Back of the Fleet Spring Training - 9th Apr, 16th Apr, 23rd Apr & 21st May 2016

For those sailors who have taken the step to join the racing series and are finishing in the back half of the fleet and are looking to gain more sailing & racing skills to enable them to move up the fleet

The dates are: 9th April, 16th April, 23rd April, 21st May 2016

Please reserve your place online here - there is no facility to accept cash on the day.

The Back of The Fleet Training is designed to build on your racing knowledge & boat handling skills so you gain further expertise to enable you to move up the fleet. Each session will consist of briefing sessions, mini races and boat handling exercises.

Participants need to be rigged and ready by 9:30 and each session will run for approximately two and a half hours. Breaks and briefings will be scheduled on the day depending on the weather and conditions.

If you don’t have your own boat, there will be a limited number of club boats to hire to join in this training, but in this case you must hold an RYA Level 2 qualification as this is a condition of hire.

FAQs

Do I have to be a member of Ripon Sailing Club?

Yes - training and coaching at RSC is open to club members only.

Do I have to register and pay for sessions?

Yes - to run successful coaching sessions regular committed sailors are required. On some courses sailors may be able to pay for single sessions

Can I show up and pay on the day?

No - numbers are capped & Club boats will be pre allocated to provide the best sessions possible.

Do sailors need all their own gear and clothing?

Yes - Sailors will be out in all kinds of weather and need appropriate warm clothing, wetsuits, footwear etc. to allow them to be comfortable and concentrate.

Will the galley be open for snacks and refreshments?

Yes - The galley is scheduled to be open for most Saturdays during the season and provides sailors and family with snacks and refreshments.

Must parents be present during the Training session for youths & juniors?

Yes - Sailing is an adventure sport and junior/youth sailors often need the support of a parent or guardian. If a junior/youth sailor needs to come off the water for any reason, onshore help from a parent or guardian must be available.

Will safety boat cover be on hand?

Yes - All sessions will have safety boat cover staffed by trained volunteers.

Will the sailors receive a certificate for participating?

No – club training is not a formal training course.