Sailing & Windsurfing Courses
The following courses are being run this year by the Outdoor Education Service
If you wish to attend any of the courses, please download an information request form, (Click Here), complete it and post it to the Centre running the course.
All our sailing courses are staffed by fully qualified professional coaches and will be delivered in locations relevant to the course concerned. All specialist equipment and clothing such as waterproofs, wetsuits, buoyancy aids, boats etc is provided by the Centre, however if you have your own equipment, you are always welcome to bring it with you.
The cost of all our courses includes full board and lodging, all instruction, transport whilst at the Centre and the loan of all equipment. For those staying residentially, all bed linen is provided, but please bring your own towels
Introduction to Sailing
Learning to sail for the first time is great fun and an opportunity to learn new skills. The sense of achievement you’ll feel when you’ve mastered the basics and sail on your own for the first time will stay with you for ever. On this course you get the chance to try all types of small boat sailing starting with the Laser Vago or Laser 2000 – with an instructor on board with you. As soon as you feel confident with basic skills such as rigging, launching, landing tacking, gybing and sailing to windward, your instructor will then coach you from a safety boat
The course will be based at East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre, with sailing taking place on the safe enclosed waters of Scaling Reservoir or in the sheltered waters of Whitby harbour depending on conditions. Practical boat handling skills during the day will be supplemented by evening talks and demonstrations. It is possible to gain Royal Yachting Association (RYA) awards if required
The Course will begin at 9am on Saturday morning, though if you wish to arrive on Friday night, dormitory accommodation and a breakfast on Saturday morning will be available
The cost of the weekend covers full board and lodging, all instruction, transport whilst at the Centre and the loan of all equipment required
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
East Barnby Centre have not set any dates of this course this year. If you have 4 or more people who are interested in this course please contact us and we will arrange a date for you.
RYA Level 1 Dinghy Sailing
This is a course for beginners wishing to learn to sail. An introductory 2 day course held at Ripon Sailing Club, Farnham, Near Knaresborough. No previous experience is necessary – get introduced to this fun sport in user friendly boats with experienced and qualified staff. If you enjoy this, you can follow it up with the Level 2 course.
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
15th - 16th May 2010 - Bewerley Park Centre - £160 Residential or £135 non-residential
18th - 19th September 2010 - Bewerley Park Centre - £160 Residential or £135 non-residential
RYA Level 2 Dinghy Sailing
This is a course for “improvers” with some experience. A 2 day course held on Saturday and Sunday at Ripon Sailing Club, Farnham, Near Knaresborough and/or Grimwith Reservoir. This is a follow on course for those who have done RYA Level 1 or who have done “a little before”. There will be an opportunity to use single handed boats as well as larger dinghies. By the end of the course you should be competent to sail a boat by yourself in light winds and have a basic level of skills and understanding in sailing.
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
12th - 13th June 2010 - Bewerley Park Centre - £160 Residential or £135 non-residential
2nd - 3rd October 2010 - Bewerley Park Centre - £160 Residential or £135 non-residential
Sailing with Spinnakers
This is an ideal course for those who want to experience or develop their skills in the exciting world of spinnaker sailing. We will be using both symmetrical and asymmetric spinnakers during the weekend.
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
Both Bewerley Park and East Barnby Centre's can provide this course, but no specific dates have been set for this year. Please contact the relevent centre if you are interested in this course. The 2010 course cost will be £160 Residential or £135 non-residential
Performance Sailing
This is an excellent introduction to advanced and high performance dinghy sailing in double handed dinghies. The course is broken down into a range of advanced sailing sessions on, but not limited to, rigging, tuning, teamwork, trapezing, hiking, turning corners and downwind sailing. There will also be an element of advanced seamanship skills. You will have the opportunity to sail a range of dinghies including Laser Vago, Laser 2000, Laser 1 and 470
The courses will be based at East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre, with sailing taking place on the safe, enclosed waters of Scaling Reservoir or the sheltered water of Whitby harbour depending on conditions. Practical boat handling skills during the day will be supplemented by evening talks and demonstrations
The Course will begin at 9am on Saturday morning, though if you wish to arrive on Friday night, dormitory accomodation and a breakfast on Saturday morning will be available
The cost of the weekend covers full board and lodging, all instruction, transport whilst at the Centre and the loan of all equipment required
Pre Course Experience
You should be a competent sailor in moderate wind conditions with previous experience of more high performance dinghies and dinghy racing
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
East Barnby Centre have not set any dates of this course this year. If you have 4 or more people who are interested in this course please contact us and we will arrange a date for you.
RYA Dinghy Instructors Award
This course is based at Grimwith Reservoir in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Pre Course Experience
Candidates must comply with the RYA designated pre-requisites:
1. Hold a Power Boat Level 2 certificate
2. Hold an approved First Aid certificate
3. Undertake a Pre-entry Assessment (This can be arranged via the Centre)
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
26th - 30th July 2010 - Bewerley Park Centre - £320 Residential
RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor Pre-Assessment
This course is a requirment prior to attending your Dinghy Instructors Course.
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
24th June 2010 (PM Only) - Bewerley Park Centre - £40 Non-Residential
Improvers Sailing
This course is designed to improve your sailing skills and introduce you to racing skills. Based at Scaling Dam Sailing club you will recieve expert tuition in a safe and fun environment.
Course Dates, Locations & Costs
East Barnby Centre have not set any dates of this course this year. If you have 4 or more people who are interested in this course please contact us and we will arrange a date for you.
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