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Training at Papercourt

At Papercourt we try to provide the courses that members request, from complete beginners – both adult and children -  Seamanship, Spinnaker,  Race Training, Race Officer, and Power boat. Many of our young sailors have graduated to Regional and National squads.

The RYA powerboat course is to promote a good standard of safety boat cover for our racing, and we are pleased to note that it is always over subscribed.

For the established sailor there is training on Saturdays during the winter which takes the form of class specific race training organised by Class Captains. Click on the Supported Classes menu for details.

We sponsor suitably qualified members to become RYA Instructors, and organise Training courses and club Racing coach courses at Papercourt.   In return we ask for some help on our training courses throughout the year.

Our qualified RYA instructors are freely available and willing to help. If you would like more information about any aspect of our training, please Email us .

RYA TRAINING 2012

*** Papercourt training is only available for members ***

Papercourt is a members only club. The instructors are volunteer club members
giving their time for the benefit of fellow members, which is why we run a limited
number of courses. For this reason and for legislative reasons, regrettably we simply are not able to accept non-members on our courses. As a Non-member, you are welcome to apply to join our extremely vibrant club, but be aware that applications involve a meeting with a member of the committee, can take some weeks and you are making a commitment as a new member to the life of the club. If this is not for you at this stage, we recommend you attend a course at a club which is able to cater for non members on their courses (perhaps Queen Mary Sailing Club or Horseshoe Lake) and then, when you have decided this sport is for you, come and talk to us about membership.

Scheduled Courses for 2012

RYA First Aid Course Sat 14 Jan
First Aid Course for those Instructors whose First Aid is due to expire. 1 day, no charge
   
RYA LEVEL 2 POWERBOAT COURSE Sat 3 &10 Mar & Wed eves 29 Feb & 7 Mar

Practical course for those wishing to learn the art of driving a Powerboat. Small charge to offset the cost of fuel.
   
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS COURSE Suns 18 & 25 Mar & Wed eve 21 Mar
Pre-assessment Sun 5th Feb
For those who wish to gain a insight into Instructing. Course is two all day sessions on the Sundays, plus the Wednesday evening. Participants should have good boat handling skills as a lot of the course is practical. No Charge.
   
RYA SPRING COURSE Wed 11 Apr to Sat 16 Jun
For Adult Beginners. Wed evenings for theory. Saturday mornings for practical sessions. Applications forms available from 25 February. Numbers limited.
   
Junior Start to Sail Thu 7 & Fri 8 Jun
A two day appetiser for Junior beginners. Application forms available 27 April. Numbers limited.
   
RYA SEAMANSHIP COURSE (Tuesdays) 12, 19, 26 Jun, 3 & 10 Jul
Evenings. Participants must have at least Adult Level 2 to benefit from the course. Numbers limited. Application forms available 28 April.
   
RACE TRAINING Sat 30 Jun
Morning only. Very basic - learn how to start a race at Papercourt, what the flags mean and a few simple rules. No charge.
   
RYA SUMMER COURSE Mon 6 Aug to Fri 10 Aug
5 days of sailing for all abilities. Groups according to grades. Application forms available 8 June. Numbers limited.
   
RYA LEVEL 2 POWERBOAT COURSE 2012/13 Sat 10 Nov
Practical course for those wishing to learn the art of driving a Powerboat.
Small charge to offset the cost of fuel.