RYA Start Racing

Summary details

A course for new sailors, wishing to start racing. Build your confidence and general racing knowledge by learning the skills needed to enter and compete in a race.

8 - 10th April 2025

Pre-requisites: Cadet Stage 4 or Adult Level 3

All advanced module training courses are RYA Approved and run over 3 days and is available to members only.

Instructors:

What is the course?

All the skills required to start club racing, including basic start sequences and timing; improved tacking and gybing, using the 5 essentials to best effect and having a basic understanding of the racing rules.  Much of the work afloat will be done without an instructor on board. The emphasis is on increasing the self-reliance and decision making of the sailor.

What should I bring?

In essence you will need, clothes for the shore, clothes for sailing, your logbook and a way to make notes etc. It is always colder on the water than on land and you may be wet for many hours so make sure you have enough. A full kit list is available here:

Please bring the following items to your course. 

• Lunch, water and snacks.  Light refreshments will be available during bar hours. Water and snacks may be taken afloat with you or in the coach boat.  
• Pen and paper. 
• Your logbook if you have one. 
• Buoyancy Aid if you have one. 
• Hat (cap or winter warm) 
• Sunscreen 
• Towel 
• Dry change of clothes 
• Old sneakers or water shoes.  Shoes must be closed toe and heel.  Flip flops are not allowed! 
• Wetsuit or warm clothes and full waterproofs (you will get wet). 
• Wind breaker or waterproof jacket 
• Clothes appropriate for the weather of the day. It is much colder on the water so please dress over-warm, we can always put a layer in the coach boat. 

Where do I need to be?

Please meet at the club in the training room (big blue double doors to the left of the main entrance).

Last updated 5:09pm on 24 December 2024