: Crawley Mariners Yacht Club
Venue: Sailing on Hedgecourt Lake and theory presented in the CMYC clubhouse or outside if the weather is suitable.
Duration: Four days
Instructor to student ratios: There will be a maximum of six students per instructor.
Course materials and equipment: Books are included in the course fee and a club buoyancy aid. Students on this course will sail single handed Topper dinghies, a discount is available if you use your own Topper, which must be in good condition. Students are expected to have their own sailing clothing appropriate for the conditions, these may include wetsuit or drysuit, spray top, dinghy sailing shoes or boots, gloves and hat.
Previous experience: none required.
Dates: 15th, 16th, 23rd & 29th June 2024
Fee: £135 using a club boat or £110 using your own boat (this course is only open to CMYC members)
RYA Stage 3
RYA Training Centre: Crawley Mariners Yacht Club
Venue: Sailing on Hedgecourt Lake and theory presented in the CMYC clubhouse or outside if the weather is suitable.
Duration: Two days
Instructor to student ratios: There will be a maximum of six students per instructor.
Course materials and equipment: Books are included in the course fee as are a club buoyancy aid and use of a club boat. Students are expected to have their own sailing clothing appropriate for the conditions, these may include wetsuit or drysuit, spray top, dinghy sailing shoes or boots, gloves and hat.
Previous experience: RYA Stage 2 or equivalent.
Dates: TBD
Fee: TBD
RYA Stage 4
RYA Training Centre: Crawley Mariners Yacht Club
Venue: Sailing on Hedgecourt Lake and theory presented in the CMYC clubhouse or outside if the weather is suitable.
Duration: Two days
Instructor to student ratios: There will be a maximum of six students per instructor.
Course materials and equipment: Books are included in the course fee as are a club buoyancy aid and use of a club boat. Students are expected to have their own sailing clothing appropriate for the conditions, these may include wetsuit or drysuit, spray top, dinghy sailing shoes or boots, gloves and hat.
Previous experience: RYA Stage 3 or equivalent.
Dates: TBD
Fee: Using Club Topper TBD, Using own Topper TBD
RYA Start Racing
RYA Training Centre: Crawley Mariners Yacht Club
Venue: Sailing on Hedgecourt Lake and theory presented in the CMYC clubhouse or outside if the weather is suitable.
Duration: Two days
Instructor to student ratios: There will be a maximum of six student per instructor.
Course materials and equipment: Books are included in the course fee and a club buoyancy aid. Students on this course will sail single handed Topper dinghies, a discount is available if you use your own Topper, which must be in good condition. Students are expected to have their own sailing clothing appropriate for the conditions, these may include wetsuit or drysuit, spray top, dinghy sailing shoes or boots, gloves and hat.
Previous experience: RYA Stage 3 or equivalent experience required.
Dates: 3rd & 9th March 2024
Fee: Using Club Topper £80, Using own Topper £55 (this course is only open to club members)
