This is a follow- on course from the RYA level 2 (beginners) course which is broken down into three components: 
 
Start Racing 
This course enables the student to learn the skills required to enjoy club racing, including starting procedures, rules of racing, how to maximise boat speed and boat set up. 
 
Sailing with Spinnakers 
This course shows the student how to rig the boat, gybe and recover one type of spinnaker either conventional or asymmetric, and how to sail the best possible course downwind. 
 
Seamanship Skills 
This course enables the student to handle a boat and solve problems afloat. It includes launching and recovery, stopping, reducing sail area, anchoring, sailing without a rudder. 

The school uses Topper Sport 14s and Laser Picos for its dinghy training. 

COURSE DATES 

The course dates will be organised based on  demand, so please contact Andrew Barns for the available dates.   Each component lasts two days. 

LOCATION 
The location for the course is at Piddinghoe lake near Newhaven 

WHAT TO BRING 
A packed lunch will be required, however tea and coffee is supplied 
Always bring a complete change of clothing and a towel, along with a wet suit or dry suit( if you have one) and wind and water proof outer layer and flat shoes that don’t mind getting wet 

COST 
Members  £60 per component,    Non Members £90 per component. 

BOOKING FORM:  click here 
 
For further information please CONTACT 
Andrew Barns on 01 323 470776 / 0788 190 1948   
or Email  dinghytrainingnssc@nssc.org.uk