Harbour Challenge

Outdoor Education Centre

                                

Registered Charity 1103870

Level 1 Sailing Beginner

Full 3 day course price starting from £150 per person.

Comprising of six lessons of 2.5 hours each. This programme is suited to those wanting to achieve a competent level of sailing ability. Boats used are: Laser Pico, Wayfarers and Enterprises. This course provides a short introduction to sailing for novices.

By the end of the course, participants will have had a basic understanding of boat handling techniques and background knowledge. It is recommended that all participants consolidate this short introduction with the Basic Skills Level 2 course.

Level 1 Syllibus

Level 2 Sailing Basic Skills

Full 3 day course price starting from £150 per person.

Comprising of six lessons of 2.5 hours each. This programme is suited to those wanting to achieve a competent level of sailing ability. Boats used are: Laser Pico, Wayfarers and Enterprises.

By the end of the course, the successful sailor will be safety conscious, have a basic knowledge of sailing and be capable of sailing without an instructor on board in light winds. It will be assumed that every student starting this course has already mastered the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for Start Sailing Level 1. Both courses can be combined.

Practical work will be assessed on a continuous basis though an oral interview or short written paper may be used as the basis for theory assessment if required. Students will be kept informed of their individual progress throughout the course.

Level 2 Syllibus

Level 3 Sailing New for 2010

Full 2 day course prices starting from £135 per person.

Level 3 is a new pilot scheme introduced by the RYA as a stepping stone between level 2 and the advance modules of the sailing scheme. This course consolidates what  you have learnt in Levels 1 & 2 and goes on to give you taster sessions in four of the advanced modules, Start Racing, Sailing with Spinnakers, Day Sailing and Seamanship skills.

Combined 5 day course RYA level 1 and 2

Full 5 day course price starting from £225 per person.

Comprising of ten lessons of 2.5 hours each. This programme is suited to those wanting to achieve a competent level of sailing ability quickly. The course includes all of the elements in the RYA level 1 and 2 Scheme with the opportunity to participate in a round the island sail and picnic on the last day.

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