RYA Youth Stage 3 in Oppies
RYA Youth Stage 3 in Oppies
This intermediate course is designed to enhance the skills needed to sail around a course and build self-reliance on the water. The course covers rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery, efficient sailing at all angles to the wind and boat control manoeuvres, building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery.
At the end of the course, successful sailors will be able to launch and sail a dinghy on all points of sail around a triangle in moderate conditions. and understand the basic principles needed to become a confident sailor. Stage 3 skills are the minimum required to usefully participate in club cadet racing.
There is a considerable jump in skills and ability required to successfully complete Stage 3. Ideally students will have gained additional sailing experience and confidence since completing Stage 2.
Recommended Age: 9 - 12
Entry Requirements: Minimum age 9. Sailing ability to an absolute minimum of RYA Stage 2 is required, ideally with some additional sailing experience..
Cost: Members £275, non-members £300
This course will be taught in Club Oppies, available to use free of charge. Older/larger sailors may wish to consider our Stage 3/4 in Fevas course
Last updated 8:22am on 29 March 2024