Our Start Racing Course is aimed at developing regular dinghy racing skills in the 13yr olds and above. We assume that they already have basic skills before they join this group and therefore the minimum sailing requirement for the course is a Youth Scheme Stage 2 certificate (3 preferred) or an Adults level 2 certificate.

During this Sunday afternoon course this group will be focused on achieving the standards for RYA Start Racing Certificate.The course will take place in the clubs new fleet of Picos and in club Wayfarers, which should be lots of fun, but places are limited. Sessions can also be run in students own boats.

Sessions take place over 4 Sundays in June/July, Please see our course bookings page for exact details.

Times: Sundays, 13:00 to 16:00

For information on Club membership please contact the Membership Secretary.

Course outline
The course will be tailored to meet the needs of the students at the time and the weather conditions. Topics normally covered are:

• Launching & recovery
• Tacking & gybing
• Sailing a triangle course (upwind downwind)
• Stopping & starting at the pontoon
• Introduction to races.
• Lots of games!!

Fun Racing
These core skills will be developed in a variety of weather conditions but with the end focus on racing.
Part of the afternoon will be dedicated to fun, informal racing.

Boats

ASC wants to encourage newcomers into the exciting world of Dinghy Racing. Students in the ASC training scheme who are of sufficient competency are therefore invited, as part pf the training package, to join the Sunday morning races in the ASC Pico fleet and to experience the fun and excitement of fleet racing. Please contact us for more details.