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Junior Courses
Young Sailors Scheme Start Sailing Stage 1 - 3 Mornings
The syllabus covers both theory and practice with the emphasis on the practical sailing. No previous experience is required and courses are arranged on specific dates throughout the season. However for Level 1 we need two people who wish to participate. The aim is that by the end of the course for the sailor to be able to sail under close supervision in light wind conditions.
'Improving' and 'Practice' is organised on an 'as wanted' basis but is run in a similar manner as Start Sailing.
The minimum age is eight.
Course Times: 0930 - 1330
Young Sailors Scheme Start Sailing Stage 1 & 2 - 5 Days
This is the entry level with the course designed to encourage youngsters to start sailing within a framework that caters for individual ability and enthusiasm.By the end of the course the sailor will be able to sail under close supervision in light wind conditions. There is no entry qualification (except minimum age). Training is normally Optimists and possibly Toppers.
Teaching is carried out by RYA Instructors from outside the boat often assisted by senior FPSC Cadets.
The minimum age is eight unless an exception is agreed with the Principal.
Course Times: 0845 to 1630
Young Sailors Scheme Start Sailing Stage 3 - 5 Days
The course is essentially for youngsters who have some experience of sailing, perhaps they have been involved in family sailing or have attended theStage 1 - 2 course. The successful sailor will, by the end of the course, be able to sail under general supervision in good conditions.The entry qualification is either a Stage 2 certificate or a practical assessment of sailing skills by the Principle. Training is normally conducted in Cadets or Toppers. When Cadets are used parents may arrange the initial pairings although it is likely that during the Course it may be necessary to do some swapping around.
Teaching is carried out by RYA Instructors from outside the boat often assisted by senior FPSC Cadets.
The minimum age is nine.
Course Times: 0845 to 1630.
Daily Programme - Young Sailors Scheme - Start Sailing Stages 1 - 3
It is not possible to forecast the daily activities, as there is normally a wide variation in age and ability and the course will be split into groups each of which will have a different daily activity. We will expect everyone to take part in a controlled capsize on day 1 or 2 some will just stay with the boat and others will attempt to right it. This is a closely controlled activity with qualified instructors at hand throughout and it is great fun. Optimists and Cadets or Toppers will be available throughout the course however it is our intention that all course members experience sailing two types of dinghy by the end of the course. The Young Sailors Scheme is designed for youngsters to learn at their own pace and it is unlikely that anyone will finish the course without an award.
On the last day there will be a presentation of awards at 4.0 pm when visitors are most welcome.
Young Sailors Scheme Start Sailing Red Badge - 5 Days
This course is for Club members who are already helming at Stage 3 standard and are actively participating in the Cadet Squadron's Saturday morning racing programme. Training is always carried out in Cadet dinghies and parents are expected to arrange for a competent crew to be available throughout the course. In most cases it is not practical for two children in one dinghy to share the helming in a turn and turn about fashion.
Teaching is carried out by RYA Instructors from outside the boat often assisted by senior FPSC Cadets.
Course Times: 0845 to 1630