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RYA Spinnaker Training

29th - 31 October 2025

On successful completion of this course you will understand how to sail a dinghy  with an asymmetric spinnaker. 

It is assumed when starting this course you have already mastered the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for previous levels. 

Instructor: 

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.

When and where to meet:

Please meet in the training room - the large blue doors to the left of the clubs main door in the car park.

Timings:

Last updated 10:15pm on 4 December 2024

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