The
RYA Youth Sailors Scheme (for ages 8–16)
is designed to provide an
introduction to sailing in easy stages.
Beginner (Stages 1 and 2)
covers basic skills required to sail a boat.
Improver (Stages 3 and 4)
develops the skills and confidence of the individual and prepares them for the
advanced skill modules.
We offer both 2-day and 5-weekday long courses (All
non-residential).
One 2-day course will advance
you one Stage, a 5-day course covers either Stages 1 & 2 or Stages 3 &
4.
We will take up to eight pupils on each course, but normally
regard a course as “full” when six people have booked.
Each course is run by a fully
RYA-qualified Instructor, with a safety boat in attendance.
Depending on the numbers, age, size, competence and confidence of the pupils, the course will use any or all of:
a) our Oppie dinghies (a small singlehander dinghy especially designed for teaching children – great fun to sail - even for adults!)
b) Toppers – probably the best beginner singlehander dinghy for the larger child
c) Coypus – safe stable and reliable two- or three-child training boats with a jib (and an optional spinnaker)
d) Wayfarers – large dinghies that can take up to four
children with an Instructor on board as well.
(Used frequently for the first
sessions of a Level 1 course)
Youth 2-day, non-residential, courses
9.00 am till 5.30 pm for two
days
Stage 1:
£81 per child per course
Stage 2:
£82 per child per course
Stage 3:
£83 per child per course
Stage 4:
£84 per child per course
Youth 5-day (non residential) courses
9.00 am till 5.30 pm for five
weekdays
Beginner - Stages 1 & 2
£163 per child per course
Improver - Stages 3 & 4
£167 per child per course
Note it is advisable to gain some additional practice before
moving from Stage 2 to the higher Stages.
This can be done through our
supervised practice sessions (q.v.) if desired.
To book any session, ring the Centre (01692 536411) and tell
them which dates you would prefer.
Course capacity is limited, but
if we cannot fit you in on the date you want, we can arrange another day.
If necessary we will arrange
sessions especially for you, but there is a minimum charge of £75 a half-day
for this.
A booking form can be downloaded from http://www.btac-services.co.uk/activity_booking_form_for_individuals.pdf
Barton Turf Adventure Centre is a trading name of BTAC
Services Ltd
a company registered in
England. Regd. Office: 1 St Mary's Walk, ST ALBANS, AL4 9PD. Company No 5448428