Training

TRAINING

Spinnaker Club is a fully registered RYA Training Centre. Under the guidance of fully qualified professional instructors Spinnaker Club runs a full programme of RYA training courses for Dinghy Sailing, Powerboating and also shorebased theory courses.
The Club has a large fleet of boats available for training including Optimists, Toppers, Laser, RS Fevas, RS Visions , Fireflies, Laser Stratos and Wayfarer. Members are also welcome to use their own boats for tuition.

Training is available to Members and non Members alike. Non Club Members are required to take out a Training Membership for a small fee which lasts for 6 months and allows them access to unlimited training. Membership rates for 2010 are £33 for adults and £21 for children under 18. This is a great way of accessing training and trying sailing and club life before deciding whether to become a full Member of the Club and continue to progress through sailing recreationally or joining in Club racing.
Following training, Members can progress in the safe environment of our 60-acre lake to develop their sailing skills until they are confident in virtually any weather. Spinnaker Club Members have the major advantage that they can sail in almost any condition and without the concerns of tide and strong winds. A number of Spinnaker Club Members started in the Optimist at the Club and have now gone on to represent Great Britain at International events and major yachting regattas around the world.

Please look through our courses for this year. If you would like more information about any of the courses or are looking for something slightly different please contact the Club on 01425 483692 or email: theoffice@spinnakerclub.co.uk

Training Rates 2010 (47k)

Saturday morning race coaching

8 sessions through the season to teach the essentials of racing on an Olympic style course from pre start tactics to finishing effectively using the rules to your advantage.

May 1st

General background, insurance, choosing the right boat, starting sequence, pre start and start line tactics and close hauled up the first beat.

May 15th

Rounding the windward mark, boat handling, tactics, using wind gusts and shifts, and rules and penalties.

May 29th

First reach to the wing mark, inside overlap rule, race strategy and boat on boat tactics.

June 12th

Wing to leeward mark, boat tuning, rules knowledge downwind sailing and effect of the 5 essentials.

June 26th

Effective beating, sail setting and the fourth corner, cover tacking, boat preparation and mark rounding.

July 24th

The run, finding clear air, steering using sails, choosing the fastest course and importance of finish on hull and foils.

August 7th

Advanced sailing skills, roll tacks and gybes, and stopping sailing backwards.

August 21st

Finishing, cover tacking, picking the right end, when to hold course and when to duck, self preparation, protect yourself from “gamesmanship”. How to graciously accept your gold medal!

All sessions include mini races to hone your developing skills - £5 each per session.

Rigged and ready for 9.30am through to 12.30pm Saturdays.