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Further Information on the Training Programme 2011
Course: RYA Powerboat Level II Course * ⊕
Dates: 25th-27th March and 23rd -25th Sept- starting Fri 1900, Sat
0900 & Sun 1300
Summary: There will be two courses this year one at the beginning of
the season and one towards the end depending upon demand. The course
will involve theory and practical “on the water” sessions which can
lead to the RYA level II Powerboat Certificate. The programme is
especially suitable for DSC Safety duty crews to help further
develop their powerboat driving skills and will include : Engine
care, Launch & recovery, boat handling, anchoring, towing, and
simple journey planning. This is an essential qualification for
anyone wanting to be a RYA Sailing Instructor.
Course: RYA Safety Boat * ⊕
Dates: 8-10th April - starting Fri 1900, Sat 0900 & Sun 1300
Summary: This Course will follow the RYA Safety Boat Syllabus
helping competent powerboat drivers develop their rescue and fleet
safety skills in local waters while supporting a variety of small
boats.
Course: DSC Safety Refresher in the warm *
Dates: 14th April - 1930-2100hrs
Summary: This evening seminar will help refresh people’s
understanding of the safety-boat start-up and close-down procedures
- radio operation
- effective winch operation – discuss safety operational scenarios –
refresh kiss of life and emerancy first aid – Open to all
Course: Junior RIB Driving * ⊕
Dates: TBC
Summary: The programme will introduce young people to RIB driving
and will select the DSC driver for the RYA SE Junior RIB Driving
competitions, 8-12 yrs & 12-16 yrs
Course: DSC Race Officer Refresher Course *
Dates: 31st March - 19.30 – 21.00 hrs
Summary: RYA Race Officer training tailored to Downs SC needs, will
include safety boat crew theory and ‘our’ race-box technology - Open
to all.
Course: ‘Lets Get Racin’ *
Dates: 8th, 15th, 29th May, 5th, 12th & 19th June. 0900 – 1100hrs
Summary: This year’s Let Get Racin’ race training programme will
have a slightly different format. The first 3 sessions will
concentrate on improving boat handling skills such as tacking,
gybing, sailing to windward, mark rounding and race starting
practise. The final 3 sessions will be a short series of practise
races. Coaching for single-handers will take place from the safety
boat whilst club “experts” will act as crew in double-handed boats
wherever possible. This year there will be a Feva group for families
aimed at developing boat handling skills. This course is free,
although pre-booking would be helpful for the organisers – please
contact Ysanne Spicer.
Course: Children’s Sailing * ⊕
Dates: 3rd, 4th June, 10th, 11th, June, & 8th, 9th, July
Fridays 1800-2000hrs & Saturdays 0930-1630hrs
Summary: The course will give children basic boating skills and
introduce them to sailing, enabling them to have fun afloat & will
work towards the RYA Start Sailing Level 1 Award. Open to children
at least 7 years old, the course is conducted in Optimist and Topper
dinghies on the sheltered waters of Redoubt and at Downs. Please
note that each Saturday session is preceded with a brief
Introduction /Practical programme on the Friday evening.
Course: Red Racers * ⊕
Dates: 3rd, 4th June, 10th, 11th, June, & 8th, 9th, July
Fridays 1800-2000hrs & Saturdays 0930 - 1630hrs
Summary: The course will run along side the main childrens sailing
and will be conducted in either Toppers or Feva’s. This course is
designed for those who have who have gone through the basic
children’s sailing programme, can sail and are ready to make that
move onto the racing circuit
The Friday Club*
Dates: May to August 1800 – 2130 hrs
Summary: This is an evening sailing opportunity co-ordinated by the
‘Club Coach’ that is open to everybody - adults & cadets; novices to
the most experienced. Come along for a casual sail, ask for help
with rigging & launching techniques, learn a new skill, practice
your boat handling or chat over a coffee or beer.
Course: KSSA events - open to all young people
Dates: Various
Summary: Various events at a variety of venues and skill levels run
by the Kent Schools Sailing Association.
For further information please contact Frank Catt
or visit www.kssa.co.uk
Key to Symbols: * indicates the event is
only open to club members.
⊕ indicates that places must be pre-booked.
For further information regarding Training, and for course bookings,
please contact:
Ysanne Spicer (Training Co-ordinator)
Email
training@downssailingclub.co.uk |